Category: Critical Reflection

Higher education has long been viewed as a public good that is important for the development of a nation-state and the creation of wealth. Higher education provides further training on the skills necessary to build ones personal career. However, recent years have observed growing public concern in many developed economies about the marketization and quality…

The Pearl is often called a parable that teaches a moral lesson told like a story. The pearl demonstrates the main ideas of values and relationships with God, greed leading to the ultimate destruction of a person’s life, but also suggests that mankind has free will to determine the fate of their actions. Lastly, the…

In Dubious Battle, mans submissiveness to the group contrasts with how Thoreau wants man to be free. In Thoreaus Walking, walking is a process where you free yourself from society and discover the inner meanings of oneself. Thoreau believes that horses and steers have to be broken and that men have some wild oats still…

Introduction In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, the image of the bleeding tree serves as a powerful symbol throughout the narrative. The bleeding tree represents various themes and emotions, reflecting the complex dynamics of the characters and their relationships. In this critical essay, we will explore the significance of the bleeding…

Introduction “The Death of Marilyn Monroe” is a haunting and poignant poem written by Sharon Olds that delves into the enigmatic life and tragic demise of the iconic Hollywood actress. This essay critically examines the themes, symbolism, and poetic techniques employed by Olds to explore the complex persona of Marilyn Monroe and the societal pressures…

Introduction The story of Ruby Bridges is a powerful account of courage, resilience, and the fight for equality. In this critical essay, we will delve into the literary elements and techniques used by Robert Coles in his book about Ruby Bridges, analyzing its narrative structure, character development, and thematic significance. Through a critical lens, we…

In the first part of Albert Camus The Stranger, we discover that Meursault is an ordinary man who works as a clerk in the shipping industry. He is satisfactory at his job, but not extraordinary. Each day Meursault does the bare minimum at his workplace (just enough to get by). In the second part of…

This book was written by Neil Gaiman in June 2009. Coraline, an eleven-year-old girl, was a different girl from the others, she was very curious, and she liked investigating every place she went. One day she had moved with her family in Michigan. In the condominium on the ground floor lived two sisters a little…

At present, most of the people from all around the world have become lazy. That is why, they search for some sort of recreational components which do not require any kind of physical effort. Because of this, watching various kinds of TV series and TV dramas has become one of the most amusing mediums for…

Unfortunately, I did not get to attend a live performance. My fiancé and I both agree that the performance we watched would have been great live. I chose to watch a Chinese Dance-drama play called Confucius performed by the China National Opera and Dance-drama Theater. I haven’t watched any dance dramas in my lifetime, so…