While reading and studying Antigone, I believe that Antigone and Creon are both stubborn, self-centered people. They both remind me of how a lot of humans do these days. . Each one is knows they are righteous and is going to stick to that no matter what. The unwillingness to change or compromise is also […]
The power of the king, the nobles and the Church • While King Louis XVI was still a powerful monarch, he was believed to be more “enlightened” than those who ruled before him. • Louis XVI knew about enlightenment, but still didn’t really do much in the way of reform, as nobles had lower taxes, […]
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Get startedThe role of the individual is very important in Antigone. Both Protagonist and Antagonist are strong individuals believing the other wrong and himself/herself correct in action and reason. Throughout the play Creon and Antigone are in constant contention with one another leading to their ultimate destruction by the law. The lines between which is Protagonist […]
Heated debates surrounding the issues that plagued the four comers of the world ensue on a regular basis, and to this day these issues are brought up in discussions at length. But, one hot topic that comes up more often than not and has yet to find itself resolved in a timely fashion is that […]
Just mercy is an extraordinary book, it’s a very powerful truthful story mostly about getting potential for mercy to redeem us and fix this broken system of justice. Bryan Stevenson is a fearless, strong, wise hero who stood for the right things even when some people did wrong and that’s what mainly stood out to […]
As technological advances continue, gaming becomes a favorite hobby to more and more people, especially to the youth of our generation. So what would happen if ideas were put in these games that instilled false, masculine ideas into the minds of small boys. Well this is exactly what is happening today with newer and newer […]
In “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin use of details and figurative language to express how freedom from any form of oppression is beyond gratifying. Granted, the story was written in the 1800’s the concept still applies to everybody, today. It can be seen everywhere. Someone is always oppressed in some form or […]
A major feature of the novel Things Fall Apart is the juxtaposition of two extremes. Okonkwo and his father Unoka are diametrically opposed, and so they are pitched against each other, with Okonkwo becoming more and more aggressive, unyielding, and masculine to balance out the lazy and laid back personality with his father. Another contrast […]
The title Things Fall Apart is significant to the book because it shows that nothing ever stays the same and things are always changing. Sometimes for the better, but in this book – for the worst. The first instance of things falling apart is in the first story with the same title, “Things Fall Apart.” […]
“I am not afraid of work.”(21) Okonkwo the protagonist demonstrates his maturity in this statement. However, even with his hard bound illusion of what a man should be, he still has his draw backs like everyone else. He is still naĂŻve in his old age. Chinua Achebe introduces Okonkwo as a determined, strong, and dominant […]
Oscar Wilde’s, “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a Victorian era play dealing with many themes and values that were often prevalent in Victorian artists work at the time. One of the themes that was ultra-prevalent throughout Wilde’s play was the element of duality in man. We as humans are dualistic in our nature, leading […]
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is a timeless romp through the Victorian city. And countryside with many a witty conjecture about the aristocracy and their lack of morals or genuine character. In this piece I will explain how the playwright’s intention in producing a play of this caliber was meant to criticize. As […]
“Hey, Sabrina, are you Japanese or Chinese?” I asked. Her reply, as it seems to be for many minority groups, is, “Neither, I’m Chinese-American.” So, besides her American accent and a hyphenated ending on her answer to the SAT questionnaire about her ethnic background, what is the difference? In Amy Tan’s enjoyable novel, The Joy […]
While Socrates was on a trial with faith in his hands, he admitted that an unexamined life isn’t worth living. This statement is very broad, when considering the variety of ways this can pertain to life. Although, based on my interpretation it means that one must contemplate actions in their existence. When examining our time on earth, […]
Through the main character’s power struggle and dissociative identity disorder with Tyler Durden we see the reoccurring theme of existentialism as the narrator battles his subconscious and rebels against society. The author impressively uses syntax and a handful of flashbacks to communicate the story’s message. An existentialist is someone who believes that they can determine […]
I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. -Henry David Thoreau, Walden David Fincher’s Fight Club is a critique […]
Throughout Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, she often discusses the roles and qualities of an “accomplished” woman. Using the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, she tells the story of a non-traditional girl who stands against these social expectations. This leads the reader toward believing the book is about feminism and defying social expectations. However, the way in which […]
Philosophy, traditionally dominated by male thinkers, has a rich history of contributions from women who have shaped and enriched the field. From ancient times to the contemporary era, women philosophers have addressed fundamental questions about existence, ethics, society, and knowledge. Despite facing societal constraints, many of these thinkers have left an indelible mark on philosophical […]
Understanding whether humans truly possess free will or whether our choices are determined by prior causes has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and thinkers for centuries. This debate is more than theoretical—it influences ethics, law, psychology, and even everyday decision-making. Exploring free will versus determinism helps us question the extent of our autonomy and the responsibility we […]
Balancing the needs of society with the freedoms of the individual has been a central question in political philosophy, law, and governance for centuries. Every society faces dilemmas where the welfare of the collective may conflict with personal freedoms. Exploring the tension between collective good and individual rights helps us understand political structures, ethical obligations, […]
