Laura Dibbell
In 6th grade I wrote a report on what I wanted to be when I grew up. Highschool and college took me down a different road than the one I had imagined as a twelve year old, but now I look back on that report, and wonder why I ever wanted to be anything other than what I chose
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B.A. in English and Cerfiticate of Journalism from the University at BuffaloInterests
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King Lear and Metallica - What do They Have in Common?It's not often that you can mention Shakespeare and Metallica in the same conversation, let alone the same sentence! However, the lyrics to Metallica's "King Nothing" just fit too perfectly with the character of King Lear.
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What Do We All Know About Harry Potter?J. K. Rowling's napkin scribblings made Harry Potter a household name-- what characteristics make him such a memorable boy-hero? And why do we wait in line for hours outside the store to get our hands on a copy of the newest edition?
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Innocence and Ignorance in The MonkMatthew Lewis' approach to the heroine shows a drastic contrast to other novels produced in the 18th century. His novel digs into previous models of innocence and ignorance, and questions whether you can have one without the other.
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Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: The Societal Implications of Book CensorshipRaymond Bradbury's depiction of society in 'Fahrenheit 451' aligns chillingly close with aspects of our own society today.