Collateral
(Based on True Event) I “Good afternoon, Mr. Habwan.” A journalist entered the lawn of Mr. Habwan, an informant. “So, you really came here.” “You… Read More »Collateral
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Is Reading Fiction Useless?
In Indonesia, there is a proverb that says, “buku adalah jendela dunia” which translates into “books are the windows to the world.” This proverb means… Read More »Is Reading Fiction Useless?
Children of Húrin and the Costs of Chauvinism
Does chauvinism or ethnocentrism ever crossed your mind when you read “Children of Hurin” by J.R.R Tolkien? How could a fantasy novel could be linked to chauvinistic beliefs? Check the answer out in this article written by Mahardhika Kusumo S.
Doublethink: A Concept from Orwellian World
Orwell describes doublethink as “the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.”
British Culture in Children’s Literature: The Horrid Henry Series
Why are children’s literature written? Is the purpose only to amuse children or are there any other specific reasons that the author is trying to deliver?