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Original Text (Page 848): “But while you’re drying yourself, you remember the old lady and the girl as they smiled at you before leaving the room arm in arm; you recall that whenever they’re together they always do the same … Continue reading →

As someone who admires theatre and has seen many intricate plays growing up, I have found The Endgame especially intriguing. Throughout the story, the element that I have found the most compelling is the complicated relationship between Hamm and Clov with the recurring question … Continue reading →

In Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, Gregor’s transformation could be seen as an interpretation of Kafka’s own life. According to Freud’s theory of the unconscious, could Kafka’s suppressed feelings, fears, and drives be exposed through Gregor’s alienation and shift as an … Continue reading →

Emily At the end of The Judgement, we see Georg run to the bridge and jump off. At first, this seems a bit exaggerated. How could one little argument spark someone to go to such drastic measures as to kill … Continue reading →

Although I consider myself a decent writer, I know that there is always room for me to grow and improve my writing skills. Writing a post every week, usually analyzing a certain concept, has definitely helped me develop a better organization … Continue reading →

In The Journey to the West and in Life of a Sensuous Woman, both of the main characters  (Monkey and the Sensuous Woman), experience social isolation at some point in their lives, but for very different reasons. Contrast the two characters’ reasons for living away … Continue reading →

Borys: Located on the intersection of Saint Laurent Boulevard and Saint Catherine St, is the unofficial Red-Light District of Montreal, Canada. Although throughout time the recognized borders of this region have shifted, its popularity hasn’t wavered. Historically know for illegal … Continue reading →

It was interesting to witness how the old woman’s attitude towards her promiscuous lifestyle evolved as her story progressed. One view she shared of her experience that was particularly striking to me was when the old priest took her into … Continue reading →

A Heroic Journey is no easy task. It involves a great deal of energy, time, adaptation and skill. In the most recent excursions in Journey to the West, both Monkey and Tripitaka are faced with a myriad of trials along … Continue reading →

While reading this poem, I was instantly reminded of a phenomenon I have recently learned in one of my psychology classes regarding Western culture. The first line of the poem, “Accept disgrace willingly”, introduces the theme that we, as humans, … Continue reading →