Author Archives: e.paliy

  Comment #1 – Radia   During my initial read of the play, I was confused about the purpose or message of the play. However, while watching the play, it brought the stories of the character to life. I imagined … Continue reading →

The Myth of Sysiphus focuses on human’s life as on an absurd struggle between a desire to have a meaningful life and a cold reality. According to that worldview, the climax of a journey is the choice between suicide or … Continue reading →

Group Members: Radia, Elizaveta, and Mel     Comment #1 – Radia Initially, Gregor is perceived as the breadwinner of the family and his family depends on him. However, once he transforms into a cockroach, his family gradually begins to … Continue reading →

Theme: Questions for Midterm Group Members: Radia, Elizaveta, and Mel   Comment #1 – Radia   Tripitaka from a Journey to the West, and the narrator in “Bartleby the Scrivener,” share a similar character trait; the fear of taking risks. … Continue reading →

  Comment #1 – Mel   Every time that the narrator is in a new relationship that is somewhat negative or negatively affected by something, she will always try to make it positive. When the monk fell in love with … Continue reading →

Comment #1 – Mel   Pigsy, in order to obtain illumination, must give up everything he had in Kao’s Farm. To Pigsy, the way that he lived in the Kao’s Farm meant what he deserved. He retained his magical powers … Continue reading →

Theme: Integrity Group Members: Radia, Elizaveta, and Mel   Comment #1 – Mel   Actions of integrity requires one to be honest and fair, a trait that isn’t common. From reading Chapter one, we see the evidences of Wukong as … Continue reading →

After reading this marvelous poem, “Twenty-five” by Tao Te Ching, I thought about its meaning for a very long time. In my opinion “Twenty-five” is about an idea, which was formed before anything else in the world. I believe, when … Continue reading →