Critic

Critics and Truth Often interpreted as a negative word, criticism and critics has a long journey over the past years. So, here is a question – what is criticism? A straightforward (or rather in layman terms) answer would be ‘finding faults’. However, finding faults on what parameters and what is so trendy and rebel about this? Criticism has different stages • On the very first stage, art is only judged on the basis of some pre-determined rules and parameters. It is been checked if they are being…

Hawthorne’s actual denotation. E.P. Whipple, a nineteenth century essayist and literary critic, wrote “There is a profound philosophy underlying the story which will escape many of the readers whose attention is engrossed by the narrative” (Whipple 345). However, a renowned nineteenth century critic, George B. Loring contended that Whipple’s viewpoint was nonsense. Contrary to what some nineteenth-century…

Globe Award in 2011, BAFTE Award in a Leading Role in 2011, Independent Spirit Award in 2011, Screen Actors Guild Award in 2011, Teen Choice Award in 2011, Saturn Award in 2011, Critics’ Choice Movie Award…

activist, Malcolm X, stated “If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success.” X’s words are correct and apply to the lives of all humans because every individual has a unique way of approaching the tasks they have in their life. Throughout the development of the that individual, he or she uses his or her critical thinking skills to live life and achieve successes in their undertakings. It is important to have critics in every individual’s life because critics give us direction through…

can compare with the amount of internal conflict that plagues postcolonial theory: a semmingly constant stream of debates centring on internal rather than external elements. One such debate can be located between the ‘first wave’ and ‘second wave’ critics of the theory, who are often engaged with one another in a rather antagonistic manner. A simple explanation of the stances of each wave can be stated as such: first wave criticism challenges the colonial status quo, whereas second wave…

Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) has been a heavily debated topic for more than 100 years. Critics and supporters, both have very strong opinions on the topic. Physician-assisted suicide, formerly known as active or voluntary euthanasia, is defined as purposely committing suicide with the aid of a physician (Fecio McDougall 1). The act is usually performed through a lethal dose of medication. The medication may be administered by the individual or someone other than the physician; however, the…

Past and modern day critics could tear apart the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Moral ethics are continuously questioned throughout the novel; the main character, Victor Frankenstein, is the main cause for questioning. To go in hand with that, most readers question the motives of Victor, even if they are not moral critics. First of all, he goes against all odds of nature out of curiosity. Victor goes on to say, “...earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to…

Becoming the Critic Every rule is set by society. What we are allowed to do, say, and even wear is only acceptable if the mass majority says it is. From the choice of which university to attend to the choice of which book or movie to indulge in, there is no escape from the critics. Therefore, a person’s perception of another may change if they willingly read or watch certain publication that received a negative review. Similarly to how fashion sets a trend on what is acceptable to wear, people…

(11) To be a critic, one must know the limits of one’s critique by acknowledging the inability to know the mind of the author. If a correction must be made or a problem pointed out, it should be done discreetly and with respect. Criticism should not be structured as an attack. Pope also speaks about wit and sense in this essay and notes that authors write mostly with wit while critics write mostly with sense. Therefore, in this passage Pope is warning critics not to let sense slip into…

Some of Hughes’ most commonly anthologized works include “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” and “The Weary Blues.” Although it was deemed simple by critics, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” is oracular. Even though critics failed to acknowledge its oracular aspects, the poem has a solemn tone and knowledge is revealed and reflected throughout the work. Meanwhile, critics ignored the enigmatic closure of “The Weary Blues.” The poem ends…