Essays On Books

Throughout time, both violence and brutality have often been used to take control. Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novella “A Chronicle of a Death Foretold” relies on both these aspects to show what devastations they can bring on to a society. Marquez’ use of machismo and honour work to show the link between them, and the lifestyle […]

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ novella Chronicle of a Death Foretold portrays a theme of struggle for genuine individuality through the first person perspective of an unnamed narrator in a small Columbian sea-port town during the 1950’s. Through the characterization of central characters; Bayardo San Roman and Angela Vicario, the author criticizes the culture of this Columbian […]

John Updike and Gabriel Garcia Marquez are both the writers of this world entreating themselves into the ways of the world. In their respective novels, Separating and Chronicle of a Death Foretold, they unfolded the society in their real vicissitude and delved upon the relationship of the members of the society to each other. They […]

In Latin American literature, the disintegration of time is frequently portrayed as a significant characteristic. This trait can be observed in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold and Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits where time considerably impacts their narrative structure. Unlike traditional linear storytelling, these novels revolve around recurring themes due […]

The Conflicting Interpretations of Vigilantes as Transgressors and as Victims as seen in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold and in Ariel Dorfman’s Death and the MaidenSince the idea of vigilante justice is a clearly relevant in today’s society, it is not surprising that we find frequent references to it in novels focused […]

The passage emphasizes Santiago’s innocence as he eagerly awaits the arrival of the boat carrying the bishop, oblivious to his imminent death. This stark contrast with the malicious intentions of the Vicario brothers further highlights Santiago’s naivety. Board San Roman, characterized by kindness, acceptance, forgiveness, and love, showcases her forgiving nature despite living in a […]

Magic realism is an artistic method in which magical elements are included in a realistic world view. The aim of magic realism is to find in the reality something that is strange, lyrical and even fantastic: the elements that make daily life accessible for poetic, surreal and even symbolic transfigurations. Magic realism is also a […]

Montana 1948, a novel by Larry Watson, profoundly altered David Hayden’s life in both positive and negative ways. The book is presented from David’s viewpoint, as the son of Wesley Hayden, the sheriff of Mercer County. Numerous events etched themselves into David’s memory and impacted him deeply, beginning with the passing of Little Marie Soldier […]

Montana 1948 is a story of debauchery and the abuse of power. It is also a story of great courage and decency. ’ Do you agree? Montana 1948 is a story about power and corruption. The story focuses on a dominating father, a guilty son and a courageous son, whose personalities and actions result in […]

“Truth and justice is more important than family loyalty and personal convenience” – This is what Wesley Hayden understands. The novel ‘Montana 1948’, written by Larry Watson, depicts the story of a twelve year old boy and his life as a kid. The small boy is David Hayden who was the son of Wesley Hayden […]

The novel Montana 1948 by Larry Watson delves into the concept of internal conflict and its impact on the prioritization of justice and morals. The protagonist, David, witnesses his father’s struggle as he grapples with the difficult choice to arrest his own brother, Frank. Simultaneously, David himself experiences inner conflicts as he is torn between […]

Frank Hayden’s ultimate actions are driven by his self-centeredness rather than shame or guilt. His primary concern is avoiding scandal for the Hayden family, who hold influential positions in the community. However, his selfishness and animalistic behavior prevent him from confronting the truth. In the latter part of the novel, Gail Hayden experiences a change […]

Representatives of the Victorian Era The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Dorian Gray The novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was written by Robert L. Stevenson and first published in 1886. The years from 1837 to 1901 are considered the Victorian Era, so the novel is considered […]

This essay is looking at the nature of Victorian Villains. In doing this I shall consider extracts from three pre-twentieth-century novels; Great Expectations, Oliver Twist both written by Charles Dickens, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by R. L Stevenson. The Victorian Villains could be described as a stereotypical figure and this is what my […]

Assuming he is Mr Hyde. Stevenson’s novel Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde focuses on the concept of searching or being fixated on unknown or supernatural, represented by the character of Mr Seek who declares, “I shall be Mr Seek.” Both nineteenth and twentieth century gothic literature vividly illustrate the obsession with knowledge or the unknown. […]

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886, a time where the “Gothic Horror” story was at its fullest expression, and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde continues to remain one of the most well written, exciting and terrifying Gothic Horror stories to date. The Gothic Horror […]

‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has appealed to a wide audience from the first time it was published in 1886 to the present day. What do you think are the reasons for this? ‘ The story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was first published in a time when classes separated the rich and the […]

‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is not just the story of a brilliant but flawed man who succumbs to temptation, it is also the story of a man who is a victim of his own society and culture. ‘ In ‘The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ it seems […]

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was published in 1886 and is one of the best known of Stevenson’s novels. It is thought to be an example of a ‘supernatural fiction’; this is when one of the characters goes against the laws of nature. The main themes are usually good and evil, hate and love. One […]

Chapter 1 The story begins with a description of Mr. Utterson, a lawyer in London. Mr. Utterson is portrayed as a reserved and conservative man who conceals his true personality. He is tolerant towards the peculiarities and flaws of others. It is mentioned that in his younger years, he witnessed his brother’s downfall, and he […]

This essay focuses on my summer reading books and the striking similarities among the numerous characters within them. The initial book, Lord of the Flies, penned by William Golding, particularly emphasized the importance of character names. Ralph and Jack were the two primary characters, both bearing resemblance to Jekyll and Hyde. Ralph epitomizes the good-natured […]

Ernest Hemingway incorporated ample imagery in his World War I book, A Farewell to Arms, encompassing various senses including sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste throughout its five books. These senses are related to the themes exhibited throughout the novel and offer an opportunity to understand Hemingway’s writing style more profoundly. Readers get to experience […]