Essays on Araby

After WW2, colonial rule was still holding strong in many regions of the Arab world. However, increasingly there were widespread civilian sentiments of anger and humiliation at the continued western interferences and occupations in the Middle East; this sense of resistance was accompanied by the…

Jordanian Arabic (JA) is a vernacular spoken variety of Arabic. More than nine million people all over Jordan are speaking it. Colloquial Jordanian Arabic is classified according to phonological differences into three main dialects: Bedouin dialect in the east, Rural dialect in the north, and…

Thesis Statement: The story of a girl who was brought up in an unorthodox way, in one of the most orthodox countries in the world. She is ready to take on the world, unfailingly embracing her ethnicity and culture. Introduction: I was born to a…

It is undeniable that every person goes through several severe changes in their lifetime. These changes are chemical; they cannot be controlled. What can be controlled, however, is accepting these changes. If people understand this, why are so many blind to reality and still stuck…

James Joyce’s Irish tale, “Araby” describes the recollection of a hopeless infatuation and the desperation behind it. Set in the perspective of a young boy, Joyce portrays a simple town life, while highlighting the complex subtleties of adolescence. Utilizing a lighthearted tone, reverential characterization, a…

Disillusionment and Escapism in Joyce’s Araby James Joyce’s story “Araby” can easily be seen as a story about a young boy’s unrequited love. From gazing at his friend’s older sister from afar, to whispering her name in silent prayer, it is easy to see how…

The Arab Spring was a democratic uprising that started in Tunisia and spread among a group of Middle Eastern countries. The Arab Spring was a result of frustration and failure throughout the Middle East. The Arab Spring was born out of a “broad set of…

Oil is versatile. For centuries, it has been a central commodity in the production of energy and its versatility puts it high on the list of fuels. In fact, 63.7% of all oil produced is used for transportation and 4% of global electricity is produced…