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Dark Souls as Fantasy: Reflective Essay

2 Pages 1072 Words

The Souls series was FromSoftware’s biggest commercial successes dating back to the release of Demon Souls in early 2009, upon its release it was a massive success prompting the release of another three titles under a similar name, on of the being Dark Souls(FromSoftware, 2011). Whilst Demon Souls was a success Dark Souls is what really brought the series into...

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The Fantasy Genre and Sexism: Analytical Essay

3 Pages 1307 Words

Background: The rise in popularity of fantasy and historical genres in film and television such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Handmaid's Tale while performing well with audiences and popular culture have continually portrayed women in ways that perpetuate gender norms and stereotypes. Historical fantasy's use of female subordinance or the portrayal of sexual dominance is often...

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Reflection on the Genre of Fantasy: Opinion Essay

2 Pages 936 Words

Sabriel is another text which was influential to my story writing. Garth Nix entranced me with his storytelling and showed me exactly what an engaging fantasy story is made of. This was an immense stimulus in my writing style for Who was she? with both genres being fantasy, and a mutual target audience of young adult. The monsters within Garth...

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Alienation in "The Metamorphosis"

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Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" is a seminal work that delves deep into the themes of alienation and isolation. The novella tells the haunting tale of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. Through this surreal transformation, Kafka explores the profound disconnection Gregor experiences from his family, his work, and...

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Essay on Verbal Irony in ‘Harry Potter’

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J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series is not only beloved for its magical world-building and compelling characters but also for its clever use of verbal irony throughout the narrative. Verbal irony, characterized by a contrast between what is said and what is meant, adds depth and complexity to the storylines, often serving to highlight themes, character development, and plot twists. In...

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Essay about Percy Jackson

3 Pages 1202 Words

I read 'The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, a mix of Fantasy, Young adult, and Greek mythology. This book is set in the 21st century and is about a kid named Percy Jackson son of Poseidon – the lord of the ocean. After he and his companion, Grover the satyr, arrive at Camp Half-Blood, he is sent on a mission...

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