Humanities Essays

Augustus From Prima Porta

The earliest possible date for the creation of this sculpture is the first century of the Common Era (A.D.). It was discovered amid the wreckage of the Villas of Livia, who was married to Augustus, at Prima Porta, which is located on the way Flaminia[1]. It was made by Sculptor Polykleitos in the 1st – ... Read More

Pages: 7       Words: 1889

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Introduction Into LGBTQ+

Recently, there has been a significant surge in the incorporation of LGBTQ individuals in the media. However, this portrayal has historically received harsh backlash through its intolerance and being against conventional cultural norms. The media has come forward to urge society to accept inclusivity and consider the rights of the LGBTQ community. The increase and ... Read More

Pages: 5       Words: 1123

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Effects of Movies and the Internet on American Culture

Media plays a crucial role in spreading new information and transforming culture from generation to generation. As a result, continuous consumption of diverse forms of media has the potential to shape individuals’ thought patterns and impact daily lives. Mass media have greatly shaped American culture. The internet and movies have played a huge role in ... Read More

Pages: 4       Words: 944

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Art Galleries Improve People’s Lives

Introduction The recent COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed how people travel for art. Increasingly, people stayed within the confines of their homes, played-streamed live from the theatre, and roamed virtually through art and museum galleries. However, the museum visitation statistics now suggest that people are back travelling to art galleries for viewership. People visit art galleries ... Read More

Pages: 19       Words: 5145

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Analysis of When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – People’s Perception of Death and Dying

Introduction The book, When Breath Becomes Air, is a concise memoir and biography of a neurosurgeon, Dr. Paul Kalanithi. The book mirrors the life of Kalanithi as a first-generation Indian-American and reflects on the life struggles and achievements of his immigrant parents during the 1980s. The book demonstrates the plight of many immigrants, who worked tirelessly, ... Read More

Pages: 7       Words: 1673

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After Apple Picking

“After Apple-Picking” by Robert Frost explores the link between humans and nature through imagery, connotation, and word choice. Frost uses the poem to express his life’s labor, tiredness, and need for rest. In the four stanzas, Frost employs repetition, imagery, and contrast to explore nostalgia and feeling. The poem begins with a ladder “sticking through ... Read More

Pages: 3       Words: 756

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A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier

Introduction In Ancient Rome, when everyone aspired to be emperor, brave troops were a need. The result was devastating conflict, loss of life, and mourning. The everyday lives of Roman soldiers were defined by their military training, discipline, and duty to the state (Mclaughlin 12), all of which contributed significantly to the development of the ... Read More

Pages: 8       Words: 2000

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Shutter Island Review

Summary of the movie. Shutter Island” is a 2010 psychological thriller that stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, and Michelle Williams in lead roles. It was directed by Martin Scorsese and adapted by Laeta Kalogridis from the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane (Rizki, 2020). The setting of the movie is based ... Read More

Pages: 7       Words: 1683

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Movie Review on “Menace 2 Society”

Allen and Albert Hughes’ “Menace 2 Society” is a classic American criminal drama movie. The 1993 film, which depicts the struggles and difficulties encountered by young Black men in South Central Los Angeles, was released. The movie takes a realistic stance on the problems of systematic racism, crime, and poverty that plague many urban areas. ... Read More

Pages: 4       Words: 987

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Lack of Originality in the Film: Inception

Inception is a science fiction/action movie released on July 16th, 2010, directed by Christopher Nolan. The film follows the main protagonist, Dominick Cobb, a seasoned and powerful thief who can read minds. Especially capable of infiltrating the dreams of others when their mentality is at the most vulnerable stage, then stealing valuable secrets and information ... Read More

Pages: 7       Words: 1679

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Errol Morris’s Film, Mr. Death

Summary: Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is an Errol Morris film about a horrific subject, a man’s daily life who creates and repairs equipment to execute criminals. The mousy son of a prison worker, Fred Leuchter, is in high demand as a maker and fixer of execution equipment. Leuchter justifies ... Read More

Pages: 8       Words: 2120

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Depiction of the Narrator in Bartleby The Scrivener

Bartleby, The Scrivener is a short novel written by Herman Melvin. Set in Wall Street Law Office, the novel details the story of an unnamed narrator who hires a rebellious scrivener, Bartleby, to help relieve the excess workload in his law firm. At first, Scrivener seems to be a productive employee; however, as the story ... Read More

Pages: 6       Words: 1508

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America Is in the Heart

The central theme of Carlos Bulosan’s memoir, America is in the Heart, is to debunk America’s professed devotion to equality and liberty with the blatant reality of a prejudiced society that practices racism against Filipinos. The American identity is inseparable from race, and Filipinos are subject to dehumanization by the white-majority populace. Bulosan contends that American identity ... Read More

Pages: 3       Words: 665

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“Jury of Her Peers,” by Susan Glaspell

The short story “Jury of Her Peers,” written by Susan Glaspell, describes John Wright’s murder investigations. In addition, the author provides the domestic context surrounding Mr. and Mrs. Wright, whereby she portrays the patriarchal system that ties women to housekeeping and family care. At the same time, the narrative exposes the relationship challenges experienced by ... Read More

Pages: 4       Words: 852

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Destined To Witness Book Review

In his biography Growing Up Black in Nazi Germany, Hans J. Massaquoi narrates his remarkable life story as a mixed-race child in Nazi Germany. His parents, Bertha Baetz, a white German nurse, and Al-Haj Massaquoi, a black Liberian law student, had him in Hamburg, Germany, in 1926 (Massaquoi, 1999). Momolu Massaquoi, the Liberian consul-general to ... Read More

Pages: 3       Words: 557

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