Antithesis

What Are the Terms and Conditions for Buying a Lock? Throughout my admittedly short life, I have learned the importance of locked doors and the privacy that they ensure. As a child, even if I was terrified of the prospect of the boogeyman I swore lived under my bed, I had to knock—to ask permission—to enter my parent’s private space so I could be reassured that my room was a bogeyman free zone. I was barred from private conversations, told to keep my mean thoughts private, and I was introduced…

E.B White and Richard Rodriguez are both accomplished writers with the particular ability to examine and simplify some of the most complex concepts. White’s “Once More to the Lake,” and Rodriguez’s The Hunger of Memory analyzes another perplexing notion: identity. Though they both agree that a person’s identity is molded by their experiences and circumstances, White uses his childhood memories, relationships, and extensive figurative language to describe his identity, while Rodriguez takes a…

By championing modernity, Tanizaki’s Joji also facetiously contradicts the heroic subject invented by modernity. The conventional narrative wherein the protagonist rejects the modern world he was born into in favour of an identification with the past is transposed by Tanizaki who portrays Joji choosing to engage with the spaces of modernisation, by frequenting the cafes, dance halls and department stores with Naomi. In doing so, Tanizaki has created an embodiment of the restless youth of Japan,…

Through their works, composers often convey both their personal and cultural values, as they reveal the impact it has on the relationship between people and landscapes, which are explored through the diverse attitudes and behaviours of individuals. This notion is explored through Judith Wright’s poetry, South of my Days and For New England, which demonstrates how enduring cultural values have influenced and shaped an individual’s identity. Similarly, the 2010 documentary by Kevin McCloud,…

that slavery was dangerous to the American democracy stating, “all citizens have the right to own property, to control their own labor, and to have access to opportunities for advancement” (Brinkley). On the other side, the South were considered “antithesis of democracy” because they saw slavery as the epitome of aristocracy (Brinkley). This idea of “free-labor” for the south was seen as strength and a growth to the “nation’s democratic ideals” (Brinkley). There are many theories as to how the…

1.8 RELIVING MANSION 1.8.1 Man of The House A 16 years old Hakka teenage, Cheong, followed the route of many Chinese fortune seekers, heading to the Southest Asian region known as Nanyang, or ‘Land of Opportunity’. Moneyless, supplied with only resolution and a driving need to prove himself, Cheong struggled through hard work. Born and raised up from being a ‘bearer of river water’ in his early years, Cheong’s ascent was aided by a merchant father-in-law who perceived potential in the young man,…

In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, words play an enormous role in the outcome of this famous tragedy. They are used to inveigle, laud, coax, rally, uplift, and many more. There are three prominent writing strategies used throughout this play. First, ethos is used to interest the audience’s sense of ethics or morals. Second, pathos appeals to the audience’s heart and emotion. Third, logos is used to engage the audience’s logic or reasoning. These methods of writing can be found in the…

Pardon His Hypocrisy: The Pardoner and the Nature of Evil The Pardoner is certainly a character who requires extensive interpretation in order to understand his actions and justify his tale. He serves as a complete antithesis to what the holy road of the pilgrimage symbolizes, selling fake religious relics for personal profit while still preaching “Radix malorum est Cupiditas” (Pardoner’s Prologue 334). Blatant hypocrisy combined with despicable character makes the Pardoner seem like the lowest…

Shakespeare highlights Hamlet’s inner turmoil through his use of antithesis in the famous “to be or not to be” soliloquy in Act III Scene i. Death for Hamlet is both a “consummation devoutly to be wished” and a thing to “dread” thus emphasising the tension between life, death and belief in an afterlife. Hamlet’s existential…

A&P John Updike’s “A&P” presents a story of a young man named Sammy who is quickly learning about the difficulties that are associated with being a young man that is suddenly thrust into adulthood. As the cashier of a grocery store, Sammy is faced with the situation that arises when some under-dressed young women come into his store and he is witness to his boss, Lengel, asking them to leave. However, this quickly escalates, leaving Sammy jobless. By examining the story, it is clear that the…