The Performance of Becoming Human is the first literary work by Daniel Borzutzky, a Chilean-American author. He uses grotesque language to address social issues like state sanctioned violence and inequity. After reading about him, I expected to see a literary …
Modern times almost always see justice served. Most wrongdoings and crimes are punished and reprimanded. Some people go beyond the bounds of the law to try and make things right. The co-formality and fairness of the law as well as …
Cormac McCarthy wrote All the Pretty Horses as a novel title to reflect the many roles horses play in John Grady’s coming of age story. The horse, the social basis of Western American culture, was described as a practical and …
Our primary obsessions in life are death and love. A feeling of intense affection and love is the result of a deep, intimate connection. Death is the permanent cessation or loss of all biological functions that support a living, functioning …
1984, a novel written by George Orwell, is about two characters who try to hide their illicit love affairs from the various spying methods they are exposed to. Two lovers are never safe due to the presence of cameras and …
Postcolonialism is the term used to describe the effects and aftermath of colonialism. Colonialism means that everything is altered by colonizers. This includes their culture, values and system. The colonizers believed that they were a civilizing mission and had a …
Table of Contents
An opening
How could Macbeth have fallen?
In conclusion,
Citations
This is an introduction
The witches’ influence on Macbeth’s decisions was crucial in his destruction according to Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth”. In order to induce Macbeth into action, …
Saturday Night Live’s “Screen Guild Awards”, a video they made, has a satire-themed theme. Ironically, there were five nominees in the best actor category and all were white. However, there was another twist. They all acted in films about African …
Karl Zender clarifies that Faulkner’s story shows realism. But, the modernist twist to the story is the symbolism in the irony. This allows the reader to move beyond realism towards a deeper meaning. The reader is left to determine what …
Gothic literature is known for suspense. Edgar allan Poe is one of the greatest Gothic writers. His stories are more than simple descriptions of dark and stormy nights. Poe’s use of pacing control and withholding information to develop his character …