Phantom

Each ghost that makes an appearance in Scrooge’s life tries to show him how he is a grumpy and rude man. It is clear that the Spirit of the Future finally makes the most impact on him when Dickens states, “The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery” (Dickens 50). Scrooge is very welcoming of this Ghost as it…

Charles Dickens’ allegorical novella, A Christmas Carol, was written to spread awareness of the everlasting Christmas Spirit throughout the year. Ebenezer Scrooge, a fictional character, brought to life/fabricated as he represents the social hierarchy troubles that were going on in Victorian England. Scrooge lives his life as a less fortunate pauper and holds money as his golden idol; however, by letting avarice consume him, it almost lead to his ultimate downfall. Fortunately, four specters pay…

Lucas announced a set of prequels to his franchise. Also known as his worst failure, “The Phantom Menace” was made almost entirely by Lucas. After this, Lucas was constantly ridiculed by the public for being selfish in filmmaking, comparing him to Gollum from “Lord of the Rings”, and as if the Ring was the Star War’s franchise. There was a documentary made comparing behind the scenes in the making of “The Phantom Menace” and it’s easy to see other producers petrified of giving their input on any…

Susan B. Anthony, a 19th and early 20th century leader of of the women’s rights movement (1848-1920) declared, “We ask justice, we ask equality, we ask that all civil and political rights that belong to the citizens of the United States be guaranteed to us and our daughters forever.” During the early twentieth century there were factions pursuing to change the male face of the workplace and misogynistic ideals. Skilled pioneering women spread their thoughts like wildfire through literature and…

pag.). According to The New International Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary of the English Language, it is defined as either a “person exactly like another; a double” or a “wraith, especially of a person not yet dead” (1999: 378). The idea of the phantom double is an ancient belief included in various superstitions and folklore. Therefore, in the past, a doppelgänger was an apparition of someone who was still alive, and was perceived as a sign of an imminent disaster or death (Gamache ...: 1).…

The phantom that no one knows, never seen, but always there…watching. Watching closely from behind the doors of the Radley Place. This is Arthur Radley better known as Boo from the novel To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee. Many only know Boo for what he did to become contained within the Radley house, but don’t know his true heart. I mean how could you? Maybe he’s the only intelligent one, seeing that the county of Maycomb hides behind the doors of the court room with their hypocritical ways.…

Imagine being lost in the world without the ability to see where you are going. Cheyenne, in the book Girl Stolen written by April Henry, found herself in this situation. This is a story of a sick and blind girl whose mother left the car running in the parking lot of the pharmacy when she went in to get her medicine. Then the worst happened, the car was stolen with Cheyenne still in the back seat. This story teaches you the lesson that anyone can overcome adversity through determination and…

Often, what we see may not be consistent with what we believe, and as a result cause us confusion. Illusion is usually used in the form of disguise where a mask is put on by an individual to hide the person’s identity. This is the common method by which illusion is used; however, a more complex and multidimensional use of illusion is to cause mystification by creating a situation where a person’s blatant identity is put into question. In such instances, the questioned individual wears a…

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Boo Radley is presented to the readers as a troubled man, feared by the entire County of Maycomb. During Boo’s younger years he became acquainted with the Cunninghams from Old Sarum, and formed the closest thing to a gang that Maycomb County had ever seen. When they were caught and put to court, Boo's father continued to insist that “[. . .] no Radley was going to any asylum, [. . .] Boo wasn’t crazy, he was high-strung at times.” (Lee 12). Boo’s father was…

At the concert that I attended, a small orchestra called the Watauga Community Band performed in the Rosen Concert Hall on campus. The concert hall was relatively small, and the lights were left on for the audience. This made the atmosphere feel more informal and welcoming. The band was introduced by a master of ceremonies, and then one of the clarinet players stood up and introduced the first piece. The clarinet player would provide background information before each piece. This was helpful to…