Literature Analysis

After reading the short story “Diaspora” by Joanne Hyppolite, I got a vivid understanding of how diaspora can have an effect on one’s identity. Over the past month we have studied many theories and concepts concerning race, gender, and politics. There are three theories that capture the essence of Joanne Hyppolite’s worldview as a Haitian […]

Despite the belief held by many that Huckleberry Finn is a racist novel and has therefore been banned from certain educational institutions, it is important to consider the context and intention behind the use of specific words and portrayals. The repeated presence of racial slurs like “nigger” and the derogatory depiction of black characters may […]

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare is a play on the themeof love. The play is a comedy and it shows that the course of love doesn’talways run smoothly. Shakespeare uses different settings to show the complication in thelover’s lives. I think that is a very clever thing to do. The first scene takes […]

The Stolen Child“The Stolen Child”, a poem by W.B. Yeats, can be analyzed on several levels. The poem is about a group of faeries that lure a child away from his home “to the waters and the wild”(chorus). On a more primary level the reader can see connections made between the faery world and freedom […]

In 1972, two years before his death, Oscar Schindler confided in a friend about the review of Steven Spielberg’s epic drama depicting the Holocaust survivors of World War II and the man who unexpectedly became their savior. Schindler, an unrepentant womanizer and war profiteer, exploited Polish Jews as inexpensive labor to manufacture cooking utensils for […]

Although the poems “Recalling War” by Robert Graves and “Mental Cases” by Wilfred Owen are both concerned with the damage that war does to the soldiers involved, they are different in almost every other respect. Owen’s poem examines the physical and mental effects of war in a very personal and direct way – his voice […]

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a captivating figure, generated great fascination in 18th century France due to his unconventional ideas and passionate writing. In 1762, he released his most important work, The Social Contract. Rousseau contends that society is essentially an unspoken agreement among individuals to live together for the greater good, with a strong emphasis on equality […]

Analytical Essay Throughout Kate Chopins, The Awakening, numerous scenes of birth and renewal are depicted. Various symbols placed throughout the book show Edna Pontelliers awakenings. For instance, many references are made to oceans and water. It is in the water that Edna has her first rebirth, but it is also the place where she chooses […]

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a remarkable novel that vividly portrays the upheaval of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. Through the use of imagery, symbolism, and language, Steinbeck effectively conveys the multitude of themes present throughout the book. The Joad family, along with the rest of the […]

The Great Gatsby is a thrilling tale about a very wealthy man named Gatsby. The story is told through the eyes of the narrator, Nick Carraway. In the beginning Nick is showed as someone for all people to tell their problems. They vent their anger and frustration to him. Nick meets Tom and Daisy Buchanan. […]

Throughout the play A Dolls House, various characters such as Nora, Mrs. Linden, and the nurse face significant choices while trying to meet other people’s needs and manage their own lives. Throughout the story, it becomes evident that these women must make substantial sacrifices in their lives for both themselves and others. The nurse assumes […]

The Elizabethan Age underwent a continuing crisis of religion that was marked by a deepening polarization of thought between the supporters of the recently established Protestant Church and the larger number of adherents to the Roman Catholic faith. Of these latter, Edmund Campion may be taken as the archetype. Well known as an Englishman who […]

St. Augustine, in his book Political Writings, emphasizes the role that Christianity plays in shaping his political perspective and argues for its influence on his views through the moral aspect of politics. While St. Augustine’s writings have gained recognition and admiration, not everyone agrees with him. Niccolo Machiavelli, for example, advocates for a government that […]

In the story of “Sonny’s blues” by James Baldwin many things are discussed. Some of them are not refer clearly you have to dig deep to understand and some of them are just clear and right in front of your face. One of the things that is mentioned In Baldwin’s writies around the last paragraphs […]

Thomas Cahills book How the Irish Saved Civilization, is called the untold story of Irelands heroic role in maintaining western culture, from the fall of the Roman Empire until the European dark ages. The main point of this book, as specified in the books title, is how the Irish saved civilization. How they allegedly did […]

Hamlet one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, where the young prince of Denmark must uncover the truth about his father’s death. Hamlet a play that tells the story of a young prince whose father recently died. Hamlet’s uncle Claudius marries his mother the queen and takes the throne. As the play is told Hamlet finds out […]

Madox Ford’s masterpiece, The Good Soldier, utilizes a variety of literary techniques to construct meaning and propel imaginative power. Ford uses figurative language to initiate the polarity of “Convention and Passion” and a divergent narrative style and structure to present cultural issues such as the quest for human knowledge and the imprisonment of society. “The […]

and A Sunday on La Grande JanetteThe Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is a piece full of rich colours that reflect both the time period and the artists impressionist style. This composition not only conveys a leisurely gathering of people, but also expresses the changing French social structure of the time due […]

In Native Son, Bigger Thomas, a 20-year-old character created by Richard Wright, grapples with a difficult existence. Born into poverty and lacking education, Bigger harbors a deep-seated anger towards society. This perpetual frustration leads him down a path of habitual violence and criminal activity. Incapable of managing his volatile emotions, Bigger frequently succumbs to fits […]

“The Catcher in the Rye,” a widely recognized novel, has faced scrutiny and censorship for its exploration of innocence preservation and compassion. J.D. Salinger portrays the challenges and growth between childhood and adulthood, highlighting the contrast between innocence and society’s realities. The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, symbolizes this division through a cliff representing beginnings and endings. […]

The text discusses the intriguing characters in Mario Vargas Llosa’s novel Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter, particularly focusing on Marito Varguitas. Marito is described as a well-developed character who possesses demons that influence both his life and stories. Additionally, other characters such as Pedro Camacho, Aunt Julia, Cousin Nancy, and the cabdriver also contribute to […]

Ana Castillo “Seduced by Natssja Kinski” CritiqueA quick read of Ana Castillo’s poetry will provide a reader with much knowledge of the style she uses. The style used in “Seduced by Natassja Kinski” and “El Chicle” is conveyed vividly. A key ingredient to Castillo’s style is imagery. Castillo uses imagery to portray the environment, object […]