Jonathan Hussung

While I can only speculate as to the intentions of author Tommy Orange, it seems to me that he might choose to build empathy for Octavio to highlight the incredible messiness that surrounds the...

Gorgias is primarily concerned with exploring the difference between philosophy and rhetoric and how each relates to questions of good and evil, substance vs superficiality, truth and power. At a...

There are two major elements of antithesis in Henry's speech (as reconstructed by Wirt): first, Henry presents an argument directed toward contradicting those of the other men who have spoken at...

In answering this question, it's important to note the differences in how the state would likely respond now compared to how it responded to the historical Shays's Rebellion. Under the Articles of...

This passage sets the scene for the beginning of the main body of Paradise Lost. After invoking the muse (reminiscent of older epics), explaining his purpose, and giving a brief summary of the war...

While the most classic examples of onomatopoeia are words such as "bang" or "woof," in which an individual word sounds like the concept it signifies, we can also see onomatopoeia in individual...

As Helmuth grows up, he becomes increasingly confident in his values just as Germany becomes more and more fascistic. This leads Helmuth from quietly questioning the attitudes of those around him...

To an extent, identifying across lines of difference is a crucial part of how we read literature. It is reasonable to suggest that the story of Ivan Ilyich would prompt readers to imagine what...

The title of "How Much Land Does a Man Need" immediately gets at its core theme: while individuals may think that there is a certain amount of material possessions that would satisfy them, to focus...

While Sally has a history of protecting her brother Jake, she eventually finds it unconscionable to continue down that path. Jake is a classic abuser, and after he beats his wife severely, Sally...

"This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona," is a story about a journey, about personal transformation, and about rebirth. The question of how both Victor and Thomas relate to the death of...

Waiyaki is bullied for not being circumcised by an older boy as both are playing a game based on legends of "the demi." The other boy tells him he cannot play the part of the demi because he is not...

The pivotal point in the story when Sullivan finger-spells the word "water" as water from the pump runs over Keller's hand can be seen as a form of of classical conditioning. In classical...

Both were major, long-lasting regional empires. While the Han dynasty lasted for around 2,000 years (starting around 206 BCE), the Roman Empire was slightly older and shorter-lived, lasting from...

The connections Moore sees between schools and prisons have been noted by many, ranging from activists against the "school-to-prison pipeline" to the prominent social theorist Michel Foucault....

This seems like a great choice for the topic of your essay. I can think of a couple approaches that could work well here. First, you could center your three body paragraphs around three tough...

The fact that Equiano was allowed to stay on deck likely had to do both with the fact that he was younger than most of the slaves being transported and that he was able to befriend the sailors on...

It is quite easy to make the case for viewing The Rover as a feminist work. First and foremost, the work centers on women, without making them into jokes or portraying them through demeaning...

Joey is made to work as a transport horse for the German military. Initially, he and Topthorn are used to transport wounded soldiers from near the front lines to hospitals where they can be cared...

Sanchez argues persuasively that political borders, such as the US-Mexico border, are social constructs. They are not geographic boundaries and often do not even have fences or walls built. The...

While Addison claims to be a mere "spectator" detached from the practical happenings of society and thus able to give unbiased advise, this is clearly not true. To be truly detached and unbiased is...

Love for Love consists of a massive entanglement of marriages and engagements in which individuals and families seek honor and wealth. Valentine, who has squandered his wealth before the play...

Ta-Nehisi Coates argues that the paranoia of American police leads them to see Black men as a threat without evidence, which leads them to murder and brutalize Black men without reason, citing...

There are several major factors that The School Story suggests are part of Natalie's motivation. First, it is clear that Natalie loves to read. Attempting to write a book is a natural way to extend...

Benjie is the protagonist of Tortuga. At the beginning of the novel, he has already sustained a debilitating injury after being pushed from a water tower at the end of Heart of Aztlán and is...

Imperialism is the domination of a land and its people by an external power. It is the antithesis of self-determination. It is closely tied to colonialism, although scholars often distinguish...

While one can definitely argue that lower life expectancy in the 18th century contributed to the effectiveness of Edwards's "fire and brimstone" sermons such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry...

Rao presents a narrative of finding spiritual truth through rejecting careers and normative relationships in order to prioritize a more spiritual path. The first major spiritual truth I would point...

It is possible to see ways in which Soheil embodies many of the IB Learner Profile Traits. Two of the easiest traits to see are the ways in which Soheil is principled and a risk-taker. Rebelling...

There are a number of times throughout the story in which Toby has chances to escape. One reason to explain why he did not choose to is that, as the title suggests, he was searching for his purpose...

TELL ME, O MUSE, of that ingenious hero who traveled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy. Many cities did he visit, and many were the nations with whose manners and customs he...

The question of what we consider "the message" of a novel such as The Vendor of Sweets is a question of interpretation, and there are many possible answers. A central theme in the novel is the...

When Juli initially appears and shows clearly how interested she is in Bryce, Bryce's dad encourages him to just go inside their new house to get away from her. This shows that he didn't want Bryce...

Kamkwamba celebrates science and engineering as the way in which he was able to travel the world, obtain scholarships, and obtain the platform from which he writes. When he talks of magic, it is...

Lynsey and Mrs. Hiatt are both initially positioned as antagonists to Dave but are portrayed as sympathetic and understanding throughout No Talking, which leads to them and Dave eventually reaching...

Widge's intellect is initially shown by his ability to write in code at an incredible speed. This is what leads to him initially being picked to try and obtain a copy of Hamlet. Transcription at...

I would argue that Trash is not a story about the consequences of corruption. While the story is realistic in portraying the potential consequences of getting caught after committing crimes and the...

In Goblin Market, Rosetti expertly interweaves Christian themes with European folklore. The specific meaning of her usage in "Goblin Market" is highly debated. Interpretations range from Laura and...

Jemmy comes up with several plans for escaping various circumstances over the course of The Whipping Boy. First, Jemmy hopes to escape his role as whipping boy by accompanying the prince who wishes...

Rawls's idea of the "original position" is that we can determine what a just world would look like by imagining what world we would choose to create if we were able to shape the world while behind...

The specific definition of wisdom given by Plato's "Apology" is in fact the subject of much debate, but it has some relatively clear elements. First, Socrates’ wisdom is contrasted with the...

In short, Cobb makes it clear that he sees reconstruction as a plot to create a system in which freed slaves would rule over their former masters with the same kind of cruelty that slave owners had...

A key theme in "The Snows Of Kilimanjaro" is the conflicted and misogynistic ways in which Harry relates to women. It is clear that he has no love for his wife, Helen, and resents her. While Helen...

The late twentieth century saw major advancements in rail transportation, manufacturing generally, and mass-produced consumer goods specifically. Assembly line techniques led to efficient and...

The Reservation of Separate Amenities Act, passed in 1952, gave formal legal protection to the racial segregation of public space that was already widespread throughout South Africa at the time....

While Peter and Valentine work together to manipulate global politics, they are very different characters, serving as foils for each other and for Ender. While Peter is defined by his abusive and...

Bacon's view on death is well-summarized by his opening comparison to children's fear of the dark: while some amount of fear makes sense, it should be overcome. However, he argues that, rather than...

While one could highlight the passages that function to humanize Shylock, as others have said, there's no way around the fact that Shylock is the vengeful villain, and the "triumph" of the play...

In Where is Here?, Oates takes a number of processes and interactions usually viewed as exemplary of vibrant human activity and gives each a dark twist. Love becomes rape, painting a picture drains...

"The Hollow Men" is largely a poem of despair, decrying the emptiness felt by many in the early twentieth century following the terrible destruction of World War I and as fascism and state...