London

The white readers can see it as a declaration of the detachment from the culture that always oppressed and underestimated the black people and the black readers in Britain can see it as an encouragement for forming a particular subcultures group that is worth noticing. What is important: in the novel not only the characters…

Standing “among the slaughtered dead men,” Odysseus was “spattered over with gore and battle filth, like a lion who has been feeding on an ox of the fields, and goes off covered in blood. ” After his long and suffering journey [AdvSc], Homer’s Odysseus finally returns home to his palace and finds all the suitors…

William Blake was a renowned poet whose works continue to be recognized long after his death. Blake was more than a poet he was also a painter and printmaker. Often his engraving art would act as the accompanying image to his poetry. Throughout his lifetime the British poet wrote several poems. The vast majority of…

Eminent Domain is the supervening power of the Government of a State in the U.S. to acquire private properties by asserting its eminent power for the sake of public use justifying that public use prevails over private rights on properties. It literally reflects the meaning of the Latin words  ‘emiens’, rising high above surrounding objects;…

Gilroy examines the concept of solidarity and its relationship to identity in both Corregidora and The Lonely Londoners. Identity is a complex idea that can be interpreted from different angles, including self-perception, interpersonal connections, and commonalities such as language and experiences. In the exploration of post-colonial Black individuals and their struggle to establish their own…

Originally derived from the Zoological Gardens of the London Zoological Society, the term “zoo” refers to a collection of wild animals, gathered due to human’s curiosity. Over time, zoos have evolved beyond mere displays and now hold educational significance. However, even the oldest zoo in the world, London Zoo, must bear full responsibility for its…

The inaugural modern Olympics occurred in Athens, Greece, in 1896 and were overseen by Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Presently, the Olympic Games stand as the most prominent global showcase of athletic skill and competitiveness. They transpire once every four years across various cities. London is set to host the Games in 2012, marking its…

London fog is seen by many as an inevitable force that has plagued the country for centuries. The fog fills the air with a thick cloud that coats the metropolis and everyone indoors. Tim Goodwin believes the fog is a manmade force that acts as a parasite against the metropolis. While Charles Dickens sees the…

This book is a mystery that takes place in a futuristic London England. The London Eye Mystery reminds me of Nancy Drew meets the Jetsons. The story begins with a great description of London with its rain, cloudy skies, and the Thames River (Dowd, 2007: 1). The description of London sets the scene for the…

After watching “Dirty Pretty Things”, I was surprised. Stephen Frears presented London in such a different manner. Before, whenever audience sees London, they think of the royal family, aristocrats and the Big Ben. They think of theater and the West End stage. With the popularity of “Harry Potter”, some London tourists are even fascinated by…