Category: Jack the Ripper

For the greater part of human history, life involved hunting, gathering, hand-making goods and living in agricultural societies. For an awfully long time, people were dependant on the access they have to food and basic human needs. During the 18th century, the process of urbanisation increased and manufacturing of goods became mechanicalised. Goods that had…

Annotated Bibliography The identity of the Whitechapel murderer is a contestable topic based on eyewitness accounts and police reports. Over time, key arguments have emerged in published literature that suggest that Jack the Ripper was a sociopath and was more than likely a surgeon based on the injuries of his victims. However, these arguments have…

Berkoff’s theatre is commonly known as total theatre. His key conventions were physical theatre, aggressive direct address, archaic text mixed with expletives, monologues with ensemble mime, multi role and cross gender casting, surreal representation of ordinary, settings/events and elaborate transitions With regards to physical theatre (his most well-known convention) he liked the actors becoming props…

Jack the Ripper: Introduction For three months in 1888, fear and terror stalked the streets of Whitechapel, London. During these months, five women (some ought to believe more) were murdered and horribly mutilated by the man who was known as Jack the Ripper. Main Body: One of many forensic advances that would aid in solving…

The article was about the issue of the fatherhood of Rizal to Adolf Hitler. The former was a dictator and leader of a group known as Nazi Party in Germany. It explained the possibilities of father and son relationship of the two. The writer also made mention of Jack the Ripper, the mysterious notorious serial…

The mind of a serial killer is something that has fascinated psychologists and medical professionals alike for many decades. The mystery behind what causes these individuals to carry out the crimes is what psychologists seek to discover because if there was a way to predict early on if a child would go on to attempt…

In the East end of London, White Chapel District, 1888, a string of 5 murders occurred within the span of 3 months. The 5 canonical murders were committed by the same ruthless killer going under the name Jack the Ripper. The 5 Canonical Victims Mary Ann Nichols (Prostitute) – body was found on August 31st,…