I do not know why books get bought enthusiastically only to be read decades later. Which is why I recently made a vow not to buy any new books before I have not read all the ones which are left untouched on my bookshelf. When I look at all those neatly stacked volumes, I notice [...]
May 1st, 2009
How is the yuppie in Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho portrayed? Does s/he need to look a certain way, in order to be part of an unanimously approved group identity? What is the yuppie’s consumer behavior – and what is his or her stance on love and moral values? It is not easy to break down stereotypes, for there appears to be a very thin line between an exaggerated and a truthful depiction of a novel-yuppie.
Mar 9th, 2009
1. Introduction In The Knight’s Tale , the two cousins Arcite and Palamon duel over Emelye’s hand in marriage. The concept of dueling is commonly portrayed in literary works as a means to resolve a quarrel between two men. In The Knight’s Tale the duel is depicted in much detail. To readers of medieval tales [...]
Oct 4th, 2008
In “What is an Author”, Michel Foucault addresses the relationship between author and text. In addition, he wants to focus on the manner in which the text points to the author-“figure”. Foucault acts on the suggestion once made by Beckett. The latter asked, “What does it matter who is speaking?” Foucault concludes that this exclamation [...]