Essays On Books

Marshall Berman’s book entitled ‘All that is Solid Melts into Air’ is concerned with modernisation – the changes in society that saw the growth of the modern capitalist world – as well as modernism in other aspects such as art, literature and architecture, all of which are incorporated into Berman’s account. Berman distinguishes between three […]

The passage is taken from the book “A Fine Balance” written by Rohinton Mistry. The passage is written as a flashback. It starts with the introduction of the main characters Ishvar and Ashraf and how they are living presently. There is an introduction of all the members of the family before the author starts with […]

Epistle Reading Reflection of Galatians The Apostle Paul writes to the church of Galatia in the book of Galatians to glorify the name of Jesus Christ and explain what He did to save them from sin. He also appeals to Airmail audiences as well in some cases. In one case, Paul calls Peter “Cheeps” which […]

‘Night of the Scorpion’ is a poem by Nissim Ezekiel that utilizes Indian English to capture the essence of Indian culture and ideology. The poet employs the ‘Poetry of Situation’ style to depict the selfless maternal reaction when bitten by a scorpion – ‘Thank God the scorpion picked on me and spared my children’. This […]

According to most historians, it is widely accepted that the Noli Me Tangere is historically accurate. The novel accurately depicts the characters, events, and places of nineteenth century Philippines. Rizal himself stated that he had faithfully and fearlessly reproduced the condition of his country, uncovering some of the hidden evils and sacrificing his self-love for […]

Fitzgerald’s depiction of the Valley of Ashes in Chapter Two The Valley of Ashes, a landfill site solely for ashes, is painted by Fitzgerald to greaten our appreciation of American Society and the themes it generates such as social decline, moral ambiguity, the loss of hope and faith and the dominance of shallow materialism. Nick […]

Both “Before You Were Mine” by Carol Ann Duffy and “Mother Any Distance” by Simon Armitage focus on the role of being a mother and having to give up something. In “Before You Were Mine” its Carol Ann Duffy’s mother letting go and giving up her carefree lifestyle, to take up the important role of […]

This module discussed the importance of communication. One of the goals of GCU is to help you to effectively communicate throughout your life. Access and view the “Communication Tool” located in the Additional Resources Folder in Canyon Connect. All of these resources discuss how to communicate effectively with others. Why is it important to communicate […]

Cold Mountain, the first novel by Charles Frazier, received great praise and won the National Book Award for fiction in 1997. Having previously written about travel and short stories, Frazier’s expertise in portraying landscapes and employing a concise writing style is evident in Cold Mountain. The novel features an episodic structure and contains richly descriptive […]

The writer basically introduced the traditional account of knowledge which states that knowledge is Justified True Belief (J T B). Thus he emphasized that there are three senses of the word “knows”(that is Knowledge), they are; First, Propositional knowledge (a relationship that exists between a subject and a true proposition). Second, Acquaintance knowledge. And third, […]

“Whatever Works” is a comedy film set in New York, made in 2009 and directed and written by Woody Allen. The main character, Boris Yelnikoff, played by Larry David, is a chess teacher who is divorced and has an eccentric lifestyle. He used to be a professor at Columbia University.” Avoiding social interactions as much […]

Different people give success they own meaning. The media defined success as being rich and famous; for example, having the latest car, the biggest and most beautiful house, and having a lot of money. On the other hand, the people who obtain these things might suffer stressful relation, have different thoughts about their life, and […]

“It Was Long Ago”, a simple poem by Eleanor Farjeon, records the poet’s earliest memory, an incident that occurred when she was around three years old. While she was walking along a dusty road, she saw an old lady sitting under a tree. The lady invited her over and gave her bilberries and cream to […]

The Short Stories of Edith Wharton What is a modern heroine? My conception of a modern heroine is a woman who has integrity, puts her ideas into action, can verbally and sometimes physically spar with a man, is aware of her own emotions, and has compassion for others. She is empowered and independent, not afraid […]

Bruce Dawe themes Bruce Dawe is a poet who inscribes not only controversial pieces of poetry but also poems that depict his own personal experiences in life. As many would say it Dawe is “an ordinary bloke, with a respect for the ordinary” because he writes as a delegate to the everyday Australian. The two […]

The short story “Sweat”, penned by Zoe Neale Hurston, delves into the philosophy of karma. It centers on Delia Jones, a virtuous woman who perpetually grapples with her husband Sykes’ allure towards sin. Regardless of his malevolent deeds, Delia remains unyielding in her confrontation between right and wrong. Echoing Wayne Dyer’s words, “How people treat […]

1) The speaker is Anne Sexton, IMO. This poem is one of Anne Sexton’s strophic poems, with a clear rhyme scheme and stanza order. The speaker is insane, yet she is able to maintain a sense of reality. She identifies with female oppression. “Her Kind” was written to lay out Sexton’s despair towards the world, […]

The poem “Boy at the Window” by Richard Wilbur is a remarkable poem. However, while reading it, one can notice certain elements that seem to overshadow others, creating a skewed interpretation of the poem. This article shall explore the imposing qualities of this poem and the effect that they have on the general understanding of […]

The title of the poem ‘Back When All Was Continuous Chuckles’ creates a flashback scenario in the poem. This immediately makes the reader to have a reflective mindset of an event taking place in some medieval era or past time. This element is essentially supported by the first person technique employed by the narrator as […]

The Gift of Fear is a non-fiction book that is meant for a self-help and is authored by Gavin de Becker. The book is meticulously written with all the facts integrated to provide the readers with help on how to avoid violence and trauma by shading the light on precursors and warning signs that are […]

The extensive authorial power of Faulkner in “A Rose for Emily” is evident through various elements. This includes the design of a large Southern gothic house, the portrayal of three complex generations within a Southern community, and the development of a plot that intricately unravels a mystery through a limited omniscient viewpoint. In “A Rose […]

In his frank and sincere poem “Schoolsville” Billy Collins focuses on his reminiscences about the past, thinking about the benefits of the job of a teacher. Billy Collins is known in literature as an artist who displays the reality with a sense of humor. However, despite the humorous motifs, the verse “Schoolsville” sounds a bit […]