Essays About Emotions

Gautam Malkani, in his Financial Times article titled “Mixing and Matching” (published on April 22, 2006), delves into the formation of the desi subculture among British Asians in London. This subculture has allowed these individuals to feel a sense of belonging and contribution to British culture, as it transcends racial boundaries. The author explains that […]

There has been a rise in gender balance portrayed in contemporary Turkish soap operas. The Turkish soap operas feature career-oriented Muslim couples, showcasing both male and female characters as equals. These values go beyond the traditional cultural norms of Muslim societies, wherein gender roles hinder women’s ability to determine their own lives in areas such […]

“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. ” (Johann von Goethe) “The Endless Steppe” by Esther Hautzig is a novel about a family’s determination to survive. In the novel it tells of how determination, the human ability to adopt, and happiness can hold a family together and help […]

A dominant theme in The Glass Menagerie is the pursuit of happiness, as portrayed by characters’ constant efforts to enhance their quality of life. The selected screen images and phrases serve to illustrate this theme, particularly the display of “Ou sont les neiges d’antan,” which evokes a sense of pursuit. The characters in search of […]

Elizabeth Barret-Browning’s ‘Sonnets from the Portuguese’ and F. Scott. Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ both reflect. in abstract manner and changing contexts and elements. the experience of idealized love. hope and mortality. The elements employed by Barret-Browning and Fitzgerald. differ in their word pictures of these subjects through assorted literary devices. two of which are ‘points […]

Choose two prescribed speeches and write an essay where, through close analysis of specific aspects of the speeches, you demonstrate the speeches textual integrity. We Recognise a text as possessing textual integrity when we see form, structure and language producing a unified conceptual whole. The speeches ‘Spotty-Handed Villainesses’ by Margret Atwood and ‘Faith, Hope and […]

Paul Laurence Dunbar created a work of literature that captures the pain and suffering experienced by someone who was once enslaved. The poem is especially moving because it was written during a period when former slaves were fighting for justice, fairness, and equal rights in America. Through his words, Dunbar portrays how people often hide […]

The ‘Shawshank Redemption’ is a powerful film that displays many emotions predominately hope and despair. The directors of this film have used a range of tools to highlight these emotions, they are shown by: camera techniques, lighting, imagery and suggestion. It is possible that what you can’t see suggests a more powerful action that what […]

Little Father Time has just hanged himself and the other two children. Jude and Sue have just come across this scene of horror. Hardy cuts “upon the floor, on which was written, in the boy’s hand, with the bit.. . ” into short segments with commas giving the narration a breathless effect. It demonstrates Jude […]

Although written in 1945, An Inspector Calls takes place in 1912. The time difference allows Priestley to ask why certain events occurred. The play simplifies 1912 society with the elder Birlings representing upper classes and Eva Smith lower classes. Through Sheila, Eric and the Inspector, connections are made between the two classes. The inspector represents […]

There are four stances that businesses can take in relation to their financial decisions. Firstly, there are those who only do what is required of them, often resulting in issues with long-term finances. Secondly, there are companies who prioritize long-term shareholder interests, working towards building and maintaining their reputation and fully considering the impact of […]

Benefits of Gardens A garden is a beautiful creation that takes time and patience but will indulge your eyes with beautiful patterns of colors and diversity. Symbolically, gardens symbolize nature, growth, and hope. In “Sowing Change” by Donna Freedman, gardens are beneficial to the community of North Lawndale, in Chicago. In “Marigolds” by Eugenia Collier, […]

The poem “After the Death of His Wife” by Kakinomoto Hitomaro expresses profound sorrow for the author’s loss of his wife. Throughout the poem, the poet used imagery of despair and regret for a love that has been held back. The poem relates how the poet and his wife were forced to live separately but […]

The song “Hail Mary” by Tupac Shakur has sparked continued interest and attracted much criticism. Tupac’s application of the eternal theme of the struggle between good and evil to the cycle of prey vs. predator that is showcased in “Hail Mary” is unique and incorporates heart, mind, body and soul. Tupac explores the catch 22 […]

In his novel The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger employs various techniques to convey both hope and despair concerning the character of Holden Caulfield. Hope is portrayed as a positive belief in a favorable outcome, while despair represents a complete absence of such belief. Salinger uses narrative style, symbolism, and foreshadowing to explore these […]

In the following essay I will compare and contrast the aspects of theme, character and symbolism from The Breadwinner, which is written by Deborah Ellis and The Refugee boy, which is written by Benjamin Zephaniah. Both novels are non-fiction and deal with war. Both themes are shown clearly, in The Refugee boy it is that […]

The poem Australia by A. D Hope is a juxtaposition of people’s or societies view of Australia, versus the patriotic stance of the writer. It also shows how A. D Hope is trying to convey his perspective on the identity of Australia. A. D Hope reveals his discontentment and scathing tone on Australia’s identity through […]

Graham Green’s story is about a group of kids who are part of a gang called Wormsley Common Gang. If you notice, this is not just a name; this name was thought carefully. For instance, Wormsley: they entered Old Misery’s house as if there were worms; common gang: it was not a common gang, it […]

‘Song of Hope’ is a poem written by Oodgeroo Nuccal (Kath Walker) an Aboriginal Australian. The piece is classified as Aboriginal Australian literature. It was published in the 1960’s. The purpose of the text is to give hope in a new beginning after the events involving the racial tension between the Aboriginals and the white […]

In John Bul Dau’s memoir, God Grew Tired of Us, he tells the inspiring and heart wrenching story of the Lost Boys of Sudan. This two hundred and eighty one page book was published in 2008 in the USA. John’s moving story begins by explaining the tense political situation in his beloved homeland, Sudan. Sudan […]

Day is followed by night and night by day. Similarly, in life every period of sorrow and despair has at last to come to end. It is followed by a period of peace, comfort and joy. We must have a firm belief in the goodness of things and have a strong self-confidence. There is no […]

The text under stylistic analysis is the short story “The Last Leaf” by O’Henry. William Sydney Porter was born on 11-th of September in 1862 in North Carolina. His mother died when he was three year old. Porter worked at drug store of his uncle. Then he went to Texas and tried many professions. For […]