Arrangement in Black and White is a short story by Dorothy Parker. The story tells the tale of a black man named Jim who is treated as an inferior by whites. Jim eventually realizes that he is just as good as any white person, and he decides to fight back against the racism he faces. … Read more
“The narrative of Cabeza de Vaca is a dramatic story that chronicles the author’s real-life experience as a shipwrecked Spanish explorer in the New World. This book provides a first-hand account of what it was like to be stranded in an unknown land, and how the author survived against all odds. De Vaca’s narrative is … Read more
The knowledge argument is used to disprove physicalism, which is the belief that everything in the world is physical. Physicalism (or materialism) states that a person’s experiences are subjective and based on their conscious mind. In other words, somebody could understand everything about the world just by using physical means. Frank Jackson, an Australian philosopher … Read more
“The Necklace” is a short story by Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of a woman who is unhappy with her life and decides to borrow a diamond necklace from a wealthy friend. However, she loses the necklace and is forced to replace it with counterfeit jewels. The story ends with the woman realizing … Read more
Dance and Clarissa is a short story by Vickie Sears. It follows the titular character, a dancer, as she tries to find her place in the world. The story explores themes of identity and belonging, and ultimately asks the question: what does it mean to be human? Clarissa is a young woman who has just … Read more
Tension and suspense are key elements in W.W. Jacobs’ The Monkey’s Paw. The story, which is only a few pages long, is full of twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Even though the reader knows that the monkey’s paw is cursed, they can’t help but hope that Mr. … Read more