Essays about Psychology Page 18

Within Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart novel, Ezinma stands out for her bold personality; Ezinma engages in behavior that highlights her braveness. In other words, Ezinma does not consider the possible dangers of her actions. To this end, Ezinma goes against Umuofia tradition by asking for permission to carry Okonkwo’s stool to a wrestling event….

The unique relationship between a boy and his father is brought to light in Elie Wiesel’s tragic book “Night” against the somber background of the Holocaust. Wiesel’s connection with his father acts as a moving thread that runs through the story and sheds light on how resilient the human spirit can be in the face…

Amin Maalouf in “Deadly Identities,” (2012) rejects the human tendency to believe in having one fixed identity and argues that we need to think of identity as composed of different components that should be claimed all. He begins his article by describing how his immigration has led to the constant questioning of his identity by…

After examining the large realm of the science of psychology I now realize that my initial definition “the study of the mind and how it worked” was quite incomplete. My initial definition simply covered the branch of psychology known as cognitive psychology, and this is only one of many areas that are actually included under…

Scott Fitzgerald implements many symbols in The Great Gatsby, developing. A hidden theme or meaning behind each that apply towards the characters. Used for character development, Fitzgerald connects symbols to characters. To expose their inner thoughts, desires, and flaws through the symbol’s connotations. He depicts these concealed qualities of the characters, for they are never…

In To Kill a Mockingbird Dill Harris is a very imaginative kid, curious, and amicable because it is his way of coping with his dismal childhood. Dill wants to be in a totally different world; he desires to escape from the pains of reality. He also sees new joys in his audacious friends, Jem and…

“Abuela Invents the Zero” is a captivating short story by Judith Ortiz Cofer, which beautifully interweaves themes of cultural identity, generational gaps, and personal self-worth. Through the tale of a young girl named Constancia and her grandmother, Cofer draws parallels between the mathematical concept of zero and the feelings of worthlessness one might face in…

In the setting of African American hopes in a racially divided America, Langston Hughes’ “Harlem,” frequently referred to as “A Dream Deferred,” is a potent investigation of the emotional and cultural ramifications of postponed dreams. The speaker’s reflection is not only private; it also mirrors the widespread resentment of a community that longs for acceptance…

Submission is an intricate idea that can change the focus of a tale. Depending upon how you look at the idea of submission Madame Le Prince de Beaumont’s version of the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast and Carter’s version “The Tiger’s Bride” can be viewed in various ways. Submission is the key to the…

When I first read Edward Albee’s “The Sandbox,” I found it uninteresting and monotonous. However, this made me consider that if something as dull as this could be published, then maybe I had a chance of being published in the future too. Nevertheless, my perspective on the play changed dramatically after watching a live performance…