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Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is considered part of the literary canon. Its status as a part of the canon has been subject to much debate. On one hand, the novel is considered a social critique of European imperialism. On the other, it is deemed a product of racism and dehumanization of the African people. While both of these arguments are perfectly valid, a contemporary view that acknowledges Conrad’s limited view of Africa would recognize that the unsatisfactory depiction of the African…

In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Huck is the protagonist. Huck is described as being practical, logical and conscience driven. All throughout the novel readers see these characteristics in Huck throughout his adventure. Huck's practical views and insights provide much of the sarcastic humor of the novel. Even though Huck himself never laughs at the absurdities he describes. For example, Huck does not laugh at humorous situations and statements simply because his literal…

With its use of blatant racial terms and constant presence of racism, the classic novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Nelle Harper Lee, has recently sparked controversy. The reason behind this controversy is that people tend to feel uncomfortable when reading it. People who disapprove of the book also believe in banning the book from school curriculum. I believe, because of the books ability to teach lessons on racism and open minds to deeper discussions in the classroom, To Kill A Mockingbird…

In John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, Steinbeck is constantly using diction, syntax, and other rhetorical strategies to sway his readers’ opinion of characters. Not only does Steinbeck set up images of characters in the minds of readers, but he also leads readers to follow the subtle, yet effective, character parallels throughout the novel. For example, Adam Trask parallels his son Aron Trask; Charles Trask, Adam’s brother, parallels Cal Trask, another one of Adam’s sons. Quite often, readers are…

The plot is set among marshes in Kent, in London, in the early to mid-1800s. The novel is introduced by the introduction of the hero of the novel Pip who an orphan, who lives his sister & her husband, Joe Gargery, who is the village Blacksmith. The theme Crime, Guilt & Innocence is very much propound in the novel as its first evidence can be traced when he meets an escaped convict in the marshes who forces him to steal some food and a file from Joe’s forge. Mr. Gargery had always been a good…

Though Roald Dahl was faced with obstacles in his life he was still able to become one of the greatest British authors writing such classics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie and the Chocolate factory is a story filled with a little more than just imagination. This story is a story filled with a bit of reality and struggles ROald Dahl had gone through as a child. Dahl you can say was a piece of cake. Roald Dahl was born september 13, 1916 in Landoff, south wales, United Kingdom. He…

Have you ever want to know the backstory of the creator of The Muppets, Sesame Street and many more? Well his life was anything but boring and dreary. His practice and hard work obviously seemed to pay off. This was only capable through his big imagination and creativity. Jim Henson is an Image of Greatness because he influenced a lot of young childrens lives and taught them friendship, good morals and fellowship. He taught this through puppets and showing young children and many future…

In this essay, i will be focusing on the middle section of Tom Tykwer’s Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt, 1998) starting at the bank where Lola takes her father hostage, demanding 100,000 Marks from the cashier, to the post death scene of Manni (45 minutes to 53 minutes). I am going to be focusing on mise-en-scene how colour is used to portray different meanings in this segment of the film, and how it impacts the narrative, and the meaning behind this. “Lola rennt engages twenty first century audiences…

“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”, one of the most famous lines of the American classic film, Forrest Gump. The tragicomedy centers around the story of the fictional character Forrest Gump, who witnesses and influences important moments in contemporary American history. The film follows this simple-minded man, who represents the ultimate American dream in a land of opportunity. Zemeckis begins his movie with a tracking shot of a white feather. This feather…

Friday, November 4, 2016, from 9:00A.M. – 11:00A.M. I was granted the opportunity to observe “Rosemary’s Daycare and Learning Center.” Rosemary’s Daycare and Learning Center is located on 109 Windsor Street in Belzoni, MS under the director of Ms. Rosemary Williams. Ms. Williams founded her daycare and learning center in 2006 and she now holds a capacity of 38 children. Rosemary’s’ Daycare and Leaning Center is large-sized building well enough for 38 students, Ms. Williams, and her staff. This…