“Mad Toy” by Roberto Arlt was a fascinating read about a young boy named Silvio Astier who is confused, to say the least about society, life, love and responsibilty. By the end of the first chapter, he has formed a “club” which is accurately a gang, comprised of himself and his two friends Enrique and […]
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Marcel Proust’s “Combrary” is a beautiful reflection of Marcel’s past and how this shapes his current habits. Whether it is his sleeping habits that are influenced, or the way he views architecture, in this chapter, the past is truly recognized for its importance. The novel starts by describing his sleeping habits, which he connects back […]
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Hi everyone, my name is Simi Braich and I am in my second year of my degree here at UBC. I have a dog named Caesar who is a cane corso and is almost as tall as me. I am very excited to be in this course because I enjoy reading and want to continue […]
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