Narrative Essay Examples

“There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that means the architecture must have something that appeals to the human heart” (Kenzo Tange). Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, written in 1955, is one of the most controversy novels of its time and still has the ability to shock unprepared readers. Nabokov uses his ability to connect with […]

In his novel “Dona Perfecta”, Benito Perez Galdos creates characters that the readers can connect with, namely Don Jose “Pepe” Rey, Rosario, and Dona Perfecta. Under his father’s command, Pepe Rey departs from his home to go to Orbajosa, the small town where his aunt, Dona Perfecta, resides. Being a recent engineering graduate, Pepe Rey […]

The melancholy of life, death and old age, are one of the many issues dealt with, in Alan Bennett’s heart-rending tale. It tells the story of an isolated, fragile, elderly woman, who feels ensnared in a modernised society in which she strives for her sovereignty and prominence. In a culture where the old are forgotten, […]

It was a hot blistering summer day not a leaf in sight or a hint of shade to be found. Mouth is dry as cotton from thirst and hands bleeding and blistering from a hard days work, exhausted from fatigue and hunger, because Master had me out here since the crack of dawn. Tending to […]

Realism underlines the constraints on politics forced by human nature and the absence of international government. Jointly, they make international relations mainly a realm of power and interest. “Human nature has not changed since the days of classical ancient times” (Thompson 1985: 17). And that nature, according to realists, is at its core self-centered, and […]

Foe is a literary piece created by J. M. Coetzee in 1986, based on a refurbishing of the novel Robinson Crusoe – which was a classic by Daniel Defoe, added with a feminine protagonist in the character of Susan Barton. She was cased on an island together with Robinson Crusoe, or Cruso, and Friday. The […]

The novel entitled “The Maltese Falcon,” published in the year 1930 and written by a great American Author named Samuel Dashiell Hammett, is one of the most distinguished detective novels that has ever been written and adopted in the big screen presentation. Hammett, as an author and a prolific writer, is widely known for his […]

The movie Smoke Signals is produced by Carl Bressler, Lary Estes, Scott Rosenfelt and David Skinner and the lead casting includes Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal and Cody Lightning. The movie Smoke Signals is based on short stories from Coeur d’ Alene author Sherman Alexie’s collection, “ The Lone Ranger […]

This article promotes the addition of Narrative Therapy (NT) to psychiatric practices as tool to help stabilize patients as they begin treatment. Jensen, a clinical physiatrist, raises awareness of this psychotherapy to other psychiatrists in belief that it creates a respectful, supportive and collaborative engagement beneficial to both patient and clinician. Context It is evident […]

In today’s world which is shrinking rapidly, people from various parts of the world move to other countries in lieu of their job or profession. Very often projects taken them across seas and they continue living in a foreign land for an extended period of time. While these kind of cross cultural migrations are healthy […]

Giotto and Duccio have different approaches to depicting The Betrayal of Jesus. Giotto’s interpretation is realistic and portrays a more chaotic and violent scene. In contrast, Duccio’s portrayal is ordered and formal. Giotto’s figures feel more lifelike compared to Duccio’s. Giotto emphasizes facial expressions and gestures, evoking a sense of sadness and sorrow. On the […]

Without the prologue, the tale could in itself be seen as amusing and seems to “impregnate the mordant venom” (Bronson) of the prologue. The merchant is characterised as an intensely embittered bridegroom, telling an intensely bitter story. The juxtaposition of the “faire fresshe” May with the “olde” and unmistakably ugly Januarie disgusts many a reader. […]

Technology has played a significant role in language evolution. It is not a recent phenomenon but has been intertwined with language development throughout history. Technological advancements bring about new vocabulary, words, phrases, written forms, and genres. These changes are readily noticeable. The invention of the printing press was a monumental technological milestone that greatly impacted […]

Atonement conveys a dichotomous message. Ian McEwan – the reality, the tangible author – is supplemented by a deeper layer; his construct – the potentially unreliable narrator – Briony Tallis. Essentially, branding any of the enigmatic individuals offered to us in Atonement as ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ is impossible – and indeed unjust – simply because […]

There is no focal genre within Enduring Love, though it tautly delves into the genre of science fiction and weaves into several others. It becomes, at different times, easily identifiable as a psychological thriller, detective story and a love story. The first concern to clarify is whether or not Enduring Love embraces multiple genres. The […]

Giotto (1267-1337) was the most important painter of the14th centaury. He was a revolutionary painter breaking decisively from the Italo-Byzantine tradition, which consisted of Elongated two-dimensional figures that lacked weight. Giotto’s most important and famous works were the frescos at the Arena chapel 1305-1310. He was commissioned to paint the frescos by Enrico Scrovegni, who […]

The crime-fiction genre is a longstanding genre which deals with the thrill and suspicion of ensnaring a villain, often by means of a fascinating process of thoughtful deduction. The perennial interest generated by villains and their associated crimes means that the genre is still very popular, though it has undergone development to make it more […]

As I got the book named “An Introduction to Literature”, its chapter 27 caught my attention immediately since its printings not only more subtle but also with some famous paintings in it. Being an Arts teacher in junior high school, I have to admit that it is relatively difficult for junior high school students to […]

For our AS course work we were given the task of creating a short story for a target audience of our choice. The short story that I have decided to write is aimed at younger children, more specifically children within the region of five to eight years old. Having a younger brother myself, who is […]

Grace Nichols is a poet of Carribean origin, after living in Guyana for the first 27 years of her life working as a freelance journalist, Grace decided to move to England. In England she has written many poems, mainly dealing with the troubles which face imigrants when they enter a country (for instance in some […]

“Brief Encounter” dealt with the issues of sexuality and desire by using a lot of different techniques. Some of the main ones included the lighting that was used, which would always heighten the facial expressions of the characters that were in the scene (inevitably it was Laura and Alec). This then led to the viewers […]

In this assignment, I aim to analyse and evaluate the dramatic devices used by Martin McDonagh in his play, ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’ to engage and entertain his audience. In order to assess the literary features used within the play, I will examine the piece based on three separate areas. The first section will consist […]