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In Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby,” Nick Carroway first meets Tom Buchanan in person. This encounter provides a clear impression of Tom. According to Nick, Tom is described as a “violent body,” indicating that he is a man of action who relies on his actions to speak for him. Additionally, Nick observes that Tom…

“Don’t judge a book by it’s cover” is a popular saying that means one should not prejudice the worth of someone or something by its outer appearance. The prevalence of this prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird, is shown through the unfair treatment of African-Americans based on racial, societal, and gender stereotypes. By juxtapositioning good…

‘The pursuit of individuality and distinctiveness ultimately leads to conformity and deep feelings of failure.’ Good Morning/Afternoon, and welcome to this literary seminar at Hunters Hill High. My name is Obi Williams and I have prepared a speech on the Human Condition, its relevance in Post WW2, and how it is presented through Post WW2…

‘Othello’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet’ were both written by Shakespeare between the 1590’s and the 1600’s; both were plays to excite and please the audience of the Elizabethan era with the theme of love and conflict. Shakespeare presents love in various ways; since love is complex, there are many forms of it: sexual, platonic, medieval…

Word Count: 1092The Outsider, written by Albert Camus, and The Trial, written by FranzKafka, are two books that have been critically acclaimed since the timethat they were published. There are critics that claim that TheOutsider is a dull book, and is not even a read-worthy book. Otherpeople claim that it shows us how society actually…

Why a New Manifesto?  In the past twelve months, I’ve seen several rounds of speculation from various bloggers lately, two of which were the equivalent of Internet train wreaks that ended rather badly, despite everyone’s avowed intentions. In the interest of using the Internet as an actual research tool, I have written this manifesto on…

Commonly misunderstood, post apocalyptic authors are actually trying to convey warning messages to ensure the sovereignty of human ideals and to retain them in face of utter turmoil. Post apocalyptic authors create an imaginative dull society in a realistic scenario where individuals with moral values and ideals still exist and rise up against the oppressive…

Stuffed in cattle cars, stripped naked, hair shaved, tattooed,drenched in disinfectant. Welcome to Auschwitz. In Night, Elie Wiesel proves the jews are treated like animals till they act like them. Elie Wiesel describes how him self and other people are dehumanized slowly even though even though they might not realize it. In the beginning of night…

Macbeth was one of William Shakespeare’s finest dramas. Although many people have read Macbeth, non many people know that King Macbeth of Scotland really existed and what influenced Shakespeare to compose about him. English civilization and society every bit good as the historical figure Macbeth impacted Shakespeare’s ill-famed drama. The historical King Macbeth reigned in…

An Analysis of a Film Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” An Analysis of a Film Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” Discussion Questions: 1. Individual Reaction – Discuss the poetic text of the play and any problems you may have had during your reading.  Answer: “Romeo and Juliet” has been translated for…