Author Archives: Carter Richmond

According to Aristotle, a tragic hero is “A person who must evoke a sense of pity and fear in the audience. He is considered a man of misfortune that comes to him through error of judgment”(“Tragic Hero – Examples And … Continue reading →

Love fluctuates; it changes with the person holding it, and as time goes on, sometimes dies out. In The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, Jake’s love for Brett does not fluctuate; it does not change. It could be said … Continue reading →

My name is Conor Ridge, I created Rizxer Corporation, and this is my story. Entry #924: The year is 2033, with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, the world came to a stop. We thought we could control them, we … Continue reading →

“The soul that has conceived one wickedness can nurse no good thereafter.” – Sophocles. Sophocles mentions the importance of good and the terrible effects that it has on a soul. Hester might be that soul, and the scarlet letter is … Continue reading →

Throughout my life, I have always craved the acceptance and approval of leadership figures. Whether it be teachers, coaches, bosses, or most importantly, my parents, I have always wanted approval from them. I’ve wanted the approval of a good job, … Continue reading →

Could Reverend Dimmesdale be compared to the Fallen Angel? The one and only devil? Lucifer was once an angel of God, until he defied God and was banished from Heaven into the depths of hell. Because of Dimmesdale’s terrible act … Continue reading →

To start off, we must ask essential questions to gain context about the situation. Where do you live? And, how long have you lived there? I live in the valley below a cliff in the unorganized territory of Mason Township. … Continue reading →

There was a feeling of excitement in the air. Yesterday I practiced my roping skills in preparation of today. This morning I woke up and worked my way downstairs, ready for the long day ahead. I felt stiff from those … Continue reading →

Humanity has continuously struggled with deeming something either right or wrong. The morality of each individual is tested repeatedly over the course of his or her lifetime, and what is the verdict? Are we moral people? Within humanity, morals are … Continue reading →

Throughout the novel The Road by Cormac McCarthy, there have been themes of sadness, despair, destruction, and a loss of hope. These themes, however, did not apply to the son. The son symbolizes hope, future, and morality for the man … Continue reading →