Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde once said, “The heart was made to be broken.” Although this statement may hold some truth, it does not mask the pain that it comes with. Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and “Hello” tell the story of a crime committed by love all too often, Heartbreak. In “Rolling in the Deep” she tells the story of the victim. While in “Hello” she becomes the attacker looking for redemption.Every crime committed has two sides and this is no different. In “Rolling in the Deep” Adele has become a…

Oscar Wilde once wisely stated that "it is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion" and I couldn't agree more. It isn't a secret that many of our country's most hideous laws and ideals have been shut down by the act of, usually peaceful, civil disobedience. These acts of civil disobedience have been carried out by the most respected and renowned leaders in our country that we still look up to today. A few of the most infamous examples include…

Through the language of Oscar Wilde, "the truth is rarely pure and never simple." In other words, the truth will always carry some emotional baggage, and as a result, it will hardly ever be unadulterated or effortless. It is hard to tell the truth at times for the reason that we, as people, fear consequences and are always seeking to protect ourselves or others; however, it is no easier to lie. The guilt that comes with lying will eat away at you until you make the choice to either do something…

The novel Of Mice and Men is set in the Californian ranch land during the Great Depression, a time when hopelessness is common and many search for a way to make money. The two main characters, George and Lennie, make their way across California, in search of a job. They have big dreams and hopes that include acquiring their own farm and raising crops and livestock. Lennie is a big man with the mind of a child; he cannot comprehend much of what is going on around him, and he has a difficult time…

Maria Callas was a famous opera singer who faced adversity from the very beginning of her career. She was ridiculed and dismissed because of both her looks and her style of singing. She however overtime became very popular for the same reasons that she was originality shunned for. Due to her resilience and attitude towards those who looked down upon her she became very popular among the homosexual community. Wayne Koestenbaum was one such person who found Callas’ personality to enough him to…

Identity Humans are incredibly social creatures, and strive to be their personal best so they will have a stamp of approval from society. In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson and The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde this is seen clearly in both sets of works. During the Victorian era, social status was very important and determined who you were in society, it was paramount to be in the upper class of society. However, many individuals lived dual…

and regrets…” (106). But at the same time, his thoughts are flooded with vulgar language and swearing and down-to-earth realer than ever narratives that are refreshingly easy to relate to. While reading an Oscar Wilde novel, one can be moved, but one cannot so easily relate to the narrative Wilde sews into his work. Carlos thinks the way a real human would think. Because of this, he creates this heavy amalgamation with his patterns of speech that are also very much in-between: riddled with both…

Due to their categorizations as a social tragedy and a comedy of manners, respectively, A Doll’s House and The Importance of Being Earnest are immediately identified with many differences. However, as a result of the plays’ intertwining themes that suggest the journey to contentment through the determination of a person to appease to pressures given by society will ultimately lead to that person’s downfall according to societal standards, a common ground is found. Ironically, it is the…

pattern that must be followed in order to have the true attributes of a monster. The characteristics that these monsters share or differ in can determine their true nature. In Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” Susan Hill’s “The Woman in Black,” and Friedrich Durrenmatt’s “The Visit,” each piece has its own style but the underlying characteristics add up to the same types of themes in the pieces that are similar in…

sexuality, although he did use a stage name in Zebedy Colt, it is still exceptionally brave in a time where America was still mainly homophobic. This opened many doors for other homosexual artists to express themselves and gave them courage. Much like Oscar Wilde opened the door for the gay community, Marsh gave gay artists a major stepping stone. “Maybe I shall meet him Sunday, Maybe Monday, maybe not, Still I'm sure to meet him one day, Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day”, this quote…