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How do Burgess and Salinger use symbolism to show the notions of rebellion and alienation?

Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange and Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye are both world famous novels focusing on the fragility of the modern teenager and the struggles faced in reaching adolescence. In both novels symbolism in structure, objects and language are… Continue Reading →

Argumentative Piece: Should we ban the Burqa?

Should we ban the Burqa in Britain? I and many other believe that the Burqa should be banned in England for multiple reasons. Even though London is a multicultural society, England is still a Christian country and the problems that… Continue Reading →

A life endangering situation: Aron Ralston (127 hours)

Aron Ralston is the man who famously survived a canyoneering accident in which he had to go to extreme circumstances to survive. Ralston was hiking in South-eastern Utah when he fell down a slot canyon. He survived the fall but… Continue Reading →

How do we see Joe you ask?

Joe is a funny old man. Every person has their own views on him… One way we respond to Joe is that we see him as foolish. For starters, for Joe to be climbing up mountain where no-one had ever… Continue Reading →

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