Alexandre Kojève Essays

In Jeffrey Jerome Cohen’s Monster Culture (Seven Thesis), Cohen analyzes the psychology behind monsters and how, rather than being a monstrous beast for the protagonist of the story to play against, “the monster signifies something other than itself”. Cohen makes the claim that by analyzing monsters in mythology and stories, you can learn much about the culture that gave rise to them. In Thesis 1 of Monster Culture, Cohen proposes that “the monster’s body literally incorporates fear, desire, anxiety

Restored Psalms 51:12 proclaims, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit” (ESV 2022). In Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, the character of Dr. Alexandre Manette experiences restoration from a dark and hopeless time. In 1775 the character's story begins after his eighteen-year prison sentence in the Bastille in France. Dr. Manette has received wretched jail time because the Evremonde brothers did not want to be convicted of their crimes of rape,

Recalled to Life In Charles Dickens’ book A Tale of Two Cities the character, Doctor Manette, was falsely accused and locked in a cell for eighteen years. He went insane and was only recalled to life because of his daughter, Lucie Manette, who brought back sweet memories of his deceased wife. After being recalled to life, Doctor Manette found himself in the midst of a crazy adventure. Doctor Manette was recalled to life in three different ways, his body, mind, and feelings were all rejuvenated

Doctor Manette and Charles Darnay were both imprisoned wrongly and suffered in a cruel prison. These events took place in the book A Tale of Two Cities written by Charles Dickens. The setting took place in both London and Paris in the 18th century. Doctor Manette was imprisoned for knowing the brother’s secret. Doctor Manette wrote a letter explaining the situation, but before it got to the state the brothers intercepted the letter and locked Doctor Manette in prison. He was imprisoned for 18

On can tell when someone is evil hearted. In Macbeth, any person can definitely see who the evil spirited people are because they stand out more than the others in a negative way. In this story, they are clearly a married couple that are both trouble. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth demonstrate how evil a person can be by murder. They have no mercy for anyone besides themselves. They both have problems and key features that cause readers to question who is more evil. It is evident that Macbeth is the character

Since the beginning of time, in every culture, in every epoch, human beings have had a burning desire for love. It seems as if no other topic has been able to captivate the popular imagination like love has. Love is the most irresistible of all emotions, there has never been an instance where a love story hasn’t attracted an audience. However, no matter how destined for each other lovers can seem, their story doesn’t always end with a “They lived happily ever after.” Of all love stories one genre

Irony is very apparent in the novel and a great deal if not all of the characters and plot were touched by irony. It was quite ironic that Dr. Manette, who longs for revenge against the Evremonde family, should find himself the father-in-law to the heir. It is even more ironic that Manette’s love for Lucie and Darnay puts an end to his vengeful feelings and brings him back to his normal state. Also, the fact that Dr. Manette adores Darnay, yet ends up condemning his son-in-law by writing a letter

Hannah Ryan 1/12/23 British Literature Mrs. Dunn The Tale of Two Cities As Mr. Lorry says to Dr. Manette “I hope you care to be recalled to life?”. Dr. Manette was imprisoned for 18 years. During his imprisonment, he went insane in solitary confinement. However, Mr. Lorry brought him out of the prison and back into normal society along with his daughter Lucie. As is mentioned in the book, Dr. Manette was considered recalled to life. Everyone agrees Mr. Lorry referenced recalled to life when speaking

Mark Twain’s essay “The Damned Human Race” proposes: “... that theory ought to be vacated in favor of a new and truer one, this new and truer one to be named the Descent of Man from the Higher Animals”. He reveals his view about society and how human nature is devolving. Mark Twain depicts this idea in his novel, The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn by demonstrating a young boy’s attempt to escape a corrupt civilization with his runaway slave, Jim. Even though they had different lives and beliefs, Jim

When you hear the word family, people automatically think that it’s a small group that is contains one or two parents and their children. Family doesn’t always mean your blood relatives, it can also be different combinations of other families, neighbors, coworkers, friends, complete strangers and even your friend’s family can become part of your family. Basically family can be anyone that you share a strong bond with. I have two different types of families, my 911 family and my entire family

In “The Cask of Amontillado” there are two characters who show strong character traits. Each character has his own way of showing these traits. Montresor shows his through how he deals with Fortunato’s insults. Fortunato shows his through how easily Montresor manipulates him. Throughout the story Montresor and Fortunato show that they are both very clever, but one of them becomes far more clever than the other. Characterization proves the theme that Fortunato's insults make an enemy of Montresor

In the tale of two cities the main character is Doctor Manette. Before the story began he was a well-respected doctor but then fell in trouble with the nobility and was put in prison for eighteen years. These years of solitary confinement drove him crazy. During these years, his only comfort in the dark was his tools and workbench, which he used to make imaginary shoes. Even though he knew he was going to be taken to the Bastille. Manette was a very moral person and he knew the nobles were wrongfully

Actor Christopher Reeve once said, “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” That quote is especially true when one thinks about Edmond Dantes from The Count of Monte Cristo, Santiago from The Alchemist, and Odysseus from The Odyssey. Edmond, Santiago, and Odysseus each sustained their share of challenges and temptations, and were able to fight through them to attain their dreams and goals. Santiago, from the book The Alchemist

The main theme of The Count of Monte Cristo is that many people wish to seek revenge, but it often backfires on them. This theme is present throughout the entire novel in a variety of different ways, and Dumas makes many fascinating remarks on society throughout the characters’ actions and personalities. Dumas is saying that society typically thinks that revenge could be a good idea; however, Dumas is trying to convey that revenge—though tempting—is not an honorable choice. Edmond Dantès chose the

Douglas Horton once said, While seeking revenge, dig two graves - one for yourself. The novel version of The Count of Monte Cristo is a true masterpiece of revenge while the movie directed by Kevin Reynolds is more focused on other parts of the main character's life. Both are, none the less, very different but, great stories. During the time our class spent with the book, as well as, the movie most if not all students enjoyed both. However, this raises a question. Is the book or the movie better

From the beginning of Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantès is portrayed as a happy, successful man. As the jealousy of three men provokes them to falsely accuse Dantès of a crime, Dantès’s life and personality changes in numerous ways. In the first chapter, Dantès is suprised by the amount of happiness and fortune that he has received from working on a ship and his upcoming marriage to his lover, Mercédès, to which he compares it to overcoming dragons (17). When the three jealous men execute their

A historical fiction novel that came out in 1923, written by Alexandre Dumas, that takes place in the 1600s in France. Aramis one of the three musketeers and a bishop, goes to the Bastille to visit Philippe the imprisoned twin brother of the current king, Louis XIV. He tells Philippe that he can put him on the throne, switching him with his brother. Philippe is apprehensive at first, but Aramis insists the two men can do great things together. At a party in Vaux, thrown by Fouquet one of the king's

The Count of Monte Cristo is about many things, one of them being Edmond Dantes’ revenge on the betrayers that placed him in prison. This novel guides the reader through the careful process of Dantes’ revenge and all the effects that come out of it. In the novel, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas, four victims of Edmond’s revenge are Caderousse, Villefort, Edouard, and Fernand. Caderousse is the first victim Edmond’s revenge. As with all of his plots, The Count of Monte Cristo is never

In the book The Count of Monte Cristo we see that Edmond has changed drastically, throughout the years. He changed in multiple ways. He changed from being a spiteful prisoner seeking his revenge for the people who framed him, to when he is free from prison and finds the hidden treasure of Monte Cristo. It was a life altering moment for Edmond. He turns his life around and does acts of service for everyone else around him. He helped many people when they were drowning in debt and were about to

Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic 19th century story about love, revenge, and betrayal set in the Napoleonic era. Edmond Dantès is a promising young sailor with a bright future ahead. This future is halted when four men arrange for Dantès to be imprisoned in the Château d’If. After spending 14 years trapped in prison, Dantès manages to escape and begins a quest for vengeance on those who had wronged him and to reward those who were kind to him and his family. Dantès’s life