Essays On Books

Katherine Mansfield, an acclaimed English short-story writer of the 20th century, was born in New Zealand and died at the young age of 35. Her collection of work consists of many outstanding short stories that delve into the intricacies of human nature and psychology. A notable feature of her stories is her skillful use of […]

Blending drama with a touch of romance, The Good Girl is an extraordinary and heartfelt novel written by Kerry Cohen Hoffmann. After the death of her brother Mark, Lindsay’s life has undergone significant changes. In order to cope with her difficulties and maintain family unity, she adopts the persona of a “good girl.” Lindsay achieves […]

Robert Frost’s poem The Vantage Point tells of a man who is lost in the world of people so seeks refuge in nature. A vantage point is a viewpoint from which someone is able to see a wide range of things. The vantage point in the poem is where the man goes to watch the […]

I choose the essay ‘In Praise of the Humble Comma’ for our book Refining Reading Writing. This essay mainly talked about the punctuation. The author lists the variety meaning and usage of different punctuation in different cultures and languages. In the essay, author provides many examples to show punctuation to us. In paragraph 4, there’s […]

In the story, Shane, by Jack Schaefer, the character of Shane is mysterious, kind, and hard working. Shane was a very mysterious person from the first day he arrived at the Starrett’s home and displayed this through his personality and appearance. Shane also displayed kindness not long after his arrival at the Starrett’s farm and […]

Analysis of The Lady’s Maid by Katherine ManssfieldName: The Lady’s Maid” by Katherine Mansfield (1888 to 1923-New Zealand) was first published in 1920. The story is told in the first person by Ellen but at the same time meant to be told to “madam. ” She has worked as a lady’s maid for the same […]

Douglas MacArthur once said, “The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. ” In the book Ship Breakers by Paolo Bacigalupi the main character Nailer has many external and internal struggles as he strives for peace in his […]

Explain how Robert Frost uses inverted word order in “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. ” What effect does Frost’s word order have on the poem? Does it contribute to your understanding and/or enjoyment of the poem? Robert Frost’s inverted word order in “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, gives me, as a […]

Have you ever heard your mom nagging, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well, that’s this story’s lesson except this short story does it better. In literature, authors frequently write about one character who is looking for someone to hold responsible for all their problems. In the short story, Around the River Bend, by […]

Richard Eberhart, born in 1904, was a soldier, a naval officer precisely, in world war II,the experience which gave birth to his poem “The Fury of Aerial Bombardment published in 1945. Henry Reed was born in 1914. His own experience in the The Royal Army Ordnance Corps gave birth to his poem ‘Naming of Parts’. […]

In both of these Poems, the poets both capture almost the same topic but different point of views. In “We Real Cool”, the poet talks about a group of African American boys who think of themselves as cool and think that they don’t have to go to school, they can stay out as late as […]

Before the arrival of the Spaniards and other foreigners in the Philippines, our ancestors had already established our own literature, which is an integral part of our heritage. These ancient literary works provide a glimpse into our customs and traditions through folk stories, plays, and short stories. Additionally, our ancestors developed their own unique alphabet, […]

Kurt Vonnegut Junior’s passage “Harrison and Bergeron” is a brief story written in 1961. It is about Harrison Bergeron, an inmate who is forced to diminish his abilities because they are more enhanced than everyone else’s. When Harrison tries to rebel against the laws of the land, he is shot and killed. “Harrison Bergeron” is […]

Ironic by Alanis Morissette is nowhere near ironic. It’s more of a surprising serendipity or maybe a huge catastrophe, but definitely not ironic. Irony according to Merriam-Webster, is the incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result; an event or result marked by such incongruity. The subtleness […]

This unforgettable novel, East of Eden, was incredible for its time and without a doubt is Steinbeck’s most memorable and philosophically poetic classic. Reading a book like this really made me come to the realization that even though this book was set in the late 19th-20th century that the meaning behind the message is more […]

Marquez’s story about a poor carpenter and his magnificent birdcage has been the object of much critique and the presumed underlying connotations of this fable-like tale have been subjected to such detailed scrutiny as to border on the absurd. When reading stories of this caliber, we are faced with two possible ways of assessing them. […]

In the oration to Governor Isaac I. Stevens by Chief Seattle, Seattle uses figurative language and structural organization to convey his purpose. Seattle’s purpose is to show the US government that even if his tribe is physically moved or not on earth, they will continue to live spiritually among the americans since the dead do […]

“From the time I was very young, as long as I could remember, I have felt the world is magic, that there are two realities: one that is palpable… and the other one, the night reality of secrets… a lunar reality”- Isabel Allende (14 De Zapata). Isabel Allende is a Chilean woman who was raised […]

Rivers within a well written novel are a representative of a great variety of things. Within the book “A Bend in the River” by V. S. Naipaul, as the name implies, the river is a very significant symbol throughout the novel that shows representation for many aspects of the plotline, ranging from an ever-changing lifestyle […]

Martin Scorsese’s film “Raging Bull” is considered by many to be one of the greatest “sports” films of all time. The plot focuses on the professional and personal life of boxer Jake LaMotta. In the opening sequence, the film uses narrative, mise en scene, cinematography, editing, and sound to provide a framework for the rest […]

Scott Westerfeld’s “Uglies” is a captivating science-fiction novel that effectively entertains the reader while highlighting the negative aspects of conformity. Through various events and actions in the plot, the author skillfully conveys this message. The protagonist, Tally, goes against the submissive traditions of her society, emphasizing the primary theme: individuals conform due to their fear […]

The novel Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow explores the division of society through racism and murder. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica dictionary, racism is defined as the belief that race determines human characteristics and abilities, leading to an inherent superiority of one race over another. An example illustrating this concept in the novel is how […]