Life & Death in Literature
Life and death, humans are familiar with these two. We experience the stunning fruits life has to offer, and we all know that there will come a day where the very last chapter of our story will draw to a close. None of us are able to avoid the end, for it is inevitable. Explore six books below which tackles the boundaries and topics surrounding life and death.
将来 (shourai) – Future
Real Talk: The War on Women
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The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the article belong solely to the authors and do not reflect Sunway University and Sunway College’s values.
Content warning: Mentions of violence such as rape, abuse, murder and assault.
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Daedalus, the Inventor, forged wings from feathers and wax to free his son, Icarus, from being held captive on Crete. He cautioned Icarus against soaring too close to the sun, but in the original tale, he also warned him against soaring too close to the sea – too high and the wax could melt, too low and the winds would send him crashing into the waves. Icarus fell, but not before he touched the clouds…
The Rain, the Sea, and Everything in Between
Inbetweens
Disclaimer:
The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the article belong solely to the authors and do not reflect Sunway University and Sunway College’s values.
Content warning: Mentions of accidents, depression, suicide, and contains possibly triggering language.









