Siddhartha as a Hero's Journey Herman Hesse's book, Siddhartha lends itself perfectly to a hero's journey. His journey is long, painful, and dangerous, but Siddhartha comes out better because of it. The book was written by Hesse in 1922 and based on a character set in the 500 BCs. It is odd that the book applies to modern India just as it applied to the India of 2 millennium ago (when Siddhartha supposedly lived). This, coupled with a captivating story line makes this a fun book to read, as well as an interesting point of view into early Indian culture.
1870 Canyon Loop Circle Richmond Hill, GA 31324 February 13, 2011 Dear , The book I chose to read for my book report was awesome! It kept me in suspense and made me feel like I was a living character of the story! The name of the book is Jacob’s Rescue: A Holocaust Story. It was published in and written by Malka Drucker and Michael Halperin. Although some of the events were changed in the book, the story about Jacob was a true experience!
Ambrose, Stephen E. Undaunted Courage. New York: Simon and Schuster Paperbacks, 1996, 521 pp. My Review of Undaunted Courage Stephen E. Ambrose’s work, Undaunted Courage, he gives a great insight into the marvelous adventure that would help establish the United States’ claim to the new western world known as, the Louisiana Purchase. This award winning book is great for students and educators alike, because it goes into astonishing detail about the fascinating journey of Lewis and Clark. It goes into the good and the bad throughout the whole expedition, while some parts are in my opinion a bit of a bore, it is made up by some very exciting action.
Drawing from Foster’s explanations, it is evident that Reuben is one among many characters in literature to be written, intentionally or unintentionally, with these Christ-like attributes that are essential building blocks to the story of success Hyde has written in Pay It Forward. Reuben’s war injuries; the scarred remains of burns on his left hand and arm, side, and the left half of his face; and the mental agony associated with these disfigurations are echoes of a particular attribute of Christ, the suffering surrounding the ordeals of his crucifixion, mentioned in How to Read Literature Like a Professor. While unpacking boxes, Reuben comes across a photograph of a former fiancée and finds himself reminiscing over what could have been and, through this, the reader understands that it is due to the events which produced his wounds that he is who he is now, a teacher, rather than that happy man with the girl in the photo. Hyde’s shaping of the story makes it clear that he could very well be somewhere utterly different, rather than in the small town of Atascadero, telling an eleven-year-old boy he has the ability to change the world. Reuben’s wounds and past clearly set him apart, not unlike Christ Himself, and they are one of the attributes that draw Trevor McKinney in, setting in motion the relationship that will drive the remainder of the novel.
F.Scott Fitzgerald's, The Great Gatsby, published in the early nineteenth century, became an immediate success with professional writers and the curious underground of serious readers in America, at the time. Over the eighty-seven years since Fitzgerald, first released the novel to the public, it has received a staggering critical reception from readers all around the world. The book itself, centralises the ideas of, post war, of hedonism, materialism, alienation and morality, viewed and experienced through the eyes of the narrator, Nick Carraway a young man from Minnesota. In addition to its great success over time, the text has also had a major impact in the field of literature and is viewed as a great. Born September 24th, 1896, Francis
Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn After reading Huck Finn I have gained so much respect for Mark Twain and what he did for books all over the world. The thing I enjoy most about this book is the subtle humor that is interlaced with the satire. Twain uses generous amounts of satire of the white man’s cruelty to black people, of religious hypocrisy, of Romanticism, and of superstition both to amuse the reader and, more importantly, to make the reader aware of the social problems which Twain saw at the time of his youth. The era and setting in which The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn takes place is fundamental to the story but the character’s identities themselves could be placed in just about any modern novel or story. I think some of the books most obvious forms of satire result from dehumanizing black people.
C. S. Lewis is a beloved writer and thinker, and arguably the most important Christian intellectual of the 20th century. His groundbreaking children's series The Chronicles of Narnia, lucid nonfiction titles such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, and thought-provoking fiction, including The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce, have become trusted companions for millions of readers. Lewis's writings inevitably provoke deep thought and surprising revelations. Herein you'll find books by C. S. Lewis and some about him. Among the books penned by Lewis are the classics mentioned above, volumes of The Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis, and books such as Words to Live By and A Year with C. S. Lewis that contain selections from his
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a great book! J Diary of Wimpy kid is a great book because its characters. Meet the Hefley Family! Rodrick Hefley is Greg’s older brother. Rodrick has been after Greg ever since Greg was born.
Justine Likuka Student #: S669567 Advanced Old Testament Survey Assignment #:1 Essay Submitted October 15, 2014 Introduction I was greatly thrilled and enjoyed my time reading “A Journey Through the Old Testament” by Elmer Towns. His approach to the subject made interesting reading and raised my interest to dig deeper on the topic. His opening remarks are fascinating as he says “Certain people make history. They are generals who win wars, explorers who discover new areas, rulers who bring about change in society, or thinkers who write books and/or transform the world with their ideas”. Beginnings are important.
Bob Dylan: A true poet 1965 hit “Mr. Tambourine Man,” is one of Bob Dylan’s most evocative songs ever created. Due to Dylan’s natural poetic talents, the Tambourine Man’s infamous lyrics remain to impose controversy in American culture today. This song is more than a 60’s folk-rock hit; it is a figment of Bob Dylan’s imagination to be shared and honored for generations. This song defines literary art.