Summer Heights High

“Lewis’s Narrates the progress of Ambrosios destruction as his lust leads him to atrocious crimes.” These words of David McCracken concisely depict The Monk which takes the readers through a chaotic journey . In the book The Monk there are many conflicts that are in the way of the characters. Through the use of religion, Romance, and Greed, Matthew Lewis reflect the elements of the supernatural, sexual temptation, and Fallen man thus expressing Gothic Literature. The element of supernatural…

One of the most important themes within Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, are nature. Within both of these texts the Bronte sister’s use vivid imagery to describe the nature around them. In Wuthering Heights, the nature surrounding both estates is seen as mysterious, and a place where both Heathcliff and Cathy are able to explore the outdoors. In Jane Eyre, Jane is able to see freedom within nature, because she is often confined to being indoors, as well as not being allowed to have her own…

is a very peculiar and delicate organism—a sensitive and highly organized woman, such as I know Mrs. Pontellier to be, is especially peculiar. It would require an inspired psychologist to deal successfully with them” (Chopin 87). Even a doctor of high scholar speaks of women as if they are creatures of inferior status. Instead of referring to women as humans, the doctor uses “organism” to denote women as a peculiar and deficient species. Doctor Mandelet leaves Léonce advising him to let Edna do…

2. Parioli and Flaminio These regions are known for the parks and the famous Villa Borghese gardens which is its focal point. In addition, there is a deviation from historical presence in these localities. Visitors with children find it most amusing to visit this area as children have freedom and multiple options to obtain entertainment starting from play areas (like Casino di Rafaello), puppet theatres and ending with the great Casa del Cinema. Villa Borghese gardens occupy a total space of 148…

It was around that time in the afternoon when you realized your day is not going to be productive because you woke up an hour ago, but you try anyway. I was starving, but my roommate had told me about a brunch place in Harlem called Kitchenette, perfect for my two thirty brunch. For some reason, the subway was far more crowded than usual. People were stacked together, awkwardly touching each other. And, I start to regret trying to the trip to 125th Street. I finally reach 125th Street. The…

Charlotte Bronte’s literary piece Jane Eyre has established its name as one of the most skillfully written Gothic romance works in the Victorian era and now in present time. Delving deeper into the world within the novel, Bronte reveals a tale where love is perpetuated as the last step to self accomplishment along with thematic elements of gender criticism, feminism and love vs. autonomy. The contrast between Bronte’s novel and Franco Zeffirelli’s cinematic piece Jane Eyre (1996) is clearly…

In the novel Wuthering Heights, there is an abundance of injustice as well as the search for justice. Even though the search for justice was not done with good intentions in this situation, revenge and betrayal were used to search by Heathcliff to receive justice. Heathcliff had a great deal of abuse and isolation forthe majority of his life due to his angry step-brother Hindley and his step-sister Catherine. They would insult him, and Hindley would physically hurt him. Once they all got older,…

“What Being Tall Means to Me” In reflecting on what being tall means to me I have come to realize that being tall truly does touch almost every aspect of my life. From the clothes I wear to the activities I choose to pursue my height often plays a critical role I tend to overlook. Being tall whether I asked for it or not has played a key role in shaping me into who I am. There are many responsibilities that come with being tall. After all people do look up to you, so it is important that all…

Wuthering Heights: Revenge Takes All Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte was published in 1847 in an isolated village in Yorkshire. The novel is also set in England 1847 on two farms Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights. The book possesses the same style as many other great novels such as “once concrete and yet general, local and yet universal” (Kettle 28). Bronte approaches her novels in a different way such as symbols and not in her ideas. Bronte does not color-code her words in this novel…

“ We’re just living on the edge of life. We’re always nervous, we’re always afraid” said Mariam Akash who is mother of nine children whose dad was shot by a sniper (“Syria: The Story of the Conflict”). While the syrian civil war crisis is happening there, people here are just living their lives like nothing is happening which is not right. People need to find out what other things are happening around the world. The solution to Syria’s civil war and refugees is that Al-assad must be removed…