Genesis

My Reflection on the Tale of Genji    "The Tale of Genji" is a literary masterpiece that has fascinated and moved readers for over a thousand years. As I reflect on this classic work, I am struck by its timeless appeal and the depth of human emotion it explores. Written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period in Japan, "The Tale of Genji" is a story of love, relationships, and the human experience. It takes readers on a journey through the intricacies of court life, where social customs and etiquette are as important as the emotions that stir within its characters. What strikes me most about the tale is its profound understanding of human nature. The characters in the story grapple with complex emotions, desires, and relationships, just as we do today. Genji himself, with his magnetic charm and complicated love affairs, reminds us of the enduring nature of love and the universal struggle for connection and intimacy. The tale is also a window into the cultur...

  Reflection in antigone What strikes me most about Antigone is it addresses themes such as justice, morality, and power. I like that the character of Antigone faces moral conflicts when he disobeys King Creon's orders and buries his brother Polyneices, even though this goes against the laws that King Creon put in place. What is most striking about Antigone is that it focuses on the clash between divine and human laws, and how a person must decide when to follow their conscience and disobey the king's laws in the name of morality and justice. The tragedy illustrates the ethical dilemmas that can arise when these two aspects conflict.