Contrast Essay Examples

I am going to write about three short stories from the anthology which deals with the theme of relationship and loss; I will compare and contrast these three stories showing how the writer uses language and structure to convey these ideas. Firstly, out of the first three stories I chose, ‘Flight’ by Doris Lessing, it […]

Thomas Hardy and DH Lawrence were both renowned writers of their time. Hardy was born in 1840 and passed away in 1928, while Lawrence was born in 1885 and died in 1930. “Tony Kytes the arch deceiver” was written by Hardy in 1894, and “Tickets Please” was written by Lawrence in 1922, creating a staggering […]

Both poets focus on different aspects of the fish’s lives. Heaney focus’s mainly on the sleek physicality of the trout and the fact that it is a guided missile, full of energy and this point reinstates the fact that it is very powerful, not dangerous or aggressive. It also contributes to the very militaristic style […]

In this essay I am going to compare and contrast ‘The Sick Equation’ by Brian Patten and ‘Long Distance’ by Tony Harrison. ‘The Sick Equation’ is about how two parent’s intense arguing and general disrespect for each other had such a damaging effect on their son’s thoughts, personality and life as an adult. Stanza one […]

The poems ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti and ‘The Seduction’ by Eileen McCauley both depict situations where young girls are seduced by men and become pregnant. A common theme present in both poems is the anger and feelings of innocence lost, as well as a sense of betrayal by both the men involved and society […]

Both of these poems deal with the subject of love, but their views are almost opposing. Burns whose poem was first published in 1794 writes about an idealised love, while Rossetti who wrote her poem on 18 November 1859, writes with a cynical view of romance. Burns was a famous poet in his day, he […]

Comparisons will be made between the following stories: The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs, The Signalman by Charles Dickens, The Red Room by H. G. Wells, The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Sir Thomas Browne, and The Speckled Band: Sherlock Holmes Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Despite being written around the same […]

The stories that we read are Roald Dahl’s, The Landlady and A Terrible Strange Bed by Wilkie Colins. The landlady is a 20th century short story whereas A Terrible Strange Bed was written in the 19th century. This is shown by the different words used in the two different story also the word order is […]

China and India were the two most powerful colonies under Western Rule in Asia. Western Countries often annexed many empires to their ‘colonies’. The wealth and resources were drained from such colonies in order to fund other projects in the ‘Mother Country’ (the colonizing country). This often left the locals of the land in poverty. […]

When analyzing XXX and Golden Eye, I discovered that they share numerous resemblances as well as disparities. They both belong to the espionage category and revolve around rescuing the planet, winning the affection of a woman, and becoming the protagonist. Whereas XXX focuses on Xander Cage, a three-time lawbreaker who enjoys extreme sports and presents […]

Before the use of cars dramatically increased, the main source of transport available to people was either by horse or by foot. Thus, UK towns were designed to accommodate these movements. However, from the 1960’s onwards, the number of people who owned and used cars increased significantly and towns were adapted to accommodate these changes. […]

The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the approaches existential therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy have towards understanding and working with fear and sadness. I will also discuss which approach I prefer and feel more drawn to and why. I will look at the pros and cons of both types of therapy before […]

According to Marx, there are significant structural similarities between the illusions of politics and religion. This notion proposes that our perception of politics is just as illusory as our religious beliefs. Hampsher-Monk claims that the ideal compensates for reality. In the political realm, abstract human rights are declared, much like how religion emphasizes the sanctity […]

This conflict occurred a long time ago in 1389 where the first phase of this conflict began. There are were two sides in this conflict where Status Quo Side was presented by Yugoslav/Serbian government and another Non-Status Quo was presented by Kosovar Albanians and NATO. The Region of this conflict is Europe in territory of […]

Fairytales occupy a very important part of both children’s literature and indeed their education. They can be fantastical and contain hidden morals which may be used by adults to warn children of dangers in society “the entire story is usually made to demonstrate a moral point” (Bottigheimer. 152). In today’s society fairytales are often associated […]

We were inspired to create a supernatural performance after watching ‘Woman in Black.’ Our piece was based on texts from Hamlet, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. Our theatrical piece was characterized by a bold and comical style. It stood out because all of the actors were ghosts except for one, resulting in a unique […]

In this text, I will be examining and contrasting NHS and M&S, looking at their respective aims and objectives. Through analyzing their similarities and differences, I will tie in the type of ownership, size of business, and business activities. Establishing clear aims and objectives is essential for businesses to set targets and prioritize important matters. […]

The advertising industry is worth millions of pounds and includes different types of advertising, such as product and charity/issue advertising. Charities/issues, such as Oxfam or Red Cross, have limited advertising and funding, while companies like Nike or Cadbury’s have larger budgets allocated to advertising. Product adverts aim to increase profits and popularity, while charity/issue adverts […]

From 600 BCE to 600 CE. known as the classical period. Greece and Han China began to develop. These imperiums were highly of import and successful. However. despite their success. Classical Greece and Han China had major similarities and differences in their political. technological and economic/environmental positions. These societies were similar in the fact that […]

Both Sebastian Faulks and W. H. Auden write about the narratives of Judaic refugees populating in the clip of holocaust during WW2 in their two pieces. ‘The Last Night’ and ‘Refugee Blues’ . By utilizing literary techniques such as imagination and tone both authors. Auden and Gray create a sense of disaffection for the characters […]

No narrative can be every bit touching as household relationships and rapprochement and when it comes to household. two of the most celebrated narratives about brothers are Sonny’s Blues and Goodbye My Brother. Goodbye My Brother is said to be one of John Cheever’s greatest literary success while Sonny’s Blues garnered widespread critical claim for […]

Spanish and English colonisation attempts were really different with the English’s methods being more successful and profitable. Spanish colonisation of the Americas began in 1492 when Christopher Columbus found the Americas and misidentify them for India. Spanish Conquistadors came with the ends of “God. Gold. and Glory” and came seeking gold and wealths. The Spanish […]