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 Part III: A Different Kind of Strength  We’ve seen what strong women can accomplish in both Howard’s fiction and in the modern world. But, what of those women who because of the circumstances of their lives, do not have any control over their life or safety—those who are not “born to rule” and are unable…

I am writing to inform you that you are hereby charged with the heinous crime of murder, as the cause of many deaths and misery. You are at fault for all that has happened in the fair Verona, Italy, and are now dually charged with the following crimes: Two counts of murder in the first…

John Knowles’ classic novel, “A Separate Peace,” has resonated with generations of readers, exploring the tumultuous landscape of adolescence set against the backdrop of World War II. The novel’s rich tapestry of themes – friendship, jealousy, and the loss of innocence – make it ripe for cinematic adaptation. While the novel stands as a cornerstone…

Reroute’s ideology is found in both “Night” by Lie Wishes and “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck. In OTOH novels the protagonists are faced with obstacles which seem impossible to overcome, however once they reach “rock bottom” they realize how they shall over come their situation. In “Night” by Lie Wishes, the main character,…

In the story Two Gentlemen of Verona, A. J. Cronin effectively explores the concept of selfless help and emphasizes the significance of commitment in relationships. The narrative focuses on two young boys, Nicola and Jacopo, who undertake various endeavors to earn money for their sister’s treatment, as she suffers from spinal tuberculosis. The story commences…

Two weeks with the Queen is a fabulous book written by Morris Gleitzman. The main character is Colin, a 12 year old boy that is different to many other 12 year olds because he thinks outside the box. Colin is very jealous of his brother Luke. Firstly because he got his MiG fighter plane for…

Octavia E. Butler was born in a African American family. Her grandmother was a slave who did the laundry for a white family. When she was in child, she felt ashamed that her mother was a housemaid. However, when she grew up she realized that her mother endured a lot of disrespect, such as employers…

Time travel is a plot device almost as old as science fiction itself. It seems that as soon aswe have permission to create whatever technology we want we are using it to explore and change the past and future. From Star Trek’s “The City on the Edge of Forever” to Terminator 2: Judgement Day to…

The mask is a form of deception or illusion. Sometimes, it can be worn as both. It hides the true emotions of slaves, keeping the slave master from knowing what is going on in their minds. The mask also allows the slave to have an identity without the master’s detection. The mask gives the illusion…

I am confused. My name is Adam Farmer and also Paul Dolente. I witnessed my mother and father murdered which truly makes me the cheese. I’m scared every time I think about them. I don’t want to speak about them but I fear I must to conquer the feelings. I knew my mother didn’t have…