Short Stories Analysis: Part V
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Short Stories Analysis: Part V

Conclusion Humankind is a species capable of both great beauty and horror. The continual development of mankind through millennia defies human conception, contradictory in its very existence and representative of…
May 2, 2023Posted inShort Stories
Short Stories Analysis: Part II
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Short Stories Analysis: Part II

Human Purpose The longing for purpose in life is integral to what makes us human. Through three short stories, we are presented with numerous fictional individuals that represent this ideal.…
April 30, 2023Posted inShort Stories
An Examination of Anti-Natalism
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An Examination of Anti-Natalism

David Benatar is an individual with strong convictions in the realm of procreation. Benatar strongly upholds his controversial belief that procreation is in of itself morally wrong, and by every…
January 23, 2023Posted inPhilosophy
Reflecting on ‘The Book Thief’
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Reflecting on ‘The Book Thief’

In the novel “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak, Hans and Rosa Hubermann, along with their foster daughter Liesel, struggle between their own personal values and what everyone in their…
May 5, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘Cask of Amontillado’
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Analysis of ‘Cask of Amontillado’

Edgar Allen Poe is famous for his wide range of short stories. His stories are often always filled with extreme suspense. The readers of his stories often find themselves questioning…
May 2, 2022Posted inBooks
Comparing Translations of ‘Beowulf’
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Comparing Translations of ‘Beowulf’

The Anglo- Saxon epic “Beowulf” is often considered one of the most important pieces of literature in history. ‘Beowulf’ was a catalyst for centuries of English poetry and novels. The…
May 1, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘Wife of Bath’s Tale’
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Analysis of ‘Wife of Bath’s Tale’

“The Canterbury Tales” is generally considered one of the most famous works of early English literature. In his tales, Geoffrey Chaucer writes of many progressive themes and ideas that were…
April 17, 2022Posted inBooks
Reflecting on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
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Reflecting on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Over the years, few novels have connected to me as deeply as To Kill a Mockingbird. The themes found in this novel are timeless, and perhaps more relevant today than…
April 12, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet’
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Analysis of ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet’

Many works of literature have remained poignant through the centuries due to the important themes they contain that defy the boundaries of time. These works of art possess the ability…
April 11, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘The Wife Speaks’
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Analysis of ‘The Wife Speaks’

Human connection is one of the most important aspects of our lives. Many people struggle to let go of relationships, even when their respective relationships are toxic. In Elizabeth Stoddard’s…
April 10, 2022Posted inBooks
Examination of ‘The Loss of the Creature’
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Examination of ‘The Loss of the Creature’

Walker Percy’s The Loss of the Creature is an exploration of the ways in which humans have lost their ability to have unique experiences due to the systems that plague our modern…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of Egypt in ‘The Histories’
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Analysis of Egypt in ‘The Histories’

The Histories by Herodotus is an exploration of the history of the Greeks and Persians and the many conflicts that spanned this period. This writing is unique in that it does not…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘The Oresteia’
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Analysis of ‘The Oresteia’

Aeschylus’s The Oresteia follows the House of Atreus, as it tells the story of the family through multiple generations of betrayal and revenge. This collection of three plays was originally created with…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Breaking Down the Bible
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Breaking Down the Bible

The Bible is far and large the most well-known literary work in the history of mankind. It is a work that needs no introduction, as its message transcends what is…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of the First Half of ‘The Aeneid’
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Analysis of the First Half of ‘The Aeneid’

Virgil’s The Aeneid follows Aeneas and the other Trojans as they flee from Troy following it being conquered by the Greeks, and their subsequent hand in the foundation of Rome. This epic…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks
Analysis of ‘Life of Constantine’
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Analysis of ‘Life of Constantine’

Eusebius’ Life of Constantine was a panegyric written to recount and honor the life of Constantine the Great. This writing gives insight into the inner workings and customs of religion at the…
March 9, 2022Posted inBooks