Alter ego

“When one is placed in the position of guardian, one has to adopt a very high moral tone on all subjects. It’s one’s duty to do so” (Wilde 301). However, Jack pretends to have an irresponsible bother in the name of Earnest. He uses Ernest, his alter-ego, as an excuse and as a disguise to keep his honorable image intact. John is the perfect representation of the upper Victorian society that hides behind the façade of morals and values. Additionally, using the name “earnest” which was a Victorian…

muscular. He points out that there are loads of anxiety to imitate to the “masculine role” Chuck Palahniuk, addresses the issue of masculinity in a manner that is both obvious and roundabout at the same time. The novel’s main protagonist, whose alter-ego will be established with the initial conception of Tyler Durden, is a man ill-at-ease with his dwelling in modern-day society. Suffering…

of mentality towards a civilization. Ralph’s power is also being degenerated since “they hate you Ralph… they’re going to do you.” (209) Jack utterly hates Ralph and wishes to be better than him. Which eventually leads him to having a very high alter ego. Jack is withdrawn from the idea of following, but rather wishes to be followed and obeyed. This leads to the catastrophe of an unformed civilization. Once the conch loses complete control and is “exploded into a thousand white fragments” (181)…

The Broad My museum trip can be summed up with the word serendipitous. When I arrived at the Broad Museum in Downtown Los Angeles, I saw the line to enter the museum go down two blocks. I walked into the lobby, intending to ask a museum attendant on the estimated wait time in line. After hearing the line was going to be a three hour wait, we continued our conversation and started bonding over Yayoi Kusama’s work, especially her Infinity Mirrored Room. Unexpectedly, the museum attendant decided…

first appearance of Superman. This first issue does not only establish the most significant characteristics and powers of Superman, such as his super strength and his indestructability (Siegel, “Superman” 3-4), but also the relationship between his alter ego Clark Kent and Lois. It sets the groundwork for a relationship that continues to be prominently featured in Superman’s stories until today. The first panel in which Lois is depicted, Clark asks her out on a date (Siegel, “Superman” 6),…

Superheroes are a very interesting and rare breed. They come off as distant and shallow. Consistently day after day they show little to no emotion as they bottle their feelings to prevent from running their focus. A normal day consist of saving lives and being a model for citizens to look up to. When a bad guy robs a bank, a costumed crusader shows up to save the day; but for what? Their only reward is the knowledge that they have made their world a better place to live in. What would drive a…

experiences shape the hero. The fight would not be the same had these two had different experiences growing up. To understand who WW is you must get to know Diana Prince. Diana Prince: The Last Amazon is a retelling of the legendary Diana Prince, the alter ego of Wonder Woman. My version of the story will allow you to meet the women behind the sword and heels. What is Feminism? The ideal of feminism has been tainted over the years. Both men and women have criticized feminism; they accused the…

antagonist and one of the most negatively influential characters throughout the play, who inflicts upon himself the role as the ‘companion with an ulterior motive’. This notion can be interpreted in the sense that deception of people around him fuels his ego, vulgar motives activate his plans and allow him to utilise the people around him as mechanisms, circumventing himself from being the suspect of his malicious plots for others to endure the consequences. However, in order to initially…

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” This mantra from Margaret Mead is a somewhat humorous yet slightly satirical spin on how people tend to think of themselves as one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable human specimens. However, one English teacher from Wellesley High School takes this critique one step further with his polemic presentation at the school commencement. David McCullough, a Massachusetts English teacher, gave a seemingly somber sendoff to his graduates…

Greek religion was a consistent factor in all areas of life for those who practiced and believed in it. The gods were given human form and faces with each with a power to interact with a certain aspect of human life such as love, weather, music, or healing. The gods portrayed human characteristics and lived in a similar society. However, they were depicted as having the perfect human form with great beauty or strength. Most significantly, the gods were immortal and held the power to intervene in…