Vocabulary
Irony: A contrast between what is and what appears to be Verbal Irony: One thing is said but means another Dramatic Irony: Audience knows what the character does not Genre: … Continue reading
Isolation
In our society today, isolation is mostly considered a bad thing. For example, when we looked at the film, “The Shawshank redemption”, Andy had to face getting put in the … Continue reading
Curiosity
There are many things that affect the actions and of an individual. Curiosity is a major factor on the was one will live their life. It’s in human nature to … Continue reading
Beyond This Life
Cassandra Clare wrote, “We are chained to this world by a chain of gold, and we dare not severe it from fear of what lays beyond the drop.” The chain … Continue reading
News
In our everyday lives we are impacted by the media of our society. One area of media that people look to for information is the news. Here we see the … Continue reading
Why Do We Love Books?
Books use descriptions and stories that are not from reality in order to draw the reader’s attention. Without the power of illusion and imagination books would be a pointless use … Continue reading
Movies
Movies are a good way to transport your mind away from reality. When I am watching a film it is very easy to forget life for awhile and be immersed … Continue reading
The Illusions About War in Tim O’Brien’s On the Rainy River
Illusion and reality is a common aspect of many books and movies. Tim O’Brien illustrates in his short story, “On the Rainy River”, the reality of the Vietnam war and … Continue reading
Shawshank Redemption
Many films illustrate realities in our world that many people do not think about. In Frank Darabont’s film, “The Shawshank Redemption”, he illustrates the reality of what prison can be … Continue reading
The Reality Behind Elie Wiesel’s Night
This book by Elie Wiesel was an excellent read. The story takes place in Germany during the Second World War, where a young Jewish boy and his family get caught … Continue reading
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