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“Should I kill myself, or have a cup of coffee?” isa quote that is commonly attributed to French philosopher Albert Camus. However, there is no solid evidence that Camus was the source of this quote. Regardless, it is an interesting way to illustrate the absurd nature of the universe and reality. How can two such…

The great challenge of artists is to make a product the public want while still executing the artistic vision. If a work is focused entirely on artistic intent with no regard for entertainment value, it will likely alienate audiences. This is exemplified by much of the modern school of visual art, which is often ridiculed…

Introduction The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka started with a man named Gregor Samsa. Gregor Salma is a salesman and the sole provider for his family, giving them a decent and comfortable life, although Gregor Samsa doesn’t like his job and he was often bothered by his boss, but he couldn’t quit because his family is…

“The postmaster, Mr. Graves, followed him, carrying a three- legged stool, and the stool was put in the center of the square and Mr. Summers set the black box down on it. The villagers kept their distance, leaving a space between themselves and the stool. And when Mr. Summers said, “Some of you fellows want…

People wish for even skin which should not have any freckles. It gives an amazing feeling to have skin without blemishes. However, facial pigmentation is an issue at the global level. These are often seen in people with fair complexion. This is caused due to hormonal changes, sun exposure, and aging. Many best facial salons…

Emma Watson, actress, and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, once said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly “This isn’t just, ‘girls are better than boys, boys are better than girls.’ This is just, ‘Everyone deserves a fair chance.” Every man, women, son, and daughter deserves the right for equality. The word equality is synonyms with equal…

William Faulkner was an often misunderstood writer of many novels and short stories. (“William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech “) It was not until 1949 and after his death when he was given the Nobel Prize in Literature that people began to acknowledge him and his works. (“William Faulkner”) In his Nobel Prize of Literature…

Emily Dickinson is generally known as a romantic era poetess, yet she frequently integrated a surprising realism into her romantically styled poetry. Often choosing topics related to realism for her poetry, she enigmatically shrouded her lines in romantic language. Her rich imagination, focus on nature, and use of symbolism thus created a romantic mood in…

Sibyl Vane’s Symbolic Role In “The Picture Of Dorian Gray”, By Oscar Wilde Sibyl Vane plays a symbolic role in The Picture of Dorian Gray; moreover, she plays a symbolic role in Dorian Gray’s life. This essay will explore how Sybil’s character initially influences Dorian in a positive way, giving him the motive to turn…

Neurotypical people, known by the mentally ill community as someone without a mental illness, often do not truly understand the reality of psychological instability. Some people view those who suffer from mental disorders as lazy or crazy, as though the person’s intent is to do something off-putting or abnormal, rather than understanding that intent has…