Human Torch

lose their morals and civilness. This story just goes to show us that man can become many different things when they are placed somewhere isolated and away from a normal human society. In the book Heart of Darkness, Conrad uses the literary elements of symbolism, characterization, and setting to illustrate the theme that humans surrounded by darkness can become blind to the truth. Symbolism is used throughout this novel to describe and delineate how evil man can truly be. One specific example…

or courage can be found throughout many aspects of human life. However, many would argue that this human condition to be heroic and courageous during a time of need is usually exemplified best when one’s county is at danger – during war. During times of war, it was not uncommon for a soldier to turn to literature to guide them through dark times; to inspire heroism and courage. One of the most prominent forms of literature used to ignite this human condition is poetry. Poetry is an art form that…

and is the foundation of every religion. Greek mythology teachings say that man was created out of dirt and life was breathed into man, Taoism asserts that two natural forces create man, and the Maori myth believes that the G-d of the trees created humans. These myths teach us a lot about their religions, and their outlooks on life. Although these myths may seem to be completely unrelated to each other, they happen to have many similarities. The Greek Mythology myth of the creation of…

Candles were one of the first few methods in lightening the darkness. A tool that may be seen differently today, but in the past it revolutionized the human race in many ways. The symbolism and the general usage of candles had made a massive part in human society mainly in religious practices. For hundreds of years, these small wax pillars were used not only to brighten up the room, they were also seen as a religious marvels. Although many candles have a different meanings and ceremonies on how…

“With violence, as with so many other concerns, human nature is the problem” (Pinker). This quote from Steven Pinker makes a statement about the the evil, and violence that humans have inside of them by nature. Furthermore, in his novel Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad displays how mankind can completely lose any sense of humanity and morals when placed in an environment filled with evil. Conrad’s novel displays how drastically bad a man can become when placed in this type of environment. In…

Broken Relationship: Human relation with Nature According to the Merriam-Webster (n.d.), a relationship is the relation between two people or things. Humans has acknowledged all types of relationships: family, friends, partners, colleagues, strangers, etc. except for one…nature. Humans perceives nature as Others, something that distinguish from humans. However, according to Robinett, everything is connected to nature, from micro-organism to humans (2014). Throughout history, humans see nature as…

order to improve their chances of survival through the impending winter. Throughout the novel they act as pilgrims exploring the new world left behind by the catastrophic event that has rendered the world ultimately void of all life aside from a few humans, most of which have abandoned their morality in favor of a more animalistic survival instinct. The destination of this journey is to reach the coast, but it is the adaptation and replacement of what humanity used to be into what it is now that…

corruption while his reference to humans is that their choices, decisions, and thoughts are a collective that is both prejudice and biased. Byron portrays the opening scene as dark and anarchic, where homes and other structures are burned to the ground, as humans stand watching without accountability. The humans in this poem are portrayed rather differently; they are more animalistic, and are following a herd mentality. Their…

In each person’s life, they will be given an identity. It can be as simple as one’s relation to others, one’s profession, or things you are involved in, and every day individuals are given identities from society. Social identities cause prejudice, exclusion, and stereotypes. In the novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, identity plays a major role in defining the characters of the novel. Pearl, Hester Prynne, and Arthur Dimmesdale are among the characters that struggle with their…

most living beings to grow and develop by providing shelter and natural resources. However, throughout the years, human beings desiring to grow economies and better develop their lives are one of the main reasons why the Earth’s natural resources and vegetation are being destroyed. The poem “Prosperity”, written by Michael Dransfield, develops the idea of how the careless activities of human beings mistreats the Earth’s natural resources and how the Earth still supports everything, regardless on…