Seduction

In 1954 a psychiatrist by the name of Fredrick Wertham published a very influential book titled, Seduction of the Innocent. It was so influential that Carol L. Tilley described it as a “historical and cultural touchstones of the anticomics movement in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s” (Tilley, 2012, p.383). This is a polarized stance, one that Tilley is determined to defend. When Wertham published his book, it was revealed as a masterpiece by parents, authors, and even the New York…

The article “The Seduction of Authenticity: the Story of Yingying” reviews the authenticity of the Tang Dynasty and its significance from the perspective of “The Story of Yingying”(Yingying zhuan莺莺传)[ Zhen, Yuan, The Story of Cui Yingying, Tang Chuan Qi]. “The Story of Yingying” is a legendary novel of the Tang dynasty, compiled by Yuan Zhen (元稹)[ Yuan Zhen (779 - 831), born in Henan Luoyang, famous poet, writer in the Tang Dynasty]. This is a tragic story of the poor scholar, Zhang (张生), who…

When you finish this game you have a lot of questions: Who are the Giants? What did the King steal from them? Why does Nashandra need you to open the door to the throne? why does the herald WANT you to ascend the throne of want? Why doesn’t the king sit upon the throne? What is the throne of want?. To explain I’m going to start at the end and work my way back through the story, this might be strange but there is a reason for this its because most characters in dark souls 2 are driven by a…

and politely, Holden simply says what is on his mind, an indication that he is still quite childish. He mentions that he has had several opportunities to lose his virginity, but somehow remains relatively ignorant and inexperienced in the art of seduction. This scene ties into Holden's childlike…

was written by Elaine Sciolino, a bureau chief for the New York Times in Paris, introduces to readers of the culture of France, the country of romantic and love. The articles “Operation Seduction” is excerpted from the chapter one of this book. By discussing and arguing about the center characteristic, seduction,…

was fueled by psychiatrist Fredric Wertham’s book Seduction of the Innocent in 1954. Fredric Wertham was a big wheel when it comes to the campaign against comics. Seduction of the Innocent caused the most devastating effects. Here he stated that comic books were from nowhere, leading to juvenile delinquency and also stultified kids’ imaginations. Countless religious and patriotic organizations set up book burnings to set comic books on fire. Seduction of the Innocent even caused a U.S. Senate…

Sir Gawain and the Art of Seduction In the thrilling poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Green Knight comes and challenges the knights of the Round Table to go to the Green Chapel and fight, which brings up the compelling question: If all the kingdom knows the knights are the best at the five virtues (friendship, generosity, chastity, courtesy, and piety), then why do they need to be tested by this mysterious knight? Sir Gawain’s strength, wit, and self-control are tested in many ways…

Most often the Moral Seduction Theory relates to criminal behavior and crime causation and the “Self-fulfilling prophecy effect is a fallacy of one’s fears coming true” (p.106). Deliberate or unintentional, individuals who neglect his or her professional responsibilities based…

The Story of Seduction, Sex, and Sin In D.H. Lawrence’s critical essay on Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter, he argues that Hester Prynne is flat and static: a lustful sinner whose only desire is to destroy the lives of the purest men. The young Puritan colonist is known for her sexual affairs with the revered Reverend Dimmesdale and giving birth to his child. Hester Prynne’s impurity is best depicted through Lawrence’s use of sarcastic diction, satirical tone, and biblical…

gender and sexuality. The people of the State of New York against Max Krakauer was a formula of the same elements, which also were the same elements of crime. This particular crime, seduction. The analysis on seduction sheds light on the legal and social history of sexual violence. How does seduction, gender and sexuality apply to this particular case? The people against Max Krakauer involves nineteen year old Lillian Schlosser and a twenty-one year old dentist Max Krakauer.…