Unrequited love

The true meaning of what a hero is too someone has ambiguous results. What is one’s definition of a hero, may be the exact opposite, but nevertheless, a hero impacts your life in a positive way. Alejandra Costilla, the single mother of Destinee Hood, is what many people who have her in their life consider a hero. A hero is never primarily a hero, doesn't have to possess a fortunate lifestyle, nor does it always make the best decisions. Ally was never idolized or considered a hero the moment she…

In ancient Greek mythology, there are many stories of strong women, but none as tragically captivating as that of Medea. This story follows Medea’s intense romance with a classic Greek hero and results in tragedy for her and the ones she loves. Readers can sympathize with her heartbreak, jealousy, and desperation as she attempts everything in her power to restore her broken relationship after her lover abandons her for another woman and a marriage that will bring him wealth and power. This…

Imagine a love that burns even after the other has died. The pain one feels at the lose of the love of their life. A tear fell from a woman's face as she read the words her husband had left her after he had gone. Most people would group this storyline with every other chick flick. Men would probably scoff, say that it is over the top, and too girly to affect them. However, no matter who watches this movie a tear is bond to fall. P.S. I Love you directed by Richard LaGravenese was easily the…

Gatsby's undeniable love for Daisy is constantly reiterated throughout the novel. Whether it is symbolic in the green light, or it as blunt as "she loves me," it is clear that Gatsby loves Daisy with his whole heart and has devoted much of his life to reconnecting with her. The sad part is that Daisy does not put the same level of love and devotion that Gatsby does into the affair. She is so consumed with the idea of having money that all else falls below it, even her daughter. She is so…

Jane and Bingley’s love however serves as a reminder that true love may not be hindered by pride or prejudice. However both Jane and Bingley have such similar qualities that they can almost be described together, this points to the fact that although they love each other so dearly, as all the way through the novel they have been portrayed as a potential couple, such love can be a bit dry and uneventful. Also Austen seems to give a more detailed account of Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s love than of…

“The best writing about relationships is likely to deal with the power struggles that lovers go through.” When writing about relationships it is essential to introduce a form of conflict in order to maintain an interesting narrative. Through exploring the imbalances of power within a relationship, authors can create a story with conflict that is able to both grip attention and encourage an emotional investment in the readers. In Tess of the D’Urbervilles there is a clear and marked conflict…

Abramovic, often known as the mother of performance art, has many pieces that could be seen to represent love, lovesickness, and the like. However, to me, “The Artist Is Present” truly showcased the feeling of longing that Kjartansson emulates in his work. “The Artist Is Present,” held at the Museum of Modern Art, is an installment where Abramovic sat in a…

Dreams typically reveal a person’s innermost desires in life that they don’t act upon in reality. In the play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream written by William Shakespeare, Hermia’s dream conveys her unconscious desire yearning for Lysander’s true love reveals the play’s argument that a person’s vulnerabilities and most impulsive desire lie where one is not influenced by the consciousness and influence of others. Based on the psychology of the details Hermia reveals about her dream revolving around…

The Creation of Humor and Drama In Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare created a lighthearted comedy regarding love and all that it entails, with entertaining characters. Although Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy, drama also plays a factor in the story through the diverse mix of serious personalities such as Don John, with more humorous personalities such as Benedick. In addition to these extremes on the serious-humorous spectrum, Shakespeare also uses more complex personalities, such as…

ex-lovers convince themselves that they share not one ounce of love between one…