Jacques Lacan

The United Kingdom has become like the reality TV show “Big Brother”. It is known that there are thousands or according to the British Security Industry Authority, perhaps millions of cameras stationed all over the country; interconnecting to businesses, private homes and even authorities that give off a sense that each person is constantly being watched (Barrett). This idea of the “surveillance society” strikes idea that these people are constantly being observed (London Evening Standard). It comments

Multiple identities have been increased by the creation of cyberspace communications according to "Cyberspace and Identity" by Sherry Turkle. Turkle uses four main points to establish this argument. Her first point is that online identity is a textual construction. Secondly she states that online identity is a consequence-free moratorium. Turkle's third point is online identity expands real identity. Finally, her last point states that online identity illustrates a cultural concept of multiplicity

herself available to him by strolling alone across the grounds. None of these attempts to fulfill these imagined desires fulfills the Governess, of course, because unity of self is not possible. There is no phallic presence at Bly and according to Lacan, none is forthcoming.   Ironically, the other present characters at Bly are also fragmented and desire to fulfill the Governess's desires, if the narrative is reliable. Mrs. Grose, who could very well slap the Governess back into

Vertigo as the Archetypal Mystery Christopher O’Neil Introduction to Film Prof. Michael O’Donnell March 16th, 2015 Alfred Hitchcock 's Vertigo is a classic movie of the mystery genre. The film takes what appears to be a relatively conventional mystery plot and enacts a process whereby it proceeds to continually fold it within itself in order to develop a film that appears to change its nature several times, but that nonetheless continues to perpetuate a sense of mystery.

6. Examine Zizek’s concept of the ‘passion for the Real’ in relation to the events of September 11, 2001. BBC News reports on September 11, 2001 (9/11) there were multiple attacks by “Al Qaeda terrorists” in America (p.1). The planes crashed into the main building of the New York City (NY): World trade centre (WTC) and Pentagon. As a result about 3000 people died during this event. BBC (2015) identified it as “symbolic violence.” (p.1). The ramifications of this event were reported by media

Shakespeare was a playwright that emphasized tragedy, love and deceit.  Similarities between Shakespeare and Sigmund Freud’s theories are profoundly similar. Much of Freud’s theories are based upon repressed memories, the unconscious mind and psycho-sexual stages of development.  These theories remain controversial from first introduction of his ideologies to current time, (Mitchell, Black, 2016).  Freud, much like Shakespeare, was not afraid to shy away from taboo subjects and tragic endings

Imagination is widely used for people to work and live. Technological development creates an opportunity for people to access technology. Indeed, people would prefer to use imagination to create a virtual world and stay away from the real world. The essay “ Alone Together” written by Sherry Turkle, argues that technology and imagination would affect the authenticity of life in society. Turkle also states that as technology developed, it makes humans doubt intimacy, connectivity, authenticity and

To Lacan, there is always a sense of menace about the gaze of the intruder, although one has to wonder, what is the source of this menace? Kripps (2010) pinpoints that the feeling of menace as the acknowledgement of power distribution within the social sphere. I would go further than this, I would call it guilt. Through recognizing their potential to be objectified, both Sartre and Lacan felt guilt about acknowledging their ability to objectify

Lack of Reason and Increasing Savagery Human nature is complex, filled with unpredictability and flaws. As seen in Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, the darker side of humanity is revealed in times of survival and conflict. Throughout the novel, the boys on the island become increasingly barbaric and violent when they are faced with dire situations. Through the escalating tension surrounding the symbolic nature of Piggy’s glasses and its representation of the boys’ rationality, William Golding

obvious giveaway that she, like him, is there under false pretence. He states that “..her lie reflected my lie, and suddenly I felt nothing, I couldn’t cry and so I couldn’t sleep” (Fight Club 2006, p. 7) Similarly to the ‘Mirror Stage’, theorised by Lacan, he has identified his own trait in the opposite sex. “Through a process of identification which parallels Lacan’s famous mirror stage, he derives pleasure from identifying with an ideal image[…]” - (Laura Mulvey and the Male Gaze 2015) From the