English Language & Literature

Chapter Four Passage: "You made me and now you reject me: Your ideas create their embodiment in my person and then you simply change them, leaving me lost –rootless, worthless, without hope—a betrayal so vile that if the whole Muqattam hill toppled over and buried it, I still would not be satisfied. I wonder if you ever admit, even to yourself, that you betrayed me. Maybe you’ve deceived yourself as much as you try to deceive others. Hasn’t your conscience bothered you even in the dark? I wish I could penetrate your soul as easily as I’ve penetrated your house, that house of mirrors and object d’art, but I suppose I’d find nothing but betrayal there: Nabawiyya disguised as Rauf, Rauf disguised as Nabawiyya, or Ilish Sidra in place of both—and betrayal would cry out to me that it was the lowest crime on earth. Their eyes behind my back must have traded anxious looks throbbing with lust, which carried them in a current crawling like death, like a cat creeping on ...

How, why, and to what effect does Mahfouz use stream-of-consciousness narration in the novel? The stream of consciousness narrative within the technique extremely elevates the themes and characters presented as it gives to contrasting perspectives. Juxtaposing the internal thoughts of the protagonist is a calm objective third person narrative which primarily provides description of the events, surroundings and characters of the novel. This provides the readers with all the external facts and details needed to interpret the story and the actions of characters. However, its seemingly calm and monotone narrative contrasts with the internal thoughts/dialogue of Said which is in italics for ease the reading and understanding of the novel. Said's thoughts present opinion, emotion and a first person perspective which is absent from the other narrative which almost entirely characterizes Said. His bursts of thought present his internal conflicts and how they are what fuel his act...

Translated literature offers the possibility of another perspective or opinion to a reader that is either similar or differing to their own. This is accomplished through authentic writings from alternate cultures and societies on various matters wherein individuals can gain new understanding and awareness free of bias or artificiality. Texts that are translated can also convey emotion and sympathy which would be otherwise misunderstood if the readers themselves have not experienced similar circumstances. Texts that are written in the language of the reader, rather than translated from the society affected, can be open to inaccurate judgements or manipulation that creates an inappropriate understanding of the event given. It does not only offer insight into cultures, societies and events but also crucial information/connection to historic periods, which would not be available if there has been a language differentiation. Another invaluable possibility offered by translated tests is the...

1. TEWWG explores the theme of love and independence through Janie's various relationships including her journey for self-awareness and discovery. Janie's first relationships are indicative for recognizing what she truly desires for herself and in Jody's death, she understands the possession she now has of herself. Tea Cake is able to offer Janie the equality similar to her ideology of the perfect union from the pear tree analogy, however, this relationship's other flaws introduce to her the need for her own independence. Within Tea Cake's death, Janie is able to recognize the values from this relationship in their equality and her own self-awareness, enabling her to continue on this journey whilst the memories of Tea Cake continue to push her. The revelation she comes across is the possibility for independence and love to coexist which was thought originally unplausible. 2. Although racism is not of the biggest significance of this novel, Hurston does incorporate...

How could Wallace's theory be applicable to Their Eyes Were Watching God? Wallace's theory in 'this is water' can be applied in some aspects of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' as the novel follows the journey of the human experience through the life of Janie Starks and the importance of self-awareness, in which both texts stress the importance of. Wallace in 'this is water' provides a pessimistic view of the monotonous adult life in which he believes the population succumbs to living in their inaccurate thinking of the world and of others. Through this lens, he is able to appeal to its readers through logos as he uses imagery in detailed explanations of very relatable scenarios in which the audience feels that this tedious lifestyle is inevitable unless we follow his theory. His idea is that real freedom is through one's ability to be selfless and empathic towards others as our 'default setting' is to think that the world revolves around us ...

Achebe’s cultural cross road of Igbo tradition and the Christian religion has majorly influenced Things Fall Apart in the way he represented both cultures in a neutral eye in order to showcase the strengths and limitations of each as his purpose is to persuade a combination of both. Chinua Achebe wrote the post-colonial novel of ‘Things Fall Apart’ in 1958 in order to teach other Africans that their past was neither so savage nor benighted as the colonizers represented it to be. Achebe also demonstrates the need for flexibility and duality with the Nigerian independence and represents this throughout Okonkwo, the protagonist, whose tragic flaw is his hyper-masculinity and inability to display femininity, stemmed from his father’s incapability to have a legacy. Achebe’s combination of both the Christian religion and being raised with Igbo tradition heavily influence his meaning throughout the novel because of the purpose of showing the importance of being flexible and balanced...