Sex is found in nearly every one of the seven hundred odd pages it seems, and its depiction varies from humorous to serious. ... To some, it meant living in hiding and fear, but to others, life was only to be found in fearlessness and in the indulgence of worldly pleasures, namely sexual intercourse. ... Therefore, because this "free" train of thought has directly affected the characters telling the stories, it can be fairly easily assumed that it directly influenced the content of the stories they told, and more specifically the topic of sex within the narrative. ...

• Word Count: 1609
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"Sometimes indeed, I dreamt that I wandered in flowery meadows and pleasant vales with the friends of my youth; but awoke, and found myself in a dungeon" (147). ... In this case, he allowed himself to believe that a change in human nature was easily accepted, but later resented his accidents and beliefs, while struggling to repair his wrong doings. ...

• Word Count: 1201
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He argues that if time passes and they age then her beauty shall no more be found' and his lust' turn to ashes'. ... The admittance of feelings for her alone were dangerous enough, although the fact he took the risk perhaps speaks better than the poem of how he felt about love, but to openly say anything critical could easily have been a death sentence. ...

• Word Count: 1276
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

There were no fights about misreading the tone of a text, or ignoring your problems as easily as pressing the "decline" button on your phone. ... Another piece of literature that displays similar ideas of transmogrification as the ones found in Her is John Berger & Co.'...

• Word Count: 1310
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In fact, he becomes totally wrapped up in his own greatness, which he does admit: "But success always puffs up fools with pride, and worldly security weakens the spirit's resolution and easily destroys it through carnal temptations" (Abelard, p65). ... In conclusion, the guidance that Abelard needs may be found throughout the works of the Troubadour Ventadorn. ...

• Word Count: 1140
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

According to an article posted by Overcoming | Self-Help and Mental Health, a legitimate mental wellness webpage, they list multiple causes of low self-esteem, many of which can be found in Othello with relation to Emilia. ... Many arguments have been made pertaining to the jealousy of both Othello and Iago; however, it could easily be argued that Emilia's jealousy in the play is a significant factor in the deaths of both Desdemona and Othello. ...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Although such an obsessive dwelling on the subject of mortality could easily be seen as morbid, there is an undercurrent of hope as the speaker insists that death does not have to result in unhappiness for those who are left behind. ... Irrespective of the nature of the death of the speaker, it's results will be completely irrevocably, and the reader can sympathise with the lover, who has suddenly found himself alone. ...

• Word Count: 2526
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: Undergraduate