Century of Progress

A stereotypical 19th century society was an environment that subjected women to being housewives and men to superiority. Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ and Henrik Ibsen’s play ‘A Doll’s House’ both reflect the journey of struggling women who attempt to discover their inner selves. ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ revolves around a hysteric housewife, Jane, who is consigned to the resting cure by her husband who is a physician. Whereas, ‘A Doll’s House’ follows the life of…

young detectives and a secretary within the New York State police department, Moore finds himself deeply involved in his increasingly dangerous pursuit of a serial murderer. Through the misadventures of John Moore, Caleb Carr argues that late 19th century New York City and America as a whole was on a collision course for disaster. This period of time, coined the ‘Gilded Age,’ is marked by intense social oppression of foreign children.…

the Natives were harsh and degrading. Luckily as the century grew, people’s attitude fluctuated from mainstream thoughts as they took a closer look at the native inhabitants. Explorers realized that what they fathomed were misconceptions toward the American Indians. At the beginning of the age of exploration, Native Americans experience opinions of hatred and bigotry toward their religion, social aspects, and technology, but as the 16th century progresses, European explorers' perceptions become…

INTRODUCTION: The suspect used a handgun to forcefully take the victim's money, in violation of PC 211-Robbery Strong Arm. LOCATION DESCRIPTION: The incident occurred on the south sidewalk of Esther Street, outside of the Dance Studio located at 4 Esther Street. INJURIES: None LOSS: • Approximately $813.00 in US currency. • Stainless steel money clip, worth approximately $30.00. EVIDENCE: None INVESTIGATION: On 03-15-16 at approximately 2149 hours, Officer Saunders #7720 and I…

There I was, watching the news with my brother. The news quickly changed to a breaking news story about a movie shooting where 17 were shot and killed. I looked at him and say, “that shooting was awesome.” He looked at me horrified, to which I questioned “what the matter?” He responded with, “How can you sit there and say such an event is awesome?” he stormed out of the room. I thought to myself and realized that my brother only knew the slang definition of the word. He was unaware of the…

The “great emptiness” that the Expressionist poets capture most uniquely and their anticipation of a reactionary recreation of Kultur is evidence for establishing their significance within the study of the Expressionist movement and the early 20th century as a…

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…

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…