Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, then it’s time to pause and reflect. Samuel Clemens commonly known as Mark Twain developed this quote. The quote depicts the notion that the majority is not always right. The quote, however, doesn’t mean the majority is always wrong. The...
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In the article 'Starting over' Malcolm Gladwell describes the lives of the New Orleans residents after the Hurricane Katrina. Before the storm, the population of New Orleans comprised majorly of the African Americans in a community with high crime rate, not so good schools or poor quality of education, and...
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In the Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway Ernest, relationship between characters is of great importance in the development of themes and characters. Friendship depends on mutual respect and admiration as depicted by the relationship between the big fish and Santiago. He finds brotherhood with the sea creature and...
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In the novel titled 1984, George Orwell paints a picture of a world whose people are subjected to constant surveillance by the authorities in government. The persistent manipulation, control, and monitoring symbolize the phrase, “The big brother is watching you.” The slogan is repeated numerous times throughout the novel as...
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Literature plays a monumental role in the society and authors take it upon themselves to address social issues and to achieve certain goals that change the world positively. Elie Wiesel and Harper Lee through their works Night and To Kill a Mocking Bird respectively, achieved this goal through highlighting social concerns...
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The essay is an account of Malcolm X and Frederick Douglas The essay is an account of Malcolm X and Frederick Douglas who narrate different real-life happenings of their journeys towards learning how to read and write. Malcolm X learned how to read while in prison while Douglas learned as a...
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The Road Not Taken - Analysis The poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’ was written by Robert Frost. The poem is about a person who stands at a crossroad, and he has to make a choice on what road to travel and which one to abandon. The reason for the choice is...
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Women's Strength in "The Story of an Hour" Women have always been perceived as the weaker gender, usually requiring care and delicate treatment. However, beyond the meek appearance, there lies a strength that is often underestimated. This paper explores the theme of female strength in Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an...
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Mother Tongue by Amy Tan and Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood by Richard Rodriguez demonstrates challenge they faced with their identities based on their race, family and language. Mother Tongue and Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood are similar in terms of they struggle they experienced. However, both authors...
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Perhaps one of the most bizarre stories written is Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein's Monster" This is a gothic horror story that weirdly underlines what it means to be human. It underscores the attributes of humanity and how people become integrated into the society. The interaction between the various characters and the...
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The Black Cat The Black Cat is a short story written by Edgar Allan. The story talks about events of domestic violence which eventually led to a brutal murder. The story talks about a man with no name. In the short story, Edgar uses a lot of imagery and symbolism. The...
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Bluefarb, S. (1971). The Search for the Absolute in Hemingway's A Clean, Well-Lighted Place and The Snows of Kilimanjaro . The Bulletin of the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association, 25(1), 3-9. According to Bluefarb, the short story by Hemingway's was targeting popular consumption as there is the use...
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