Arnold Schwarzenegger

Donald Trump shows many characteristics that resemble a narcissist. But is he a narcissist or someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? A narcissist is someone who is in love with him or her self. A person with narcissistic personality disorder is “conceited, boastful, or pretentious.” They view other people as inferior to them and treat them accordingly. Those with narcissistic personality disorder desire the best of the best, for instance; an extravagant vehicle or a prestigious home…

Gatsby and Lennie’s dreams both remain generally the same through diverse social classes they encounter during the novels. In Lennie’s social class it is hard for him to obtain his dream with his poverty because only the strongest survive on the ranch. In Of Mice and Men Crooks says “I seen hundreds of men come by on the road an’ on the ranches, with their bindles on their back an’ that same damn thing in their heads. Hundreds of them. They come, an’ they quit an’ go on; an’ every damn one…

“Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction” (Erich Fromm). In The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man written by Dashiell Hammett, Hammett displays the high increase of criminal activity that takes place during the prohibition era in the United States. In Hammett’s novels, the characters’ monetary greed leads to negative consequences. As a result of their monetary greed, the characters face death, in-humanity, and…

For a long time, the American dream has been the idea in every American’s heart. They were attracted deeply by it and believed that in this free land, everyone enjoyed the equal opportunity, and if they worked hard, they would become a millionaire from a poor guy even without a pair of shoes. However, American Dream has become an increasingly significant theme in American literature of the 20th century. Fitzgerald names that period “the Jazz Age”. The American Dream is loaded with more…

Some may say that “history is always bound to repeat itself” while others may argue what “past is past”. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic The Great Gatsby, Gatsby has tricked himself into thinking that he could repeat the past and regain the primordial satisfaction of being in love with Daisy, unaware of how his circumstances made his dream an impossible goal. Gatsby was unable to reach a happy ending because he could not let go of what was long gone. By chasing his dream of Daisy and trying to…

Some point in the movie  A dinner party held at the house, attended by the British Inspectorate of Police and Mr Singh, a Sikh friend of the family, erupts over the future of the country. Lenny and her precocious young cousin, hiding under the dinner table, hear Singh denounce the British.  The film is rich with comments from its characters denouncing partition and double-talking local politicians. One particularly notable moment sees the film's protagonists listening to a radio broadcast by…

The “Great” Gatsby? Bob Marley was once quoted saying that, “the greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” This idea flawlessly accentuates the false idea many have about Jay Gatsby. He is seen as an immensely wealthy bachelor who on the surface seems to be “great” (as the title of the book represents), but in reality his importance is just a “great” illusion. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby,…

Muhammad Ali Jinnah once said, ‘“There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.” In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, women like Daisy Buchanan began to realize they were able to use certain traits to gain power over men. Similarly, in the film Chicago, made in 2002, Roxie Hart realizes the same. In the 1920 's, women were gaining…

The Great Gatsby revolves a lot around the American Dream. “During the 1920s, the perception of the American Dream was that an individual can achieve success in life regardless of family history or social status if they only work hard enough” (The Demise of the 1920’s). During the story Gatsby represents the American dream, he rises above his father and becomes the rich man he wanted to be. The novel also shows the condition of the American Dream in the 1920s. The topics of dreams, wealth, and…

It was a warm sunny morning in East Egg and I was taking a stroll around the neighborhood, enjoying the beautiful weather. As I was walking, I received an unexpected call from Nick. I was curious to see what he was going to say. “Daisy! Long time no see, I wanted to invite you over for some tea and catch up.” Nick said. “Hi Nick! How are you? I would love to come over for some tea!” I replied. “Great! And don’t bring Tom.” Nick said with a sense of caution. “What did you say?” I questioned.…