Essays on Two Girls

Zinczenko in his article argues about two girls who had sued McDonald's for growing fat after consistently eating from the food outlet. His (Zinczenko) thesis is that the world should not blame the girls for eating from the fast food restaurant and growing fat but rather their parents' who give them money and the changed world where they cannot access fresh fruits such as grapefruits. In his work, Zinczenko argues that the girls often went home to find their working parents away and the only option they are left with is going to a fast food outlet. He writes ...

Coffee shops are suitable for friendly, relaxed conversations, which is why I like to visit Starbucks in Morgantown, West Virginia. The smell of good quality coffee and the friendly atmosphere attract many people who want to discuss or just spend some time having a cup of coffee or tea. One morning, while enjoying a Venti cafe latte and swapping through my smartphone, I had the opportunity to observe the conversation patterns and tacit rules between two friends, sitting close to me. The Starbucks coffee shop that I frequent is always well – lit, clean and welcomes visitors with a warm ...

Introduction

Christina Rossetti’s poem, “Goblin Market,” is allegorical in the sense that it is an extended metaphor in which key social fears of the period are expressed. Rossetti sets her characters against the lures of the world, which in this case are represented by the goblin men and their fruit. Children are voyeurs who are always analyzing and watching. Rossetti features two main children characters and contrasts their response to the lures. Against these lures or temptations, Laura succumbs, while Lizzie is headstrong. One may argue that the poet uses character foils to contrast the characters, Lizzie and Laura. ...

Though the settings differ substantially, the theme of love is clear both in “The Greatest Thing since Sliced Bread” and “The Gift of Magi,” through the author’s use of character, style and point of view. The book "The greatest thing since sliced bread" by Don Robertson and Gift of Magi are used to expound themes of love even though the two have different settings. The authors have employed the use of characters, point of view and style to bring out the theme of love. Gift of magi is a book concerning a couple and has inspired many readers ...

Jamaica Kincaid’s novel Annie John (1991) is a pure reflection of female relationships that might be seen to go against societal norms. In the novel, the author creates a heroine who struggles in her search for self-identity but whose life is dotted with affection for fellow women starting from her mother to other girls with whom she interacts. The theme of homosexual or homosocial female love is present in the story and is best expressed through Annie John, the protagonist in the book. Annie expresses her desire towards her mother especially when she gets jealousy of the relationship ...