Essays on Supernatural

There are contradicting references to the weather at various points throughout the novel. Some people recall that it was a bright and pleasant morning; however others remember that the weather was ‘funereal’. The poor weather conditions are closely linked with Santiago’s death; there is a strong sense that his death could have been prevented. The…

A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Garcia Márquez’s A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings takes into account the supernatural existence and human response to it through various thematic expressions. Magic realism manifested through two supernatural characters in the story shape the plot, setting and style of the story. Supernatural characterization not only moves…

            Atheism refutes the existence of god or gods. It is a belief that no gods ever exist or any other divinity (BBC.co.uk). This belief of absence of a god has been contrasted time and again with theism which is the belief in the existence of one God. Polytheists also believe in the existence of…

White Man’s Dog, a Channel of Dreams and Visions as Portrayed in James Welch’s “Fools Crow” Fools Crow recounts a story of the Blackfoot Indian tribe which is now known to be already non-existent. It tells a story of a young boy, White-Man’s-Dog’s struggle to succeed and survive the challenges faced by his tribe. The…

“The Appointment in Samarra” and “The Nine Billion Names of God”, at first glance, seem to be dissimilar and unrelated, but under further investigation you will find many similarities as well as many differences. Such as in “The Appointment in Samarra” there is a huge twist of irony making the story seem less serious and…

            Five decades after it was produced and invited the ire of its audiences, “Les Maîtres Fous” continues to be hailed as a landmark film in ethnography. Henley (2006) observes that the film is one of the “most salient” among the numerous films that Rouch made in a span of more than fifty years. (p….

Friendship is an essential aspect of our society. In our demanding society, having friends is crucial as it can be challenging without them. Friendship is more than just socializing with pals; it enhances our overall well-being. Unfortunately, in our society, friendship is often undervalued even though we depend on our friends for having good times….

The significance and impact of the supernatural in Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore One of the most striking features of Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore is the use of supernatural elements. There are many instances in the book where supernatural events occur and are never really explained by the author. This may seem off-putting…

In the book “The Language of God” Francis Collins presents his original views and beliefs in theism. The entire book is devoted to proving the existence of God, supporting Christian worldview and accepting the anthropic principle. Interestingly, despite Collins supports anthropic principle, he rejects the origin of life as input of the God. In particular,…

Elizabeth Proctor’s character traits in the late sixteen hundreds were shaped by the prevailing fear of witchcraft among New Englanders. The Crucible, a book by Arthur Miller, portrays a town consumed by the hysteria of falsely accusing individuals of practicing witchcraft. Several young women, who were all alleged victims, claimed to have been assaulted by…