Pasternak novel

Paradise Lost

Ralph Waldo Emerson's The American Scholar justifies the pursuit of knowledge and the individual's pursuit of truth. In his essay, he rejects the notion that the individual should simply accept the natural order of things, advocating instead for a life of self-discovery and intellectual inquiry.The concept of a "paradise lost" is reminiscent of William Blake's poem "The Lamb," where the lamb is consumed by the serpent and becomes a symbol of rebellion against the status quo. Similarly, Emerson's pursuit of truth can be seen as a form of rebellion against the constraints of society.In Blake's poem, the serpent represents the power of the individual to shape one's own destiny. Similarly, Emerson's essay "The American Scholar" celebrates the power of the individual to shape their own destiny through the pursuit of knowledge.

Masterpiece

Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel Crime and Punishment explores the complexities of the human mind and the moral implications of one's actions. The novel's protagonist, Raskolnikov, struggles with the consequences of his own moral code and the nature of justice.The concept of a "masterpiece" is reminiscent of the artist's vision in Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita. Bulgakov's novel depicts the surreal and fantastical world of Soviet Moscow, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred.In Bulgakov's novel, the artist's vision is seen as a form of artistic expression, and the characters' experiences are shaped by the creative process. Similarly, Raskolnikov's struggles with his own moral code can be seen as a form of artistic expression, as he navigates the complexities of his own psyche.

Lyrics

T.S. Eliot's poem "The Waste Land" is a modernist masterpiece that explores the disillusionment and spiritual decay of modern society. The poem's fragmented structure and imagery evoke a sense of disjointedness and fragmentation.The concept of "lyrics" is reminiscent of the songwriting process in Bob Dylan's song "The Times They Are a-Changin'." Dylan's song reflects the changing times and the need for social change.In Dylan's song, the lyrics are seen as a form of self-expression and a way to convey messages of hope and rebellion. Similarly, Raskolnikov's struggles with his own moral code can be seen as a form of artistic expression, as he navigates the complexities of his own psyche.