Chapter 3 of âAn American Betrayal: Cherokee Patriots and the Trail of Tearsâ had many main thesis and ideas the author was trying to portray. One of them is who were really the real savages. In one part of the book, it mentions how there...
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Science fiction deals primarily with the effects of imagined or legitimate science upon individuals and/or society. Often, texts of the genre provide commentary on or caution against events occurring in present-day society. Andrew Niccolâs âGattacaâ (1997) and Aliette de Bodardâs âImmersionâ (2012) explore the present-day...
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Science fiction utilize textual forms and features to speculate possible futures and critique modern day values. The futuristic aspect of this genre allows readers to view current societal issues such as discrimination and social conditioning through different perspectives. Andrew Niccolâs âGattacaâ (1997) and Aliette De...
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World War II was a horrible war that killed millions, but sadly most of the casualties were innocent civilians. The Nazis were the driving force of killing civilians during the war with their death camps, or as they are known as concentration camps. During the...
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Have you ever known a human who possesses the noble qualities of a hero? Probably none. Heroes embodied with noble qualities such as selfless, brave, strong, and many more to point out which is a long way from the truth and that sends out that...
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âGrendelâ was written by John Gardner and in the novel, unlike the creature Grendel lives at home with his mother who occasionally lacks interaction with him. Because of this Grendel isnât too pleased with his mother most of the time. For most mothers in todayâs...
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I have chosen to psychoanalyze the character John Forbes Nash Jr. in the film âA Beautiful Mindâ, within the schizophrenia spectrum. Schizophrenia is a disorder that functions to impair the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive areas of an individualâs life. âA Beautiful Mindâ is a biographical...
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The most intensive killing during the holocaust happened on September 28th, 1941 at the Babi Yar Ravine outside of Kier, Ukraine. During the two-day span more than 33, these Jews were killed using the same method Moishe the beetle warns Elie of. In the book...
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Texts have the ability to determine numerous human experiences, both individually and collective, in order to create unique understanding into humanâs radical perspectives. Both âThe Crucibleâ, written by Arthur Miller in 1953, and âThe Boy in the Striped Pajamasâ, directed by Mark Herman in 2008,...
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Human experiences can be fraught with danger and trauma, however, can still lead to self-growth and understanding. Human experiences are deeply embedded throughout texts to display and to emphasize how characters interact with each other. In âThe Boy in the Striped Pajamasâ, the director describes...
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Thesis in âGrendelâ much of the internal conflict came from components of his individual psyche and influenced the way the world was portrayed around him. When it comes to the components of the psychoanalytic perspective there are three main parts to focus on: the id,...
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Science fiction texts imagine a future where technological boundaries are pushed and often discuss the costs of these advancements on humanity. By extrapolating from trajectories of present concerns that arise as a result of the negative evolution of technology, the endurance and power of the...
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Grendel and Frankensteinâs monster are both unsatisfied with themselves and are both in search for something more than what life has already given them. Grendel already knows how he feels about life, he finds it boring and repetitive, but there is something about the way...
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When someone is in love, it is natural to behave out of the ordinary. More importantly, many factors lead them to think about things they usually wouldnât do if they werenât in love. A great example of this plays out in Shakespeareâs play, âRomeo and...
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The 2001 film, âA Beautiful Mindâ, tells the story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematical mind and Nobel prize winner in economics who has suffered from schizophrenia throughout his life. The film faithfully portrays the passages of his illness, from the onset to the stage...
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Schizophrenia, like many other disorders, is an invisible illness that affects about 1/100 people within society. The illness itself is cognitive and emotional dysfunctions, including delusions, and hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and inappropriate emotions (Barlow, D. H., Durand, V. M., Lalumiere, M. L., &...
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Heroism ideally is about having great bravery. Culture values and myths are similar because they have the same concept. Ancient Greek is more fighting cyclops, while American culture is more risking your life to save others. The meaning of heroism is someone who is willing...
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John Gardner’s âGrendelâ is both a thriller and one that offers pleasure at times. The cause of these two conflicting feelings is based on the character Grendel himself. In this book, Gardener retells the story of Beowulf through the eyes of the monster â Grendel....
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In my speech I will represent the prosecution of Grendel in this case. Grendel is guilty of murderous crimes, for which the penalty is death. I will do this by presenting facts and evidence that prove Grendel is guilty of murderous crimes. For the past...
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Many see the monster Grendel, for what he is, a monster. After all, he has taken many lives and has committed cardinal sins. However, in his final fight against Beowulf he can be seen as the victim, his thoughts reshape but also reconfirm that the...
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While living alongside different beliefs and ideologies can help one live a fulfilling and successful life, author John Gardener demonstrates that having one belief to live by forces one to make illogical decisions that are ultimately detrimental. In the novel âGrendelâ, the story retells the...
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Texts motivate the collective to question the realities presented. Orwell’s novel â1984â provides a political commentary on the impact of a totalitarian regime. Similarly, Peter Wier’s film âThe Truman Showâ is used to depict the rise of mass surveillance and the paranoia that follows in...
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Between the clichĂŠs of a love story and a fairytale, the film âShrekâ through the feminist lens shows defiance against male patriarchy, female weakness and self-acceptance issues through Fiona as the storyline follows. Despite Shrekâs wishes to not follow a fairy tale type of storyline...
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Science fiction texts effectively utilize a variety of textual forms and features to explore fictional futures, which cooperate to develop a commentary on the present. âGattacaâ (1997), produced by Andrew Niccol, and âMovementâ (2011), by Nancy Fulda, are two texts that reveal the ongoing rivalry...
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Isolation can damage both our physical and mental health. As humans, we are hardwired to interact with others. When one is isolated from others, the brain begins to act in strange ways to preserve its sanity. The author of âFrankensteinâ, Mary Shelley, uses the monster...
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In the two biopic films, âA Beautiful Mindâ and âThe Kings Speechâ, there are many rather unique characters and some of which are extremely different to one another. These contrasts that the directors of these films have purposefully implemented into these films help to intensify...
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During the Holocaust, millions of Jews were killed as result of Hitler wanting to make a master race. It was a terrible event for Jewish adults, but more so for the children. Most children under 18 would have been killed, as the Nazis saw no...
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âHope is a good thing, may be the best of the things. And good thing never diesâ (Andy Dufresne). âThe Shawshank Redemptionâ is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella âRita Hayworth and Shawshank...
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What does happiness and suffering means to you? That is very board topic as everybody have their own perception towards it. Personally, humans must experience both happiness and suffering during its lifetime as it is a part and parcel of life. We cannot say that...
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In establishing a tone both writers do an incredible job, they both understand how to convey their points to their audience and have clear and distinctive styles. Furthermore, I will be contradicting their styles by breaking down their tone, diction, and their purpose as my...
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