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In the 1800s many families in the South and Midwest sought escape from poverty and debt by getting a fresh start in Texas.  Back in those days when one would ride up to an abandoned house, odds are “Gone to Texas” or “GTT” would be written in chalk across the front door or posted on…

Perfection is highly sought after in society, leading people to invest in various methods such as dieting plans, training regimens, and plastic surgery. The goal is to achieve physical perfection, such as a slim waist or an attractive nose. However, no one is without flaws. Even if someone alters their appearance to what they perceive…

In 1985, Vonnegut wrote Galapagos, a novel known for its addictive prose and imaginative perspective. Similar to his earlier works, it showcases exaggerated characters, inventive scenarios, and insightful reflections on humanity’s nature. Although it often presents an unflattering depiction of humans, there is still a strong presence of humor and affection towards the characters. The…

Shakespeare’s Hamlet challenges the reader or director to independently analyze and bring to life what they perceive to be Hamlet’s tragic flaw. Various arguments can be made and dismantled by referring to quotes and actions from the text, as well as one’s own interpretation. Ultimately, the focus is not on determining Hamlet’s specific tragic flaw,…

A good harvest has always been vital to civilizations. After the fields have been prepared and the seeds sown, the farmer can only wait and hope that the proper balance of rain and sun will ensure a good harvest. From this hope springs ritual. Many ancient cultures believed that growing crops represented the life cycle,…

Everyday Use is a literary explanation of what culture is. In Everyday Use, the author Alice Walker confronts the question of what are the true values in ones heritage and culture. In the conflict between Dee and her mother, Alice Walker shows that ones culture and heritage are represented by neither the possession of objects…

Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in 1265. In his life, he created two major books of poesy: Vita Nuova and The Comedy. The Comedy, which was later renamed The Divine Comedy, is an heroic verse form interrupt down into three books in each of which Dante recounts his travels through Hell, Purgatory, and…

Most people say that the power of destiny and dreams had a big impact on William Shakespearean “Romeo & Juliet” In “Romeo and Juliet”, Shakespeare looks into the theme of fate. For example, the opening lines of the play the audience is told what is going to happen to Romeo and Juliet. The chorus says…

In the clip of William Shakespeare, there was a strong belief in the being of the supernatural. Therefore, the occult is a repeating facet in many of Mr. Shakespeare’s dramas. In two such dramas, Hamlet and Macbeth, the occult is a built-in portion of the construction of the secret plan. It provides an accelerator for…

Gatsby’s actions in preparing for Daisy’s arrival seem both flamboyant and absurd. What does he do? Why? Gatsby prepares for Daisy’s arrival by sending a man to mow Nick’s lawn, buys an innumerable amount of flowers, gets twelve lemon cakes and Gatsby himself arrives in a “white flannel suit, sliver shirt, and gold-colored tie. Gatsby…