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… with many psychological connotations. This movie is set in a mental hospital where McMurphy was admitted to be psychologically evaluated because of violent behavior. Upon his arrival McMurphy noticed that the patients were very robot-like in their…

… I looked at men, at the way they were built, the grace with which they carried themselves, the strength of their gestures and movements. Sometimes these men were present in my dream. I felt the reason for this sudden admiration of men had to do with…

… Bloody Sabbath” The Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D Salinger, is a novel that touches on many important themes. J.D Salinger uses his vivid details and descriptions to portray themes throughout the novel. “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath,” written…

… novels of social protest. Both novels are focused largely on class struggle. The broad theme of class struggle is important, but it is also important to note how Madame and Monsieur Defarge react to the unjust monarchy in revolutionary France compared…

… change a person’s attitude? This question is answered through Lorraine Hansberry’s “On Summer.” In this narrative, the main character and author, Lorraine, has a disfavorable impression of summer. However, through certain experiences, she…

… equality. He was a deeply pessimistic man who had powers of imagination which few of his contemporaries dreamed one man could have. Orwell’s character and writing style was so deep that qualities that were and still are manifest in his work, did not…

… which religion is of great importance. One of the main themes in this novel is faith in God and oneself, and even more, the conflict between belief and doubt. Irving writes in such a way, that this is very evident throughout the book. John…

… "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe depicts the vicissitudes of Okonkwo, a Nigerian tribesman whose life is domineered by fear and anger. He resided in the Ibo village of Umuofia with his three wives and many children. Many villagers respected and…

… The Odyssey is a great epic novel in which many characters are developed. The most significant development that occurs is the development of Telemachus. Telemachus is a very complex character that Homer develops from the beginning and to end of the…

… Malamud, describes many important events which lead to the making of a hero. Although the many connections and relationships which are established in the story are often changing, each of them has a major impact on the life of the main character.…