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...Boy” could be seen as a critique of the hypocrisy inherent in “Christian charity” (obviously, they don’t want the strange man-bat creature to attend their special revival weekend) or as the painful journey to ignore one??s inner animal instincts and just fit in. Even more strangely, it could be seen as a story of love: the failed love of Dr. and Mrs. Parker or the bizarre romance that develops between Shelley and Edgar. The first act, though entertaining for the most part, drags...
...questions that the vampire myth raises. For one thing, the modern construction of the vampire no longer involves the idea that immortality comes with a price. Our society is no longer one in which eternal damnation is a huge concern, but the question of whether one must give up one??s soul in order to live forever remains compelling. Without some kind of sacrifice, like losing one??s humanity or having to prey on one??s former equals, it isn’t terribly clear why staying human is a wise choice...
...only handsome and alluring objects of fascination, but also romantic and compassionate protagonists, the creators of modern vampire characters have succeeded in turning the genre on its head. However, they fail to mine the potentially rich soil of darker issues—the pain of being aware of one??s own death, the anguish of being transformed into a killer. In short, they ignore all the things that might make vampire characters actually interesting to anyone who isn’t a complete sucker for chiseled cheekbones or cheesy lines...
...study confirmed that prior information given about a guest lecturer colored how students perceived him. Those told that he had negative attributes graded him harshly post-lecture; others told that he had positive attributes perceived him more kindly after the very same class. Apparently, good aesthetics can enhance one??s reputation regardless of what one is “really” like. Unfortunately, if professors project an attractive but false image at first, students face disappointment as the “true” professor emerges...
Whether all of this is a desperate ploy to inspire a virtual fan base or a genuine attempt to curb the stress of cramming for finals, one thing's for sure: no one??s saying no to free stuff...