Literature Analysis

The poem, “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird”, by Wallace Stevens may be considered as dark and mysterious poem. Literally looking at it, points that there are many ways to see a blackbird not only as a bird with black feathers. It may be representative of other figures in life. These figures may be […]

It is a sorrowful sight to see a beloved wife mourning the loss of her husband, especially considering Mrs. Mallard’s fragile state of health. Delivering the tragic news to Mrs. and her family was a difficult task. Mrs. Mallard, who suffers from a heart disease, cannot go to her husband Brently Mallard’s funeral. The news […]

The XX century is often called a century of dictators, and one of them is Saddam Hussein – a totalitarian leader, who managed to maintain his regime till 2003, but was still deprived of power. In his book “The Prince” Nikkolo Machiavelli, an Italian political thinker of the XVI century, presented an outstanding “Dictator‘s Guide”, […]

Robert Leckie is the protagonist and author of the book “Helmet for My Pillow From Parris Island.” He is a World War II veteran and describes what it is like in the United States Marine Corps and how he endures the pain and devastating days of the horrors of World War II against the Japanese. […]

However, in the final rhyming couplet, Shakespeare claims his love for his mistress by professing; that even though his mistresses has a great deal of flaws, he accepts them and loves her as much as any man could love a woman. In Shakespeare’s, “Sonnet 130” he illustrates a true depiction of his mistress by emphasizing […]

Mark Twain “Two Ways of Viewing the River” is his view of ceasing to note the beauty of the river while steam boating, implying that once you have learned certain practices, they become almost innate qualities. That is not to say that they become instinct, only that one has mastered this ability. When any individual […]

John Wideman’s “Our Time” portrays a different side of a convicted felon that is often never seen. His brother Robbie was sentenced to life in prison after being involved in a murder and robbery. Writing a book about his brother was something he had never done before and shows a very interesting approach to getting […]

Walter Mitty is an imaginary character, but he reminds me of myself and many people that I know. The main focus of the story is Walter’s behavior. Walter tends to get distracted from the real world and his normal life, sent into day-dreams in which he is more important. Walter uses his everyday interactions to […]

James Adams coined the phrase “American Dream” in his book, which has now become a widely recognized symbol of the United States. The American Dream, which refers to the aspiration for greater prosperity and abundant opportunities in the United States, can be difficult to attain in today’s society. The obstacles of achieving prosperity and limited […]

“Sonny’s Blues,” a short story by James Baldwin, does not conform to the traditional stages of narrative. The narrative does not commence with an exposition, for example. From the outset, the story immediately addresses the conflict surrounding Sonny. The narrator initially expresses concern over Sonny’s drug-related arrest and addiction. However, the primary source of conflict […]

The song ‘Real Gone’ by Sheryl Crow is one of my favorite songs. It is the opening sound track for the animated film Disney/Pixar’s ‘Cars’ (2006). This is upbeaten country side music and with a catchy soft-rock touch. It is the theme song of the movie. Sheryl’s voice was best suit for the song. Sheryl […]

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison follows Milkman, an African American man, as he comes of age in Michigan during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. In his pursuit of gold, the milkman discovers his lineage and his purpose in life. Throughout the novel, several characters either help or obstruct Milkman’s journey. Ruth and Macon provide […]

The book, “Son of the Revolution’, can be considered an epic story of the life of Liang Heng. Apparently, the book chronicled Liang Heng’s early memories of his adolescent stage in unison on his consequent migration from China. By carefully reading the book, the reader would have a first -hand knowledge on what was life […]

The Boarding House A Socio-political Commentary on James Joyce’s Ireland “The Boarding House” is a typically oriented short story in the James Joyce style beginning with a recollection of the characters backgrounds. In this story, Mrs. Mooney escapes a troubled marriage from her drunk and abusive husband and opens a boarding house. Her son and […]

In Catherine Mansfield’s ” The Doll’s house”, the main theme is on the injustices and cruelty associated with class distinctions. Set in New Zealand sometime after it becomes a colony, Mansfield shows how the differences among social classes are closely adhered to. She also explores themes such as how the high class people take deliberate […]

Richard Wright’s portrayal of the alienation experienced in the Jim Crow South in Black Boy highlights the cruel treatment and rejection he faced from white people, certain black individuals, and even his own family. Their refusal to accept him stemmed from his unwillingness to conform to their expectations of his behavior and beliefs. Richard exhibited […]

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald portrayed various characters, each with unique characteristics and behaviors. Notably, Tom stood out as an intriguing character. Tom displays his arrogance and self-serving nature through various actions, such as frequently expressing white supremacist beliefs that suggest the superiority of whites in creating civilization. He also enjoys demeaning others, […]

The Defence of Duffer’s Drift is a concise, allegorical book that would be a valuable asset to young, inexperienced military service members. The author, Sir Ernest D. Swinton, was a former British Army officer that rose to the rank of Major General. He served in the Anglo-Boer War as a Lieutenant and was awarded the […]

‘The World Is Flat- the Globalization World in the Twenty First Century’ is a well written book by Thomas L. Friedman based on his personal experience, case studies, and etc. He explores the political and technological changes that have made the world a smaller place. From the explosion of the internet to the dot com […]

The analysis of the poem delves into its exploration of chivalry, Christian ethics, and the valorous code. It also incorporates symbolism, irony, and legend as narrative devices. Consequently, this examination focuses on the central conflict, themes, tone, and key characters that drive the poem’s message. (Borroff, 12)The narrator’s tone in the poem is straightforward and […]

The Ethics of Democracy was a short article written by John Dewey. He wrote was an extraordinary thinker and provided us today with ideas that are still in action. I decided to write on this article specifically because I am very interested in the founding of the United States and how our founding fathers chose […]

In many of his works, William Shakespeare explores ideas of gender differences and racial tensions. Othello, a play whose characters are judged again and again based on appearances and outward characteristics, is one such work. The protagonist’s different ethnic background provides a platform for probing ideas of racial conflict. Similarly, the presence of well-developed yet […]