Post-modern people live in a 21st century of unprecedented material abundance. One hand, they feel blessed to have been able to enjoy the glories this productive industrial era has brought. The other hand, we often face the dilemma of how …
Sherry Turkle’s View On The Significance Of Technology In Communication As Depicted In Her Book, Alone Together
Wireless Intertwining
One would expect that technology will continue to improve at an even faster pace than ever. However, technology has made it possible to adapt to changes more efficiently than ever before. Sherry Turkle, in her book Alone Together, …
Malcolm Gladwell`s Theory Of Achieving Accomplishments In The Outliers
Today’s majority believe that the key to achievement lies within an individual’s personality and characteristics. Malcolm Gladwell, the author of Outliers, claims that success is created by external forces. He explains that not all individuals are given the right openings …
Aftermath Of War Described In Virginia Woolf’s ‘Jacob’s Room’
There were many stories about the sacrifices made by men in the First World War, especially in the 1910’s and 1920’s. This topic is featured in poetry, songs and radio plays as well as novels. These stories almost all focus …
Unforgiven: Consequences Of Winston Smith’s Search For Reality In 1984
Winston Smith in 1984 is ruled by the state. His inability to escape the state’s control is not due to government power. His actions, even though he could leave Oceania, show that he lacks the courage and character to do …
Critical Analysis Of Angels In America By Tony Kushner
In theater class I read ‘Angels in America’. I was able watch the play on Youtube and HBO GO at my own pace, along with many of the analysis videos. The play is a multi-line narrative that focuses on the …
A Theme Of Racism In We Wear The Mask By Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Luarence Dunbar used to write a sad poem called “We wear the Mask”. Many people will ask these questions when they read this poem: What’s the story? Or what is the “Mask?”? Who are these happening to? And why? …
The Handsomest Drowned Man In The World: How One Person Can Change Others
Life is a series small shifts and changes that build on each other to create a greater impact. Changes are a constant part of life for humans, be they physical, mental, or emotional. We are shown how one man changed …
A Major Theme Of Slavery In The Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass’s Life tells the story of the harassment and escape that Frederick endures before his freedom. Douglass shares details about the brutality and humiliation that occurred during slavery. He exposes the cruelty perpetrators and victims. Douglass saw the suffering …
Desdemona As Representation Of Power And Possession
Shakespeare’s Desdemona looks like a beautiful woman, but it is not. Desdemona, in fact, is a catalyst and foil who has the power to control men who want her. Desdemona is the object of Othello’s male characters. They want Desdemona …