James Hurst

As it is commonly known, people have a tendency to seclude themselves whenever they are in need of a mental break from their stressful life or harsh realities by laying down or staying indoors. Victor in the book Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, is no exception to this, however, he subconsciously uses the feeling of being ill to help cope with events in his life. He uses his time of illnesses not only to escape the troubles responsibility but to hide from society as well. Throughout the book there…

"Increase of knowledge only discovered to me more clearly what a wretched outcast I was. I cherished hope, it is true, but it vanished when I beheld my person reflected in water or my shadow in the moonshine, even as that frail image and that inconstant shade"(Shelley 85). In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein, an aspiring scientist, creates a creature of amazing proportions, and yet shuns it out of his laboratory. After these events, the monster learns that he is indeed hideous,…

The author, Mary Shelley, uses imagery, tone, and theme to convey the idea of Victor Frankenstein being careless, cocky and selfish. “I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet” (Shelley 43). I believe Shelley said this to give the audience an idea of how Victor thinks it's easy to play God and put dead pieces together in order to create life. A major theme in the book “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is “Man…

The duality of man is a highly debated topic, and while some believe that man is either perfectly good or completely evil, others argue “man is not truly one; but truly two” (Stevenson 65). However, what truly defines a man? According to the rules and standards set during the Victorian age, a man is only as good as his wealth and social stance in the community. Wanting to abide to these Victorian standards, both Dr. Jekyll and Dorian Gray were forced to hide their other evil beings, and in doing…

During the beginning of the Second Industrial Revolution, a brilliant, obsessive and tortured man was born. His early years were full of wonder and visionary ideas. Later, his obsession with these ideas would greatly frustrate him. Eventually, some believed his pursuits consumed him, drove him into isolation, and ultimately to madness. Nikola Tesla, who was a visionary thinker with an aptitude for mathematics, came into this world on July 10th, 1856 at the stroke of midnight, during a…

Basketball is a fun sport to play and it has had an influence on my life. I started playing basketball when I was 6 years old, it is a very fun sport to play. My favorite player in the NBA (National Basketball Association) is Stephen Curry, he plays for the Golden State Warriors and he is the best three-point shooter in NBA history. I chose to write this essay on basketball because I really like the sport and I play it almost everyday. During the summer, I would go to the basketball court at…

The matrix is a fictional movie that uses machines as life portraying human characteristics of living altering their behaviour in a completely different way. It is directed and written by the Wachowski brothers, Lana and Andy. The Matrix is the dystopian film where society or community is undesirable or frightening. It is characterised by the dehumanization of human beings. It is created by living mutated humans (machines) as to overpower the species of humans. In the Matrix the bodies heat of…

The fluorescent lighting provided a soft halo on the various works in front of me. I find myself standing in a small room with about 12 works of art, all in different mediums. Some pieces are enormous with bold colors and a hidden political message while others take up less space and are a little more than meets the eye. This was my first time visiting the Art Gallery of New South Wales and I wasn’t disappointed with my experience. The exhibit in question was held in the Yiribana…

Humans have an inner evil that has always been within and can never be fully removed. In the novel by William Golding, The Lord of the Flies, schoolboys are left stranded on an unknown island filled with unknown dangers and no supervision. The boys find comfort in their old lives and their once civilized thought turn into savage thoughts. As time goes on they all realize that there are no rules or regulations and the boys reveal a once concealed inner evil and become increasingly savage.…

It is inevitable that at some point in life or another, everyone will face challenges. The way individuals respond in the face of these challenges is what truly makes or breaks them. Societies are impacted similarly, for what determines the success of a society but the actions of a group of individuals. The greatest feats of mankind have come upon in the wake of being faced with difficulty. Humans have the capability to surpass any challenge; it is only the question of how we deal with said…