Author Archives: kr128919

If my previous question was too vague, which I think it might have been, I think another good one would be: How does the Metamorphosis build on the concept of there being an overly powerful work ethic within society, to … Continue reading →

As I discussed in my previous post we read some very influential works of writing that made some kind of social commentary about the wider society in which we live in. For the test question I think we should compare … Continue reading →

This reading, I feel, has been one of the most meaningful and powerful ones we have read all semester. It discusses the issues of feeling absolutely insignificant and alone to the wider world, and even to one’s own family. If … Continue reading →

I believe that the midterm question should be about the work of Frederick Douglass,asking us to write a persuasive essay on whether we agree or disagree with his assertions on how the ability to read and write can really be … Continue reading →

The Declaration of Independence has undeniably had a profound impact on how our lives today and the freedoms we are able to enjoy. For instance, we cannot be punished for expressing our freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, ability to vote for … Continue reading →

It was interesting to watch Candide’s transformation through out the story. He went from blindly following Pangloss’s teaching, to developing his own arguments/views on the ways in which the world operates. He understood from the many misfortunes and adventures he … Continue reading →

At the start of the reading I was curious to see what sort of response the author would provide to solving the conditions of poverty and desperation that were severely plaguing the population of Ireland. However, I was completely taken … Continue reading →