Literature Analysis

In Tess of The D’Urbervilles Hardy uses the theme of power to explore the different relationships within his society especially that of men and women . He illustrates how in a predominantly male dominated society , men hold economic and social power over women in different forms whether consciously or not. Hardy also considers how […]

We first meet Slim on page fifty five, this is where the lines ‘he moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsmen’ and ‘the prince of the ranch’ show how highly Slim is regarded by the ranch hands they use words that describe royalty like majesty, master and prince. Slim is not […]

Women’s reputations and their appearances were of paramount importance. A woman’s role during 1840 and after in society was to look very decorative towards men. In the tale “The Withered Arm” there is two main female characters Rhoda Brook and Gertrude Lodge and from the very beginning of this tale these two women are contrasted, […]

There is great talk among the Heath folk of Clym Yeobright and how well he has done for himself after moving away to become a diamond merchant’s manager. We see people respect him and even though he has got an education people still admire him. He is seen as a hero figure but has a […]

The very title of Edward Albee’s ‘Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf? ‘ has immediate connotations as to the relationship between the two main characters of the play, George and Martha. The well known nursery rhyme in fact goes, ‘Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? ‘ As we find out in further reading of the […]

It was a bitter winter’s night and George was sitting in his big white house. George’s lapdog, Tony, was lying at his owner’s feet. His big pointy ears were jiggling and his huge forehead was creasing up as he breathed in and out. George was watching television. Although he was not really mentally capable of […]

In her moving and astonishing novel Sula, published in 1973, Toni Morrison presents the lives of two black heroines – Nel Wright and Sula Peace. The author pictures their growing up together in a small Ohio town, their sharply divergent paths of womanhood, and their ultimate confrontation and reconciliation. Nel Wright chooses to stay in […]

Suspense is the creation of excitement at the approach of the climax, whether of the whole novel, or just a particular chapter or scene. Tension is the feeling of uneasiness or stress caused by suspense, not knowing what will transpire next. It is clear that the two are very closely interrelated, and when they are […]

Hardly’s short story takes place in rural England while Allende’s story is set in South America, both contributing to the believability of the tales. Hardy and Allende approach captivating their readers differently. Hardy provides detailed descriptions of the setting and brings everything together at the end while Allende delivers a shock and uses flashbacks to […]

The story is about a milkmaid called Rhoda Brook, who is obsessed with her ex lover’s new bride. She has a dream about his wife where Rhoda grabs Gertrude, Farmer Lodge’s wife, by her arm and hurls her to the floor and eventually causes Gertrude to have a withered arm. In the dictionary it states […]

Governor Stevenson’s veto of the “Cat Bill” demonstrates his use of sarcastic language to engage the reader’s common sense and intelligence, while also employing personification and dramatic techniques to effectively mock the proposed legislation. Governor Stevenson effectively communicates his reasoning for vetoing the bill by using common knowledge and appealing to a wide range of […]

The Gothic Novel is a type of prose fiction, first introduced around the 1760s by Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story (1764). This style of writing was popular until the mid 1800s. Primary examples of the Gothic Novel are William Beckford’s Vathek in 1786, and perhaps the best known, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein […]

James Joyce’s “Eveline”, one of the short stories in “The Dubliners” , is a tale based upon the friction which can exist between familial and romantic love , the conflicts between the opposite choices of perpetuating the status quo versus initiating irreversible change , and the agonies that are experienced when pivotal decisions have to […]

In the past century, Latin America has been a breeding ground for revolutionary leaders who speak of distant lands where democracy can flourish. Despite being isolated from the rest of the world, it evokes a sense of a separate universe, as reflected in The House of Spirits and No One Writes to the Colonel, which […]

The novel introduces us to three characters – Eva, Kevin, and Franklin – who may initially appear unsympathetic. However, we also find ourselves feeling sympathetic towards them. This sympathy is largely shaped by the epistolary format of the novel, as we are only able to perceive the characters through Eva’s perspective. The reader is perplexed […]

Samuel Pepys and Robert Merivel have similar backgrounds, with neither of them being born into the social positions they achieved. Pepys` father was a tailor, his mother a butcher`s sister and he was the fifth of eleven children. Merivel`s father was a reputable glovemaker, and little is known of his mother beyond the fact she […]

As we are reminded by the greatness of many different civilizations and countries all around the world by the documented histories. I believe that no one would ever leave out the British in a historical discussion, especially during the colonial periods. It is one of the most interesting period that is often discussed in many […]

According to Wordsworth’s Preface to Lyrical Ballads, nature and the Romantics share a close connection. The author posits that “the passions of men are incorporated with the beautiful and permanent forms of nature,” highlighting the unbreakable bond between humanity and the natural world. For Wordsworth, “the mind of man [acts as] the mirror of the […]

In Henry IV debatably the main character of the play is Hal, the son of Henry IV. Hal is disliked by his father but earns back his right to the crown through the events of the play. Hotspur could also be viewed as the plays true hero; he is the leader of the rebellion and […]

In the poem, Thomas makes quite a few references and allusions to war. He uses the nature and weather described in the poems as metaphors for various aspects of the war. The blizzard that is mentioned in the poem could be interpreted as a metaphor for either death or war. “In France they killed him; […]

The Woeful and Horrendously Sad Tale of Frankincense In Mary Shelley’s Frankincense, the true monster is questioned. Victor, the protagonist, creates a living being using body parts, which drastically alters his life. However, Victor’s creation does not turn out as he had envisioned, leading to his hatred towards it. In her horror novel, Shelley incorporates […]

In my opinion, The Oxford Book of War Poetry is a collection that deeply resonates with readers and allows them to empathize with the poets themselves. The topic of war is captivating to all and during wartime, Great Britain experienced division between those who discussed war and those who endured its brutal reality. Not all […]