Aura

The advertisments I will comment, compare and contrast are parts of Palmolive’s marketing campaigns published in magazines of the years 1921 (Would your husband marry you again?) and 2013 (Irresistibly soft skin, like a touch from a rose.). The evolution of one in contrast to another is quite massive. Obviously, the both contain two parts: the picture juxtaposed with the text. Firstly, I will start analysing the 1921 advert. The picture has two characters: the man who seems somehow aloof…

Finally, I was hit with a genius plan that I honestly hated. I was going to put myself in situations miles outside of my comfort zone, where I would be forced to exude an aura of confidence. I started with seemingly small actions that I would rarely do before, like raising my hand in class or talking to classmates that I did not know particularly well. As I began to feel less awkward performing those tasks, I asked my coach…

now, could also be evil. Monstrous.” (130). His innocence blinds him to how immoral kidnapping and killing children is, regardless of his belief that he is standing up for his country. This naïve outlook does actually give this antagonist an innocent aura, which supports the thematic idea of the ambiguity of innocence. This novel opens the mind to many interpretations of innocence and how innocence doesn’t secure safety and a happy ending. The most innocent characters: Ben, Kate, and the…

Ghost Story Turned Comedy? A cloud of debate surrounds a well-known and controversial story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The Yellow Wallpaper is most commonly placed in either the mystery or thriller genres. However, what if some events of the story were altered to present a comical overtone? When read the first time, The Yellow Wallpaper has such bizarre qualities it is difficult to not focus on the sheer absurdity of the story’s events, which could easily be transformed into outrageous acts of…

In high school experience, there have been many ups' and downs. I could fall in one situation, but the rise two minutes later in another situation. Bishop McManus Academy has solidified my character, prepared me for my academic future, and equipped me to take advantage of opportunities in life. Nevertheless, “True character is shown in how you act in any given situation.” Although many challenges have run to my doorstep: solidifying my character was the toughest of them all. Galatians 5:…

The Masque of the Red Death" is in essence a story about the human desire to avoid death and the ultimate futility of such avoidance. Prince Prospero's name recalls both the term for wealth and the Shakespearean magician of "The Tempest" whose duchy was usurped, and he uses his wealth to give up his rule over his land and to flee death by shutting himself away with a thousand of his noblemen. Thus Poe shows him almost immediately to be fatally flawed, as he remains happy and carefree despite the…

in the past been cloaked in superstition and cultural mystique. These beliefs arose over the years to fill the vacuum created by a great deal of scientific ignorance about human repro- duction. They have added a supernatural and almost fatalistic aura to the regen- eration of the human species, a process that is so much more than a biological occurrence. Expectant parents of past generations accepted the folktales of childbirth that were passed on from generation to generation, modifying…

Daisy Buchanan is a controversial character who plays a huge role in the conflicts of “The Great Gatsby”. She is very materialistic and always has been in the life of money.Daisy also is a selfish character. All she cares about in the world is herself. She always loves to keep a strong image for the public, regardless of what is happening in her life. Because of her past experiences, a reader can infer that she will follow them in the future. Here is why. Daisy is an appealing character to…

and painful-to-watch film version; therefore, The Great Gatsby is no exception. This rule stays true not just to the 1974 version, but again with a remake in 2013. Both film versions of The Great Gatsby were expensive cinematic productions, but the aura of the $10 novel is much better than the quality of the remakes. For this reason, in a review of the…

consequently kills himself. Cheswick was the first of the patients that stood up with McMurphy, while the others stay inconspicuous. “We want something done about it, ain’t that right Mack?” (Kesey, 172) McMurphy was the scapegoat of the ward. His empowering aura boosted Cheswick off his hind horse, and got him to stand up against Nurse Ratched, as he shouted: “I want something done! Hear me? I want something done! Something!” (Kesey, 173) Although Cheswick was finally brave enough to yell at…