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brainwashes them into believing that their life is good. Satisfying. When John the Savage enters the novel, he questions all things concerning “civilization.” The civilized people are willing to do everything in their power to hide from the truth. These people were conditioned to stay away from the truth

The Power of the Grotesque in Literature It is often said that beauty is within the eye of its beholder. A statement this broad, begs the question, “what is the true definition of beauty?” Writers such as Sherwood Anderson and Thomas Mann depict the beauty of life through the usage of the grotesque. The grotesque is used to reveal the absolute truth and reality of humanity. However, no matter how terrifying these truths may be, it is evident that the messages depicted and the passion evoked through

The "American Dream" is a term adapted after America became a free nation and was ready for growth and prosperity. It continues even today to be used frequently in reference to the opportunity to starting or having a better comfortable life. In the twenties this household term put on a new meaning of greed, overindulgence and materialism. In his most prestigious work the, The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald portrays the corrupt nature of the American Dream through the fall of his characters. The

true flaws. By using this technique Fitzgerald is able to convey the role of reputations in modern society and how greatly they can differ from reality. Although the reader was first led to believe that Gatsby lives the ultimate life of luxury and wealth, his lavish life leads him to steep slope to the bottom. With his literary gift Fitzgerald reminds the reader of a lesson still prevalent today- an innocent desire of success can be overcome by greed. As seen during the roaring twenties materialism

until chapter three which leads to the reputation of wealth and success. It is not until later in the novel where the reader is able to see Gatsby's true flaws. By using this technique Fitzgerald is able to convey the role of reputations in modern society and how greatly they can differ from reality. Although the reader was first led to believe that

Marijuana as a Gift from Mother Earth When and where will the senseless persecutions of America’s Marijuana users end? These Marijuana smokers are typically middle class males, between the ages of 17 and 39, and one in three have no prior felony charges on their records. (HRW World Report) However, each year, hundreds of thousands of them are arrested and thrown into jail, alongside murderers, rapists, and child molesters. The “Marihuana Tax Act” was passed in August 1937, and took effect

think” (Summers). By Summers definition it can be concluded that, as the majority of people build the culture of a society and media affects how and what people think, mass media is creating a culture obsessed with youth. Americans have a fascination with youth and are reluctant to accept aging gracefully. The obsession of youth is not an American phenomena. Countries and societies in the modern world and throughout history have been interested in discovering methods of reversing the biological

fear can found in modern-day literature with books like Stephen King’s It, based on childhood fears, and Thomas Harris’ Silence of the Lambs, which demonizes people who rebel from the preset rules formed by society. Fear is one of Humanity’s greatest obsessions, but humanity is more obsessed with one thing, overcoming fear. In literature, for almost every gruesome trial and dastardly villain, a hero arises that can successfully prevail over them. Human beings crave the reassurance that humans can

well-being, which results in living a good life. Even though there’s a definition of happiness, people still have different opinions on how we reach happiness. Epicurus tackles the questions, “what is the key to being happy?” and helps one understand how we ought to understand happiness. Epicurus agree that happiness is the ultimate life goal and the reason for human existence. In this essay, I will view and discuss Epicurus’s thoughts on happiness and also share my thoughts on his views. For complete happiness

The Character of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart What makes a successful man? This, in itself, is a culture bound question because it can vary from culture to culture. However, in the perception of Okonkwo, the main character in Chinua Achebe's novel, Things Fall Apart, the measure of a man's success is based on two elements, material acquisition and growth, and physical prowess. This is ironic for Okonkwo since his people's typical idea of success seems to be constructed