Jacky Gustave

The specific idea that Flannery O’Connor brings into her explication of “A Good Man is Hard to Find” is violence as a conduit of grace. In that view, violence was not an end but was the means of shaking the characters out of their complacency to make room for grace. Violence was not an end but a means of shaking the characters out of their complacency to make room for grace. In that view, there is a purpose served deeper than mere sensationalism. It makes the reader face the moral and existential issues of the characters, which eventually leads toward the spirituality of insights and deliverance through the happenings of violence. Violence in O’Connor’s stories is a theme that would trigger one to think deeply about spiritual growth, as it symbolizes the complex nature of man’s existence and possible transformation through grace. In addition, O’Connor’s study of Catholicism as an underpinning influence in the literary repertoire context highlights the rich theological foundations that mark the author’s brand of storytelling. Her statement, “All my stories are about the action of grace on a character who is unwilling to support it,” reveals how deeply religious themes and motifs are woven into her fiction. These tales of O’Connor are remythologized through the overlays of Christian mysteries such as sin, grace, and redemption. Such invites the reader to grapple with precisely the questions of faith and morality that are their own and of all human beings. By framing her stories within the Catholic context, O’Connor interpreted her stories to allow penetration of the paradoxes of man and the perennial tug-of-war between transgression and redemption.

Oedipus the King is a classic Greek tragedy with rich language and complex themes. Many find it challenging at first due to its antiquated language and cultural context. However, with repeated readings and careful analysis, I understand the text better. I would rate my ability to read and understand Oedipus the King is 5/10. My biggest challenge is adapting to the ancient Greek style of writing, which can feel verbose and ornate compared to modern prose. Additionally, understanding the cultural and historical context of the play, including its references to Greek mythology and religious beliefs, can be daunting for me. Oedipus isn’t my cup of tea I don’t really enjoy it. I would like  to portray Oedipus the King because of his sense of authority and charisma.

After the past two weeks, I would rate my ability to read poetry as significantly improved. I’ve dedicated time to engage with various poetic forms and styles, allowing me to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the nuances of language and emotion within poetry. However, despite this progress, I still recognize areas where I could improve. One aspect is my analysis of meter and rhythm. Additionally, I aim to refine my interpretation of ambiguity and imagery. Overall, while I’ve made strides in understanding and appreciating poetry, I acknowledge the ongoing journey to deepen my comprehension and interpretation further.  

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health fears and social restrictions changed individuals’ communications and behaviors. Whether a person has lost their loved ones, struggled with isolation, was personally sick, or lost their job, each was affected differently. Throughout the pandemic, I observed many behaviors among the American people that can be likened to some characters in the play Oedipus the King. After the government commanded that people uphold various measures like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and adhering to stay-at-home instructions, several individuals did exactly what was required. Conversely, some Americans did not strictly follow the government guidelines. In the play, there are instances of individual and collective suffering due to the plague; just like during COVID-19, people suffered individually and collectively. Accordingly, the American people turned to their leaders to save them from the pandemic, just like the people in the play turned to their king, Oedipus, to be saved. The priest pleads on behave of the people of Thebe, saying, “And now, Oedipus, our peerless king, all we thy votaries beseech thee, find, some succor, whether by a voice from heaven, Whispered, or haply known by human wit” (Lines 46-48). This is an indication of collective suffering denoted by the outbreak of Covid-19. Just like in the play, American people suffered collectively, leading to regular quarantines of people from the same families and different families. The obedience among the majority of Americans is likened to the character Creon in the play, which emphasizes obeying the government and the gods. His decision to follow Apollo’s prophecy and enforce the laid-down measures to rid Thebes of the plague can be likened to the American people who followed the WHO directives. On the other hand, there were various instances of defiance among individual Americans, just the Thebes. Some Americans went against the […]

The quote about literature that I have chosen is by C.S Lewis: ” Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it.” In “the Necklace” by Guy De Maupassant, this quote t is distinctively embodies through the depiction of human desires, the consequences of decisions, and the exploration of societal values.Through the personality of Mathilde Loisel, De Maupassant digs into the complexities of human desires, showing how aspiration for wealth and social position shape individual lives. Mathilde’s persistent quest for a luxurious way of life drives her to get a precious diamond necklace, setting off a chain of occasions that radically modifies her reality. furthermore the profound consequences of Mathilde’s decisions Her decision to hide the deficiency of the necklace dives her family into monetary ruin, testing the thought that material wealth equates to satisfactionOverall, “The Necklace” enriches our understanding of reality by delving into the intricacies of human nature and the far-reaching impacts of individual choices, thereby exemplifying C.S. Lewis’s assertion that literature adds depth to our perception of reality rather than merely reflecting it.

The assertion needs explicitness, neglecting to give proof to help the creator’s goal of clarifying the complexities of the human condition. It needs clearness with respect to the intricacy of the actual condition and depends excessively intensely on the writer’s point of view, which ought to be induced by perusers as opposed to expressly expressed. Also, it ignores the elements adding to the intricacy of the condition. To improve the adequacy, the updated adaptation ought to dive into the points of interest of the condition, its effect on character advancement, topical components, phonetic procedures utilized, the hero’s battle with adoration initiated visual deficiency, and the significance of character names as huge subtleties.

In ” The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World ,”García Márquez tells the story of a little seaside town significantly impacted by the appearance of a departed outsider. At first confused with a hostile boat or a whale, the townspeople find the huge body of a suffocated man. As they interface with the body and set it up for internment, they are spellbound by his unprecedented size and excellence, naming him Esteban. The residents’ impression of themselves and their environmental elements are changed by Esteban’s presence, driving them to envision a more excellent, more lively presence. Through clear symbolism and otherworldly authenticity, García Márquez investigates subjects of magnificence, local area, and the human condition. “An Exceptionally Elderly person with Huge Wings” presents a comparative investigation of the phenomenal inside the common, as an older man with wings shows up in a town, provoking reflections on trust, empathy, and the idea of supernatural occurrences.

“Salvation” by Langston Hughes depicts a little fellow’s battle with confidence and similarity during a congregation recovery. Hughes describes his experience of going to the occasion with the assumption for experiencing Jesus and being saved. In spite of the intense environment and the tension from his family and local area, he doesn’t encounter the groundbreaking second he had expected. Feeling segregated and frantic to fit in, Hughes at last creates his salvation, troubled by the heaviness of his double dealing and the deficiency of his confidence. The paper mirrors Hughes’ impactful investigation of blamelessness, realness, and the intricacies of strict experience, especially inside the African American people group. Through his own account, Hughes reveals insight into the difficulties of exploring confidence, cultural assumptions, and individual personality despite social and strict tensions.