Literature Analysis

In “Desiree’s Baby,” Kate Chopin implies that an overemphasis on race purity and societal position can destroy relationships and break families apart. The concepts of race and status are intangible classifications created by humans to classify each other, their significance should not surpass the worth of a human life. However, this reasoning is neglected in […]

In the short story “Borders” by Thomas King, a mother who resides in a native community refuses to declare herself as American or Canadian at a border crossing and has some conflicts between herself and the border guards. The mother has pride in her culture and values where she comes from. She never gives up […]

What Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan means to me is success. Success in showing that I have remained committed to my Soo Bahk Do training and will continue to better my life through the concepts and values that the Soo Bahk Do classes provide me. Some of these values and concepts are commitment, respect, […]

Why you should buckle up is a good question. People never do and then they end up getting seriously hurt or have died. I was always told “buckle your seat belt” but that saying has died down the last few years. People are too worried about being comfortable than being safe. Which one would you […]

When you think of our past presidents, James A. Garfield probably isn’t the first person to pop into your mind. This book is an excellent read for people who don’t know much about Garfield because the author has researched her topic thoroughly and does a great job blending the facts about his life into a […]

In both Patricia Grace’s short story It Used to Be Green Once and in Nino Ricci’s short story Going to the Moon, the mother figures to the protagonists are caring and outgoing, but differ on their ability to comprehend specific situations. First and foremost, the characters that act as the mother figures in the short […]

Dominance has a way of unconsciously controlling you physically and emotionally. As a female you have the right to stand up, be who you want, and live up to the potential you know you have. By looking at poetry as reflected in literary elements such as form, tone and symbolism Marge Piercy’s “A Work of […]

Raymond Carver employs the technique of generalizing key happenings to promote a clear theme. The absence of additional details emphasizes the story’s conclusion, focusing on the vital elements that aid in grasping the central idea. The primary, straightforward theme encompasses portraying food as a comforting device. In the storyline, mentions of food occur during moments […]

In “A Sense of Shelter” John Updike uses windows to show the importance of security and shelter to all humans. William is a fairly quiet teenager who is also fairly different being because one of his favorite places is the school, not very common for teens. Being that Williams favioret place to be is the […]

In Cosi, a semi- autographical play by Louis Nowra, various characters are faced with challenges that exist in real life and throughout the play some characters rise to the challenges put before them and overcome them, while others fail. Using that concept Louis Nowra hopes to communicate the challenges that people must undergo in their […]

Closed Head Injury Case Study Y. W. is a 23-year-old male student from Thailand studying electrical engineering at the university. He was ejected from a moving vehicle, which was traveling 70 mph. His injuries included a severe closed head injury with an occipital hematoma, bilateral wrist fractures, and a right pneumothorax. During his neurologic intensive […]

When major or even minor problems are found within a society, they can cause a huge meltdown and even the destruction of the whole society. In the book Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, the society has to deal with some very big problems. The Fahrenheit 451 society was destroyed through its disregard human life, inability […]

Humanity has forever been intrigued by the bewildering power of love. Artist of all types, writers, painters, singers, philosophers, have attempted to explain the origin of love and why it is such an important part of our human lives. Looking at two important works like Pablo Neruda’s 20 Love Poems and a Song of Despair […]

In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein’s quest for knowledge not only leads to the creation of a murderous monster that kills Victor’s loved ones but also the destruction of Victor himself and his sanity. Victor’s quest for knowledge sends him down a dangerous path by becoming so involved in the creation of his new project. […]

Keats uses many methods to tell the story in his poem ‘La Belle Dame sans Merci. The story is first hinted at in the title, which translates as ‘The beautiful woman without mercy. For those who know of Keats’ background, it is easy to associate this poem with his instinctive distrust of women. Keats’ mother […]

“The Hollow of the Three Hills” and “Young Goodman Brown” are story of dishonor deceit, and death. The two stories contain symbolism and relate in many ways. In “The Hollow of the Three Hills” The author, Nathaniel Hawthorn portrays the main character as a beautiful woman with a shameful past. She tries to run from […]

The dilemma of embracing the idea of a divine entity has been posed by humanity since its inception. Some people choose to believe in an ultimate power, while others reject this idea completely. These questions are encapsulated in Mark Jarman’s “Unholy Sonnets”, nudging the reader to ponder over such matters. The well-known line from Billy […]

The Indian Killer by Sherman Alexie examines the consequences of eradicating Native American identity, resulting in violence and disorder. The novel delves into the struggles faced by Native Americans as they search for self-identity amidst ongoing violence. Years of oppression have fueled the anger of Native Americans towards white people, while white individuals reciprocate with […]

Despite my initial frustration with being given an essay to write after the midterm, I saw it as an opportunity to prove myself. I did extensive research on famous writers like Maya Angelo and also explored the works of lesser-known poets who often named their poems “Untitled”. In the end, I decided on a small […]

How does Priestley present the change in Sheila during the course of the play? How do you think this change reflects some of Priestley’s ideas? In An Inspector Calls J. B. Priestley present Sheila Birling’s change during the play in order to reflect some of his own ideas. Sheila is one of the few characters […]

Gandhi premiere on November 30, 1982 in New Delhi, India. The 190 minute film was wonderfully directed by Richard Attenborough and well written by John Briley. I found this film difficult to “briefly” summarize, however I would like to share a short timeline of events through the film’s eyes. The movie opens with a message […]

The Color Purple was published in 1982, and became the work that propelled Alice Walker into the position of one of the best known contemporary African-American writers. It was a success with both critics and the reading public, and it earned Walker the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983. The Color Purple is a 1982 […]