Essays On Books

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 […]

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is a fascinating novel that recounts the dreadful childhood of young Oliver. Set in the Industrial Revolution, this novel explores the difficulties of an orphan in an unfriendly environment. The themes and plot compels the reader to thoroughly enjoy the book however, what drives the reader to enjoy it the […]

Child abuse is the physical, or emotional mistreatment of children. Child neglect is where the responsible adult fails to provide adequately for various needs, including physical (failure to provide adequate food, clothing, or hygiene), emotional (failure to provide nurturing or affection), educational (failure to enroll a child in school), or medical (failure to medicate the […]

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens was published as a serial in 1838. This novel was not an exception in comparison to his other works and also draws the public attention to social evils like workhouses or child labor. The author manages to apply to serious and important themes at the same time using his sarcasm […]

I have been studying the life of Charles Dickens and the times of the Victorian era that began with the coronation of Queen Victoria. Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth. His parents were John and Elizabeth Dickens. Charles was the second of their eight children; he later left school at the […]

In Krause’s (1996) book, Christopher Mishandles tells his driver Jim Galling that he does not care about knowing the time, day, or location before embarking on a journey to live off the land in the Alaskan wilderness for several months. Mishandles was known for his dislike of being told what to do and how to […]

The effect of society and experiences on one’s identity The non-fiction novel Into The Wild, written by John Krakauer, deals with the development of Chris McCandless’s identity and focuses on three major factors that had a large impact on his life:. First of all, the experiences he collected prior to his Alaskan trip with the […]

The novel Into the Wild has a foundation based upon the one common theme of rebellion. Into the Wild is a biography about Chris Mishandles’ life. The majority of things that Chris achieved throughout his lifetime were in some form rebellious. He was not Just a rebellious adult, but he was also rebellious growing up. […]

The Wild by Jon Krause Jon Krause was in the search for great ideas for his next best seller after Into Thin Air, a personal experience were he almost died and escaped the grasp of death itself. As Krause was known as a best selling author, Outsiders Magazine offered him the opportunity to write about […]

The novel “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer recounts Chris McCandless’s brave expedition into the unfamiliar Alaskan wilderness. The story begins with the discovery of McCandless’s body, serving as an entry point to explore his life and the events that led him to the wilderness, ultimately resulting in his premature death. Throughout the narrative, Krakauer […]

Introduction Atrocity portrays both the act of remorselessness and the feeling of brutality. Atrocity is regularly used as a part of the setting of fighting. Rebel militia groups are groups that can possibly use arms in the utilization of constrain to accomplish political, ideological or financial goals (Schneider et al, 2015 p123). They are not […]

Sub-Saharan states are among the developing African states that aim to create income opportunities by coming up with numerous economic activities. Among these activities, tourism forms the back born of the countries’ revenue. Kenya is one of the states with major tourism attraction sites in the south of the Sahara desert; a good example is […]

In accordance with the Bible, the Israelites are commonly acknowledged as Jacob’s descendants. Their origins can be traced back to Abraham, who was given a promise by God of having numerous offspring due to his faithfulness and compliance. Isaac, Abraham’s son, inherited these blessings and transferred them to his own son Jacob. In a meeting […]

O’Connor reflects on Julian’s quest for self-identity in this work. Julian is portrayed as detached from the old south and represents the alienated members of society. His search for self-identification is evident in various ways. In her weight reducing class, Julian’s mother is recorded as the sole member with a college graduate son. She has […]

ANWR or Arctic Refuge is a countrywide flora and fauna sanctuary which is located in northern Alaska in the United States of America. It is approximately 19 million acres and the biggest national wildlife sanctuary in the United States. The sanctuary is managed from offices in Fairbanks. The sanctuary is also among the last unharmed […]

In the film, the Wild Strawberries was developed to reflect the intensive and fruitful labor for Ingmar Bergman. The story provides past chronological events of the old man faced with a lot of sentiments and personal value for life. The plot of the film is set to emphasize the value of life and the significant […]

Wilderness is defined as a place where the earth and the community of life are unfettered by human beings and their activities. Wilderness character encompasses both tangible aspects such as wildlife and intangible qualities such as mystery that are shaped by natural processes in contrast to civilization that is manipulated by the desires and goals […]

Martha Cutter’s thesis, based on her essay, “The story must go on and on: The Fantastic, Narration, and Intertextuality in Toni Morrison’s Beloved and Jazz,” explores the build of Toni Morrison’s novels, Beloved (1987) and Jazz (1992). A trace is evident in the build of the two novels, more specifically, in the character of Beloved […]

Sophocles, a Greek play writer puts it clearly in his ‘Oedipus the King’ that people’s fate and destinies are prearranged by God. This literary piece can be used as a witness to the Christian belief that God predestines every person’s life and however much one can struggle to change their fate, they are deemed to […]

Turbo analyzes the relationship between a growing young boy, Joe, and his father. The author tells us that every summers since Joe was seven, he and his father would come to this same place to camp and fish. Joe Is now fifteen and his friend, Bill Harper, Is coming tomorrow and for the first time […]

The topic of this writing is the analysis and discussion of Dalton Trumbo’s book, ‘Johnny Got His Gun’. The book’s thesis conveyed the idea that war is horrific and futile, and that serving in a war is akin to enslavement. The main character’s experiences in the book are described, having lost his senses in a […]

Existence is comparable to a creature that conceals itself, only to ultimately disclose itself. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines existence as the state or reality of being. While existence endeavors to attain truth, which exists beyond the confines of space and time, it must nevertheless be comprehended by existence. This comprehension is achieved through ritual, […]