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…2 min read·Dec 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…2 min read·Nov 30, 2020--1--1
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…2 min read·Nov 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…1 min read·Nov 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…2 min read·Sep 23, 2020--1--1
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…2 min read·Sep 2, 2020--2--2