Leviathan
This text, or the part of it we were assigned, is somewhat of a hit and miss on the readability scale. When it talks about laws and where they originate from, it is engaging and thought-provoking; when it talks about the applications of those laws and their various definitions, it is convoluted and akin to […]
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The Tempest
Even though I usually do not enjoy reading fiction, the addition of magical elements to the story as well as as the overall conciseness of The Tempest kept me entertained. Prospero received awful treatment from his brother and others, and in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Robinson Crusoe: Ideology
It has been said that every piece of art/media ever made somehow has an ideological standpoint. If it doesn’t change your way of thinking, it could well be reinforcing certain aspects of a dominant social ideology. While reading Robinson Crusoe, … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe
Video of lecture by Jon Beasley-Murray for the “Monster in the Mirror” theme
Robinson Crusoe: Isolation and Anarchy
This isn’t my first time reading Robinson Crusoe, and I have to say it’s pretty enjoyable re-experiencing the story all over again. One of my favorite themes from the story is how Crusoe must adapt and adjust to a completely different way of life. After stranded and isolated from civilization, Robinson must produce a variety […]
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Robinson Crusoe
After the disappointment of The Tempest, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Robinson Crusoe. I’ve always been fascinated by this adventurous tales of survival, contemplating my actions if I were in the same situation. However, I found Crusoe to be almost too perfect a character, the author almost trying to make his one flaw that of his religious ineptitude. […] Continue reading →
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Woo-hoo! Our first novel in arts one, we can actually call this a book and be right! That was a little exciting. I like novels, though I’ll admit it was a little frustrating reading with the deadline, being much more … Continue reading →
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Robinson Crusoe
As irritatingly long as this novel was, it was also interesting enough that I at times actually became motivated to read for the content. The story is a classic adventure tale, containing a somewhat compelling protagonist and a lot of extremely convenient plot devices which were integrated well enough overall. My biggest problem would be […]
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Robinson Crusoe: Master of the Island
Master of the Island. That is what Robinson Crusoe became at the end of his adventure. In a sense, Dafoe has created in Crusoe, the perfect colonist. I’ve read Robinson Crusoe once (abridged version) and kind of enjoyed it, though … Continue reading → Continue reading →