by Dr Durkheim J | Mar 6, 2024 | Literature
The word lottery implies a fortunate outcome: the lottery will result in a winner who will receive a treasure or money. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson contradicts the positive connotation of a lottery: in the story, the villagers participate in an annual tradition...
by Dr Durkheim J | Mar 6, 2024 | life essays
[ad_1] The amount of shallowness a man can be is sometimes absurd. The novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald tells a story about a fictional cast of characters living in a town separated by West Egg and East Egg in Long Island. One of the characters in the...
by Dr Durkheim J | Mar 6, 2024 | Literature
title More than any other art form, poetry permits its writers to articulate their emotions and express the inner workings of their minds, body, and soul. Specifically, metaphors and symbolism give an extra sense of depth to said words and ideas, and give poetry a...
by Dr Durkheim J | Mar 6, 2024 | life essays
[ad_1] Fireworks exploded in the sky. Coloring the sky in hues of red and blue. The temple was holding its annual Diwali celebrations. Everyone was invited to partake in the festivities, observe age-old traditions, and head down to the basement where I, along with...
by Dr Durkheim J | Mar 6, 2024 | Literature
In society, individuals are constantly being told what to do by others. Many people grow up with direction from parents and peers telling them what they can and can not do. On the other hand, many people grow up being taught nothing, therefore figuring out everything...