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Lincoln
Lincoln A Tale of Leadership, Struggle, and Legacy Introduction "Lincoln" is a captivating historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 2012. Set during the American Civil War, the movie delves into the life and political journey of one of the most revered figures in American history, President Abraham Lincoln. With a stellar cast led by Daniel Day-Lewis in the titular role, the film offers a poignant portrayal of Lincoln's efforts to abolish slavery and unite a divided nation.
By imran khalil3 years ago in Fiction
Is 'The Handmaid's Tale' based on Real Life?
Despite being situated in a totalitarian dystopia, The Handmaid’s Tale is entirely science fiction. The dystopian tale is steeped in political and religious history in almost every regard. The author, Margaret Atwood, has spoken extensively about how she got inspiration for the word of Gilead and the tragedies that took place there. More than thirty years after its publication, the book’s historical roots are one of the most significant factors why it still resonates with readers today. Numerous publications have praised the novel as being “timely” and “prescient”, meaning that the system of Gilead is strikingly comparable to current events. Some people, like Yvonne Strahovski, have even gone to the extent to say that Gilead, a dystopian society in which women are forbidden from reading, Handmaids are given names like “Offred” to identify them as male property, an dissenters are put to death, feels uncomfortably “close to home” in modern-day America. “The Handmaid’s Tale is scary because it’s true”, as one television critic put it. The novel acts as a portrait of human spirit imprisoned in a dehumanizing circumstance and a representation of the dismal, paranoid reality of dictatorship, The Handmaid’s Tale is compelling and potent. In Gilead, women and girls do not have access to the same education as their male counterparts - even to the extent that females are prohibited from reading at all. Educational inequality happens all around the world everyday, but in Tanzania this inequality is sanctioned by the law. For the last 59 years, Tanzania has had a discriminatory ban that denies pregnant school girls their right to education. In the last 8 years, this ban has been reinforced by various political pronouncements. It prohibits girls from accessing education, not just for the duration of their pregnancy but even after it too. In Tanzania, literacy rates have dropped over 20 percent in recent years and more than 55,000 girls have been banned from attending school because of pregnancy in the past decade alone. Survivors of sexual violence are being further traumatized by lawmakers who are making them pay for someone else’s crime with their futures.
By G.A.L. Grace3 years ago in Fiction
Flames of Guardianship. Content Warning.
In the enchanted realm of Sylvaria, a Guardian stood watch over precious eggs, treasures of immense power. Adorned in scales that shimmered like jewels, they protected these magical orbs from thieves who dared trespass. The Guardian's anger burned, fueled by their reverence for the eggs and contempt for the dim-witted pilferers. Thieves came, were thwarted, and vanished, but the Guardian knew they would return. Fury simmered beneath their surface, ready to scorch intruders and teach them a lesson. With each theft, their resolve grew, until vengeance was an unquenchable flame. The Guardian prepared, honing their skills, awaiting the next encounter. Sylvaria's quietude hid the brewing storm. Creaking scales and clenched jaws betrayed their wrath. The thieves, blind to their imminent demise, were about to face a fury they couldn't comprehend. In the clash to come, justice would prevail, and the Guardian's fire would burn brighter than ever.
By Chris Paul3 years ago in Fiction
Humanoid Robots: Fiction to Reality
Part I: The Genesis Once upon a time, humanoid robots were purely the stuff of science fiction, existing only in the imaginative realms of books and films. These metallic, artificially intelligent entities intrigued us, capturing our fascination and fear as they posed both captivating possibilities and unnerving uncertainties. The question was, would these fantastical creations ever step out of fiction and into reality?
By Jaya Bharat3 years ago in Fiction
EYE OF THE EAGLE
In the heart of a war-torn city, perched atop a towering building, a skilled sniper named Mark found himself in a precarious situation. He was deep in enemy territory, surrounded by hostile forces with no means of communication. His mission was to gather crucial intel and provide cover for his team, but now he had become the hunted.
By Dawood Saleem3 years ago in Fiction
