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The Creature in Mellor’s critic of Shelly’s novel is portrayed as a member of the Mongolian or Black African race. Stevens’ characteristics of the Gothic mentions the fear of the unknown and the exotic...
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The ‘American Gothic’ by Grant Wood 1930...
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As Megan mentions, the addition of the video does add a ‘new’ and ‘refreshing’ depth to your piece. The contrasts you’ve made between the themes presented in the video and those mentioned in the video...
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As Megan mentions, the addition of the video does add a ‘new’ and ‘refreshing’ depth to your piece. The contrasts you’ve made between the themes presented in the video and those mentioned in the lyrics...
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Students tend to ‘list’ dramatic techniques, whilst failing to ‘tie back’ the literary and narrative techniques to the themes and morals of the poem. However Melanie’s piece connects literary...
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The Romantic notion of turning to the sublime for comfort is evident in chapter two of the second volume in Frankenstein as a miserable and grief-stricken Victor felt that the “sublime” and...
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“If black and white blend, soften, and unite A thousand ways, are there no black and white?” Thank you for your comment Melanie. According to Burke in the Section XII of the sublime, ‘The Real Cause of...
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments Juliana. I’m glad you can hear my ‘voice’ as you read. Blessed with readers like yourself I feel confident and happier with my writing. Thank you. In...
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Travel Develops Critical Thinking Skills and Fosters Humanity as Presented through The Book of Marvels and Travels by Sir John Mandeville. In The Book of Marvels and Travels Mandeville adopts a first...
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Thank you, Kenzie. I’m glad you found the article interesting. Racism in Harry Potter. How can one ignore that? It’s interesting that novels subtly present social facts and issues through fantasy. In...
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Thank you, Toshiko! Really your kind comment means much. In reply to - asattar wrote a new post, Grab a Passport! Travel puts an end to Racial and Cultural Stereotypes and Fosters Creative Thinking.,...
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Nathaniel your analysis of the labyrinth in Borges text is concise, in depth and interesting. You have carefully portrayed an aspect of racism as a labyrinth which makes it as you correctly claim,...
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Claire you’ve chosen a beautiful song with a simple and heart felt message: the innocence of children. It brought tears to my eyes. I agree with your analysis completely; the disappearance of household...
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The honeymoon scene presents the domesticity of Manderley (Heimlich) and the truth of Rebecca’s death (Unheimlich) lurking in the Victorian home which creates an uncanny effect. The second Mrs de...
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Nathaniel, that’s a clever and unique contrast on Rebecca’s death. Indeed the film lessens the Gothic appeal of Rebecca’s death by portraying her tripping. Perhaps Hitchcock deliberately presented her...
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That’s an interesting perspective. Believe me, Ben I could have watched the film three times and would not have come up with this analysis. Of course, the titles of your articles have been captivating...
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Well written, Toshiko! I agree with you completely. Who would not love to have a cup of tea with the chatty and animated Mrs. Van Hopper? She provides comic relief to the film especially when she...
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“My sweet little blue-eyed girl,” he said in a half-sung sigh that had nothing to do with her brown eyes.”-Arnold Friend The short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is a feminist story...
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