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John Donne was a poet before his time. Although he wrote most of his works during the early seventeenth century, his poems were not eagerly read or appreciated until the late nineteenth century (Smith). A majority of his poems were not even published during his lifetime (Smith). In his later years, he began to forsake poetry that illustrated carnal love and desire in favor of poetry that praised God. This transition can be seen in his poem,“A Hymn to God the Father” (Walton). On a first reading…

In life President John Adams was a man of revolving dichotomies, often revered for his statue of part of the ‘trinity’ that were the founding father, while also reviled for his hard nosed opinions and his practices in his single term as president (1797-1801). However, John Adams holds one of the most important places in the history of the United States. As one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence - he was the delegate who introduced it to the other colonial representative -he…

the fact that no two people are completely alike, the arguments that they present can vary greatly in how they are presented. To effectively present their arguments, many songwriters resort to including their arguments in the songs that they compose. John Lennon, one of the founders of The Beetles, was no exception. An example of this is the song “Imagine.” In “Imagine” Lennon presents arguments for world peace, for people to live unselfishly, and makes an anti-war argument. “Imagine” presents…

Modern A&P John Updike’s “A&P” is a fine example of an early 1960’s “rite of passage” or “initiation into adulthood” story. According to the introduction of adulthood theme, heroic irony, and erotic experience in this short story, Updike’s work moves forwardly in essential subjectivity for a modern day writing in today’s society. John Updike is the author of many artistic and creative novels such as “Rabbit, Run” (1960), which is the prequel to his most famous “Rabbit” series.…

John Proctor, the main character in the play The Crucible, is on a quest to conquer his immorality. In a town run by theology and the idea of sameness, John has a difficult time conforming to such standards. In the play, John faces numerous problems that test his moral goodness. Along with Proctor, other characters such as Elizabeth Proctor, and Giles Corey must overcome personal tests. The word “crucible” means a severe test or trial. Throughout the play many characters are put to the test…

and are frequently asked by many scholars and writers in a postmodern landscape especially in England. In turn, we continue to ask the question of “what or who is considered foreign?” in context to the country of our origin. The great English poet John Milton, known for his great epic poem Paradise Lost, asked himself these questions as he set out to write a series of poems and works that would help him pin them down. However, what is considered “simple” and “obvious” to modern readers of…

a loss after he is gone” - Paul Valery. John Steinbeck was one such man. A great author whose works carry great historical significance to this day. Despite undergoing several tragedies throughout his life, he overcame and continued to pursue his literary dreams. Only through hard work and dedication did he manage to concoct masterpieces such as The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden. Oftentimes the greatest minds come from the most unexpected sources. John Steinbeck was not born a rich man or a…

Of Mice and Men is the novella John Steinbeck created to portray the major theme of loneliness. Steinbeck created two different characters who long for attention, but their appearance outcast themselves from the rest guys. Curley’s wife is the only female living on the ranch and Crooks is the only black person working on the ranch. John Steinbeck developed two characters who have different views of what loneliness is. Curley's wife feels neglected every day because she is the only girl on the…

The company Pixar has earned its rightful place within the world of Hollywood Cinema, but for several (if not all) people do not know the man behind the success. John Lasseter, even from his college days, always appreciated the art of the animated character and the idea of creating life from it. From his first 2D pencil animated short film Lady and the Lamp (1979 to an anticipated upcoming installment in the world of Woody and Buzz in Toy Story 4 (2018) his artistic talent has shone through.…

JOHN LENNON’S IMAGE Considered one of the best musicians during the 20th century, John Lennon played a significant role in revolutionizing the way people and particularly the media view music. He was the founder of the Beatles, the best band that has ever existed in the world till today and he went on to sing record breaking songs with his wife after breaking away from the group. Born and raised in England, Lennon started showing a lot of interest in music and arts from a very young age when he…