The Godfather

To be human is to be susceptible to the ever reaching power of the human mind. This seemingly insignificant organ is the direct catalyst for all the behaviors, actions, and interactions of everyday life. Within Shakespeare’s works, he examines the conditions of this fragile infrastructure and the subsequent consequences of it. Within the play King Lear, Shakespeare conveys the lethal power of becoming a prisoner of their own mind. Through the idea of madness, and its variations within the…

Bailyn argues that this was more so a democracy that started many social movements that reformed the electoral system. Bernard Bailyn often referred John Locke as the “intellectual godfather” of the revolution throughout the book (Bailyn 27-33). The way of Locke’s way of thinking was considered “liberalism” by historians and gave Locke credit due to the fact that his ideology was one of the biggest factors influencing American independence…

Management of al-Qaeda beneath the guiding jihadist footsteps of Osama bin Laden has go on to spurring a fear of mapped all around the globe with its very existence. The Islamic extremist organization recognized as al-Qaeda and its leader pull together great efforts in the execution attacks on the United States of America thwarted by only the demise of their head, and yet it gradually rose in power from similar-minded individuals participating with them over the passage of time. It has…

To best answer the question of how Aldous Huxley would perceive our society today we must look to the past. Who was Aldous Huxley? Aldous Huxley was born in Surrey, England in 1894, to a well-established intellectual aristocratic family. He grew up far from poverty and much closer to riches than most at the end of the 1800s. He originally wanted to become a doctor, however due to juvenile sickness he lost his eye sight for two years and never fully recovered it. This caused Aldous Huxley to…

is the fulcrum of twentieth century philosophy; the never ending collation of angst, authenticity, and the absurd which rotates around the existential crisis’ axle; the quintessential literary phenomenon that influenced generations to come; the godfather of Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. Known purely through reputation and influence, Franz Kafka, the Jewish Czech author, was born in 1883. Although formally educated in the constituents of law, Kafka dabbled in the art of prose. Kafka’s genius set the…

Pacino assumes creative licensing in adapting his film ‘Looking for Richard’ to an audience unappreciative of Shakespeare’s craft. In creating his docu-drama for a 20th century audience, Pacino transcends the confines of the Elizabethan era, hence allowing Shakespeare’s Richard III to prove more accessible and relevant to a contemporary audience. Through creative reshaping, Pacino vivaciously expresses the values intrinsically connected to both periods, teetering on previous concepts whilst…

D’Artagnan and Monsieur Bonacieux’s Personalities In this passage, it includes specific examples of compare and contrast between D’Artagnan and Monsieur Bonacieux. In chapter eight, D’Artagnan meets Bonacieux for the first time and finds out he is the landlord. Although, the two individuals have several differences D’Artagnan is eager to help him in any problem or issue that he may experience. Bonacieux came to know about D’Artagnan’s bravery from the fight against the cardinal’s guard.…

mental illness and death to create unique works of gothic fiction that explore guilt,religion, and mortality. Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston Massachusetts on January 19, 1809. Poe’s parents, who were actors, died when he was a young child. Poe’s godfather John Allan, took him in to raise him. Allan gave him an education by sending him over to England where he studied from 1850-1820. Poe entered the University of Virginia In 1826 but later dropped out. Poe left Boston and later enlisted…

love, war, or action film. Films such as “Titanic” (1997) represent the ‘forbidden love” archetype Shakespeare had made, as well as “Boys Don’t Cry” (1999) and the television series, MadMen(2007-2012). Films about the ‘Tragic Hero’ include, “The Godfather Trilogy” (1972-1990),…

From there, everything turns out to be weird and without any sense. Her adventures are patched together with strange dream logic and fantastic vivid wordplay. She returns to the real world and finds herself in another adventure behind the mirror in a sequel called “Through the Looking Glass.” After she finishes her journeys she feels like she has grown up a bit through her strange adventures. Apart from Carroll’s strange way of balancing the darkness against mad, whimsical humor, this story…