Redemption

many things that happen to the mariner still happen today. Some examples of these themes are karma, supernatural activity, and redemption. These themes are all present throughout the poem as The Mariner went through his treacherous journey. The poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge shows themes of karma, supernatural activity, and redemption which are still present today which proves that the poem is still relevant in modern society. In this story, instances of…

Rising once Again The theme of redemption stands as the underlying storyline in both ESPN’s Unguarded and The Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini. Amir in The Kite Runner, and Chris Herren in Unguarded exemplify torrid stories in which they initially rise up, come crashing down, and in the end reestablish themselves as they rise again. Amir in The Kite Runner and Chris Herren in Unguarded exemplify torrid stories in which they initially rise up, come crashing down, and in the end…

Friends Close, Enemies Closer: The Story of Betrayal, Guilt, and Redemption. Friends are supposed to be there for you in times of need, be a shoulder to cry on and share your best experiences with. This was not the case for Hassan and Phineas. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Amir (a wealthy Pashtun boy) surrenders the dignity of his best friend Hassan (a poor Hazara boy), only to be haunted by the guilt of his choice, sending him to make done what is right many years later. In A Separate…

Life experiences are a very good way to present an argument especially political arguments. It gives the speaker more credibility, appeals to the emotions of the audience, and makes his/her argument more logical. Using a life experience as evidence in a political argument is known as an “autobiographical political argument.” Doron Taussig analyzes the use of this type of argument in a series of blogs entitled We are the 99 percent and We are the 53 percent. From his readings it would seem that…

I recall a memory of me having a brief discussion with a Jehovah’s Witness about the Lord’s church. When I mentioned the church of Christ, he asked me, “which church is that? I have never heard of it.” This man, like a lot of people both inside and outside of the church, did not have any idea about what it is. So, we would like to talk about some important aspects of the church that help us understand the body to which we belong. First, it is divine. The church is not man-made or physical.…

especially when used in literature. In this passage, Hosseini chooses to include two memories and a dream in quick succession to amplify the dramatic tension and exemplify Amir’s emotional state. The major theme of the whole novel is betrayal and redemption, something that focuses around the events that follow this passage. The author uses this passage to amplify this theme, giving a reminder of the bond between Amir and Hassan, a bond that has existed since they were babies: “there is a…

is Gonne Come: Music, Race Sould of America, discusses the genre of gospel as a way to understand how music plays a role in Black culture. Craig Werner’s three step process includes: acknowledging the burden; bearing witness; and finally finding redemption. The burden that is introduced in the songs of this genre connect the history of suffering that links an African American individual and community experience. (Sanchez). The narrative in the song “Go to Church” is pertinent to the three step…

Learn to Let Go is a song by Kesha released in the summer of 2017. The title tells us what the song will be about, learning how to let someone or something go. This might mean to leave things in the past and not dwell on them or to let a person go on their own path. That the title is Learn to Let Go suggests that doing so is hard, as it’s something that has to be learned, which will be the main point of the song. The song begins with the line “Been a prisoner of the past”, which shows that the…

In Khaled Hosseini’s ‘The Kite Runner’ the author successfully positions his readership to adopt his message that redemption is possible to achieve. To further establish this idea Hosseini uses various literary devices such as the use of repetition and foreshadowing, to show that atonement is within reach for those who earnestly want it. The use of symbolism and metaphor allows the audience to understand that one can vindicate themselves from their wrongdoings. Amir’s character development…

“extraordinary” people and kills the pawnbroker because she is unjust and unfair. The purpose of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is no matter what someone has done or how a person feels about oneself, everyone is capable of happiness and redemption. Rodion is an example of a man who becomes overwhelmed with guilt despite trying to justify his crimes. He feels like he is another Napoleon so in his mind his crimes are justifies until the guilt sets in. After he murders the pawnbroker and…