Wes Craven

We can understand the view as an attempt at saying that there is no objective truth, or truth that can be justified. Though saying this doesn 't automatically mean that perspectivism is synonymous with relativism. Nietzsche 's perspectivism has the element…

Deep down we all want to be loved and share our experiences with another person. Good experiences and especially scary ones. Human beings need companionship, understanding, and comfort from another human being, this is why we hug. We need someone to tell us it is okay even when it isn’t. We need someone to hug us tight when we are sad. We need someone to hold our hand when we are going through pain. Carry around the knowledge that we are not alone is…

Everybody is mad in some way and each person has a method to their madness that helps them succeed. Aristotle said, “There is no great genius without some touch of madness”. Throughout many works of literature madness can be seen in many characters and is used as a catalyst to help move the plot along. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad explores the journey of Marlow, a steamboat captain, journey into the heart of Africa, and the changing of his objective to meeting Kurtz when almost everyone…

In Embassytown, China Miéville exemplifies an especially damning view of religion by making numerous religious references and using the relationship between humans and the Ariekei as an exaggerated example to prove how immoral religion can be. Before the humans came to the planet Arieka, the Ariekei did not have language. Because of this, though, the Ariekei could not lie. They were pure and innocent. Much like the well-known story of Adam and Eve, the Ariekei are corrupted after being subjected…

and he said to promise not to cry if he cut me. We never got to fight. There was gold cloaks right behind me. They were on horses with their black ringmail and their golden cloaks flowing in the wind. One of the men wore a black enamel breastplate, he was the officer. They are men of the City Watch. I watched as they came towards the inn, I pulled the Bull by his arm and took him behind a tall hedge. He questioned me, but I told him to shush as we listen to the men speak to Yoren. The gold…

initiative says, “Almost one-quarter of California residents live in poverty.” ”. This shows how The Orange County Register effectively appealed to ethos. While the The New York Times does not clearly state where the author found the information so we do not know if it is as credible as the Orange county editorial where the author clearly stated where the author found the information. Some people might say that adding too much pathos and sarcasm to an editorial will make the editorial less…

on whether Shakespeare should remain in the high school curriculum involves many assumptions and doubts. Does Shakespeare’s writing really transcends time, or is it so archaic all that students want is respite from this Elizabethan-age torture? Are we honoring the literary prowess or just the man behind the masterpiece? The only way to determine the answer is to look at the students, as it is their education and their opinions that matter. How might one know if something is beneficial? By…

Ray and One-eyed an unconditional love story…. Ray and one-eyed, an old man and his dog, the oddest of love stories. The pair have similarities in habit, emotion and character. Their differences complement each other in a way that gives them both peace. Peace that stems from a developed level of trust and respect for each other. Developing a relationship of love and devotion. Leading an old man to step outside his comfort zone and a dog with one eye that is willing to trust someone enough…

better off even if Hector had followed to her advice. Because it can be imagined that, if Hector had taken her advice and leaded his army up to hill, he could be provoked by his enemy and make foolish decisions. Similar situation could happen because we cannot ignore the nature of the warrior Hector—impulsive, irrational, emotional, greed of glory, while coward at the same time. But overall, it’s better to have Hector than have no leader; therefore the presence of Hector is significant to Troy…

Rated PG-13: Why Movie Ratings and the MPAA Need to be Reformed The film industry has become a huge part of modern day culture, and it is all controlled by one company. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) controls what movies are rated on a scale that they created. The scale consists of five different ratings; G, PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17. A rating is given based on amounts of inappropriate language, violence, sex and nudity, and use of drugs and alcohol. The MPAA states that their…