Chuck Hogan

In society, the teenager is seen as the embodiment of rebellion, and this generality extends into works such as Persepolis and Fight Club, whose main protagonists are teenage rebels. In both novels, each protagonist conforms with their societal standards, “accept(ing) (the demands of society) patiently, though (s)he may have protested inwardly, but in that (s)he remained silent (s)he was more concerned with his/her own immediate interests than as yet aware of his/her own rights” (Camus 14).…

My character, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, is from a short story called Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, by Rudyard Kipling which is about a mongoose, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, who is trying to protect his family from the evil snakes, Nag, and Nagania. Throughout the story he proves himself to be a brave, smart, fast mongoose. `Throughout the story, Rikki shows great bravery. The part that shows his bravery the best is when Rikki goes into the cobra hole with nag. Rikki “Plunged into the rat hole where she and nag used to…

Consumerism and Symbolism in Fight Club Chuck Palahniuk’s novel Fight Club discusses ideas related to consumerism. A society deeply rooted in consumerism is shown to give people a false sense of self-worth and security, be toxic to humans and the planet, and be an issue that cannot be improved, only destroyed. The theme of consumerism in Palahniuk’s Fight Club is supported and developed through the use of symbols such as place of residence, soap, and cancer. Those who adopt a consumerist…

Public Enemy was formed in 1982 as a socially conscious hip-hop group. It was initially compromised of Chuck D (Carlton Ridenhour), Flavor Flav (William Drayton), Terminator X (Norman Lee Rogers), and Professor Griff (Richard Griff). These core members first met at Adelphi University through the school’s radio station. They shared common interests for politics…

state in the United States of America, is hopping with excitement for the political race for US Senate in the 9th district; due to the candidates evoking thoughts on education. First, the Democratic nominee, the incumbent for the last 18 years, Chuck Schumer. Chuck was born in Brooklyn, New York and has grown up in the city area his whole life and still lives there today. He graduated from Harvard Law school in 1974, and then right on, in 1980, he was elected in the 9th district for US Senate of…

The 1960’s witnessed a sprawling reformation in American society through its treatment of minorities. In the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey, the author illuminates societies unfair treatment of the mentally ill. Through the perspective of a long time patient, Chief Bromden, the reader becomes a witness to the cruel treatment from the wards controller, Nurse Ratched. Chief Bromden’s meticulous description of each day illustrates the degrading and mechanical power of the ward’s…

Sanjeev CP English 11 October 9, 2015 Morphing from a Sexless Rabbit to a Real Man “One flew over the Cuckoo’s nest”, a novel based on some degree of author’s, Ken Kesey’s, reality reveals the lifestyles of the people in a mental institution during 1960s. His impactful message is displayed through the eyes of Chief Bromden, the narrator of the story who is a victim of generational trauma: his reality was robbed away and kicked into the mental institution. He was drugged to a point till his…

Sociological Movie Review – Fight Club Submitted for SOCI 1001B 7 October, 2015 Vishahan Thilagakumar 100994856 TA: Mira Knox Instructor: Priscillia Lefebvre Fight Club - Sociological Movie Review Fight Club is a movie involving a man, played by Edward Norton (Although the name of the character isn’t mentioned, but referred to in the credits as The Narrator), living in a very systematic, civilized and repetitive world, who snaps and ends up being forced to abandon everything he has…

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest was arguably one of author Ken Kesey’s finest works. One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest was published in 1962 by Ken Kesey with the guidance of Cowley (“Ken Kesey” 2014 “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” para. 4). This was a novel of great importance, it reflected the times and reflected what actions were taken throughout those times. Ken Kesey conducted a lot of research before writing his novel which allowed him to get a better grasp…

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest revolves around the theme of individual freedom versus social conformity. Ken Kesey uses symbolism and motifs to represent this issue; the Combine symbolizes a society that aims to produce obedient servants and sends those who don’t easily fit into society to be “fixed” at the hospital. Patrick McMurphy’s conflict with Nurse Ratched epitomizes the rebellion against social conformity. McMurphy serves as the anti-hero who struggles with serving both his…