Jane Austen

After meeting Leslie Kuhn,I may have had a central purpose with my life.Well,not Leslie A. Kuhn of MSU herself,but whenever I describe Lilian,their characters seem quite parallel.Not only is she the most brilliant lady I have ever met,but she also exhibits a compassionate heart.Sadly, people never recognize Lilian as the beautiful individual she is or what she has to offer.While the society describe her as ''challenged'',I came to recognize her as unexpected role model.Lilian is albinic and…

After reading The Return of Martin Guerre, it is clear that Natalie Zemon Davis argues that Bertrande is guilty of knowing her imposter husband to be an imposter; however, it is not always wise to be in agreement with the author. Davis’s reasoning for her argument is very logical and worded in such a fashion that it makes it easy to miss the reliability of her argument. When an author does this, it often makes certain moments in a book suspiciously one sided. Some of those moments include: when…

Sherman Alexie is a Native American, he is a poet, filmmaker, and writer. He uses his experience as a Native American to write such as On the Amtrak from Boston to New York, Indian Killer, Reservation Blue. However, “On the Amtrak from Boston to New York” is the best poem, it reveals his strongly feeling through it. The poem talked about his meeting on the train with the white American woman. She told him about American history which he was well known. He thought she was annoyed, and she made…

more from the lessons an audience learns than from the simple need to scare. Northanger Abbey differs from Austen’s other novels as it employs gothic elements in order to parody the genre. There is nothing shocking or terrifying in the novel, yet Austen still engages the reader with humour. The power of Northanger Abbey also lies in its universal themes of growing up, love, friendship and the position of women in a patriarchal society. The power of Northanger Abbey derives not from the ability…

Relationships require effort and communication. It is hard to find someone on the same "level" as you during this point and time. It might even come down to two people heading in two different places at different times. Relationships can certainly be fun but breakups sure aren't. Here are 7 movies to watch after a breakup. Hopefully these movies can inspire you while you are laying in bed and eating chocolate. Number One: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This comedy is perfect to watch if you are…

Mori Ono Question One I disagree with the statement “there are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind”, as the book 1984 shows so terrifyingly. George Orwell’s 1984 shows a world where people are indoctrinated in the language of Newspeak, where the citizens are simply unable to express concepts such as freedom—the limited selection of words limits the capability to do so. The process of thoughtcrime truly puts a lock on a person’s mind; it is the idea that…

John Ernst Steinbeck was an American writer of twenty-seven books, including sixteen books. six variable books, and five short stories. He is broadly known for comic books, “Tortilla Flat” and “Cannery Row”. Also known for the novels, “Red Pony”, “Of Mice and Men”, and “The Grapes of Wrath”. The vast majority of Steinbeck's work is set in southern and focal California, especially in the Salinas Valley and the California Coast Ranges. His work much of the time investigated the subjects of…

This film shows how little marriage is truly valued and how people choose not to stay faithful to the person they claim they love. Henry says his marriage was not true with Catherine because she was married to his brother first, but at that point why did he marry her as well as hold hands with her? Maybe he was in love with her, maybe he wasn’t, but he then choose to get a divorce with and convince everybody that he was now in love with Anne Boleyn. At this point he is pretty much a middle…

The Odyssey by Homer This ancient epic poem by Homer is by far my favorite book of all time. I have always enjoyed reading ancient Greek mythology and I am engrossed in the complex phenomena that they attempt to explain. The Odyssey perfectly combines Greek mythology with a well-constructed storyline and complex themes. The Odyssey also focuses on my favorite character Penelope. She is cunning in the subtlest ways and she is extremely interesting to study. Even something as minor as…

Known for her suspenseful and stimulating crime plots, Dorothy Leigh Sayers, an imaginative and dedicated author, successfully acquired a name in literature. Throughout her life, she received numerous notable awards and pursued in a satisfying writing career. Born June 13, 1893 in Oxford, England as the only child of Helen Leigh Sayers and Reverend Henry Sayers, Dorothy expressed an interest towards reading and writing as a child. In college, though she was considered an eccentric girl, she…