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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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

William Blake, born on November 28, 1757 in Westminster, was a romanticist poet who wrote poetry during the Industrial Revolution. He primarily lived in London and started his career as an engraver at fifteen years old. Interestingly, his poems were accompanied by engraved pictures in each original print. Later on, he built his own engraving…

In The Odyssey loyalty is an important theme that has an effect on the entire epic novel. By its definition loyalty means a feeling of support or allegiance to someone or something. In this epic is four major examples that convey loyalty, which is shown by Penelope, Telemachus, the servants, and Odysseus. Penelope is the…

The term “Crucible” has both a literal and metaphorical meaning. Literally, it refers to a container used for heating substances to high temperatures. Metaphorically, it represents a severe trial or test. Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, explores this latter meaning. Set in Salem Massachusetts during the notorious Salem Witch Trials, the story delves into the…

The essay “Mother Tongue” and the novel Joy Luck Club are both written by Amy Tan who is the second generation of Chinese immigrations. “Mother Tongue” sheds significant light on her novel Joy Luck Club that can help in the understanding of the novel and the development of the four daughters. In her essay, she…