Madness in Hamlet

Madness refers to the state of having a serious mental illness as well as the state of wild or chaotic activity or situation. Shakespeare was evidently intrigued by this madness and he incorporated and portrayed this as a central theme and key focus throughout the play Hamlet, and as King Claudius said, “Madness in great…

On Poetry: Should It Prevail?

I find solace in the saying, “no matter what you are feeling, there is a poem out there that makes you feel less alone.” Ever since I learnt to read and love various forms of literature, I have also picked up the habit of writing down my own thoughts and feelings and translating them into…

The Marxist Undertones in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens gives life to the French Revolution in his classic historical fiction, A Tale of Two Cities, where he puts together the tale of two cities, London and Paris. Throughout the entire novel, Dickens refers to wine as the blood flowing through the streets of Paris. Social injustice and class struggle are the cause…

Depiction of Bipolar Disorders in All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

While novels themed on mental illnesses are on the rise, and society is slowly pushing towards a more empathetic outlook regarding the elements, it is important to discuss and deconstruct the books to fully understand the authors’ perspectives on the matters. This paper’s objective is to analyze the main character, Theodore Finch’s mental illness, specifically…