Andrew Seagle từ Sultanpur, Bangladesh

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05/16/2024

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2019-11-11 08:30

Benazir Bhutto - Từ Tù Nhân Đến Người Đứng Đầu Đất Nước - Tái bản 03/08/2008 Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Libby Hughes

According to Roland Barthes, all literature evokes a central question open for interpretation. L’étranger, or The Stranger, written in 1946 by Albert Camus, is no exception. Throughout the novel, the meaning of human existence is frequently questioned by Meursault, the protagonist. The author uses him as a tool to provide an absurdist’s point of view of meaninglessness. Meursault believes that human life has no importance or higher purpose, supporting Camus’s negative views on existentialism. Camus presents his reasoning and conclusion on death, love, and higher power through the words and actions of Meursault. At the very beginning of the novel, the reader learns that Meursault’s mother has passed away. He says, “Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe, I don’t know. I got a telegram from the home: “Mother deceased. Funeral tomorrow. Faithfully yours.” That doesn’t mean anything. Maybe it was yesterday” (3). Meursault does not appear to be concerned, or even upset about his mother’s death. The fact that he does not even know the exact date of her death proves that he does not care in the way a typical person should. Using this, Camus supports his absurdist idea that death is a part of every human life and one should learn to accept it. There is no sense in grieving over death, because through it, all lives are created equal. Meursault does not grieve once over his mother’s death, which adds a small contribution to his existential views. Love and emotional attachment is another subject Camus touches on. Meursault meets a young woman by the name of Marie and begins a relationship with her. Eventually, she falls in love with Meursault and desires to know whether or not he feels the same way. He tells her that “it [doesn’t] mean anything but that [he doesn’t] think so” (35). Here, Meursault exposes his indifference towards love. His reply to Marie’s plea for love allows Camus to provide insight on another pointless characteristic of human life. There is no such thing as love to Camus, because it does not matter. He believes that there is no reason for a person to be on a never ending search to acquire it. Since human life has no purpose, one cannot benefit from love or emotional attachment. Meursault does not believe in God or any form of higher power. Near the end of the novel, he refuses to see the chaplain once in jail for murder. Meursault claims, “I said that I didn’t believe in God. He wanted to know if I was sure and I said that I didn’t see any reason to ask myself that question: it seemed unimportant” (116). Meursault has accepted his death sentence and sees no benefit in turning to God for guidance. Christianity is the opposite, or foil, of Camus’s absurdist views. Since the Christian faith suggests that God is the creator of all things, all things must then have a rational purpose, including human life. Camus’s beliefs suggest the contrary: human life is irrational and meaningless, which again, ties another aspect of the novel with his negative existential views. Through Meursault, Albert Camus is able to figuratively recreate himself in character form. Meursault’s views about death, love, and higher power are ultimately his own. He provides one strong opinion towards the never-ending universal question of “Why are we here?” Although his answers are not morally accepted by most of society, he exposes his ideas on the worthlessness of human life to provide a unique point of view towards existentialism.

2019-11-11 09:30

Cổ Tích Thế Giới Kinh Điển - Chàng Thủy Thủ Sinbad Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

I only read Socrates' Defense/Apology, the first 25 pages of this book. To see how Socrates answered his accusers and went to his death during this week, when how Jesus did the same is the focus of so many services, is particularly interesting. I had forgotten that Socrates felt he was following a divine mandate. I loved that when Socrates was condemned and asked to suggest his own punishment, he replied that upkeep by the state, which he was constantly working to improve, seemed appropriate.

2019-11-11 10:30

100 Kiểu Tóc Dành Cho Bạn Gái Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

Treasure Island was a very good book but hard to understand, reading it several times will help you understand it more. It deals with the main character going on an adventure with sailors to an island in search of treasure and encounter problems with mutiny along the way.

2019-11-11 11:30

All Story - Biển Báo Trình Độ 1 (Tập 7) - Song Ngữ Anh Việt Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

This short novel was entrancing. I want to read the book Sheila Kohler wrote on Jane Eyre.

2019-11-11 12:30

Mê Cung Kỳ Thú - Đồ Ăn Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Englearner

Jack and Tony - the story of a friendship. Before reading this book, I didn't know all the much about Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. I knew they both starred in the television series The Odd Couple. I also knew Tony married a young woman late in his life and fathered two children when most people his age are enjoying visits from their grandchildren at the retirement community in which they live. What strikes me the most about the two of these men is the genuine, no-strings-attached friendship they shared. It's the kind of friendship that everyone should experience. Having the best friend who would drop anything for you, even if you don't know you need your friend there. Tony was there for Jack when he experienced throat cancer and was unable to talk. It was Tony who encouraged Jack to take up acting again after his surgery. Jack was there for Tony, especially at the end of his life. He stood in for Tony at the National Actors Theatre benefit and was there by Tony's side until nearly the end of his life. Even thought Tony has passed, their friendship lives on.

2019-11-11 13:30

Thưởng Thức Âm Nhạc Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

very old book and very old fashioned, so hard to read.

2019-11-11 14:30

To Understand English - Lớp 9 (Kèm 1 CD) Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Krystel Gerber

A really beautiful and thought provoking novel, raising all emotions from deep sadness to absolute anger. The characters are lovingly portrayed with mixtures of both good and evil, and Allende takes you through your feelings towards them based on both their actions and intentions. Through most of this book I felt that the goodness of some characters was overshadowed by my detest for Esteban Trueba, however, I understand that without such a character this book would never be as heartrendering as it is.

2019-11-11 15:30

Từ Điển Thành Ngữ - Tục Ngữ Việt Nam (Bìa Cứng) Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nguyễn Lân

This book is so so.. Writing style was very different. story line was good. Her feelings are very raw and easy to relate to. Book is about a lot of pain and coping with lose and about finally letting it go.

2019-11-11 16:30

Sử Dụng Tiếng Anh Đàm Thoại Trong Cuộc Sống Hàng Ngày Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi:

Another book I absolutely LOVE. It teaches children to be kind, ways to show love to your friends and family, act properly, and how by saying and doing nice things you can make your home, and school a better places to be in. I read this book to my 1st grade in the early morning class and all day they were practicing to be a "bucket fillers". We divided the class into two groups to see who will be a "bucket fillers" and who will be a "bucket dippers" It was so funny to see them correcting each other behaviour and watching over each other. I love it!!

2019-11-11 17:30

Thánh Kinh Văn Phòng - Phát Huy Trí Tuệ, Khả Năng Nơi Công Sở Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Cẩm Tú

Middlesex has been on my "to read" list for quite some time and I'm glad I finally got to it. The story is a multi-generational account of a Greek family encompassing issues of immigration, war, family, love and, most strongly, gender identity. A really great read!

Người đọc Andrew Seagle từ Sultanpur, Bangladesh

Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.