Rachel Carson Analysis

In Fahrenheit 451, The Giver, and “There Will Come Soft Rains,” the authors, Ray Bradbury and Lois Lowry, portray a dysfunctional world that has dehumanized its people. All three literary works display a world where the minds of people are twisted. They support the theory that technology takes away everything that makes humans unique. In these stories, the society that the main characters live in is too dependent on technology, resulting in people with empty, meaningless lives.

Through the study this term of the central text, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and related texts, films Rabbit Proof Fence by Phillip Noyce and In the Name of the Father by Jim Sheridan, my understanding of the concept of justice, or what constitutes justice, has altered considerably. We all think we know what justice is, or what it should be. In Australian colloquial terms, it is the principle of a “fair go” for everyone. In a perfect world, everyone is treated fairly. No-one is subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sex or disability. But the reality is that the world we inhabit is far from perfect, human beings are by their very natures

In the two short stories, “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs and “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World” by Garbriel Márquez, the authors demonstrate why society should evolve, Jacobs and Márquez achieve this similarly through characters performing egotistical acts; however, the authors’ strategies diverge as Márquez’s characters are dynamic whereas Jacobs’ are static, and Jacobs’ employs fear whereas Márquez uses hope.

(Spade, 5). This operation of norms is used to justify the exclusion of powerless populations from "programs that distribute wealth and life chances" and attempts to validate "the targeting of these same populations for imprisonment and violence" (Spade, 5). In reality, biology destines some groups to flourish, to acquire enhanced opportunities, and to be treated in a way that benefits their success. At the cost of this group, comes the groups that are being held back and facing an inevitable doomed future; the norms produce "security for some population and vulnerability for others" (Spade, 5). Through dividing power based on individuals' biology, the sexist and racist mindsets are reinforced and the "conditions of violence, exploitation, and poverty" are upheld (Spade, 5).

Every day as humans, living our day-to-day lives; many come face to face with social challenges that place them into making moral decisions, affecting themselves and society. People are deemed to have a duty to admire how others grow and make decisions, learning from their experiences and mistakes. However, not only are they influenced by society; Literature is what teaches them everyday… without it being obvious. “Just Lather, That’s All”, written by Hernando Téllez, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth and The Edge directed by Lee Tamahori are all works that demonstrate both social and moral development revealed through the protagonist that teaches the reader to learn how to live a more fulfilling existence.

Naturalism is a genre of literature which focuses on how societal conditions and environmental factors influence human behavior. Naturalist authors often incorporate scientific language to depict the human struggle for survival in hostile environments which suggests that they were influenced by Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection. Naturalist texts use natural forces as a form of determinism to affect the behaviors and actions of the characters in them. In the course of this essay we will examine the fate of both Edna Pontellier, Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, and Lily Bart, from Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth, demonstrate the principles of literary naturalism however, they differ in that they demonstrate different approaches to literary naturalism; one, in Chopin, with forces overwhelming Edna from within [i.e. desire] and the other, in Wharton, with forces overwhelming Lily from without [i.e. the economy].

Imagine a lifeless world scared by fire, covered in ash. A world in which nothing grows and not even the faintest of whispers are sounded across this dead planet. Here this ire silence lays in the wake of nature’s wrath. The remnants of a once magnificent world filled to bursting with the life hundreds of species are now all but gone. Fallen, has the beauty of this world. Erased from the memory of time with no trace of existence to be had. This planet is ours. We were the ones who killed it. In Rachel Carson’s “The Obligation to Endure,” a passion struck article, Carson paints us this picture of a world on the brink of utter

Rachel Carson’s knowledge of the environment is best evident in her observations about toxic chemicals in the outdoors. Pesticides were devastating wildlife and she explained how the environment was being destroyed. For example, she elaborated on how small birds and partridges were dying after being treated with arsenic-containing oil.

Older works are filled with thoughts and notions that today would be considered ‘racist’ or ‘sexist,’ and thus modern readers are tempted to disregard important historical works because the authors may not stand on the same moral grounds as the 21st century readers. Darwin’s opinions of non-European races and women in On the Origin of Species and The Descent of Man are considered harshly critical. Thus, both are prime examples of books that can be considered sexist or racist if they are considered according to the values of 2016. However, historians look past the current-day standards to more fully understand why primary-source books are written and the messages that the authors were trying to portray at the time. Historians will look the world

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the world had started to change rapidly with advances in technology and science, as well as changes in society, literature, and the arts. The late nineteenth century saw the beginnings of the naturalistic literary movement, with literature that tended to focus on accurately depicting everyday life and not glamorizing or avoiding any repulsive aspects. This was influenced greatly by the discoveries of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution by means of natural selection, and this led to the popularization of the concept of Social Darwinism, which applied Darwin’s theory to social, political, and economic issues. Social Darwinism applies the concept of “survival of the fittest” to society and states

Naturalist writers of the early 20th century convey the notion that persons are fated to whatever station in life their biological heredity and social environment prepare them for. Those who profess to be proponents of the naturalist perspective see literature as a means to understand the nature of man. Since “the naturalist found in scientific discovery only a confirmation of humankind’s helplessness in the face of indifferent and inscrutable forces,” their writings usually generate an uninspiring idea of humanity’s frailty (Strengell 11-12). While the deterministic worldview is logical, it is difficult for many to resonate with powerless and doomed characters. Thus, the only way for the naturalistic frame of mind to reach a wider

Yvonne Chung Ms. Aubrey World Literature Block A Sep. 17, 2014 Human Conditions Demonstrated in Literature What does stories like “The Metamorphosis” or “How Much Land Does a Man Need” say about people? Are people innately good, innately bad, or neither?

Allen Marlene provides a comprehensive analysis of Butler’s novel series Parable of the Sower (1993) and Parable of the Talents (1998). Marlene argues that Butler uses Lauren Olamina’s quest of finding Earthseed freedom in outer space, as an innovative, futuristic “rememory,” which is based on Toni Morrison’s term that is related to the African American experience. According to Marlene, the main reason for Butler in writing the Parables is to show how we might avoid the “boomeranging” of history. That's why Butler teaches us through both novels as readers’ paramount lessons about history as well as some techniques that we might use to survive in case of environmental, societal, and economic crises that might occur as a result of our current

In Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Power of Context,” He explains how situations influence the behavior of human beings. Most people would believe that we are shaped and defined by our values and moral character, But Gladwell argues differently. When reading “The Power of Context,” the reader must be able to grasp the understanding of how environment can affect an individual. Anticipating resistance from the reader Gladwell uses rhetorical strategies such as real life examples, controlled experiments and theories to help advance his claim and to help persuade the reader to side with his argument. In this style of writing Gladwell uses, shifts in society’s behaviors tell stories of how the setting can influence behaviors of the main characters.

For centuries, American literature has served as indication on the power of words to articulate encouragement for change by creating a call to action. Indeed, literature “the art that expresses life in words” (Tanvir, Para. 4) has the ability to transform the comprehensive human race. Consequently, literature serves as a record of all the dreams that made such change a possibility throughout history. Each successive era, literature begins and ends with great writers communicating their own message to their intended readers. When skillfully written, enthusiastic, and engaging a piece of literature possesses the power to create a substantial contribution. One such great writer, Kate Chopin often wrote about an alternative way of thinking in