“The Wonderful New World,” a work written in 1931, that is, before G. Orwell’s novel, “1984”, written in 1948, describes the future in another key, even opposite “1984” (as Huxley even says) which future is not black by definition but by essence. If 1984 speaks of eastern dictatorship, Huxley speaks of the dictatorship of happiness […]
Humanity can be defined as a combination of ones own morals, benevolence, and experiences in life. There are a multitude of things that could quickly diminish humanity, including technology. In many instances, technology could be a positive impact to society. However, if used for the wrong reasons, it could be a catalyst in the eventual […]
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First, everyone can become a victim of drugs, whether they are illegal or legal. Even the author Aldous Huxley, wasnt even able to resist drugs. In the 1950s, Huxley became popular for his interest in mind-expanding drugs like mescaline and LSD, which he seemed to take over a period of ten years. Sybille Bedford says, […]
Reflection and Comment Throughout her early life (and much of the beginning of the novel), Jane Eyres life is not particularly happy. An orphan, her aunt and uncle treat her horribly, and her cousin goes out of his way to make Janes life miserable. Her departure from her abusive household replaces her immediate surroundings with […]
In July 1890, esteemed Irish author Oscar Wilde’s first and only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was published, making its first appearance to the public (Buzwell). The novel’s main character is Dorian Gray, a young gentleman who becomes in possession of a portrait that ages for him, in addition to bearing the brunt of […]
In the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, secrecy greatly affected Dorian Gray and the weakness his mind had caused a tragic downfall. Dorian Gray was an innocent, beautiful, handsome young man who sold his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influences changed him from an innocents into an evil person who blames others for […]
In the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Dorian Gray undertakes a life of new hedonism after it is espoused by Lord Henry Wotton (Wilde 94). This new hedonism values pleasure and beauty above all else and drives Dorians desire to stay youthful and beautiful forever. Dorian Grays pursuit of the hedonistic […]
Oscar Wildes The Picture of Dorian Gray is a controversial novel about the vanity of youth and how it corrupts the very heart of the human soul. Wilde intended this novel to be a parable, warning its readers about the nature of humanity and how easily a human soul can be corrupted. From the very […]
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1890, was extremely controversial. Many considered it morally wrong because of the things it portrayed (SparkNotes). But the main elements it portrayed, its themes, were common ones. The idolization of beauty and youth begins on page one and continues on through until the end. […]
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) is one of the most famous figures linked to literary Aestheticism. He was generally viewed as a controversial symbol for Aestheticism, mainly because of his appearance. In his article The Life of Oscar Wilde,Hesketh Pearson argues that Wilde got introduced to the aesthetic principles by his college teachers, Walter Pater and John […]
In the book, The Picture of Dorian Gray, it is believed by many people that Lord Henry has corrupted Dorian Gray, but this may not be true. Many believe, that Dorian Gray hates Lord Henry because he is alone in the world. Having someone just like himself scares him; Therefore, Dorian Gray lets Lord Henry […]
In Oscar Wildes novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dorian Gray is influenced by his friends Basil and Lord Henry. Basil is portrayed as the good influence because he always tried to keep him from following any evil patterns. On the other hand, Lord Henry was considered a terrible influence towards Dorian, for he taught […]
In Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn there are numerous amounts of literary analysis. However, motifs and themes are the biggest and most important ones used throughout the entirety of the story. The way Mark Twain uses them in the book really help you get a grasp on what he is trying to portray […]
Alice in Wonderland syndrome or AiWS is a disorienting neuropsychological condition that affects perception. A English psychiatrist named John Todd named this condition in 1955 after the main character, Alice. In the book, she sees the world shift again and again as she falls down a rabbit hole. As the story continues, she finds a […]
Freedom is Americas greatest attribute and characteristic, nevertheless, one can debate whether or not the idea has always been present in the country. Authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, and Emily Dickinson demonstrate true American pride when writing. However, the dark side of the thought is shown as well. Slavery is a part […]
Introduction Attention grabber – This statement reveals the true nature of Twain’s controversial novel by looking at the deeper messages of the book. Thesis: Supporters of the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn state that because Twain was a “”product of his time,”” his book reveals the harsh stereotypes of that period, something that must […]
In the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain illustrates the injustice and ignorance of the antebellum south through the eyes of a young boy named Huck and his journey with an escaped slave. Twains critiques Romantic theories of the time as an untrue and dangerous way to view society. Instead, Twains critique of […]
Mark Twain’s brilliant novel Huckleberry Finn he provides great insight into classic American culture. The book elaborates on how life was truly like for Southern slaves during the late 1800s. A young boy named Huckleberry Finn was forced to leave his hometown along the Mississippi river after his alcoholic father has been missing for months […]
Moby Dick tells the story of a former schoolteacher called Ishmael, who joins a whaling voyage after a severe bout of depression. He befriends Queequeq, a harpooner, and the two quickly become friends. The voyage they sign up for is on the Pequod. They will be hunting sperm whales for three years, but their captain […]
Herman Melville began working on his novel Moby Dick in 1850, intending to write a report about the whaling voyages. In Moby-Dick, the story revolves around young Ishmael. Ishmael sacrificed his life to find the whale who he lost his leg to. He forces his men to help find Moby Dick, the Great White Whale. […]
Definition In the yellow wallpaper, the husband of the narrator prescribes to her something which is referred to as yellow cure, even though this rest cure is not explicitly mentioned in the yellow wallpaper. His husband, John, who is a doctor, has diagnosed her with a nervous condition or a mild hysterical tendency. According to […]
Mental illness will eat away at the core of who a person is, leaving just a monster behind. In The Yellow Wall-Paper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman creates the narrative of a nineteenth century woman locked away in the countryside after her husband refuses to see her mental suffering. As the narrators psychosis comes to light, she […]
Surely suppressed, Charlotte Gilman goes on to tell her story of how she was made an example of the repression of women in the nineteenth-century. Charlottes story describes a creative women diagnosed with a nervous disorder, whos recommended treatment is to live the life of a restricted housewive. Her doctor is also her husband, which […]
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Stetson and Everyday Use by Alice Walker are two short stories that narrate the struggles of the main characters. In The Yellow Wallpaper, the main character, who describes the tale in the first person, is a woman in a repressive marriage who struggles with her mental state. In Everyday […]
Beowulf is an epic poem written roughly between the 8th and 11th centuries by an unknown author. It is a masterful story born from Old English and has lived up to its heroic and virtuous protagonist, Beowulf. Primarily, Beowulf yearned to be immortalized by being remembered for generations beyond his death. It is thanks to […]
Sea Monsters and Heroism in Beowulf Heroism rewards violence in the epic poem, Beowulf. It is a poem replete with death, wealth, gender roles, and interlaced narratives on both a formal and thematic level. The prevalence of violence permeates the story and drives the plot in unassuming ways. Military action as a means of obtaining […]
Out of all the important values followed by the Anglo-Saxons, heroism is a trait every individual strives to have. Heroism is far more than simply physical courage, it is the goal to fulfill any of his/her obligations to a group of individuals he/she is a key member in. For example, the king in the epic […]
In the book Things Fall Apart written by Chinua Achebe, there is a very powerful character named Okonkwo. Okonkwo was a very strong and fearless man but that all changes while a huge cultural collision was happening in his village. Europeans were pushing Christianity on the Ibo people and were trying to change their culture. […]
The human mind and the morals of any individual person, no matter how good and pure, can usually be swayed by the power of temptation and emotions. Sin, especially, is a significant factor that greatly affects the conscious of human beings. In the novel The Scarlet Letter, sin is portrayed as the fuel that begins […]
In Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, it follows the Umuofian tribesman Okonkwo. Okonkwo was a man who thought highly of pride and was a significant man in the tribe. The tribe of Umuofia saw Okonkwo as a man with a bad temper. Okonkwo had a quick hand towards his wives and children. He was […]
