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Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: 1984, by George Orwell: 1 of 24
The story of Winston Smith in George Orwell's 1984 (1948), as the last man in Europe capable of independent thought, is clearly both one of horror and a consideration of a philosophical problem. Is it possible to fear psychological torment more than physical pain? Fear is a problematic concept, as it is entirely subjective. I... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Most famous English poets: 3 of 16
John Keat's poem "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" shares many similarities and differences to John Clare's poem "First Love". Both poems were written in the same time period and both by young men. Both these young men have love of a woman, but the description of the woman, and relationship with her in each poem is very different. B... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Germany under the Nazis: Who benefited, who suffered: 1 of 4
Hitler had a desire for a "volksgemeinshaft" (A people's community/unity) and within this women had a specific role.Externally, women had to look naturally beautiful and wear no makeup. They also had to be Aryan German, preferably having blonde hair and blue eyes.They were advised not to colour or cut their hair and wear it i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon values: 3 of 5
The poem "Beowulf" translated by Seamus Heaney (1999) is certainly, in my opinion, a combination of beauty and brutality; beauty in that Heaney's style and use of language is engaging and exquisite, and brutality in that the subject matter that Heaney explores is savage and barbaric.The poem Beowulf was composed some time bet... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Literary analysis: John Keats' poetry: 8 of 13
John Keat's beautiful poem "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" shares many similarities and differences to John Clare's poem "First Love". Both poems were written in the same time period and both by young men. Both these young men have love of a woman, but the description of the woman, and relationship with her in each poem is very di... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Speculating on the future of China: 20 of 32
China is changing. With a population of 1.3 billion people and the world's fastest growing economy, it is well on the way to becoming the world's next superpower but all behind closed doors. In George Orwell's "1984" (1948) we see a society very similar to that of China's, named Oceania. It also has a huge population and ever... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma How to control your asthma: 12 of 19
Eating the right foods can benefit asthma sufferers greatly. The chronic lung condition that is estimated to affect about twenty million people in the UK can be caused by food allergies among other things like family history, parental smoking and exposure to environmental pollutants. Therefore understanding what triggers your... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcoholism & teens: 12 of 15
Everyone goes through some kind of rebellious stage when they are young. You can't brand teens as "alcoholics".I'm sure everyone remembers a time when they experimented with alcohol. Only stupid people go too far! If you're careful and drink how much you know you are safe with, you'll be fine. No-one can stop teen-drinking. I... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse & Addiction (Other) Euthanasia: is it murder: 16 of 18
Euthanasia is the deliberate killing of a person for the benefit of that person. However we can never be sure that it is for the benefit for that person if they are so mentally disabled or handicapped that they cannot express their wishes. In cases like this we should not just decide for the person because there are plenty of... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Moving: 11 of 11
Every morning I pulled the small drawstring cord, to reveal a sea of green lying upon a bed of soft brown soil. It was at this time, naturally, that I learned to appreciate the Earth itself, sprung upon me in its full glory. The sun was grinning, flaunting its beauty and showing no sign of modesty. Some of the trees swayed in... More..