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The idea of nurture over nature is a deeply displayed topic in current day issues as well as the novel “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. Nurture above nature is a continually debated subject because it is known that both genetics and environment play a role in personality; however, there is no clear conclusion as to which…

Symbols are ever used in novels to assist readers understand the narrative in-depth. In Francis Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. symbols are widely used for Jay Gatsby and George Wilson’s character development. Symbols such as the country where these two characters lived. the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg. and the autos in this narrative were…

Lord Acton’s famous quote, “Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” perfectly captures the theme of power abuse in the novel Animal Farm. Throughout the story, this corruption of power affects not only the animals but also shapes events and ultimately determines the outcome. The primary characters influenced by this corrupting force are Napoleon and Squealer,…

A Marxist analysis of Frankenstein highlights the novel’s role in challenging and denouncing oppressive economic and ideological structures in society. The fear depicted in the novel actually represents a fear of revolution. Through the years, subsequent generations interpret this thought-provoking novel which originally caused horror and terror in a significantly altered perspective. What was once…

During the Salem enchantress tests of 1692, many guiltless people die as a cause of being accused of witchery. In this clip period where people believe the most vague and inconsequential narratives, it is common sense for them to believe in witchcraft. One writer named Arthur Miller, docuemented these tests in a drama called The…

Views on America: Charles Dickens America in the 1800s was often understood by many countries in Europe to be a land that had finally managed to free itself of the various wrongs of the old world and institute a new era in which men were born free and died free, where all disputes were settled…

The concept of beauty is subjective and varies from person to person. The saying “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” illustrates this notion, as individuals have different opinions about what they consider attractive. Furthermore, personal likes and dislikes influence how one perceives beauty since everyone has their own unique definition based on their…

In the early stages of the book, she is presented through the eyes of the other characters, in very unflattering terms like “tramp” and “bitch”. Only innocent Lennie has a less negative response, “She’s perty,” for which George hastily reprimands her. George fears that she will get them into trouble and calls her “jailbait”: he…

The subject of “shooting an Elephant” is to show how people can be manipulate Ted into doing actions that they would otherwise not do, to preserve their social I mage. This is exemplified by the group of people that followed the man to watch him shoo to and kill the elephant. The thousands of people…

How does Owen’s portrayal of the relationship between youth and war move us to a deeper understanding of suffering? As an anti-war poet, Wilfred Owen uses his literary skills to express his perspective on human conflict and the wastage involved with war, the horrors of war, and its negative effects and outcomes. As a young…