ENG 2800 with Prof. McGlynn

Language is a complex tool that can be utilized and manipulated properly only by intelligent people.

I was shocked by the ending of the story of Ying-ying. Usually, or should I say in the English tragedies that I’ve read so far, the plot has always culminated in a tragic ending for the heroes as a result of their love. Here, the tragedy is the result of the heroes choice to disregard their love and follow their rigid rationale. I wonder what message each type of story is trying to teach us about the meaning and benefits of love.