Writer Essays

In George Orwell’s essay “Why I Write,” he gives his answer as to why he and other writers write. His essay follows many tactics described in Phillip Lopate’s essay “The Art of the Personal Essay. ” For example, Orwell starts out his essay not by directly answering the question, but by simply stating that, ever […]

In Persepolis, the powerful graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, and Animal Farm, George Orwell’s eternal satirical fable, both authors use their books to tell stories of the oppression and manipulation of powerful states. Their approach to this similar theme is, however, entirely different. Satrapi’sfirst person narrative employs simplistic diction and black and white comic strips […]

The prominent novel Animal Farm was written by George Orwell. This book was published during World War II and was intended to portray the communism that had been taking place throughout Russia at the time. Orwell took a massive risk and jeopardized his well-being by letting this story get out to the public. Animal Farm […]

A surveillance society, such as the one portrayed in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, seeks to manipulate the thoughts and behaviors of its citizens for the advantage of a few. This society uses control methods like propaganda, censorship, and surveillance. These tactics have been effectively employed by totalitarian states throughout history. Presently, North Korea exemplifies the […]

Kurt Vonnegut Junior’s passage “Harrison and Bergeron” is a brief story written in 1961. It is about Harrison Bergeron, an inmate who is forced to diminish his abilities because they are more enhanced than everyone else’s. When Harrison tries to rebel against the laws of the land, he is shot and killed. “Harrison Bergeron” is […]

George Orwell’s political parable, 1984, portrays an oppressive and dictatorial government, which thereby presents to the reader a palpable sense of danger and malevolence born out of the creation of a counter utopic totalitarian regime. Orwell’s nihilistic creation of Oceania, presents a world wherein every aspect of private and public life is abhorrently regimented and […]

George Orwells essay “Marrakech” if full of stylistic tonality that fully describes the scenes trying to be portrayed. Though there are many conclusions by readers and critics alike as to what Orwell was trying to convey, this essay was a direct reference to colonial imperialism. One can have there own opinion as to what Marrakech […]

In a totalitarian country, any ordinary citizen’s powers are limited, if at all possible. Although any individual is treated like a part of the society, he has no chances to play a vital role in it. A person is to follow officially dispersed propaganda and obey the rules, which intend to control everything. The totalitarian […]

All throughout the text “The Handmaid’s Tale”, there is a permanent theme of totalitarianism. Regimes that follow a totalitarian cultural ensure dominance over their subjects with the use of manipulation (Finigan 435). Besides the use of manipulation, the authority figures in “The Handmaid’s Tale” dominate the subjects by controlling their experience of life, time, memory […]

The Dangers of Totalitarianism: A dystopian novel, “1984” written by George Orwell, attacks the idea of totalitarian communism (a political system in which one ruling party plans and controls the collective social action of a state) by painting a terrifying picture of a world in which personal freedom is nonexistent. Orwell criticizes totalitarianism of all […]

At the beginning of 1984, we are introduced to Mr Charrington, an elderly man with a cockney accent. Our feelings towards him fluctuate throughout the story, starting with a positive impression and ending with the realization that he is deceitful. The first encounter with Mr Charrington occurs in Winston’s recollection of purchasing a diary from […]

The acclaimed author H. G. Wells, whose lifespan ranged from 1866 to 1946, is celebrated for his iconic works such as ‘Time Machine’, ‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘The Stolen Bacillus’. His literature blended elements of fantasy with science fiction. Born in Bromley, Kent as the youngest sibling among three boys, Wells had to start working […]

The two books that I have chosen to study are in many ways similar. Both explore the dangerous effect of man’s attempts to control others and dominate society. They both use symbolism strongly to underline the message behind the story. Authors use symbolism, as a way of illustrating a message by comparing a real situation […]

Jonathan Swift and George Orwell may come from very different times- Swift in a country in turmoil during the eighteenth century, Ireland and Orwell in England while Europe was struggling to overcome the strife of the end of World War Two. These dissimilar backgrounds caused the two writers to write profoundly divergent texts. Yet A […]

Animal Farm Animal Farm has many of the necessary elements of a satirical work. These elements all combine to form a masterful piece of satirical literature. Fantastic One element often found in satire is the fantastic or unrealistic. This component is present throughout Animal Farm. The animals in the story are able to talk, which […]

Life in the society where leadership curtails freedom of expression, and speech is never in any way enjoyable. A totalitarian society is an example of such a society. Although a totalitarian society provides total control and considerable security for its people, it does deny them their rights and freedom of free expression. In George Orwell’s […]

Introduction: The essays “Mother Tongue” and “A Hanging” were written by well-known writers in the world of literature. Both essays share the characteristic of being well-crafted works, each unique in its perspective and target audience. In “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan, the essay explores the use of language in people’s lives. Tan presents various situations […]

When studying the history of the human race, it is understandable why one would come to the conclusion that we are an aggressive and violent species. In the two essays “He Was a Boxer When I Was Small” written by Lenore Keeshig-Tobias and George Orwell’s essay To Shoot and Elephant both authors introduce the theme […]

“A Hanging” by George Orwell creates a somber atmosphere through vivid imagery and the portrayal of a disturbing subject matter. Having served as a member of the British imperial Police from 1922 to 1927, Orwell witnessed numerous criminals and deaths. However, in this essay, the narrator displays a greater unease compared to others during the […]

Drawing on your understanding of the poem as well as the critical perspectives that you have gathered regarding Plath’s work, to what extent does Plath use poetic language to subvert the stereotypical image of womanhood and motherhood in her poems “Morning Song” and “The Applicant” ————————————————- The poetry of Sylvia Plath reflects the entrapment of […]

Blackberrying by Sylvia Plath and Blackberry Picking by Seamus Heaney are about blackberries. They both have journey motifs which are different to each other and they both write this in a 1st person narrative which suggests these could be autobiographical. They both share a same theme which is talking about nature but they do this […]

At the beginning of the poem, there is a childlike repetition of the phrase “You do not do, you do not do”. This creates incongruity reminiscent of a child’s tantrum and their failure to recognize “you”. However, it also generates interest in the meaning of “do” and the connection between the two. The title further […]