Arjuna’s dilemma in the Bhagavad Gītā

What is Arjuna’s dilemma in the Bhagavad Gītā? How does Kṛṣṇaaddress Arjuna’s problem? What are some of the aphorisms of adviceand wisdom that heoffers to Arjuna? For example, what does Kṛṣṇasay about dharma? What are the different kinds of knowledge that heexplores? For instance, why does hediscuss the difference betweenasceticism (renunciation) and yoga in order […]

The concept of the “Self” (Atman)

The concept of the “Self” (Atman) is important to the development of Hinduism,especially from the Upaniṣad and the Gītā. Using any material from thecourse(readings, lectures, textbook, podcasts, etc.) discuss what your understanding of thisconcept is. You can choose to discuss its historical developmentfor example; or you maychoose to discuss its symbolic, social, or spiritual significance […]

Mr. Rochester’s relationship with his wife

Write an essay of minimum 1250 words (five pages)Consider Mr. Rochester’s relationship with his wife, Antoinette Cosway, in the context of the cultural perceptions and expectations of the time in which the action of Wide Sargasso Sea takes place. Research the early 19th-century British ideas about life in the West Indies, in particular about white […]

Role of obeah magic in Wide Sargasso Sea

Write an essay of minimum 1250 words (five pages)Discuss the role of obeah magic in Wide Sargasso Sea. Research the history and major components of obeah; then discuss the ways in which it is used in the novel. Does it affect the characters’ thoughts and actions, for instance? Is it used on a symbolic level, […]