In the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, women symbolize “pretty illusions” and the European civilization’s capability to hide its bigotry and racism behind “pretty” ideals. In many areas in the book, women are described to be “out of touch” with the truth, and oblivious to the horrific events happening around them. This depiction […]
The question of truth and reasoning with respect to good citizenship has long been the topic of philosophical debate. Ancient philosophers such as Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato pondered the question of truth and ethics. The questioning persisted as modern philosophers continued to define our role as human beings in determining truth and applying that truth […]
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Get startedBhattacharya is really a very powerful writer who writes with sincerity and dedication to his art. His theory of novel is applicable to his own fictional and non-fictional writings. His greatness as a writer rests on his neat narrative designs, his portrayal of fully realized characters, his humanism and his masterly handling of language. A […]
Just like the famous circus performers, the truths within the novels The Crucible, “Young Goodman Brown,” and Life of Pi bend like contortionists. They get twisted around into unidentifiable shapes that seem amazing at first, but eventually cause the audience to become uncomfortable, making them not want to be in that situation any longer. Bending […]
Truth and reality can often be found in fiction through a universal truth in the theme. In the novel Life of Pi, author Yann Martel writes, “That’s what fiction is about, isn’t it, the selective transformation of reality?” Through literature we can find truth and revelation in our world, even if it is a work […]
Like any great novel, The Alchemist is a tale that entwines truth and reality into its words and story alongside the fictitious machinations of the story itself. Paulo Coelho does a particularly exceptional task of fabricating obstacles for the characters in The Alchemist that are realistic and faithful to plights that everyday people experience. One […]
One cinematographic element that heavily influences the idea of power and influence in the media is its prominent use of non-diegetic and diegetic camera movements. Through the use of different camera movements, viewers can see and assume how Truman is feeling in the movement. For example, in the scene where the stage light falls from […]
The concept of the lie itself is a discussible category in terms of antique philosophy. From the one side, they assumed that lie is an unacceptable act of violation of truth which brings harm. In this regard, the personality of a liar is assumed to provoke distrust and even disregard. From the other side, the […]
The concept of the lie itself is a discussible category in terms of antique philosophy. From the one side, they assumed that lie is an unacceptable act of violation of truth which brings harm. In this regard, the personality of a liar is assumed to provoke distrust and even disregard. From the other side, the […]
Examine the role of truth and lies throughout the novel. “The most dangerous lies are the lies you tell yourself.” In “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime”, Mark Haddon contrasts the characters of Christopher Boone and his Father in the way they deal with the truth. Christopher tries to always tell the […]