In the theatrical tragedies, ‘Hamlet,’ and ‘Death of a Salesman,’ the writers engage with both external surveillances, as a method of scrutiny and control, as well as a characters’ own internal surveillance of their sense of self. Hamlet is imprisoned in the Danish court, and the quotation above comes from Claudius’ observation of Hamlet’s melancholy … Read more
Many people have had many different kinds and types of values become instilled in them from their childhood when their parents taught them the difference from right and wrong and the correct way to treat one another. For me, one of the most important values in life is honesty, and further within honesty, is trust. … Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. felt strongly about wanting to integrate races together, to be one human race together. In doing this, he led many African Americans to change the way they dressed, did their hair and acted in order to assimilate. Since black people began to act more like white people, they started to see … Read more
In American culture, gender discrimination has been presented on many occasions. By analyzing A Streetcar Named Desire written by Tennessee Williams and A Raisin in the Sun written by Lorraine Hansberry, two strong cases of discrimination based on gender are brought to the surface. With A Streetcar Named Desire being produced in 1947 and A … Read more
In the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, the difficulty that the Youngers experience in their life is evident from the start. They live in an apartment that hardly fits their family and barely make enough money to pay for the necessities that come with having a family. Conflict among themselves for … Read more
The city, Harlem, the source of hope and a beck of light for the black community during the 1920s and 30’s, served as a fountain of inspiration as the artistic talent and aspirations flowed from the streets of the neighborhoods. The Great Migration drew hundreds of thousands of African Americans to the city. The Harlem … Read more
Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, challenges traditional gender roles through the character of Elizabeth Bennet, who defies societal expectations of femininity and demonstrates intelligence, independence, and a strong will. Intelligence and quick wit Elizabeth’s intelligence sets her apart from other female characters in the novel. She is well-read and has a quick wit, often … Read more
Social class is one of the central themes in Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice, and it affects the behavior and choices of many of the characters. The novel portrays the society of late 18th century England where class distinctions were rigidly enforced, and social mobility was limited. The following is an analysis of how … Read more
In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen explores the social classes of Georgian England through her portrayal of characters from different backgrounds. The novel presents a society in which class and wealth are highly valued, and social mobility is difficult to achieve. The story revolves around the Bennet family, who belong to the lower gentry class, … Read more
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a novel that explores the societal pressure on women to marry for financial security and status. The novel portrays different types of marriages, including those based on love, convenience, and social status. The marriages in the novel can be seen as a reflection of the society in which Austen … Read more
Robert Worth, a longtime NYT journalist and bureau chief in the Middle East, was at Tahrir on that day when Egyptians rediscovered their country and their fellow citizens. There is a vivid and thrilling, almost dreamy, chapter on those eighteen days in Tahrir, where shared experiences had forged friendships and understanding between people of disparate … Read more
Upon first sight of Langston Hughes famous 1950’s poem, you catch a title loaded with antecedent implications into the history of a city, but most importantly the culture that made this city a hub for African American history. Immediately we are taken into the drop back of Harlem and, at the time written, the tension … Read more
In both novels, the authors explore the theme of confinement, portraying it as significant when considering how and to what extent social conventions are harmful in their influence on morality. In, majority of the characters are restricted with their own self-imposed rules on behaviour. Failure to comply would result in ostracization. Wharton conveys this imprisonment … Read more
Mr Collins uses his library at Hunsford for ‘reading and writing, and looking out of the window in his own book-room, which fronted the road. The room in which the ladies sat was backwards’ (P&P, p. 117). The very deliberate positioning of his ‘book-room’ is emphasised by the ladies’ location at the back of the … Read more
The dictionary defines pop culture as being “cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people.” Jane Austen wrote during the late 16th/ early 17th century. During this time, religion was particularly prevalent in societal beliefs as well as a rigid social hierarchy. Society has … Read more
