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The wallet situation in "Goose fair" proves to be quite the ethical dilemma. Should Jason have kept the wallet for his own good instead of returning it? Should he have even picked it up at all? Or did Jason do the right thing by picking it up and returning it to Ross Wilcox? While it may not be the most ethical, stealing the wallet would've the perfect way for Jason to get back at Ross Wilcox without directly confronting him. And better yet, Ross would never know it was him that took it. So why shouldn't Jason? After all, doesn't he deserve it after everything he's been through? Having just read "Maggot", I personally hoped Jason would keep the money to compensate for what he's been through.  Jason definitely considers keeping the wallet, especially after he realizes how much money it contains (for reference, 600 pounds in 1982 is the equivalent of $2,553.13 dollars today), but his  perspective changes as he learns about Ross' abusive father....

The title "Fun Home" gives off the impression that Fun Home  is a lighthearted story. With no other context provided, the "Fun Home" described alone almost reminds one of a circus.  Ignoring the second half of the title, the "Fun Home" aspect either alludes to the fact that Bruce operates a funeral home, or ironically depicts their family dynamic as "fun."  There are two interpretations of the "Fun Home" Bechdel describes-- the first being the funeral home Bruce operates. This is the most obvious literal definition, as "Fun Home" is an abbreviation of "funeral home." Bechdel could be ironically painting the funeral home as a fun second-home she spent a good chunk of her childhood hanging out in.  Alternatively, "Fun Home" could be used to describe Bechdel's awkward family dynamics. While "fun home" is the literal abbreviation of "funeral home," Bechdel's family has a much larger ...

While there is no shortage of differences between  The Catcher in the Rye and The Bell Jar , I couldn't help but notice that Holden and Esther shared several similarities. Both characters struggled with their inner thoughts and grew increasingly uncertain about their future while navigating through New York on their own. Given that the two stories were set in somewhat close time periods, I wondered if Esther and Holden would've been friends if they had crossed paths.  When talking about Holden's relationships with others, it's critical to mention how judgmental he is. Holden deeply resents superficiality, or "phoniness." He admires children because they have yet to lose their innocence and remain untouched by the adult world.  Would Holden consider Esther phony? Surely, he would be somewhat bothered by Esther's obedience within school and her academic success. Because Holden is immediately turned off by the idea of school in general, I doubt he'd see ...

Anyway, we kept getting closer and closer to the carrousel and you could start to hear that nutty music it always plays. It was playing "Oh, Marie!" It played that same song about fifty years ago when I was a little kid. That's one nice thing about carrousels, they always play the same songs...   Boy, it began to rain like a bastard... My hunting hat really gave me quite a lot of protection, in a way; but I got soaked anyway. I didn't care, though. I felt so damn happy all of sudden, the way old Phoebe kept going around and around. I was damn near bawling, I felt so damn happy, if you want to know the truth. I don't know why. It was just that she looked so damn nice, the way she kept going around and around, in her blue coat and all. God, I wish you could've been there.  In the final moments of his story, Holden watches his sister Phoebe ride the carousel while being drenched by the rain. He's inexplicably happy, despite being cold, wet, and exhausted. For...

The 2020 drama The Queen’s Gambit tells the story of Elizabeth Harmon, an orphan-turned-chess prodigy, and her path to success in the chess world. Throughout the show, the game of chess is seen as Beth's means of control and personal growth. As exhibited through her progressions in clothing choices, Beth’s maturity develops alongside her chess advancement. Having come from an orphanage, Beth’s outdated clothing and hairstyle immediately stand out within her high school. Her full-length skirts and clunky, brown leather shoes have become the main subjects of popular girls' ridicule. After winning prize money from a chess tournament, Beth eagerly purchases a new outfit in addition to her chess set and studying materials. She replaces her old, plain outfit with a new stylish plaid dress and a pair of trendy black and white Oxford shoes. This outfit marks the first of many with a checkered print, paying homage towards the chessboard that financed her freedom. Before, Beth’s outfits...