A question that arises from the beginning until now; is Hamlet really mad? To understand Hamlet, one must understand the true meaning of madness; madness is the state of being mentally ill, especially severely. Now[…]
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“Art vs. Trade” by James Weldon Johnson: AP analysis
prompt: (AP 1976) Write an essay in which you discuss how the poem’s diction (choice of words) reveals his attitude toward the two ways of living mentioned in the poem. In his poem “Art vs.[…]
Allen Ginsberg’s “Kaddish” AP Rhetorical Analysis
AP Poetry Analysis of Allen Ginsberg’s Poem “Kaddish” Read the following poem carefully. Then, write a well-organized essay in which you analyze the techniques the poet uses to convey his attitude toward the places he[…]
tangles of time.
Prompt: Some works of literature use the element of time in a distinct way. The chronological sequence of events may be altered, or time may be suspended or accelerated. Choose a novel, an epic, or[…]
The Rifle’s Spiral: Terrorism in a Three Minute Rock Song
WARNING: THIS BLOG POST DEALS HEAVILY WITH THEMES OF RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM. IF YOU FEEL YOU CANNOT STAND SUCH SUBJECTS, PLEASE STOP READING. Personal Choice: The Dichotomy of the[…]
Portrait of Meticulous Observations
For a person who tries to deeply analyze other people through “meticulous observations”, I find that I’m actually very closed off in my expression. I try to be conscious of how I express myself, which[…]
Analyzing William Wordsworth’s “There is A Bondage Worse, Far Worse, to Bear”
“There is A Bondage Worse, Far Worse, to Bear” by William Wordsworth THERE is a bondage worse, far worse, to bear Than his who breathes, by roof, and floor, and wall, Pent in, a Tyrant’s[…]
Women, Class and Society
For this blog, I decided to administer the research time Hunniesett gave us that one day in the lab to do secondary research on Pride and Prejudice into my blog. Jane Austen’s book, Pride and Prejudice was published[…]
AP Analysis- Reason and Passion
In Khalil Gibran’s poem, Reason and Passion, we see the author delve into the complexity and interplay between two, renowned, contrasting ideals. However, it may be argued that Khalil attempted to find a balance- unification-[…]
Frankenstein Passage Explication
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjtqdLVn9rPAhVIh1QKHUDlAFYQjB0IBg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFrankenstein&bvm=bv.135475266,d.cGw&psig=AFQjCNENfZ2g15nW6dUPsarTpLPMt0182g&ust=1476532840371200 “ Accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust? God, in pity, made man beautiful and alluring, after his own image;[…]