Of Mice and Men: Self Learns, Discovers, Becomes.
J ohn Steinbeck was familiar with Jungian psychology, so seeing it reflected in his work isn’t surprising. This interpretation is especially relevant, considering Steinbeck’s stated desire “to show not necessarily why people act as they do, but to show the psychological steps which precede and clear the way for an act.” [1] Steinbeck described his “whole work drive”... Read More.
Show Me on the Doll Where This Book Hurt You
A poem by that addresses not only the limited thinking behind censorship, but also the dangerous implications of the practice. By Daniel W. Wright. . . They finally started coming for the information Just as they once went after music Put a parental warning sticker over my mouth and the mouth of every writer out there To Kill... Read More.
Aphorisms Unplugged: Go the Extra Mile.
T his expression is frequently dished out as advice to do more than is required, in order to impress the boss. In its original context, however, “going the extra mile” is much more than simply a way to get ahead in a competitive world. But what? Sometimes that well-worn adage doesn’t really mean what our literal-minded, text-focused, Google-driven world... Read More.
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