—Joseph Jacobs In the first Act, we come to learn of the difficult situations each character has been placed into. I find it interesting how Chikamatsu was able to get the reader to ask many questions throughout the act, allowing them to form their own opinions about each character’s personality. In my opinion, I feel […]
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As I read these chapters, it pains me to repeat the thoughts of what these poor people had to go through…
—Joseph Jacobs As I read these chapters, it pains me to repeat the thoughts of what these poor people had to go through. For enslaved Africans, freedom is a challenging word mentally and physically during this time. Linda being stuck in that space for seven years does not feel like it should be real. Her […]
I would consider “Tartuffe” by Moliere to be a great work…
—Anonymous I would consider “Tartuffe” by Moliere to be a great work because of its commentary on not only society during the Reformation, but on hypocrisy in general. Although the play is a satire and uses humor to deliver the message, I think it does a great job of providing an alternate point of view […]
A woman cares, nurtures, and empowers herself and the people she loves…
—Sandeep Kanwal A woman cares, nurtures, and empowers herself and the people she loves. A woman can mend and break the world. For centuries, however, women have suffered and have been tested. From the Witch Trials to the right to equal pay, a woman has fought for her right to live the life she wants. […]
A great work is something that can be replicated throughout history…
—Anonymous A great work is something that can be replicated throughout history, it is a piece of work that speaks values or teaches lessons. A “great work” of literature has depth, beyond page length or text size. Verbiage, imagery, and symbolism are the characteristics of the depth of great work. Great work always keeps the […]
