Alcott, L. M. (1997). A long fatal love chase. New York: Dell Pub. Louisa May Alcott is best known for Little Women and her other juvenile fiction, but she also wrote gothic thrillers. A Long Fatal Love Chase is one of these and has been referred to as a "bodice-ripper" by reviewers. Originally written for serialization in 1866, after her travels in Europe and about two years before Little Women was published, her manuscript was rejected as "too long and too sensational". Several years later,…
To understand the meaning of A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen we read the whole script. To go deeper into the meaning we used our own drama abilities to explore. To understand the meaning of A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen we read the whole script. To go deeper into the meaning we used our own drama abilities to explore. We used Hot-Seating, Collages, and Still Image. All of these three things helped me understand the meaning of the play and explore the characters further. The script…
Rhetorical for Analysis on “Apology for Study Done in Tuskegee” The well-known and public "Apology for Study Done in Tuskegee." from William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton was approached in a way that caught both the empathetic and ethical listeners’ ears. The speech, meant as a request for forgiveness from the 399 African American participants in government run study that failed to disclose to its participants that they were infected with syphilis and subsequently, denied the participants treatment…
Joshua Weg Professor Guevara POLS 197 (FRI 8-10:45AM) 3 March 2016 Why Does Race Still Matter? 2016 is going to make history again regardless of whoever is elected into office. This election, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will not be fully enforced for the first time (Goodman). This leaves many people concerned about the possible disenfranchisement that can occur, especially for minorities. My thesis is that race is still matters because whites are interested in maintaining their power over…
In Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll House, Nora Helmer is the first main character introduced. She plays the role of a stereotypical housewife. She has many negative and positive traits. These traits help to build and develop her into either a flat or round character. Nora is a round character because she has a very complex personality and her character becomes more complex as the story progresses. At the beginning of the story Nora seems to be completely happy and content with her life. She is…
One of the most important development period in human history is the Renaissance. It allowed for humans escape the dark and desolate world of the Middle Ages to enter a society that illustrates the wonders and possibilities of humankind. One of the major cities in the creation of the Renaissance is Florence where influential people such as as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Dante gained inspiration from. However, many scholars have wondered how this one city was able to assumption what…
“The Rocking-Horse Winner” demonstrates the life-draining consequences of greed and its toxic effect on human relationships. Hester, the mother of three children, and her family live in a “pleasant house,” own “discreet servants,” and always purchase “expensive and splendid toys” for the children during Christmas. Although the family still owns enough money for basic necessities, Hester feels unsatisfied with the family’s income. She desires more money to not only satisfy her “expensive taste,”…
by Henrik Ibsen, Nora’s character’s layers become visible through the supporting roles in the play. The ways she behaves in the presence of Dr. Rank, Christina Linden, and Krogstad all unveil aspects that Nora keeps hidden from Helmer.Nora doesn’t want Helmer to view anything other than perfection. When Nora surrounds herself with the minor characters, her fears, vulnerability, and flaws are unveiled;They manifest features in Nora’s personality that Nora is afraid to express due to Helmer’s…
Many believe that Italy has not changed much in its history; it is a small country that has been exempt from many modern political affairs. However, a half-century long political and economic debacle known as “Risorgimento,” ‘The Resurgence,’ or simply the Italian Unification was one of the most important events in Italian history. It was successful in uniting the many independently controlled states into one unified kingdom known as Italy, and was influenced by many means including Camillo…
were multilingual, remarkably, Roosevelt knew six languages and wrote thirty-six books. Modern-day presidents are known for being family oriented, oddly enough when Roosevelt moved to the White House it had been years since children resided there. I’m sure with kids ranging from 4 to 17 years old the White House was filled with amusement. During his presidency, Roosevelt was ambitious and not at all apprehensive of how citizens perceived him. Succeeding the Civil…