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It may seem abnormally crude that, even with today’s education systems-and every single resource available to humans in a society where finding information is at the tip of a finger, and the brains of millions exist in a digital cloud-certain … Continue reading →

Egotism is a flaw that every human must learn to shake off as we grow into socially acceptable beings. However, every human is innately egoistic and inevitably inclined to act in this manner rather than the morally accepted altruistic behavior. … Continue reading →

The inevitability of loss of innocence as humans grow up has been proven throughout generations. The boy in Cormac McCarthy’s novel titled The Road demonstrates loss of innocence as he witnesses the harshness and gruesome brutality of a post-apocalyptic reality. … Continue reading →

A positive influence can quite literally push a being forward without ever physically moving them. It is not only symbolically, but also in the form of his legacy that my grandfather has always been the helping hand available at my … Continue reading →

Whether it has to do with the creation of everlasting memories, or their presence being powerful enough to inspire a warm sensation in our heart, everyone thinks of a special one when the word love is mentioned. Many may imagine … Continue reading →

There was a brilliant gleam of light that struck the center of the ice surface as we entered the building. In the building, we all ran around and stretched in synchrony like soldiers that marched together and prepared to face … Continue reading →

The human species has always thrived through life’s many plights due to unmatched resilience. The idea of the American Dream is a prevalent theme in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, and it is portrayed through Jay Gatsby. The protagonist … Continue reading →

Unrealistic aspirations and ignorance can often lead to the downfall of one’s life. The protagonist, Maggie, from Stephen Crane’s novel titled Maggie: A Girl of the Streets falls into her own dream world and suffers the consequences of trusting a … Continue reading →

I sit here presently thinking about all those who don’t have access to the basic essentials of life. All those riches of life and precious puzzle pieces necessary to the function of my body are somehow not accessible to all. … Continue reading →

A Different Type of Redemption For many, a higher power exists and represents a force that forgives and aids those who may struggle through life’s many plights. The setting for the novel involves Puritan theocracy where religion plays a very … Continue reading →