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Throughout human history, the concept of civility has been highly influential and has caused division. In ancient societies, being seen as civilized was associated with belonging to the nobility or upper class. Those who were born into wealthy families were considered more civilized, whereas those without privilege were deemed savage or less civilized. However, as…

Reflective statement for WIT-Minal The topics discussed were: “ In what ways do time and place matter to this work? ” and “What connections did you find between issues in the work and your own culture and experience? ” “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen is a playwright based in Norway in the 1870’s. To…

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck both depict the same message expressed in Oscar Wilde’s quote: “Ambition is the last refuge of failure” (“Oscar Wilde quotes”, 2010). In these novels, the characters strive for the American Dream but ultimately fall short, unable to achieve social progress,…

Dallaire did exceptional when it comes to the naming of his essay, by not only simplifying the subject but maintaining the true meaning. “Cri de coeur,” also known as “A cry from the heart”, is not only heartbreaking but truthfully eye opening. Every event recounted is straight from Dallaire’s point of view, which could have…

Throughout the novel A Farewell to Arms, the main characters are in search of a tranquilizer to cope with the war. Each character seeks something that will bring them solace amidst the horrors of the ongoing war. Hemingway highlights how harsh realities can penetrate and shatter the illusions that these characters create to alleviate their…

Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem, “Ode to the West Wind” and Sylvia Plath’s poem “Mirror” both employ the poetic tools of apostrophe, the address to something that is intangible, and personification, the application of human characteristics to something inanimate. However, they form a paradox in the usage of these tools through the imagery they create. Both…

They were aware of the reason why he didn’t do it: due to the immense size of the knife descending and penetrating into living flesh; because of the unbearable amount of blood (31). The analysis reveals that Jack is afraid of slaughtering the pig in chapter 1, a fear he conquers as he relinquishes civilization…

One with Paris’ love for Juliet and the other is Romeos love for Rosalie. Although Paris went to Gullet’s father, Lord Caplet, to ask for her hand in marriage, Juliet didn’t really care for him. Initially, when Paris asked to marry Juliet, Caplet gave him permission too as long as Juliet agreed as well. But…

Would you like to win 205 million? Would you wish to be a millionaire? These yearss there are many ways to go millionaire. Some people become millionaire due to their difficult work and dedication. And in other manus some people become millionaire merely by purchasing the lottery ticket and by winning it. Even though it…

Thump. It had never stopped beating -it had only gotten louder and louder. No matter where I went, it always followed me. It echoed through the panels, beat through the walls, hid under the floor. It never stopped. It drowned out my thoughts. The only way to drown It out was by yelling. My throat…