Literature Analysis

The book Frankenstein is about a man’s life that is ruined by his thirst for knowledge. Mary Shelley portrays the quest for knowledge as dangerous. She believes that it leads to self destruction, whether it is minimal or severe. Shelley shows these types of destruction in three of her characters; Victor Frankenstein, the monster, and […]

The presentation of Curley’s wife by Steinbeck is open to interpretation, leading readers to have varying opinions on her character and significance in the novel. This essay aims to explore Steinbeck’s intended portrayal of the sole female character in the book. While other female characters are mentioned, they do not have the same impact as […]

Satire is loosely defined as art that ridicules a specific topic in order to provoke readers into changing their opinion of it. By attacking what they see as human folly, satirists usually imply their own opinions on how the thing being attacked can be remedied. Perhaps the most famous work of British satire is Jonathan […]

In A Lesson Before Dying, Ernest Gaines depicts numerous hints, clues, and symbolism connecting Jefferson and Jesus. While creating his character, Gaines establishes parallels between Jefferson and Jesus, highlighting their similarities. For instance, both Jefferson and Jesus perish around Easter, though their deaths are beyond their control. Both Jefferson and Jesus were unfairly convicted and […]

In the short story “Hunters in the Snow,” Wolff utilizes the snow and cold atmosphere as symbolic elements that have a significant impact on the characters, consequently establishing a theme of crisis that reveals the complexities and uncertainties of human interaction and personal struggles. The weather, particularly winter, serves as a representation of death, hibernation, […]

The sixth book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew is in fact before the story The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and tells the tale of the creation of Narnia and how evil was introduced into this magical land. Seen through the eyes of two children, Digory […]

The unique features of the science fiction genre enable it to delve into the potential risks posed by developments in science and technology. This can be seen in the satirical piece “Brave New World” written by Aldous Huxley, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, and I Robot, directed by Alex Proyas. These various works all […]

The central theme of “Looking for Alibrandi” centers on Josie’s experiences as she encounters various challenges in her life. These obstacles encompass accepting her cultural heritage, managing relationships with loved ones and acquaintances, establishing a connection with her father, and determining her place in society. Through direct confrontation of these issues, Josie goes through personal […]

When we talk about the “theme of survival” in literature, we should not forget the contribution of Margaret Atwood to the Canadian identity. Margaret Atwood had written a literary criticism book named ‘Survival: A Thematic Guide to Canadian Literature’. According to her theories, Margaret Atwood considers Canadian Literature as the expression of Canadian identity. According […]

“The Step Not Taken” by Paul D’Angelo is an essay that follows the story of a man on personal quest to discover how to rightly respond to others’ suffering. The essay can easily demonstrate the monomyth and the steps in the monomyth also known as “the hero’s journey” are separation, struggle and reintegration. The narrator […]

An anonymous author once stated, “There are times in everyone’s life when something constructive is born out of adversity when things seem so bad that you’ve got to grab your fate by the shoulders and shake it. ” This quote states that life often hands us struggles that we must overcome. Some are often easy […]

The Mirror of American Racial Discrimination and Class Conflicts Seen from Richard Wright’s Native Son ?Abstract? Richard Wright’s Native Son is a brand-new page of the Black literature which is one of American “protest novels”. In this novel, the author uses the writing techniques of realism to reflect the fierce racial and class conflicts between […]

“My heart longs to be home, my comrades’ hearts as well” (Homer 10. 533). With a strong desire to reach his homeland after twenty years away, Odysseus leads his crew through the difficulties and obstacles they encounter. Odysseus is not only a strong warrior, but he also perseveres in his journey and treats his guests […]

Born in Alabama in 1926, Harper Lee is reputed for highlighting the themes of sexism, racism, and prejudice in her novel- possibly a reflection of her beliefs as a white woman authoring in the 1950s. She artfully uses language techniques and employs symbolic characters like Scout to depict these important ideas. Through the portrayal of […]

Lycidas is a popular, well-known poem, which was written in the early 1630s by John Milton. The poem is written in the style of pastoral elegy and is dedicated to Edward King a friend of John Milton who drowned out at sea. About 100 years after the poem had already been well known, Samuel Johnson […]

In Aiden Wasley’s critique of “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes, he summarizes and analyzes the poem, offering a unique perspective on both the poem and the poet. Wasley provides a detailed insight into the roles of the characters, biblical references, and overall theme of “Mother to Son”. His ideas are presented logically and tastefully. […]

Homer did not receive formal art training. He began his art career as an apprentice for a commercial lithographer. In the late 1850’s he began doing work for Harper’s Weekly. His early work for Harper’s was primarily to create line art drawings from photographs. At the time pictures were printed by “stamping” them from a […]

The melancholy of life, death and old age, are one of the many issues dealt with, in Alan Bennett’s heart-rending tale. It tells the story of an isolated, fragile, elderly woman, who feels ensnared in a modernised society in which she strives for her sovereignty and prominence. In a culture where the old are forgotten, […]

In Tracy Chapman’s song “fast car”, the speaker deals with her reality and longs for a better life situation. By using the metaphor “fast car”, she wants to describe an incisive moment in her life. The woman supports this with words which are associated with this conveyance and talks about the escape from her old, […]

The fourth and fifth chapters of Ileto’s Pasyon and Revolution start by telling us of the Aguinaldo-led revolt against the Americans and the struggle to preserve the Malolos republic. It focuses on the spirit of the people brought about by the war, which became a unifying factor of the Filipinos and also served as motivation […]

Death and change are a part of life that cannot be escaped; everyone at some point in his or her life will have to work through the grief of losing a loved one. Grief is the process that we go through to let go of old habits and starts a new way of life. We […]

From the moment we are born, we are trained to perceive that the only truth in the world is physical reality. Our understanding of this corporeal world stems from what we visually observe, physically experience, auditorily recognize, and olfactorily perceive. Relying solely on these senses has led humanity to assume that there’s nothing beyond this […]