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After Howard’s death, the “spicy” pulps continued on, but change was on the horizon. Hoping to quell some of the criticism coming from moral squads and local governments that were on the warpath to clean-up the sexual titillation prevalent in the spicys, other pulp titles and comic books, Donenfeld and his editors embarked in 1936…

The plot of Much Ado About Nothing is based upon deliberate deceptions, some malevolent and others benevolent that functions the main and sub plot. But also Deceptions are used by Shakespeare to reveal a lot about characters and attitudes. The duping of Claudio and Don Pedro results in Hero’s disgrace, while the ruse of her…

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…

William Blake was a famous poet and illustrator in the 17th century. When William wrote these poems, the social culture of Britain was terrible. Young children in the lower society were being sold on the streets for various jobs. Most were 3 to 5 year olds being sold to clean chimneys. Many families in the…

The Road Not TakenEveryone is a traveler, carefully choosing which roads to follow on the map of life.There is never a straight path that leaves one with but a single direction in which to head.Robert Frosts “The Road Not Taken” can be interpreted in many different ways.The shade of light in which the reader sees…

In the #1 national bestseller Blink, Malcolm Gladwell analyzes the way we think. Specifically, he explains the workings of the unconscious mind in making snap judgments and decisions. He proves that more information is not always a good thing, and some of the best decisions come from gut instinct. In the first chapter, Malcolm introduces…

The lower working class in the novel ‘1984’ can be equated to a real social group in a totalitarian environment. They are individuals who lack a voice and must conform to the rules of the regime that governs with a heavy hand. However, within an authoritarian system, this group retains a slightly greater degree of…

George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ is a fable that allegorically represents the Russian Revolution in a manner that is both non-offensive and highly comprehensible. This contentious novel imparts numerous valuable life lessons, which remain relevant to both the past and present. Throughout human history, legends have depicted tyrannical kings and merciless emperors consumed by a thirst…

From 1603 to 1606, William Shakespeare penned ‘Macbeth’, a play that aligned with James I’s rise to power in England. James I, formerly known as James the Sixth of Scotland, held firm beliefs in his own greatness as a monarch and possessed a keen fascination for witchcraft, apparitions, and ghosts. The utilization of sorcery in…

In his play Macbeth, William Shakespeare examines the concept of deception through the behaviors and conversations of the characters. The storyline revolves around a faithful servant’s assassination of a monarch in order to acquire authority. Shakespeare adeptly builds a foreboding ambiance with his intricate depictions. By utilizing imagery such as blood and darkness, he heightens…