Claustrophobia

Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment is a grim portrait of nineteenth century St. Petersburg. Revolving around ex-student Rodion Raskolnikov, the novel explores the consequences of his decision to murder an old pawnbroker, Aliona Ivanovna. Along the way, he encounters various characters who become involved in his life such as drunk civil servant, Marmeladov, his daughter, Sonia, an old friend, Razumikhin, and a hedonistic adulterer, Svidrigailov. Dostoyevsky externalizes Raskolnikov’s internal…

Shortlisted for the Hutch Crossword Book Award in 2006, Home is Manju Kapur’s third novel. The novel is a multi-generation family saga of Banwarilal family who is a victim of communal violence during the partition. The novel unravels the struggle and sufferings of the protagonist Nisha in her search of a home i.e. search for own place of shelter and security in society. The novel emphasizes on the alienation of Nisha in spite of living in a joint family. The novel also focuses on the evils…

Every weekend people flock to the movies for a chance to see Hollywood's latest creations and nearly every month the list is filled with large blockbusters, series, and reboots of old classics. With such a large variety to choose from movies are forced into a fierce competition with one another for audience viewership, those that are not backed with big names must play their hands carefully and distinguish themselves from the rest of the options. One of the easiest and most prevalent method is…

A few years ago I remember walking home from school. Mind you I thought I was very handsome back in those days, I had soft, dark brown hair, I went to the gym every day, I was fit and healthy, personally I thought I was a ladies man and I still am (I think). Anyways, I was almost home and then my mind turns blank. Blank. I can’t remember what happened to me but I remember what happened after… My eyes slowly opened. My vision was blurred but I could see two of everything. I could smell leather.…

the bombardment. He tells Paul that “I’ll be back in a minute”. And he tries to pas Paul,but he will not let the recruit get up and leave. The recruit gets mad at him and says “Leave me alone,let me go out,I will go out”(109). This is a cause of claustrophobia. He feels that he is suffocating here and wants to get out at any price(109). After, this happens more and more recruits want to get up and leave but if they do that then they will…

They walked back to the city, the closer they got the more debris they saw. Parts of buildings scattered across the burnt, crisp, brown grass. Montag was beginning to feel uncomfortable and more weary about going back, afraid of what he would see. “Everyone I had ever known, gone, everything I had ever known, gone, the city is a cemetery of thousands of citizens,” he thought to himself walking slower by the step, dragging his feet across the ground. “I know this is going to be difficult for…

light is often associated with despair and bleak situations. Furthermore, the writer describes that the signalman’s post has “an earthy deadly smell.” The word “earthy” creates an image of the railroad being a grave, establishing a feeling of claustrophobia and death. The phrase also foreshadows later events as…

It’s that time of year again, the Carnival. I have had a sufficient amount of drinks and proudly sub mounted a conical cap with bells to resemble the facetious clown-like theme. As I was consuming more wine, I saw a familiar figure approaching me with a slight smirk. My eyes paused trying to inspect who it was; however, my slightly inebriated mind spoke: “Montresor? My, my i haven't seen you in ages!” “My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking today! But I…

There are different types of mental disorders that are encountered by law enforcement officers. Officers must learn to recognize the signs and become aware of the mental ill characteristics, it is paramount. The three disorders mention earlier will be describe with in the discussing. Let us begin with the Personality disorders, people with passive-aggressive personality disorders are failing in jobs, school, and interpersonal relationships. The passive is unforceful, weak and timid; although the…

Arthur Dimmesdale is a perpetually conflicted character throughout The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hawthorne presents a Puritan ideology that strives for sinless community, making strict and unforgiving. As a reverend predicated on teaching and following these laws, they come to define Dimmesdale’s character. Dimmesdale feels confined to the ironclad rules of the Puritan society; however, he embraces it and deems it necessary for his well being. Although, as the book progresses,…