16th century

Patrick Lewis recounts his migrant struggle during 1938 Canada, a period of significant class conflict between migrants and locals, finding solace as a “prism refracting” the stories of the marginalised migrants. His fragmented stories reflect mid-20th century postmodernist influence adopting a critical pose against the capitalist historical representation of Toronto, Canada that neglects credit towards its migrant workers. Then, Ondaatje highlights the broader narrative’s failure to preserve…

of the present. How can someone determine let alone imagine all of the wondrous things that the human mind might conjure up? This was especially difficult during the early 20th century when the emergence of the technological revolution and the impact of science began to take hold. The norms that were in place for centuries were becoming slowly discarded as new ones came in to take their place. Suddenly science had become more mainstream, relevant and the government was investing heavily in it.…

chooses not to cheat on her husband because of the strict enforcement of the 20th century gender stereotypes. By the end of the story both characters actually become in love with another and become invested in each other. Throughout the…

a hotel and “luxury resort,” before being converted to collegiate use 47 years ago. Today, the hall is considered a “National Historic Landmark” and “masterpiece” of “Spanish Renaissance architecture” in the 19th century, and boasts many similarities…

London, life in the 19th century was influenced by the Industrial Revolution in London. Revolution isn’t always easily acceptable but later it made the life of human being easy which made it accommodating. London was the first place in the world with the first urban society. Apart…

the feminist ideology of the American Bohemian Movement in late 19th century Victorian culture. The urban space provided women with a new way to countermand the patriarchal values of Victorian culture, which had severely limited the rights and social place of women in society. The New Woman of the 1890s was the result of the increasing presence of European Bohemianism, which had been developing in the U.S. since the mid 19th century. Various women in urban spaces began to become more independent…

statement in which this assignment is based, that is, “Industrial capitalism, as it operated in the 19th century America, was anti-human, anti-Christian, anti-democratic, anti-freedom, misanthropic and psycho-pathetic in its practices, and destructive to individual workers, who organized labor unions to fight for freedom, democracy, and justice in both the workplace and society.” Clearly 19th century industrial capitalist had no regard for human virtue or much of a soul either. Young children,…

allowing mothers, daughters, and sisters have an equal opportunity in life to achieve all they can without any discrimination based on their sex. Feminist analysis perspectives have adjusted and evolved toward the new growing generation since the 19th century. A feminist analysis according to Donald Hall, who writes in his text Literary and Cultural Theory states that, “Language, institutions and social power structure have reflected patriarchal interest throughout history; this has had a…

During the 21st century, individuals experienced racism. For example, authors have done an excellent job explaining racism. In fact, these authors are Bambara, Clark, and Chopin. According to research, racism is defined as "the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races" (Webster Dictionary). It is very important for everyone to understand the definition of…

March, 2016 Why To Kill a Mockingbird is Not a Timeless Classic How one construes a “timeless classic” differs from reader to reader, therefore many have dissimilar views on if one novel belongs in the category of a “timeless classic”. However, for a story to be dubbed a “timeless classic”, it needs to include fresh and original themes and realistic characters who can be relatable to readers. Throughout the course of the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, proves itself to be…