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Why We Crave Horror Movies In Kings essay, he discusses two different types of horror movies. King describes the Mythic horror movie and the scary horror movie. King feels that people go to scary horror movies so that they can prove that they are not afraid of something that they think they are. Or perhaps they are facing one of their nightmares right in the face to overcome that fear.  The Mythic horror movie is a type of movie that has darkness revealed that all of us have deep down. King compares this to a really sick or dirty joke. King describes the Mythical horror movie as a movie that proves its thesis. Both of these horror movies are scary and/or suspenseful, however, each movie has differences plot and topic wise.

When Moe Hits Larry Journal I found Barash’s essay quite intriguing. The concept of redirecting aggression is a commonly discussed topic. This “When Moe hits Larry,” is seen in everyday life. For instance bullying. If someone picks on the bully the bully will then find someone else to pick on to share or rid of the burden. This is most commonly found in schools. Barash connects this to the real world situations. One of these would be the war in Iraq. He states that the United States invaded Iraq to share the burden of the 9/11 attack. Barash evens writes out a little song that I found hilarious. This essay was well organized and had many supporting details. As a reader I was connected and interested throughout the duration of the essay.

I Want a Wife Too

If the description of a wife is really what Brady says it is, then I want one as well. The way Brady explains the role, as the wife in a family is both insightful, and very helpful. The wife sounds like it is definitely the backbone of any family. However, the pressure and stress that comes with being a wife is very great. Having to handle all child activities and the activities of your spouse could be a very hard job. This is depending on the complicity of ones life. Being a male and having a wife must be loads easier than being a single parent. In today’s society, the way Brady describes the wife is relevant to what a wife is like in today’s day and age. The wife plays such a huge role in any males’ life. Wives may also be one of the most intelligent and wise member of any family due to the everyday life of one. Overall, I support my wanting of a wife just as Brady described one. They are truly amazing and helpful to anyone anywhere based on the large role that they play.