“…Caesar replied that honor was the first principle in Nature, that was to be obeyed…”

Aphra Behn (1640-1689) wrote the novel Oroonoko in 1688 and based it on her trip to what many researchers believe is Surinam. Behn begins the story with a statement of her legitimacy as an author. Immediately, she breaks the form of classicAristotelian fiction, which Aristotledescribes as an imitation of nature as a whole. Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) believed that fiction told whatcould happen instead of what did, making it superior to history, which is random and may not have a beginning, end, cause or effect. Behn makes it clear in the beginning of the novel that she is “an eye-witness,” that this story is not heresy. Because she states that she is writing about true events, she begins her novel with this statement defending the legitimacy in order to make it believable to the reader: “…and it shall come simply into the world, recommended by its own proper merits and natural intrigues…without the addition of invention” (1). Throughout the novel, she gives extraneous detail, producing the experience of truth.

Kissed by the muse

The Writer, A Rare Breed

The writer, creative, eccentric, and cut from a different cloth, ask any one who is somehow connected to a writer and they will all tell you; "that person is different." Whether you are a high school girl writing in your diary or a war journalist writing for a major magazine or media conglomerate it all started with an inspiration. Some say that they write as a form of therapy, others in pursuit of fame and fortune. In my case it was a matter of desperation, I learned to read at age 3 and my family was very poor, we lived 27 miles from the nearest town. Once I learned to read I found it a wonderful vehicle to take me to far away lands, make me part of an awesome adventure or transport me back in time. Reading became a passion for me, so I read everything we had to read. Before long I had read every book, magazine, and "wish book" on the hill, It wasn't long before my young mind became restless so I just started writing what I wanted to read. There are people who write and never show their work to anyone. It is sacred to them and for their eyes only. There is absolutely nothing wrong with not sharing your writing if that is how you feel about it. Many authors that I talk to say that writing is relaxing to them. There are also those who say that they find writing exhilarating, almost euphoric.

An Analysis of "The Secret Sharer" by Joseph Conrad

For the purpose of clarity I will define Alienation as being transferred from within to without, or no longer being a part. Joseph Conrad, in his short story "The Secret Sharer," uses the relationship between the characters of the Captain and Legatt to emphasize the theme of alienation.

The Captain uses Legatt's alienation to help cure his own feelings of alienation from his new ship and crew. The Captain's cure fits into a neat little recipe, the ingredients include a dash of identification with Legatt, a tad of carrying Legatt's burden, and a pinch of laying his own burden upon Legatt.

The Captain knew from the beginning that he was a stranger to the ship and the crew. He also knew that such isolation could lead to complications at sea.

The Kite Runner Analysis - Hassan

Hassan is an important character within the novel "The Kite Runner" and below is the general outline of his character. Being the loyal friend of Amir (the protagonist and narrator of the story), and having powerful history with his family, he is referred to throughout the novel. Being betrayed by Amir meant that he is often cited as the reason for Amir's emotional distress, and being Baba's hide-away son, Baba often mentions him in the form of "I wish Hassan was here".

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