J. M. Coetzee

Citizen Kane shows the importance of the American media and the influence that it had from1895 to 1941. Citizen Kane describes the life of a media mogul who used his power to achieve his goals and push through his agenda. Citizen Kane was a movie based on a real life media mogul named William Randolph Hearst, who played a major role in controlling the media and influencing politics in the early 20th century. Charles Kane took over a failing newspaper and turned it into one of the most…

On the outside, it seems that there is definitely something off about Seymour Glass. According to Muriel’s mother, Seymour Glass is dangerous and needs psychiatric help from past accidents and is very concerned about the safety of her daughter, Mrs. Muriel Glass. Although Seymour Glass has had episodes in the past, does it really mean that he is crazy or dangerous or just misunderstood? After returning from the war, “See More” Glass has definitely seen better days but is absolutely not crazy.…

In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, 16 year old Holden is telling the readers about the events that happen in his life after he is kicked out of Pencey Preparatory school and finds himself back in his hometown, New York City. He gives readers insight to the struggle and depression he goes through that is solely caused by the grief he is dealing with. He is so caught up in the innocence of childhood that he does not want to enter the world of adulthood. Holden claims this world is full of…

Catcher in the Rye is a book about a boy named Holden Caulfield. Now Holden isn't an ordinary boy: He's been kicked out of multiple boarding schools; flirts with older women; and somehow managed to end up in some sort of mental hospital by the beginning of the book. Or chronologically rather, the end, it's all a flashback of sorts; it's Holden telling his story the way he sees it. But Holden's biggest issue is the idea of the word "phony,"—a word so vague and versatile he applies it to…

Everyone and everything whether they know it or not play a role in society. Though some roles might be much greater than others we all have a part to play. But sometimes finding your place isn’t always that easy, and it can come with a lot of pain and adversity. In J.D Salinger's The Catcher In The Rye, we as readers are put in the shoes of a character who is indeed struggling to find his role and many people can relate to him. Finding your place in society can be difficult but if that path is…

Charles Wheelan was born in 1966 and later graduated from Dartmouth college with a major in economics. He currently is a democratic candidate the the U.S Representative for Illinois in the 5th District. He is also the author of Naked Statistics, Naked Money and Naked Economics. Wheelan wrote Naked Economics in a way that anyone can understand it, whether you are a professional economist or just a high school student studying basic economics. After reading the entire book, it is now clear to me…

Although sex icons were gaining popularity in the 1950s, sexuality was rarely spoken of. Similarly, smoking and alcohol consumption became quite attractive in the adult world, and was sought after by many adolescents. In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger portrays Holden Caulfield to be like any teenage boy in the 1950s, a perverted, alcoholic smoker, who just wants to be on his own. Although Holden may seem like he wants to grow up, in actuality, throughout the novel, Holden is trying to…

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in everyday activities. This is the word that comes to mind when i think of Holden Caulfield's mental state. In the book The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden has traits of depression and is a recurring theme throughout the novel. For instance, in the beginning of the book, Holden explains, “What I was really hanging around for, I was trying to feel some kind of good-by. I mean I’ve left…

Cinderella Man shares a true story of the rags-to-riches boxer James J. Braddock. Struggling to provide during The Great Depression, James Braddock worked any job he could find. Drawing in the viewer’s emotions, while showing the grueling conditions Mr. Braddock endured to provide for his family. The Bulldog of Bergen provides an inspiring story for many. Cinderella Man follows James J. Braddock through The Great Depression, as his professional boxing career comes to an impasse. Making every…

Inspector Goole – Essay How does the cultural and/or political climate influence the attitudes of the characters with regard to their involvement in the young woman’s downfall? Notes on time period/political climate: • Based in 1912 – written in 1945 by J.B. Priestly • Priestly fought for England in first world war • Priestly broadly sympathized with socialism, however • Inspector Calls is an immediate post-war drama (post WW2) • Takes up economic, social, political issues • 1945 – food was…