Edward Munch's The Scream

If you shut up and bury it under ground, it will but grow (Emile Zola). This becomes the reality of a family who throughout time hid sinister truths that when uncovered the results are detrimental to one man’s mental health. The narrator is the last known person in the line of a lineage known as Delapore (de la Poer); a family ridden with heinous ancestral lore. In his attempt to become more connected with his ancestry the speaker restores the seat of his ancestors, Exham Priory, only to become plagued by the sounds of vicious flesh consuming rats slithering behind its walls. Upon further investigation the speaker uncovers a dark truth that lurks far beneath the priory’s foundation. In his horror short story, “The Rats in the Walls”, H.P. Lovecraft

Edvard Munch's "The Scream" was painted around the end of the 19th century, and is possibly the first Expressionist painting. The Scream was very different from the art of its time. During this time artists tried to paint realistic paintings. Munch was a tortured soul, and it certainly showed in this painting. Most of his family had died, and he was often plagued by sickness. The Scream was a reflection of what was going on at the time, and what was going on in Munch's own mind

Over the course of Kurt Vonnegut’s career, an unorthodox handling of time became one of many signature features in his fictional works (Allen 37). Despite The Sirens of Titan (1959) being only his second novel, this trademark is still prevalent. When delving into science fiction, it is often helpful to incorporate ideas from other works within the genre. This concept is exemplified by the “megatext,” an aspect of science fiction that involves the application of a reader’s own knowledge of the genre to a new encounter (Evans xiii). By working within the megatext, Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Dispossessed (1974) provides an insightful avenue in exploring the handling of time and its consequences in Vonnegut’s The Sirens of Titan.

“During my first experiment, a kind of enthusiastic frenzy had blinded me to the horror of my employment; my mind was intently fixed on the consummation of my labour, and my eyes were shut to the horror of my proceedings. But now I went to it in cold blood, and my heart often sickened at the work of my hands.” (Shelley, 178) The Romantic Movement began in the 1970’s and ended in the 1850’s. One of the key ideas shared by Romantics was that a literal and metaphorical return to nature was necessary. They believed that the individual was the most important part of society. Romantics rejected the Scientific and Industrial Revolution. They believed that cities prevented individuals from discovering the sublime. Mary Shelley’s Romantic and Gothic novel, Frankenstein, opens with a series of letters from Robert Walton, an explorer, to his sister. Throughout these letters, Victor Frankenstein’s story is told. He was born into a wealthy family, and studies at a well-known school, where he develops an interest in biology. Eventually, Frankenstein is able to bring corpse back to life. He is horrified by his creation and abandons the monster. The monster eventually kills everyone that Frankenstein loves and in doing so, he also indirectly kills Victor. The monster then feels guilty and kills himself. Frankenstein reflects the Romantic views of Mary Shelly. There are many Romantic elements in Frankenstein. There is the evident dehumanization of the Industrial Revolution. Shelley also

Victor Frankenstein created the creature in order to further science, however the creature took on a mind of it’s own. The creature’s mind consisted of several things that had similarities to the personality of it’s creator’s mind. Victor Frankenstein left the creature to it’s own devices, which caused death and destruction. But even though they developed a hatred for each other, Victor and the creature really do not have that different personalities and character traits. Both have a deep desire for strong attachments to others, their tempers match each other when their ire rises, and they both connect deeply with nature.

Kurt Vonnegut was an American author who published a variety of works including novels, short stories, plays, and a few works of non-fiction. Kurt Vonnegut explains how war and the experiences that come with it can cause suffering to the minds of people that it affects. In his novel Slaughterhouse-Five, Kurt Vonnegut uses his novel to focus on his anti-war stance by showcasing humanity 's suffering due to war. Vonnegut reveals this suffering through Billy Pilgrim 's experience with the bombing of Dresden, his development of schizophrenia, and his time-traveling experiences with the Tralfamadorians.

“The Scream” is an iconic painting drawn in the late 19th century, even if someone is not interested in art, they have seen it more than once; There have been countless parodies of it and references to it in pop culture. Edvard Munch came up with the concept while having a walk with two of his friends while the sun was setting. The sky had turned blood red. He paused in a state of shock and anxiety, and his companions had left him. The painting captures this feeling perfectly.

Irrational behavior is a huge part of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-five because Billy Pilgrim’s character and the plot line are shaped by it throughout the book. The spastic ordering of his life story and the thorough belief that he was abducted by Tralfamadorian aliens are what shape this book’s story and Billy’s way of life. Although unreasonable, his behavior can be considered justified because of the time he spent in World War II. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is common in veterans and, in Billy’s case, very serious. Billy is not at fault for the reaction his brain has to certain situations or that he suffers from flashbacks, sleep complications, and emotional numbness. PTSD is responsible for and justify Billy’s delusions and aberrant behavior.

The book I chose for my third book report is “The Sirens of Titan", a 326 page novel by Kurt Vonnegut. I chose this book because initially the synopsis caught my interest and I had heard a great deal about the writing of Vonnegut although, I had never actually read any of his works. I thought, based on the theme of the story, that it would be an interesting read; despite my tendency to read books outside of the science fiction genre, I figured I would try something new and give this book a chance.

Slaughterhouse Five Thematic Book Review Kurt Vonnegut is often considered one of the greatest American authors of the twentieth century. His unmatched style and prose set him apart from all others. Vonnegut describes real situations and works through difficulties in his own life by writing, as weird and odd as his books are. In Slaughterhouse Five, Vonnegut describes some of his personal experiences along with mixing in science fiction to get his points and ideas across. In writing this book, Vonnegut intended to describe the true horrors of war and how they affect a person’s mind.

[Speaker Credibility] In the weeks since then I have researched Munch’s emotional style relentlessly, even mimicking it in my own works.

In Jonathan Safran Foer’s Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, setting plays an important role, driving the actions of several characters in the novel. Oskar Schell, who is the incredibly bright nine-year-old narrator, lost his father in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Shortly after this traumatic event, Oskar Schell searches for a meaning of a key he found in his father’s closet. With the last name “Black” written on the envelope which the key was in, he is determined to meet every person in New York City with the last name Black. His father’s death made Oskar feel disconnected, not only from the world but also from his father. He decided that the only way he could become closer to his father is by finding

never be completely obliterated. Edmund Munch’s “The Scream” expresses radical emotions through his display of mysterious shapes and shadows, as well as strong colors. Analysis painting reveals that his mental state was affected by “The Scream” which emphasizes his “honest, even ugly glimpse of his inner troubles and feelings of anxiety” (Shabi). He goes on to describe the nature in a dark way using symbolism such as “sky turned as red as blood” and a hell where “‘tongues of fire’ savagely lick at the frazzled and overwhelmed person” (Shabi). It is hypothesized the painting was a medium through which Munch could reveal the emotions that sparked from

Edvard Munch is regarded as a pioneer in the Expressionist movement in modern painting. At an early stage Munch was recognized in Germany and central Europe as one of the creators of a new movement in art. Munch and many artists of the time needed to express their feelings about all the change that was happening around.

“The Scream” is a famous painting by Edvard Munch .The 1893 painting is regarded as one of the most iconic human figures in the history of Western art. The painting is described by Munich as an autobiographical representation of his own feelings of insanity. The painting was created by Much through the use of oil, tempera, and pastel while he was living in Oslo, the capital and perhaps the most popular city in Norway. The painting is generally described as abstract. It is referred to as being an iconic part of the Expressionism Movement, a movement that manifested in Germany from 1905 until 1950.The movement established a new way and approach to artistic presentation. America journalist Arthur Lubow cites the painting as “"an icon of modern art, a Mona Lisa for our time."(Lubow, 2006)