Today, the gothic genre continues to provide a lucrative way of connecting the historical romance or fantasy as well as monsters or aliens’ cultures that depict a real meaning in the present life through a combination of various cultural reactions. Indeed, the hallmark of such gothic narratives is based on deliberate archaism. For instance, Sheridan […]
In the article “His Hour Upon the Stage,” David J. Skal characterized Bram Stoker as a manipulator because he utilized the typical Victorian biography and distorted it into a theatrical entity. Skal claimed that the novel Dracula would have never been adapted if Bram had not acquired a personal connection with the theatre and that […]
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Get startedOrientalism was first described 1978 by Edward Said when he published his book, Orientalism. He discussed the term “orientalism” as the western world’s fabricated view that ‘The East’(the societies and people who inhabit Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East) were undeveloped and inferior to their western counterparts. During the Victorian era, England was on […]
We are all familiar with the typical portrayals of vampires as blood sucking, gorgeous, and seductive thanks to pop culture; especially to Edward Cullen. However, we often forget the real, original dark vampire of the night, our beloved Count Dracula. In the famous pioneering vampire literature gothic, horror novel, Dracula, Bram Stoker, an educated author, […]
Timeless tales such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Sandman are defining works for the Gothic genre. Their compelling narratives, horrifying monsters, and iconic tropes have surpassed the barrier of time and have permeated into modern culture. One trope that the stories commonly share is the simplistic and unfortunate view of women in their writings. Females […]
Carmilla was an interesting novella, on in which I had not yet read. I agree with Maureen and liked her observation of the difference between this work and Strokers. It was interesting to see how Mina Harker awoke from Count Dracula’s embrace, and then asks the men around her, “What have I done to deserve […]
Throughout Gothic literature, the portrayal of the female identity has a profound impact on the interpretation of a story. Many Gothic novelists illustrate women in a certain light, highlighting the stereotypical role of women and the contrasting concept of the “New Women” in the Victorian era. Amidst the unearthly buildings and grotesque sceneries of the […]
The article ‘Confronting My Own Ethnocentrism and Racism: A Process of Pain and Growth’ explains a white counselor’s journey to both cognitive and emotional change. The problems of racism and ethnocentrism are presented as a system that is deeply ingrained within the moral fabric of the society. They surpass the common manifestations of abusing or […]
American exceptionalism is an interesting concept that does not yet have a formal definition, yet, there are a few varying conceptions. Within this paper, I will discuss in detail the idea of American exceptionalism. The term itself has been spoken many times in politics, but sometimes the lack of explanation and scrutinization goes not noticed. […]
One can find out about family heritage through formal instruction; in any case, genuine heritage is passed down from age through their narratives, pictures, and different collections that our families hold dear to their souls. In the short story, ‘Everyday Use,’ by Alice Walker she teaches us family heritage and symbols; what it is and […]
At the focus point of feudalism is a central idea familiar to any nation with a warrior ranking. In an uncomplicated economy, this indicates that the amount of a suitable number of workers or servants must defend the importance of the fighting man. Feudalism in Europe began around the 9th century and continued to endure […]
Feudalism in the medieval ages flourished between the 15th-19th centuries. Feudalism is a combination of military and legal customs in the medieval ages. Feudalism is a mutual legal and military obligations among the warrior nobility, known as the lord, kings, vassals and fiefs. In the feudalism system the privileges and rights were giving to persons […]
Each era has many different aspects of representation. The Bayeux Tapestry in the Early Middle Ages represents the idea of feudalism in its story of the Song of Roland. The architecture of the Gothic Age is represented on a grand scale in the cathedral of Chartres. The music in the Contemporary era expressed the feelings […]
Renaissance was a great period existed in Earth. During that period, humans invented a lot of great inventions that we still use today. But it also carried feudalism and superstition. Leonardo Da Vinci’s quote was based on feudalism. It was about how two people can “live” inside one body. This quote is from a book […]
Most people like to sit down and read good books that are interested in. For example, Anna Karenina, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, Flowers for Algernon, and Of Mice and Men. Both novels Flowers for Algernon and Of Mice and Men have a lot of similarities, by there friendship and mental disabilities. They […]
Sometimes it is better to not know the truth because it can sometimes make us realize how cruel the world and the people in it can be. In Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes and the movie “Charly”, Charlie wants to become smarter like the people around him. After he receives his operation Charlie realizes […]
In this world, it is typical to have expectations to meet based on gender, race, religion, and many other things. It has become natural to act a certain way or to do certain things based on who you are. In the poem “Barbie Doll” and the short story “Flowers for Algernon,” Margie Piercy and Daniel […]
American society is vernacularly known for its high consumption and large scale living style. This trend of flamboyant living requires high amounts of energy to support it. According to the US energy information administration, the federal agency tasked with collecting data of energy consumption states that “primary energy consumption in the United States reached a […]
“Throughout the U.S, sunny skies, heat from the earth, our vast water supply, and powerful winds have the ability to provide a vast and constantly replenished energy resource supply. These distinct sources of renewable energy have the potential to provide all the electricity the nation needs many times over”. These reusable resources are far more […]
Every year, there are countless numbers of debates on what should be done about the modern energy crisis. There is also an extra emphasis on what form of energy production is the most efficient, cheapest, and especially what is best for the environment. In the background, a form of energy, containing all of the above […]
The cost of building Versailles and other palaces, maintaining his court, and pursuing his wars made finances a crucial issue for Louis XIV. He was fortunate in having Jean Baptiste Colbert as controller general of finances. Colbert sought to increase the wealth and power of France through general adherence to mercantilism, which stressed government regulation […]
For thousands of years, people have defended their countries to make sure injustice would never arise, they would even fight against their countries and governments if injustice and corruption ever arose. This longing for freedom, justice and independency evolved into revolutions that attempted and sometimes succeeded in destroying the very building blocks of society over […]
Introduction There are numerous people in the world who have the talent. Some of them are painters, some are singers and some are actors. Each artist possesses the skills that are not common and everyone in this world cannot do the same things that an artist can do. From all the arts, painting is the […]
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, or Frida Kahlo, was born on July 6, 1907 in Coyocan Mexico City, Mexico (Earwood, 2017). Frida Kahlo is revered as one of Mexico’s greatest artists. Famously known for herself portraits that told her life’s story, Frida was also known for her empowering feminist views, political affiliations, bisexuality, and […]
Frida Kahlo, daughter of a German descendant father named Guillermo and a half Amerindian and half Spanish mother named Matilde was born and raised in Coyoacán, Mexico. Frida was in poor health conditions during her childhood. At the age of six, she contracted polio due to this disease she was in bed rest for a […]
Both of these people have different art styles and participate in different Art Movements. I will be discussing each of these artist historical past such as the art movements and art styles they used throughout the years and what inspired them. Starting of with Frida Kahlo, a very well known artist around the world. She […]
Frida is a children’s picture book published in 2008 by Jonah Winter that is a playful, insightful tribute to one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists. Artists have the ability to perceive life in a deeper sense than what is being physically being presented in their artwork. Frida Kahlo went through life challenges that […]
Throughout the twentieth century and the twenty-first century, the female artist was considered new woman due to the fact they were independent and were able to dress how they wished. Both Frida Kahlo and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith were two artists who embraced their sense of self and cultural heritage depicted throughout their artwork. They used […]
Musical and artistic geniuses may have successful careers, but not all of them could balance out their work alongside their lives. Success comes with a price and that often results in the lack of relationships of the artists. The careers famous artist face create a hard life for themselves to live because of the popularity […]
Frida Kahlo, born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, was a Mexican artist. She has been described as a surrealist, painting many portraits of herself. She describes herself as a painter of her own reality, painting herself because she is alone and is the subject she knows best. She was born on July 6, 1907 […]
