Literature Analysis

In just one word ( Crime and Punishment), the stranger’s direct label is a stabbing remark in opposition of Raskolnikov’s assumed identity. It is the debasement of a man-god, to be more apt a superman, who is ever so close to falling off the perch and into the abyss. “It was impossible to be sure, […]

The detailed poem written by Seamus Heaney vividly portrays the appearance, flavour, and texture of blackberries while effectively utilizing colour descriptions. Both texts explore the theme of childhood and coming of age. The writer in the short story vividly depicts the young boy’s initial excitement and emotions, but later portrays his disappointment and sadness. In […]

At a Potato Digging by Seamus Heaney describes the simple process of potato digging and the suffering of the people due to the contamination of the crop. Through this Heaney is able to illustrate the dependence of the people upon the potato crop and how it serves to be both a life giving and life-taking […]

Many of Robert Browning’s early poems were part of what Isobel Armstrong has called a “systematic attempt to examine many kinds of neurotic or insane behavior, and in particular the pathology of sexual feeling” (Armstrong 288). Paired with a companion poem, “Johannes Agricola,” under the title Madhouse Cells, “Porphyria’s Lover”(1836) is one of the earliest […]

In this piece of coursework I will be looking at the two poems; The Laboratory by Robert Browning and Havisham by Carol Ann Duffy. I will be looking at how the poets convey the extreme reactions of the woman in the poems that have been hurt by men. I will tackle the question by looking […]

‘Digging’ and ‘He was’ both examine father-son relationships with a sense of pride and admiration. However, both poems can also be read as an exploration and a challenge to what is considered to be “art”. Throughout the two poems there are repeated references to the artistry of poetry and working in the field. The essay […]

The writer of both of the poems is Robert Browning. They were written in the 19th century and as such there are many differences and similarities within the poems, of which some can be easily seen such as death, love and the idealisation of woman. The death of the last duchess can be seen as […]

In the poem ‘The Early Purges’ by Seamus Heaney, the literal meaning of it is the poet is tracing his history to his attitude towards killing the animals on the farm: from the past as a child, to now as an adult. The poet’s attitude changes as time went on, i. e. as he gets […]

Of the poems that I have studied I have chosen “My Last Duchess”, “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” and “Porphria’s Lover”. The poems are similar in many ways but also have some differences. The poem Porphria’s Lover was published in 1836 and is based on a criminal who murders Porphyria so that he can be […]

Robert Browning is one of the foremost poets of the Victorian era and his most noted contribution to English literature is undoubtedly the literary form of the Dramatic Monologue, which was not independently developed but none the less firmly established by him. His first poem Pauline was published anonymously in 1833 and Browning sent twelve […]

In both stories there is a murder. These murders are committed by a lover. In ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ the murderer is the man. He murdered her to keep her pure and to himself. He thought that Porphyria would have wanted him to do it. He also thought that she loved him a lot. He thought this […]

In the poem ‘Digging’, Heaney is able to bring to life ‘the living past’ where in watching his father digging flowerbeds he is able to recall childhood scenes when his father dug up new potatoes, which had to be collected by the children. It also leads him further back into his past to remember his […]

Published in 1899, Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a satirical portrayal of Victorian society. It is known as the writer’s greatest achievement and is highly regarded for its brilliance, inventiveness, and extreme humor. In the play, Wilde effectively depicts the characteristics of Victorian individuals through every character, particularly the two leading female […]

Oscar Wilde, a rich upper-class gentleman wrote the play ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’ to try and establish a number of different factors. The play does relate to modern life today, sharing its problems, humour and irony with everyone. It is a respected and studied piece of literature, with very serious morals. The play is […]

Jane Eyre is the eponymous heroine and involved narrator of this novel. She is a small, dejected girl who lives with her middle-class aunt and cousins, as her parents died when she was young. Although she may not be suffering physically from hunger or disease, she is suffering emotionally. Jane is depressed, unloved, and constantly […]

Jane Eyre is a classic romance novel by Charlotte Bronte based on part of the author’s own days in a brutal boarding school. Jane Eyre was published in 1847 under the male pen name Currer bell, during the Victorian era when males dominated the household and society. Charlotte Bronte was brought up in Yorkshire at […]

“Jane Eyre” is primarily about a young girl’s pursuit of love and her desire for fairness in an unfair world. In the initial chapters, Jane demonstrates contrasting emotions, revealing her frustrations with those who oppress her. At the start of the book, Jane displays a cold attitude, where she objectively observes the world around her […]

Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote The Yellow Wallpaper in 1892, which was later adapted into a movie. Although the film closely follows Gilman’s original script, there are numerous details and differences that distinguish it. The discrepancies between the narrative standpoint, character elaboration and introduction, and symbols set the short story and film apart. In the short […]

“Lines Written in Early Spring” by William Wordsworth sets a tone of rejuvenation and harmony. The reader envisions Wordsworth sitting in an open field, observing budding flowers and playful bunnies. The sounds of birds singing and the world blossoming fill his senses. This evokes thoughts of Bambi and the joy that spring brings, making it […]

This essay is about the novel Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte. I am going to explain how Bronte makes the reader feel sympathy towards Jane using several different methods. The novel Jane Eyre follows Jane’s life from when she is a little girl through her unhappy childhood and into adult life. It is written […]

Throughout the first 8 chapters of the novel, Charlotte Bronte demonstrates how sympathy is generated for her protagonist, Jane Eyre. The narrative portrays aspects of Bronte’s own life that influenced Jane and the challenges she had to confront. From Jane’s difficult upbringing with the Reeds to her education at Gateshead, the story follows her journey […]

Written in 1847 by Charlotte Bronte, the novel ‘Jane Eyre’ explores Jane’s personality and experiences with her family. The story starts with Jane living at Gateshead Hall with her aunt and uncle after becoming a dependent due to her parents’ death. Charlotte Bronte expertly employs writing techniques to detail how Jane is wrongly accused of […]