Patricia VanSickleA reflectionFor me, it’s no secret that I’m incredibly picky about what stories I voluntarily read. I am not a fan of classics, historical fiction, or…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Patricia VanSickleNewspeak and Doublethink in 20201984 is a dystopian novel set in Oceania. Oceania is run by “The Party” with “Big Brother” at the head, and we are following a man named…Nov 30, 20201Nov 30, 20201
Patricia VanSickleClassics: Why 1984 Counts1984 was written way back in 1949, By a man called George Orwell. It’s written 25 years in the future, and depicts a bleak prediction of…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
Patricia VanSickleExperiencing The Bluest EyeAs a reader, this novel is challenging to follow. The point of view switches between child and adult Claudia, telling us about Pecola, and…Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020
Patricia VanSickleHow Men Can’t Take A Hint-An Analysis of Leroy Moffit in “Shiloh”The idea that men can’t take a hint has been around for a long time. You can tell your husband eight thousand times that this vase is…Sep 23, 20201Sep 23, 20201
Patricia VanSickleThe Single Effect In The Cask of AmontilladoThe single effect is Poe’s theory about what makes a good short story. He says it is achieved by leaving one, unified emotional impression…Sep 2, 20202Sep 2, 20202