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George Orwell’s “1984” is not merely a chilling dystopian narrative of totalitarianism; it is a rich tapestry woven with numerous symbols that enhance its depth and dimension. These symbols serve to amplify the novel’s central themes, drawing readers into the bleak reality of Oceania and illustrating the dangers of unchecked power and the erasure of…

Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” is rife with intriguing characters that serve as windows into the sociocultural milieu of Maycomb, Alabama. While the reclusive Boo Radley might steal much of the limelight when discussing the Radley family, it’s essential not to overlook the less explored, yet equally pivotal, Nathan Radley. As Boo’s older brother…

Peter Tchaikovsky Peter Tchaikovsky Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in 1840 in present-day Udmurtia, Russia. His father was a Ukrainian mining engineer. Peter began piano lessons at the age of five, and within three years he could read music as well as his teacher. Peter received his education in St Petersburg Technological Intuition, the only…

The book A Farewell to Arms, written by Ernest Hemingway, is a authoritative about the love narrative of a nurse and a war ridden soldier. The narrative starts as Frederick Henry is functioning in the Italian Army. He meets his future love in the infirmary that he gets put in for assorted grounds. I idea…

With the jack-o-lantern rotting on the front porch and a half-finished list of items needed for Thanksgiving dinner in a kitchen drawer, the bombardment of Christmas sales and advertisements that unmercifully pound our senses has begun. In this tempest of holiday commercialism, where there is much wailing and gnashing of teeth, there is solace within the pages of…

The Movie Chocolat is yet another narrative which parallels Plato ’ s Allegory of the Cave. The narrative trades with a town full of people sing an rousing through the feeding of cocoa. Vianne and her girl open up a Chocolaterie in a little Gallic town during the season of Lent. They are met with…

In an era driven by rapid technological advancements, traditional literature remains a steadfast reminder of our shared heritage, urging us to remember and cherish the wisdom of the ages. Many pieces of traditional literature owe their longevity to oral tradition. Before the advent of written scripts, stories were passed down verbally, adapting and evolving with…

“Lord of the Flies,” William Golding’s masterpiece, expertly dissects the basic essence of people by exposing the primitive tendencies hidden under the thin veneer of civilisation. In addition to being a story of survival, the terrifying plunge into chaos that follows the aircraft crash on a remote island is also a reflection on the nature…

Most people believe that life ends after death, but what people don’t know is that death is a new beginning. The novel “The five people you meet in heaven” by Mitch Albom proves that. Eddie lived a peaceful life after the war. But Eddie still felt his life had no purpose after marguerite passed away….

In the conclusion of the novel Of Mice and Men, protagonist George faces three possible courses of action. He can either escape with his friend Lennie, allow the other characters to take matters into their own hands and kill Lennie, or take it upon himself to end Lennie’s life. Ultimately, George’s final decision reflects both…