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Consumerism essay

Posted on March 10, 2011 by James

Dawe’s ideas of consumerism may not be unique because there are many evidences from other sources that have shown similar ideas to his. For example there is a cartoon strip by Leunig called “The sunrise” which has the same idea/theme … Continue reading →

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Essay on Love and Hate

Posted on January 11, 2011 by James

Love and hate are two of the most obvious contrasts in the world today. Those two emotions can seemingly take individuals over as human beings. If Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering Heights, it is ruling passions that overcome a life. Heathcliff’s … Continue reading →

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6 Qualities of Romanticism essay

Posted on January 4, 2011 by James

1. One of the fundamental beliefs true in romanticism is the belief in the natural goodness of humanity. The idea that man, in a natural, uninfluenced state, would behave well is almost always true in works of romanticism. It is … Continue reading →

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Reflective essay on Frankenstein

Posted on December 17, 2010 by James

I am surprised that Mary Shelley started writing this novel in 1816 when she was just 19 years old. She was so young, but she wrote this story which shocked everyone. When I finished reading the novel, I sympathized with … Continue reading →

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Pagan Literature essay

Posted on November 8, 2010 by James

The similarities in literature during different time periods are evident in the poems Beowulf and “The Seafarer,“ and the movie The Thirteenth Warrior. The three however, have different styles of writing. The different styles do not change elements of literature … Continue reading →

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A Separate Peace essay

Posted on October 29, 2010 by James

Within A Separate Peace and The Dead Poets Society, there lie many parallels. First, within these two pieces there is a similar theme-ones transition into adulthood. In A Separate Peace, the transitions began when the characters found themselves faced with … Continue reading →

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Brave New World essay

Posted on October 27, 2010 by James

Aldous Huxley wrote Brave New World to show society about what he was afraid society was going to turn into in the future. Brave New World’s society was a society consisting of drugs, sex, and lies. To anyone who reads … Continue reading →

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Fahrenheit 451 essay

Posted on October 24, 2010 by James

The movie takes place sometime in the near future in a society where all books are banned. Books are believed to lead people to individual thinking and anti-social behavior, which is strongly discouraged. The main character is a Fireman by … Continue reading →

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The Scarlet Letter essay

Posted on September 27, 2010 by James

In the Scarlet Letter, the major themes are based on the impact of sin and confession. Although themes of story are generally based on Hawthorne’s opinions of the subject, a slightly different perspective is expressed through each character. Through detailed … Continue reading →

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Essay on “Night” by Elie Wiesel

Posted on September 20, 2010 by James

‘Night’ by Elie Wiesel is his personal account of his experiences in Nazi controlled concentration camps. The memoir begins towards the end of 1941 and records his experiences of the inconceivable horrors committed by the Nazi’s during World War II. … Continue reading →

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