Crime against humanity

Throughout my readings of New Historicism, I began to notice a pattern of similarities with that of the psychoanalytical theory. I mentioned sexual repression last week as a part of the Governesses’ decent into madness; however, this week’s theory gives more of a backdrop for that eventual loss of sanity. During the Victorian era, sexual promiscuity was forbidden; therefore, any sexual repression had to remain unsatisfied. James takes sexual repression to an all-time high, by subtly writing…

An interesting part of life is that things never stay the same. Change is something that always finds its way into our lives. Some change can be good, and some can be bad. Although the key thing is that whatever it may be, it’s essentially a new beginning or gateway. Music happens to be a prime example of this kind of transition as it has abundantly shifted overtime. What used to be viewed as the standard sound of music in the past, is now different in the present. The genre of jazz is one to…

Authors of the Roaring 20’s In a time when a home library was a great investment and being well read was valued, literature was a major game changer in society. When television was still considered science fiction, people only had access to printed material for current events and entertainment. Literature from the 1920’s serves us today as a way of understanding what it was like to live a life during the prohibition, the Great Depression and so forth. Writers such as Edith Wharton and Ernest…

Authors use many satirical devices in which they are able to add humor, irony, exaggeration, among many others, to criticize politics or other issues. There are two different types of satire known as Horatian and Juvenalian. Horatian satire is tolerant, witty, wise and self-effacing. Juvenalian satire is angry, caustic, resentful, or personal. The authors of “1984” and “A Modest Proposal” use satire to criticize a country’s government. The novel of 1984, written by George Orwell, is a…

Music and dance have played a vital role in culture over many years, and still does today. Through many years music and dance have helped Native American and African-American culture survive, persevere, and thrive. They have preserved their culture, and their music/dance is a constant reminder of what each culture has faced and overcome. Their music/dances are alive today, and are appreciated by many. Native Americans and African-Americans have been fighting to preserve their culture since…

who uses fear and violence. The Autobiography of Frederick Douglas also expresses how society can change the individual’s personality. For example, one of Douglass’s mistresses decided to teach him how to read until she discovered that society was against this practice. He expressed that this mistress had a kind heart until society corrupted her. Douglass states, “Slavery soon proved its ability to divest her of these heavenly qualities. Under its influence, the tender heart became stone, and…

I’m Being Stalked by a Moonshadow by Doug MacLeod Doug MacLeod’s ‘I’m Being Stalked by a Moonshadow’ is an astounding novel, aimed for adolescents aged between 12 and 15. The publication of this book was in 2006 by the ‘Penguin Group', and it consists of 205 pages. Doug MacLeod’s novel centers on the theme of romance and teenage drama. Loving and being attracted to someone usually starts when people are teengers and thats why the author has aimed the book at boys and girls aged 12 and 15. The…

The contextual influence on a character allows for the formation of their identity and development of their aspirations. Identity can be represented through a variety of characteristics and mannerisms, created by one’s childhood, upbringing and past experiences. A close comparative study of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920’s novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s (EBB) 1846 collection of sonnets titled ‘Sonnets from the Portuguese’ enables the exploration of society’s evolving values…

Stepping out with his first single under the name Barry Conrad (previously known as Barry Southgate), and this Aussie by way of South Africa and New Zealand has made a statement with his velvet licks and memserizing melody in “Everywhere We Go.” Known for his years of the Aussie music scene and as a finalist of Australia’s X Factor, chances are you’ve caught Conrad on tour with CCM icons Darlene Zschech or GRAMMY winner Israel Houghton. In fact, you may have even found yourself singing his…

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date Dance and Culture Introduction Those who could not hear the music proclaimed those who were seen dancing insane. Most people do not view dance as a form of art but in true sense, it is the most expressive form of art in the world. It is international, and it comes in different forms from different cultures such as the hip-hop dance, Bharata Natyam, Geogian Folk, flamingo, African dance etc. Dance is the articulation of one self and emotions with the…