Dizon‚ Ilah Ms. Merrill Sophomore’s Honors English March 5th 2014 Harbingers of Horror Highly celebrated authors of both their era and that of the modern era respectively‚ Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley are regarded as monumental writes of the classical horror/gothic genre‚ making great strides towards modern literature‚ earning their rights to fame and becoming as iconic as their monstrous creations (Skal 1). Born on August 30th 1797 to philosopher William Godwin and Shelley Wollenstonecraft
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Eolian Harp” and “Kubla Khan” proved intricate pieces of artwork‚ each meticulously written to submerge their reader into striking new worlds. These are home to mystical beings‚ such as a “demon-lover” (Kubla Khan‚ 16) and“Elfins” from “Fairy-Land” (The Eolian Harp‚ 22-23)‚ as well as complex visions of nature. Although uniquely presented in each‚ they deal with similar themes of creation and creativity. However‚ neither reaches a consistent conclusion to the other
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“The Kittens’ Wedding” by Walter Potter and “The Muskrats” by Carl Akeley are taxidermy dioramas that were created with the intent to attract the audience’s attention to the dioramas’ narratives‚ however‚ while portraying a particular narrative posed by dead animals‚ they ultimately convey the separation that people have created between humans and nature. Ever since the Industrial Revolution‚ natural history dioramas arose in the late 1800s. These displays consist of taxidermied animals animated
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In William Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury‚ the writer explores the complicated relationship between members the Compson family‚ an aristocratic Southern family‚ and puts them against the backdrop of post-Civil War America‚ a time when concepts of politics‚ economics‚ and social order were rapidly changing. The novel itself it unique in its prose‚ which relies heavily on the first person stream-of-consciousness narration from its characters‚ but it’s also a story that heavily relies on its setting
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In world literature Gilgamesh and the Book of Job are considered to be masterpieces. These stories are two of the oldest epics literature written‚ however they appear to be more of a myth or a dream of great leaders. Both stories cover pain and suffering in the eyes of humans who wish they were Gods. Gilgamesh and Job are great leaders that are rich and powerful. They have a spiritual connection that relates to the humanity and belief of mankind with a relationship with Gods. These stories are a
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The book David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell follows in the footsteps of his other famous works The Tipping Point‚ Blink‚ and Outliers. Gladwell’s books seek to show readers a new perspective on the world‚ where they can be insightful and take advantage of any situation. However‚ unlike Gladwell’s previous works‚ David and Goliath fails to deliver its point. Gladwell’s message of overcoming seemingly unfavorable odds is clouded by poor creativity‚ a lack of ethos‚ and awkward pace. Many people
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Within The Crucible and Death of a Salesman‚ Arthur Miller’s most famous plays‚ are two important protagonists that accompany a similar role in society. In The Crucible‚ John Proctor is a highly respected and strong man in society‚ but his few weaknesses bring him to a screeching halt and to his own death. Willy Loman‚ the protagonist in Death of a Salesman‚ is a vital father figure that again accompanies many weaknesses leading to his unhappy death. Both characters have exceptionally similar but
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People believe that the McCarthy trials and “McCarthyism” are similar to Arthur Miller’s work by the title of The Crucible. These people relate the two in the sense that Joseph McCarthy never found anything or anyone actually communist. McCarthy actually did find quite a few communist sympathizers in the government. Not only that‚ but he was bullied while doing so by the media and the senate. If people were able to take a look at how the senate bombarded Joseph McCarthy‚ they would be outraged
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The demands of freedom from Great Britain by the American colonies inspired two crucial literary movements beginning with the Age of Reason. Many authors of this literary movement embraced principles of reason to explain why the colonies were powerful enough to break away from the mother country. These authors explained to their readers that colonies that were economically and politically independent should not be controlled by an inferior body of government over 3‚000 miles away. Emotions from
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Frankenstein and Blade Runner Frankenstein * Prometheus represents on who has defied and challenged the natural order; one who has transgressed on forbidden territory. His actions are not couched in connotations of courage or heroism but recognised as reckless and without any thought to the possible consequences. * Victor earns disregard and disdain through his insufferable egotism and unprincipled and reckless judgement. Time and time again‚ he fails to take responsibility for his own actions
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