Literature Essays

The author states that rhetorical analysis is the art of examining the author’s views and opinions through examination of the components used in persuading the audience by the author. Rhetoric is a word that is used to describe the art and skills of persuasion. The main areas examined during this analysis is the purpose of the work.

The novel begins with Jean and his brother Freddie, living with their paraplegic grandmother,they live in a chateau in the country,the novel depicting the chateau as beautiful while during the death of the grandmother it was close to the winter season

The author states that approximately three years ago a Muslim radical, after shooting the filmmaker Theo van Gogh dead on a street in Amsterdam attached a letter to the deceased van Gogh’s chest with a knife. The letter was addressed to Ayaan Hirsi-Ali. It demanded a holy war and moreover, demanded her death.

While the structure of the essay does follow that of a scientific proposal in Swift’s time, the ostensible structure of the paper does not actually show Swift’s true opinions, until late in the paper. The power of Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” does not stem, in large part, from its irony.

The setting, symbols and literary devices suffuse the reader with the horror, not of the supernatural but the horror behind the “proper” surface of every woman who is shaped in mind and body to fit patriarchal discourse. The narrator says “most women do not creep by daylight” and later she sees “there are so many of those creeping women”.  

The author states that Woolf quite clearly sees the flaws of society, which has been and still is, patriarchal in orientation. The woman had been denied a proper education for centuries; she had only recently acquired the right to property, wealth, and suffrage. Even as late as 1928 she could be shooed off the University turf.

Being a student, the author himself has experienced depression quite similar to the woman in The Yellow Wallpaper. But he said that he tried to seek distraction from friends, music, and available entertainment from the internet. And these activities take him off the unhealthy state of his mind and psyche.

Sojourner Truth advocated for gender equality. Frederick Douglass had the view that women were not the gender equals of men but were subordinates of men. He advocated that relations were responsible for the well-being of women. Sojourner was uneducated so she used her rhetorical skills to speak up on the abolition of slaves and emancipation of women.

Catch 22 revolves around a kind of complex sense of déjà vu that many of the characters express. Thus the chaplain has an “impression of a prior meeting was of some occasion far more momentous and occult that, of a significant encounter with Yossarian in some remote, submerged, and perhaps even entirely spiritual epoch". 

The third aspect which will be examined is c) how the characteristic elements of youth and speediness can lead to death. One of the factors that lead to Romeo's and Juliet's respective demises have to do with their being young. To begin with, it is the fact that these young people are caught up in their families' continuous rivalry which makes this story all the more compelling, and which ultimately solves the age-old problem in their deaths, when Shakespeare says, "the continuance of their parents' rage/Which, but their children's end, nought could remove"1

The physical and emotional loads were symbolic of and filled with fear, love, grief and their longings. O'Brien specifies the physical loads which all the soldiers carried with them. Many of them were things of common use in the war, while apart from these soldiers also carried things of personal value to them.

The author states that the prose works by the Antiguan-born, United States-based, Jamaica Kincaid’s Annie John and the poems by Jamaican Lorna Goodison and British-based poets Jamaican Jean Binta Breeze and Guyanese Grace Nichols illustrate the writings by women in the 1980s. These woman writers were born in the late 1940s and 1950s.

The author states that working as Othello’s ancient or ensign, Iago is successful in maneuvering the other characters to make sure that his plans are carried out. He develops enmity to Cassio when he is promoted by Othello, and makes use of all his strengths to plot his revenge against Cassio as well as Othello.

The author brings into the frame of reference to some biographical details and some relevant material from his letters, which will help to substantiate some of the meaning in his work. This paper concerns itself with the themes and imagery to be understood and deciphered from Byron's use of language in Don Juan via close reading and analysis

The author states that there is an apparent conflict between the concepts of natural laws and human laws in the Decameron and the writer gives a complete picture of the struggle between the two essential concepts. Both the stories and the storytellers in the important work by Boccaccio pursue a moral base or code of some sort and.

From here on, his raging thoughts "never look back, ne'er ebb to humble love," till his revenge is satiated, the painful regrets and involuntary recollections of past circumstances which cross his mind amidst the dim traces of passion, aggravating the sense of his wrongs, but not shaking his purpose. 

The author states that when Iago tries to persuade him that Desdemona has been unfaithful, he requires a physical proof, and Iago has prepared a story concerning the handkerchief Othello gave his wife when they first fell in love. Although this is circumstantial evidence, the fact that Iago’s wife has stolen the handkerchief casts doubt on Desdemona.

For each picture, we’re presented with a description in the artist’s own words of the scene that inspired the painting, and the whole of the pictures with the accompanying texts, therefore, documents the impact that the landscape has had on the imagination of the artists and on the collective imaginary, trough their representation.

This essay attempts to refute Pollin’s arguments on Prince Hamlet’s mentality on suicidal tendencies. Pollin says that Hamlet is suicidal because he jumps into Ophelia’s grave and wants to be buried with her. It is noted that Hamlet is jealous of Laertes’ show of brotherly love for Ophelia when Laertes is the first to express his love.

The author of the paper believes that the planning stage differs for a particular subject. For example, in writing on “The Best Way to Learn about Life,” the author has to be equipped with knowledge and experience on various circumstances about life. The first question that the writer should ask is “What is the best way to learn about life?”

The narrative section will begin by discussing the storyline and discuss the ways in which the story is told. The following part will analyze the intended audience for each text while part D will discuss the generic elements and how they compare to each text. The narrative structure of Dick Tracy follows the storyline which is not uncommon.

The author states that Proust, a contemporary of Freud was greatly influenced by the latter in his philosophical leanings and in literary work. Freud treated symbolism in his book Psychoanalysis. According to this theory he propounded which must have influenced Proust, objects or ideas are represented by symbols.

The author asserts that the idea that lovers cannot be friends takes its roots in Plato’s thinking that: 1) Each human self is a discrete substance combining essential and unique qualities; 2) All attraction is a desire for union, and 3). The purpose of this union is to share in, possess or otherwise take part in these qualities.

A result is an approach to culture and communication that employs rather than avoids empathy, personal experience and a connection to the scenes and people studied. There are two who seem to represent the epitome of each side of this new art. How do they differ in their approach? How is their approach similar, and how is this approach different from wisdom in the field of anthropology?

The causalities in the First World War almost match with that in the Second World War. The casualties in First World War would have been unimaginable had any of the modern weapons used in that war. The new weapons like poison gas, submarines, airplanes, tanks and artillery shells, etc can cause tremendous damage to all living things if any of them are used in a war.

The author states that any discipline, even as one as old as journalism, is susceptible to change and modification based upon the structure of society, as well as on the concepts of people that consist that society. New journalism is a result of that natural evolution, a style of journalism that is considered to use unconventional literary techniques.

The author states that the sharpest missiles are aimed at those who would consider themselves superior because of their ‘intellectual’ pursuits or because of their privileged access to the heritage of Western science and culture. Vainglorious moderns of all times need to learn that they cannot teach their grandparents the fine art of sucking eggs.

The author states that Hamlet is trapped in a cycle of violence born of the incompatibility of the heart and mind. Hamlet, the hero of the play is the son of the king of Denmark, who has died less than two months ago. He is a soldier, a scholar, and a diplomat and ordinary people like him. The play depicts the stupidity, and sham of everyday life.

Warner’s approach is more academic having made additional research to provide a basis on the characteristics of the concepts of feudalism and capitalism. Massa on the other hand based her analysis on the basic definition of both economic concepts. Massa was able to identify the concepts of both feudalism and capitalism as much as Warner.   

In the plays, Dr. Faustus and Importance of being Earnest, what strikes us is the presence and absence respectively of conventional morality. Marlowe’s novel is concerned with the Faustian myth where a person sells his soul to the devil in order to gain something great.

The author states that the unrealities that Paul creates on his journey are not enough to sustain him and eventually lead to his sudden and fatal end. We are introduced to Paul, a nervous boy of modest means as told by his ill-fitting and worn clothing. He attends a turn of the century Victorian school where his mannerisms are perceived as annoying.

The author states that there are three major characters who stand out in the play besides Julius Caesar. They are Antony, Cassius, and Brutus. The first act opens with the celebration of the return of Julius Caesar from his victory in Pompey. Antony admires Caesar’s power while Cassius is envious of it. Only Brutus has a different view.

The author states that the story of Imago is one that centers around the concept of how the futures of both humans and aliens rest in one young being successful metamorphosis into adulthood. On page 564 of this story, Jodahs states that “Humans had evolved from hierarchical life, dominating, often killing other life.

The author states that in the story Dona Sebastiana maintains filial ties with an individual over a lifetime. The roots of this story can best be seen in the statement that stories “represent a part of the cultural heritage that the first settlers of this former Spanish frontier brought with them".

Basically, we see that in Scene One alone, all of the major elements are already put into place, and truly very little is withheld for some far off plot effect or revelation; as well, what is really important is that of the setting up and advancing of this story which has been presented in a clear and dramatic way with true poetic grace and wit. 

This critique on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is certainly one of an assured position. In other words, it is blatantly obvious as to what this particular critic’s point of view is on this subject. I agree with the feeling which is put towards Victor and his father, “Christopher Small sees in Victor’s upbringing an ‘atmosphere of perfect love'."

In the case of the abstract that the article has, the brief introduction of the individualism and the collectivism should have been given. This is because of the reason that it is not necessary that only the psychologists should be the one who are reading the article, but the ones who are in need of more and better knowledge may consult the article and for that purpose the abstract of the article should have been written in the manner that it properly reflected the whole article in those 7 to 8 lines.

This means that for religion to be truly significant, it should be practiced as a group.  In this regard, religion functions to promote social cohesion and control among members.  As such, it is considered as a powerful tool in effecting social change as members or community of believers act towards a particular objective that is congruent with the religious teachings they adhere to.

The author states that Sir Gawain agrees and beheads the Green Knight. The Knight picks up his head and leaves, reminding Sir Gawain of the challenge he has acquitted to. The poem reflects the problems faced by Gawain until his appointment with the Knight, each adventure deep with themes of romance and chivalry.

Heroism is most alive in the immortality that begins with the tragic death of a hero. Literature has woven the epic tale of the hero that struggles against all odds to save his family, friends, and community. Upon his tragic death, the hero is immortalized and his heroism is forever validated. Yet, sometimes the tragedy is in the life of the protagonist.

Gloria Jean Watkins is an African American intellectual, whose negative educational experience inspired her to develop strong feminist activism and to write over thirty books where she promotes communication and literacy as main elements to develop healthy relationships and communities, and love as a basis to overcome class and gender barriers.

Generally, children’s literature and books may have been taken for granted and dismissed as a person matures just like any of the childhood paraphernalia that one has to grow out of and store away along with outgrown clothes and toys. Transformative Energies by Kimberley Reynolds, however, puts emphasis on the relevance, dynamism, and magnitude of children’s literature.

The book explores these ideas philosophically, and the thought processes of characters are traced through the stream-of-consciousness technique. Also, in Joyces' Dubliners, similar themes and techniques are found, though perhaps varied in the extent to which each is displayed in the given texts.

It is undeniable that many people in the world today are unable to obtain even the most basic of education due to poverty. This social phenomenon leads to a variety of complications such as being unable to obtain an education, medicine, and shelter. Many people in the world today suffer from malnutrition and even some die of hunger.

To demand allegiance, cultural literacy is often brought out in modern literature and filmography and entertains its avid reader or viewer. True enough; a desired effect is probably gained if the audience is limited to a group of similar beliefs.

The author states that Mama’s dream is to buy a comfortable house in an all-white locality, while Walter Lee’s dream is to get into the business. Ruth is an independent intelligent girl, who wants to steer clear of all the Americanisation and get in touch with her African roots. Mama is scheduled to get the pension amount.

The author states that Lady Macbeth loses her sanity by finally coming to question whether she has to be an agent of effect or an agent of cause. Macbeth’s downfall arrives only after he has decided to become as amoral as his wife, and only after he no longer even contemplates whether he can be an agent of his own fate.

The author states that the poet takes the four great rivers that have long been connected to the development of human civilization and link them to the African American, or Negro experience. In order to show this, he takes us back in time, with this powerful metaphorical poem, and forward to the more recent days of slavery and abolition.

Much of the book focuses on Derk, and about his personal life, especially in regards to his son and daughter, and although the main theme of this book is fantasy, there is much more than is divulged into within this book. For instance, the trappings of various different fantasy epics are spoofed in this book.

While this narrative ends up on a good note, many experiences leading up to it are discouraging. Jean grew up in poverty after her father left the family when she was at a very young age. This meant her mother was the sole breadwinner for her and her brothers.