Prompt: The ways in which individuals deal with the prospect of an uncertain future. Thesis: Individuals fear the prospect of an uncertain future; therefore, individuals will oftentimes cling to their sense of certainty which exists[…]
Tag: Morality
We, the Empathetic
There is this music that I hear. It’s the kind of music you can’t listen to for long before it starts hurting your head, the kind of music that makes you feel like your blood[…]
Polished Personal: Secrets
What do these texts suggest to you about an individual’s capacity for self-sacrifice in the face of compelling circumstances? Support your ideals with references to one or more of the texts presented and to your[…]
Greed in Human Nature
Greed, no matter under which context it is used, is always given a negative connotation. It can be said to be a fundamental human trait: human instinct lies in preserving one’s self. In Macbeth, greed appears[…]
Abstract Imperfection
Do we hate him, or do we love to hate him? Shakespeare’s historic play, Richard III, came alive at the Vertigo Theater on September 27th- showcasing clever artistic direction, inspiring acting, and astounding tech- portraying[…]
To Prove a Villain
“The villains were always ugly in books and movies. Necessarily so, it seemed. Because if they were attractive—if their looks matched their charm and their cunning—they wouldn’t only be dangerous. They would be irresistible.”― Nenia Campbell[…]