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Pub #3: Misinterpretations and Perspectives

  Misinterpretations and Perspectives In Jhumpa Lahiri's “Interpreter of Maladies,” the role of human behavior and relationships is an important key in the story, offering a deep dive into the human condition that aligns with the principles of postmodernism. Through the characters, Lahiri is able to portray the complexities of human relationships and behavior. By presenting multiple perspectives, we are able to see multiple of the characters' worlds, giving us a deeper understanding of their individual experiences. To continue, the flaw of misinterpretation can be seen throughout the story, particularly from the character Mr. Kapasi and his misinterpretation of Mrs. Das’s intentions. Additionally, the flaw of misinterpretation is shown in many ways in present-day society. Furthermore, the postmodernist elements are strongly portrayed throughout the book through the difficulty to communicate and the failing relationship of Mr. and Mrs. Das. This story is a great example of a pos...
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Pub #2: Shattered Illusions

   Shattered Illusions In the play A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, the theme illusion has been portrayed throughout the whole play. One quote that demonstrates the theme of illusion is   "I couldn't go on believing her story and live with Stanley" (Stella, Scene 11).  This quote portrays how Stella recognizes the lies that she has been living with. She was living in the illusion that Stanley did nothing wrong, but she recognizes the truth about Blanche’s situation and the truth about what Stanley did, leading to her not being able to live with Stanley anymore. To add on, the theme of illusion deeply affects Blanche and Mitch, shaping who they are and how they see people. Throughout the play, Blanche uses illusion as a coping mechanism to save herself from people finding out about her harsh truth of losing her family's house, and the death of her husband. She uses illusion to shape who she is to the other characters and to seem like she has a go...
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Pub #1: Written Law Vs Moral Law

   Written Law Vs Moral Law In this world, to give someone power is to fuel someone's fire that destroys everything in its way. In this case Creon was given so much power that he thought he could overrule religious rules. In the play “Antigone ”, Antigone felt that she had to bury her brother Polyneices even after Creon ordered not to. In the play Antigone has stated quotes like “I shall be a criminal- but a religious one" (Antigone, 84-85) and " I did not believe your proclamation had such power to enable one who will someday die to override God's ordinances, unwritten and secure" (Antigone, 469-99)? It is clear that although Creon ordered Polyneices to not bury Polyneices portraying his abuse of power Antigone believes in divine law and family duty over human law and deeply believes that what she is doing is right.   Antigone’s determination to bury her dead brother Polyneices comes from her strong beliefs in divine law versus human law. Antigone believes that ...
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