Literature Analysis
Graham Green’s story is about a group of kids who are part of a gang called Wormsley Common Gang. If you notice, this is not just a name; this name was thought carefully. For instance, Wormsley: they entered Old Misery’s house as if there were worms; common gang: it was not a common gang, it […]
Read moreThe Bridge at Andau by James Michener tells the true story of the Hungarian revolution in 1956. A popular historian and novelist, Michener’s account of the Hungarian uprising awakens the reader to the shocking plight of millions who suffered the iron fist of communism and Soviet puppet leadership. The revolution was a rebellion of students […]
Read moreWhether Robin Hood was a man or myth is unknown, but who really was Robin Hood? Was he a real historical figure who changed the lives of many? Or simply a fictional character made up by a group of bored village men. There are too many options to decide between either. But why has the […]
Read moreThe articles “I’m OK, but you’re not” and “Meet the Twixters” have several similarities. Both articles use descriptive context to support their arguments. In “I’m OK, but you’re not,” Robert Zoellner describes his morning and has a sudden realization. In “Meet the Twixters,” Lev Grossman explores the distinctive mindset of the younger generation and emphasizes […]
Read more“How is the idea of people and their relationship to the environment portrayed in Folucher’s Poetry? ” In Foulcher’s poetry he shows the different types of relationships people can have with their surrounding environment. In the writers poems ‘Loch Ard Gorge’ and ‘Summer Rain’ he focuses on the different elements of nature that people have […]
Read morePropaganda is a book written in the last periods of 1920s by Edward Bernays which discusses the workings and thoughts of the industry of public relations. The main theme in this book is propaganda whereby it is the administrative section of the unseen government. Propaganda here is used to mean information but not to mean […]
Read moreThe thing that can’t be changed by the time. -Essay on “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry SJ. H Twenty years is such a long time to change almost everything around us. During twenty years, a newborn baby becomes an adult and a middle-aged person becomes an elderly person. A short story “After Twenty Years” […]
Read more“A Midwife’s Tale” is the story and accounts of Martha Ballard. Martha was very consistent with writing in her diary. There diary is made up of different stories, baby deliveries, land disputes, gardening, weaving, and many other facets of life in rural Maine. There are very few historical documents that focus specifically on women and […]
Read moreCould one ordinary woman be more intelligent than several highly skilled male warriors? In William Shakespeare’s Othello, although Emilia plays a small role, she makes a powerful impact. Her omnipotent bravado brings us to the conclusion that she is the reincarnation of Esther from the Bible and that she is a mirror image of today’s […]
Read moreDuring the early nineteen hundreds, there was fierce competition among engineers, inventors, and large companies to develop groundbreaking technology. This race for innovation was fueled by the industrial revolution and technological boom of the time. On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers achieved a significant milestone by successfully creating the first airplane. This invention marked […]
Read moreThe story revolves around a lady Mrs. Edith Myers, who is a fortune-teller. Mrs. Myers for some reasons comes under the notice of Detective Inspector MacLeary. MacLeary is suspicious of the means of her living and doubts her to be involved in “espionage”. Although Mr. MacLeary has been keeping an eye on Mrs. Myers for […]
Read moreIn the play Lysistrata, women have absolutely no political rights. There is a war going on and one woman wants to put an end to it. It is my opinion the character Lysistrata can be viewed as a modern day feminist. She takes charge in the self-titled play and claims that war shall be the […]
Read moreAnalysis of The Lady’s Maid by Katherine ManssfieldName: The Lady’s Maid” by Katherine Mansfield (1888 to 1923-New Zealand) was first published in 1920. The story is told in the first person by Ellen but at the same time meant to be told to “madam. ” She has worked as a lady’s maid for the same […]
Read moreMost war novels overlook the role of binary linguistic oppositions. However, Timothy Findley defies this trend in The Wars by emphasizing the psychological effects of war on the human mind. This award-winning novel revolves around the First World War and follows Robert Ross, a young Canadian who joins the military after his sister’s tragic death. […]
Read moreWhat is “human nature”? Do a natural set of behavioral paradigms govern our morals at the most basic level? And more importantly, are those prescribed behaviors inherently good, or naturally evil? The Large Ant by Howard Fast depicts human nature as leaning toward the latter. Many other artistic and literary works seem to take this […]
Read moreFirst published in 1943, this renowned work of French literature has been translated into over 250 languages and dialects, including braille, ensuring that a wide range of readers can enjoy it. Its popularity is evident by its remarkable sales figures, with annual sales surpassing one million copies and total worldwide sales exceeding 140 million copies. […]
Read moreIn the set scenes we see Malvolio acting in a very arrogant and self-important way towards Feste, Maria, Sir Toby and Sir Andrew. This makes them decide to play a trick on him to teach him a lesson. When Malvolio arrives, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew and Feste are up late at night singing, dancing and […]
Read moreIn the book “Touching Spirit Bear” there are a many themes one of the most evident ones is what goes around come around .Cole Matthews is banished to a remote Alaskan island as punishment for beating his classmate Peter Driscal almost bad enough to kill him. Being banished on the island is a old native […]
Read more“I wonder where I’m gonna die, / Being neither white nor black?” (11-12) These are the last two lines of “Cross” a poem by Langston Hughes that describes the experience of a mixed-race person. The poem is written in stanzas with a rhyme scheme of ABCB. The speaker expresses the frustration and grief that a […]
Read moreIn his novel Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck explores the theme of hopes and dreams, particularly focusing on characters’ aspirations for freedom, independence, and relief from loneliness. These dreams may seem unattainable and unrealistic. The two main characters, George and Lennie, share a common longing to own their own land without any disruptions. This desire […]
Read moreGreen grass running water starts out with an unknown narrator explaining “the beginning”. Coyote, one of the characters always has dreams that wake him up from his peaceful sleep. The dream thinks itself is god. Coyote is only amused thinking the dream is a dog that gets everything backwards. A frequently asked question in this […]
Read moreRobert Frost’s poem The Vantage Point tells of a man who is lost in the world of people so seeks refuge in nature. A vantage point is a viewpoint from which someone is able to see a wide range of things. The vantage point in the poem is where the man goes to watch the […]
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