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Arts & Humanities > British Literature Analysis of Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse': 5 of 6
To the Lighthouse, by Virginia Woolf, is a revolutionary novel for both feminist and modern movements and, according to Eudora Welty, "Opened the door of imaginative fiction" (Harrison 112). Published in 1927, To the Lighthouse reflects many of Woolf's views concerning the negative effects of a patriarchal society on freethi... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is the "king" really still alive?: 12 of 13
He absolutely is. Have you ever been to Graceland? If so, did you try to go upstairs? And did you wonder why you were not allowed to go up, even for just a minute? Chances are, you have also never even met anyone who has been allowed to go upstairs of Graceland. You may be asking why this is, but the Answer is really very si... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare: 55 of 55
Since its first publication in 1603, William Shakespeare's Hamlet has been a major topic of interest in literary criticism. Emphasis on Hamlet's sanity is usually the epicenter of discussion, but gender roles are equally important. Were it not for the self-absorption and conceitedness of Hamlet and Claudius, the women, Ophel... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors The negative effects of television on children: 14 of 14
Since the 1950s, television has become increasingly more popular in the typical American home and has greatly impacted each individual in society. Although some may argue positive effects of television on children today, it has actually negatively influenced the lives of many by swaying political views through negative ads, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Parthenon: The perfect Doric temple: 5 of 5
Since the height of Greece, the Parthenon has been the centerpiece of Acropolis and a symbol of the leadership of Greece. Through many years, the Parthenon has remained the perfect Doric temple, but how, then, is there so much Ionic influence in the temple itself? The Parthenon was designed by Greek architects Iktinos and Ka... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Literary analysis: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, by Alexander Solzhenitsyn: 3 of 3
Everyone desires to be joyful and independent. In One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, warmth represents happiness. Likewise, the cold frigidity often discussed in this novel is associated with inhumanity and entrapment. As Shukov strives to maintain his dignity, he battles the threat of constan... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology The Canterbury tales: Summary and analysis of the Prioress's tale: 2 of 2
The Prioress's Tale, appropriately enough, is told by the Prioress. Although she is a nun, the Prioress is overly sentimental and very inappropriately behaved for a woman of her position. Supposed to be a woman holy in nature and devoted to God, she is self-centered and obsessed with public image. Her rosary beads, which are... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Jackie Chan: The man, the myth, the legend: 2 of 2
There comes a time in every teenagers life when the dire need for cheap entertainment takes precedence over everything else. The constant struggle, however, is what exactly that cheap entertainment is. Well, look no further. Jackie Chan will provide hours and hours of endless joy for girls and boys, young and old, all over t... More..