Ghosts

Many people do not believe in ghosts or laugh when people say that you saw a ghost. Yet, for those that dont believe, researchers say that at least 50 million Americans, or 20% of the population, have had one or more after death communication experiences with ghosts or spirits and the actual numbers may be…

“””The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien, contains many references to “possessions of character. “Many things Lt. Cross carries were carried by all, including: military equipment, stationery, photographs, diseases, food, the land of Vietnam itself, their lives, and even more. O’Brien highlights these along with special things that Lt. Jimmy Cross carries. He, thus, reveals…

In his play “Ghosts”, Ibsen forces the reader to think about his own ideas and believes, as well as those of society and past ages. Symbolism is one technique repeatedly used to portray the author’s ideas through rain, light, fire, the orphanage, Oswald, and through Engstrand himself. The use of religion is also interesting in…