I have encountered countless situations where my sincerity was tested. I don’t even remember all. But, there is a situation that I could not forget. When I was a 2nd year college student, one of my batch mates asked me if he could court me....
Authenticity is a contradiction to this observation since it encourages one to understand one’s true self via self-reflection and stay true to that self-portrait. Thus, authenticity can be defined as being true to oneself. To be authentic is to live in a way such that...
Gothic literature is characterized by suspense that comes from not knowing what will happen next in a story. Great Gothic writers like Edgar allan Poe move beyond simple techniques like beginning there stories with descriptions of a dark and stormy night. Poe’s effective narrative choices...
The filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was called the “Master of suspense”, because he used a kind of psychological tension in his films, creating a distinct viewing experience. For instance, the film Psycho, directed by him, was considered one of the most terrifying film of its time....
Why do people enjoy watching horror films, and why is it that this an important question to ask? The main aim of horror films are to shock, frighten, disgust and horrify the audience using a range of audio and visual tools including a reference to...
Not until recently, people portrayed extreme sports participants as unskilled risk seekers, who don’t appreciate life and usually have either addiction to danger or an unhealthy desire to prove themselves. Although the majority held a negative attitude on extreme sports when extreme sports first emerged,...
In a world full of lies and decisiveness, an advocate needs to give the glimpse of honesty to the people. Whatever the topic is a speaker must be honest from the introduction to the conclusion especially in persuasive speeches. In order to persuade people and...
Introduction The feeling of loneliness is an inevitable part of life, one of which many people struggle with. “People who are lonely often crave human contact, but their state of mind makes it more difficult to form connections with other people” (Cherry). The feeling of...
William Shakespeare is one of the most famed writers in the history of the world. Macbeth is one of the prime examples of his literary prowess. His use of tone, and style, mood, and humor, all of which blend together to elicit feelings of tragedy...
Maybe not everyone loves money, but no one will resist the happiness brought by money. But if you become a slave to money, it is easy to “get out of the fire”. Losing yourself will lose more precious time. Losing yourself will make you Success...
Introduction Every activity and choices man makes aims at some good. The good in this case is that which all other things are directed to; it can be an activity or a product of some activity which becomes an end in itself. This end is...
As we reflect on the year 2020, there is no doubt that it has been a strange one. However, it is important to focus on the positives, as the pros always outweigh the cons. This is why I have decided to write a “things I...
Before we get into how to be thankful, let us talk about happiness. A lot of people might argue that they don’t have a lot to be thankful for, which is why we need to think about happiness. What we think makes us happy as...
Loneliness is a universal, human emotion that is complex and unique to each individual. Friends are needed for emotional stability; otherwise, they would live life in solitude. Loneliness can lead to continuously seeking for a companion or relationship. In the book Of Mice and Men,...
In life, the goal of all of us is to be happy, not to be rich. Since we are children, media convince us that wealth leads to happiness and so convince us that the real goal is to make money to be happy. It’s important...
Hold on, think to yourself for a second about this question “Can Money Buy Happiness”? You’d say “oh that’s obvious I’d just give you some money and you some money and now we’re best friends”! Not exactly, just give me a moment of your time...
Whether winning lottery has an effect on winners’ well-being has always been a debatable topic. However, the famous research conducted by Brickman in 1978 suggest that their sample of 22 lottery winners do not seem to be happier compared to the 22 controls they have...
In this essay, I will discuss the area in my life that why don’t lie things. But it doesn’t mean I didn’t lie. Everyone told their lie when they were young kids. When a person lie is a strange or bad habit because that doesn’t...
We all fear something, right? Everybody fears something or someone and we can’t live without fear.. While some may appear seemingly ridiculous such as a fear of flowers, that fear could actually save a life due to certain poisonous appearing seemingly innocent looking flowers. An...