In a largely democratic world, freedom is an inherent right of every man – the right to decide upon his life and pursue his goals freely. The question is, however, to what extent one’s life can be considered controllable and not driven by fate? How much freedom does one actually have over their life? TheseContinue reading “The Liberty of Choice in “East of Eden””
Author Archives: Julia Puchala
The Smell of Mendacity in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”
As Oscar Wilde once put it, “The truth is rarely pure and never simple”. It stands as an ongoing dilemma – whether it’s better to know the “whole truth”, no matter how hard it might be, or live in a lie, unharmed by the viciousness of reality. Some say “ignorance is bliss”, while others maintainContinue reading “The Smell of Mendacity in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof””
The Symbolism of Light in “A Streetcar Named Desire”
A story can be told in numerous ways. Through the sparkle in the main character’s eyes, through shadows that linger in the background, casting shapes on people’s faces – through the subtle interplay of light and darkness that navigates the plot, gradually revealing some truths while concealing others. “A Streetcar Named Desire,” based on aContinue reading “The Symbolism of Light in “A Streetcar Named Desire””
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