Essays On Books

The book “One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich” by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn gives a detailed account of a labourer who is forced to serve a sentence of up to ten years in a work camp situated somewhere in Russia. The book follows Ivan from the time of getting up in the morning to the […]

Often, we perceive stories of adversity and affliction as pure fiction until we acknowledge their actuality. Immersing in the tribulations of Ivan Denisovich within the Gulag might lead us to disregard that these narratives reflect real events from history. It is not rare for us to mistakenly think that a book is entirely made up. […]

One day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich tells the story of Shukhov, a Russian prisoner sentenced to ten years in a Siberian camp. He is a rather individualist person who is mainly interested in surviving day by day during his confinement. Every prisoner in the camp has to learn how to behave according to […]

What is the significance behind the title The Stone Angel from one’s personal perspective? Is there something or someone that can be referred to as such? How does the title of this novel justify its content, character and meaning? This paper aims to explore and analyze the significance of this book’s title. Anyone who has […]

Margaret Laurence portrayed various types of relationships in society through her book, “The Stone Angel.” Laurence explores the interconnectedness of characters to illustrate the various levels of relationships in our society. Of particular interest to me as a reader was the complex and unsettling bond between Hagar and Lottie. Initially, Hagar has numerous reasons for […]

It was once stated, “The lack of sight results in the loss of the surrounding space and the absence of one’s physical presence, potentially rendering their existence inconceivable.” The quote “You could be nowhere at all” relates the characters in both The Stone Angel and King Lear. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear and Margaret […]

Imagine a world where you were destined for a dramatic downfall. It is such a world that becomes the fate of a tragic hero. A tragic hero possesses a tragic flaw, which ultimately leads to their downfall. Within both selections, the tragic Shakespearian play Macbeth, as well as, the dystopian novel The Stone Angel, by […]

Ever wished you had the talent to write a story with astonishing symbolism? In the novel, The Stone Angel (written by Margaret Laurence) there is plenty of symbolism. There are many symbols: stone angel, water, plaid pin, Mrs Currie’s shawl and the bird in the cannery. Firstly, there is the stone angel. Jason Currie put […]

A Comparison and Contrast of the Character Names in The Poisonwood Bible Barbara Kingslover writes a book entitled, The Poisonwood Bible that explore the effects one culture has on another.

Just like the first book in the Bible, the first book of The Poisonwood Bible is named Genesis. As well as the beginning, Genesis can also mean rebirth. When characters arrive in the Congo they realize the things they brought with them are changed by Africa and can no longer be as they once were. […]

The strong commentary on Christianity in Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible is thoroughly present throughout the novel. The narrative is organized into sections called ‘books’ which reflect those in the Bible, such as Genesis, The Revelation, and Exodus.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a small book that can be interpreted in many ways in terms of its overall purpose. In this discussion, I will delve into two different interpretations. The first interpretation by Isabel Alvarez-Borland examines why a senseless murder was permitted to happen. The second interpretation by Carlos […]

In the novel, ‘Chronicle of a Death Foretold’ by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Santiago never really learns of the motive behind his murder. We are given a very bias view of the reason that he was murdered for. The only evidence against him was Angela’s word. There was no real proof that he was the one […]

In the 20th century, South Americans faced a quandary: to yield to the capitalist ideals of the western universe or to give up to the Communist beliefs of Marx and Engels. Through symbol-laden texts. authors communicated their beliefs referring to the two economic-political orientations. In his acclaimed fresh “Chronicle of a Death Foretold”. Gabriel Garcia […]

Throughout history, women have always played the part of homemaker, tending to the needs of the family. It was only in recent history that women have been accepted to be part of the working class. Sometimes, even surpassing expectations of men, or being in higher positions than men themselves breaking or changing norms in the […]

Realistic fiction texts such as Chronicle of a Death Foretold and So Long a Letter showcase the significant role mothers play in shaping the lives of their children. As a result, they often contribute significantly to the plot development and events that alter the course of the story. By examining the mothers of various characters, […]

In Gabriel Marguez’s novel, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, the characters’ lack of individuality results in the town’s events being influenced by communal values. Rather than actively trying to prevent the tragedy that is about to unfold, they simply observe it happening. Despite various threats against Nasr Santiago, the protagonist, they dismiss them because they […]

Latin American society has placed a very high value on women being virgins when they marry. This value is one of the primary themes in Chronicle of a Death foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.In contrast, virginity does not appear to hold significance in Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. However this is only on […]

Christopher Columbus is seen as a negative figure because of his support for slavery and the introduction of new diseases to the Americas. Christopher Columbus supported the enslavement of indigenous people, as evident in his diary entry on October twelfth where he acknowledged their potential as servants (Halsall). This demonstrates Columbus’ acceptance of enslaving the […]

The written assignment is based on one work in translation studied in part 1 of the IB course syllabus. For us, that means Medea, Blood Wedding, or Ghosts. Students produce an analytical, literary essay (1,200-1,500 words) plus a reflective statement (300-400 words) undertaken during the course and externally assessed by the IB. The process This […]

The Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez displays numerous elements that through careful analysis can reveal the society in which the characters live and shed some light on the character of the puzzling Santiago Nasar. In Chronicle of a Death Foretold, the author Gabriel García Márquez suggests that women can overcome Columbian’s […]

In the Novel, “Chronicle of a Death Foretold,” by Gabriel Garcia, a nameless narrator describes a murder that had happened twenty-seven years ago in his village in Columbia. The story starts with the victim, Santiago Nasar leaving his front door early on a rainy Monday morning to see the Bishop at the docks. Only an […]