Lord of the Flies – children can appear innocent but have evil within them

William Golding is recognized for his outstanding work in the Lord of the Flies. Golding was inspired by the World War. During the time period as Golding observed how the first World War happened Golding like many other thought that the war would change the people and end all of the problems with the nations. … Read more

National Socialist Themes in The Dwarf

In America, there was Doctor Seuss to mock the Axis powers throughout the Second World War. His comics were not only straight forward, but very to the point and filled with hilarious syllogisms. Although not as direct and straightforward, Stockholm based author Par Lagerkvist embodied this same sly sense of humor performed by Doctor Seuss … Read more

Audre Geraldine Lorde

Audre Geraldine Lorde was one of the first black women writers to take the world on a roller coaster ride of emotion. As a bold and audacious woman, Lorde used poetry to illustrate daily life as an African American battling oppression and racial discrimination.  Lorde wanted the differences amongst people to not be used as … Read more

Monument 14 / Macbeth

People make decisions oftentimes based on emotions and feelings. Many times, when emotions are involved in critical situations, the logical choice becomes unclear and panic sets in. Furthermore, humans are also highly influenced by the environment in which they live and interact. This concept is often seen in literature works as well as many authors … Read more

Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe

The concept of global history is impossible to define without consideration of countless cultural collisions since the dawn of human history. Exchanges and clashes of culture grew in frequency upon the discovery of the Americas at the close of the fifteenth century and in importance during periods of colonization in North and South America and … Read more

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Common Sense by Thomas Paine is among the most read and influential documents in the history of America. Many of his perspectives and ideas have influenced the nature of America. The writings opened the minds and eyes of the America people on the importance of freedom and declaring independence, resulting in changing the country’s future. … Read more

Violence in the Lord of the Flies

In “The Lord of the Flies” there are many cases of violence. Understanding why this brutality occurs can be difficult. The behaviors of the boys reflects what happens to humans when they’re put into a survival situation, often showing tendencies of violence and animalism. The central focus of “The Lord of the Flies”, is the … Read more

Human Aggression in Today’s Society (Lord of the Flies)

Honors 10th LOTF Essay 12/10/18 Human Aggression in Today’s Society Humans often have aggressive feelings towards one another, but where do these feelings come from? There are many factors that can lead to human aggression such as your background and certain life experiences. Feeling a rush of anger is called impulsive aggression. This type of … Read more

The Odyssey, written by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles/Mary Zimmerman

Men often make calculated, conservatory choices instead of making choices that demonstrate courage, self-confidence, and brotherhood.  The Odyssey, written by Homer and translated by both Robert Fagles and Mary Zimmerman, is an epic Greek poem about a hero named Odysseus who performs many brave and courageous acts.  The novel revolves around the journey of Odysseus … Read more

Mandela’s A Long Walk to Freedom

In Nelsons Mendel’s autobiography, a long walk to freedom the concepts of political geography are widespread throughout his tale of his journey in life while growing up within South Africa. Throughout the text, we see so many examples of all the unique terms we have gone over within the class, but the prominent term that … Read more

Robert Lipsyte “Jocks vs. Pukes” – jocks culture

Argument Evaluation Robert Lipsyte is justified by stating that the Jock Culture is a distortion of sports in his “Jocks vs. Pukes” essay. Throughout the text, the author tries to portray the Jock culture as a danger to common good due to its application of competitive sports rules to every aspect of life. From the … Read more

The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath

The 1950’s is a time of pure bliss for women who aspire to be a housewife or a secretary, however for women like Esther Greenwood who see the many forms of inequality that are imbedded in society, life is full of difficulty. The main protagonist Esther Greenwood is a young adult who lives in the … Read more