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            Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences is primarily concerned with the fact that traditional education doesn’t take into account the different abilities that human beings possess that all lead to learning (Acosta, 16). One child may learn a concept rather quickly but struggle with another while another child may struggle with the first concept…

“Othello” by William Shakespeare is a classic tragedy that follows the downfall of the classic tragic hero Othello. Without the hero’s death, caused by his fatal character flaws, and the demise of those around him at the conclusion of the play, this quintessential tragedy could not be characterised as thus.The play’s five act structure coincides…

Throughout Shakespeare’s great works of classic literature, he often takes the sacred institutions of marriage, and corrupts it by allowing its passion-filled symbolism to create the seeds of its own destruction. Whether this is a result of Shakespeare’s own experiences or just a generally negative view of the custom and its ever-present importance to the…

During the Enlightenment, a group of progressive thinkers called philosophes transformed society with their innovative ideas. Despite their differing viewpoints, these modern intellectuals shared a common objective: comprehending and improving society. One highly influential philosopher in this movement was John Locke, who emerged in 17th century England during the English Civil War and the Glorious…

Technology was used in ‘1984’ for nefarious purposes at worst, or, at best, as a way of suppressing dissent. Television as a Propaganda Machine Television, as it is known today, was utilized in ‘1984’ as a propaganda machine to subdue the masses. It was the medium that could best display what was good about Big…

Rebellion for a Better Future Rebellion of an individual occurs when there is a difference of opinion. This conventional trait among society allows diverse ideas to be suggested and added upon for a better future and eventually an all around Utopia. Rebellious attitude is depicted throughout George Orwell’s novel 1984 and Margaret Atwood’s novel The…

Lennie and George arrive at the ranch, greeted by Candy, the handy man who leads them to the boss’s house. George advises Lennie to stay quiet for a good first impression. The boss pays no attention to them while seated at his table. George starts a conversation with him as Lennie stands by the door….

The poems “Sonnet 18” and “Sonnet 130” were first published in 1609 and were written by William Shakespeare. The “Sonnet 18” and “Sonnet 130” have no titles that are the reason that they have a number (for example 18 and 130) for the poems. The number was based on the order in which the poems…

This passage emphasizes that the characters in Animal Farm by George Orwell prioritize their own survival and neglect the well-being of others. The novel serves as an allegory for the decline of Czarist power in Russia. Mollie, a character in the book, represents the bourgeoisie and personifies the idea of “survival of the fittest.” In…

An in-depth analysis of franz kafka’s the metamorphosis And leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilych Introduction The short story The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka and The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy are good avenues to explore the concepts of Existentialism, Alienation, and also to expose the hypocrisy of the society as suggested…