Timo Dersch Knihy

The narrative explores Stephen Crane's harrowing experience of surviving a shipwreck in 1897 while en route to Cuba. After the SS Commodore sank, he and three others found themselves in a lifeboat, with only three surviving the ordeal. Crane's subsequent article for the New York Press captures the intense moments of their struggle at sea and the eventual rescue, while also highlighting a narrative gap that he later filled with his short story, The Open Boat. This work showcases Crane's innovative literary style and his ability to blend journalism with fiction.

Exploring the evolution of sympathy, this essay examines Aristotle's definition as a painful response to another's suffering and contrasts it with late nineteenth-century critiques. It highlights two prominent figures—one from philosophy and the other from the arts—who challenge the notion that sympathy is essential to humanity and morality. The discussion culminates in an analysis of the common ground between these diverse perspectives, offering insights into the changing understanding of sympathy in literature and philosophy.

Exploring the themes of wilderness in Faulkner's "The Bear," this seminar paper examines its multifaceted role within the narrative. It emphasizes the educational function of nature and highlights the urgent message about the destruction of pristine environments. By categorizing the story and analyzing its significance through in-text quotations and historical context, the paper seeks to clarify these themes and their implications, while also drawing connections to other works by Faulkner.

Die Studienarbeit untersucht die Volkssouveränität in der repräsentativen Demokratie Deutschlands und kritisiert, dass Wähler oft das "kleinere Übel" wählen. Sie analysiert die Rolle direkter politischer Partizipation und deren potenziellen Einfluss auf die politische Informiertheit und das Parteiensystem, mit dem Beispiel Stuttgart 21.