Grappling hold

The novel Runner is a coming of age story written by Robert Newton, published in 2005. Charlie Feehan, a bright 16 year old boy living a low class life in the suburb of Richmond in 1919, battling his father’s recent passing and other troubles that come with poverty. He falls into working for an infamous criminal ‘Squizzy Taylor’ to earn money for his family, but will soon realise through his love for running, his true destiny, with the help of his newfound father Mr. Redmond. Newton uses ‘boots’…

considering making changes (Sullivan, 2018). Furthermore, supporters of marriage equality are beginning to grow within Australia, proving that the social spectrum is improving. Despite significant improvements within society, same-sex couples are still grappling with issues today. It is proven same-sex parented families have become emotionally impacted due to homophobia, prejudice and discrimination (Maguire, 2018). A study from 2008 confirmed that same-sex children raised in the United States…

In this play Fate is synonymous with Nature, taking a heavy toll of human life. Synge embodies this malicious aspect of Nature through the sea. Fate appears as the roaring sheet of water that plays the offstage protagonist, predetermining the lives of the characters. Comparable to the tragedies of Sophocles, Synge creates a looming tragic atmosphere through his premonitions of the future. The application of dramatic ironies such as the case of material brought by Maurya for Michael’s funeral…

As Fanon posits, this is because they do not accept that “the Negro is a man like the rest, the equal of the others”. Veneuse’s schoolmates, with whom he seldom interacts, “hold him in high regard”. Their vague praises of Veneuse, for instance calling him “the kind of Negro that a lot of white guys ought to be like”, highlight their superficial understanding of Veneuse’s character. On the other extreme, society also warns…

“Does the Constitution embrace a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy by abortion?” (Oyez)Abortion is the termination of an unwanted pregnancy. This was the question asked during the trial of Roe v Wade, because Jane Roe wished to terminate her pregnancy even though Texas law prohibited it unless to save a mother’s life. According to the Supreme Court, the answer is yes. The Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 determined that a woman 's right to an abortion fell within the right to privacy,…

In today’s society, euphemisms and political correctness often mask the dark and seldom discussed crudeness of slavery to avoid expressing the true damage it inflicts. Toni Morrison lifts this veil as she successfully attempts to inform readers in unrestricted detail of the animalistic treatment endured by the black population in her novel, Beloved. Through explicit scenes of abuse and recollections of memories once locked away, Morrison gives audiences an insight into the torture that convinces…

she chose to include this section to relate to everyone. She says, Responsibility to yourself means refusing to let others do your thinking, talking, and naming for you; it means learning to respect and use your own brains and instincts; hence, grappling with hard work. It means that you do not treat your body as a commodity with which to purchase superficial intimacy or economic security; for our bodies to be treated as objects, our minds are in mortal danger.” (3). Appeal to Flattery was…

identity in context with various stages of life. Murakami presents three contrasting examples of masculinity via Tsukuru, Aka, and Ao. The reader is able to dissect each form of masculinity, understanding flaws each form possesses as well as strong holds. Murakami, addresses dilemmas within the male psyche in relation to the complexity of male sexaulity and desire. The novel examines the anxiety behind the retention of claiming a definitive and heterosexual attraction, a discussion much needed…

Lobotomy. It is a scary word. It has a medical sound to it, with Greek origins. On hearing this word, a strange image conjures. A thin bespectacled man dressed in white, patiently drilling a hole in my skull with surgical precision. I do not fear the man in the white. He does not look scary. I don’t fear surgeries. They are useful, and often necessary. What terrifies me is the possibility of losing a part of my brain, consequently my self. Descartes could delude, or comfort, himself with the…

After World War II Germany was separated between four powers: France, America, Britain, and Russia. Germany was then split up into two sides, East and West. France, America, and Britain controlled the west while Russia controlled the east. Berlin was the capital of Germany. Berlin, although in the east, was split as well so that Russia wasn’t the only one controlling the capital. Because of this, the East Germany constructed the Berlin Wall. While many people tried to escape across the Berlin…