Literature Essays

It is estimated that Kenko wrote “Essays in Idleness” in about 1330. As an organized and published work, the earliest copy of these writings as a text appeared only in 1431. This is not the first of his writings – he is also claimed to have been a well-known poet – this collection of writings has become one of the most important works of Japanese literature.

In his novels, he appeals to the Western audience trying to draw them closer to the political and social complexities of the Eastern World, and asks the Westerners about their identity, if they really know who they are or not. A multiplicity of searches for Indian identity is an allusion to a reach and incomprehensible Indian culture.

The major premise of all these rules was to circumvent lacunae. Moreover, the contract of carriage and bills of lading were also attended to as well as incorporation by reference. The Hague-Visby Rules have been adopted by all major shipping nations while the older Hamburg Rules have been enforced by twenty-six nations only.

The story of an hour reflects on nineteenth-century marriages. It was written in 1894, a historic period when the feminist movement had risen significantly. Kate Chopin intended to communicate the theme of marriage through her story. She focused majorly on gender inequalities in the nineteenth marriages.

There are differences between the two pieces, however, in the degree to which the woman speaking feels she is able to fully express herself. Woolf clearly states her independence and encourages other young women to stand up on their own: "You have won rooms of your own in the house hitherto exclusively owned by men.    

The Temple is regarded as a very treasured place in the history of Japan. The story narrates how he feels isolated, lonely, and friendless. He is also physically weak and does not think he is good-looking, but soon Kinkakuji the beautiful Temple changes his life and he becomes ambitious and so drawn to it.

Firstly, I came across Erna Motna’s Bushfire and Corroboree Dreaming made in 1988. This had an abstract presentation which described the “Aboriginal dreaming” of an Australian Ancestor through a corroboree. A corroboree is said to be a celebration ceremony from an Australian myth.

The plot in a gothic novel will commonly feature a desperate female protagonist with romantic feelings, escaping or even fleeing from the location of her lover or male hero, only to return later to his location, often a castle-like structure. This happens in Jane Eyre as well, with Jane fleeing Thornfield, his lover Rochester’s castle, only to return to his new castle, Ferndean and unite with him.

As a foil to other relationships such as male-female relationships, heterosexual relationships, etc. If the theme of ‘friendship’ in the novel is explored from a feminist perspective, it ultimately reveals that the male view about the propriety of a woman character is grossly biased by the male counterparts' interests.

Alvin Schwartz is a very famous writer who has written more than twenty children’s books of folklore. His famous book “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” includes such stories as "The Big Toe", "The Hook", "High Beams", "The White Satin Evening Gown" etc. Alvin Schwartz believed that people had always scared each other for the sake of amusement.

Raja Englanderova is the main character of the drama, gathering most of the attention and time in the play. In the course of this period of hopelessness, the slum makes Englanderova bring confidence to a small group of kids snared in Terezin. Irena Synkova is committed to her life as a teacher and parent.

In the story “Flight”, the main character is an anonymous old man who rears pigeons for a living. At the begging the old man grasps his much loved pigeon, instead of letting it fly. “Kiss Miss Carol” is the narrative of a Bangladeshi boy whose family emigrated from Bangladesh to England where the dominant families in the neighbourhood are western.

The poem narrates the story of a desperate girl who is greatly affected by the injustices of the society due to her racial orientation and ethnicity. The story of the struggle portrays serious racism and segregation, which makes the girl fight hard to regain recognition in a society that alienates her for being black and different.

In the same way, a friendship though not founded by blood or family relations is just as strong for they represent pieces of one’s self. As Ralph Waldo Emerson puts it “The fountains of my hidden life/ Are through thy friendship fair”. An affinity is created between two people that only they know for only them has shared the same experiences.   

Charlie has the obligation of running group therapy sessions for these men, amid other wanting commitments as a psychiatrist. This does not really make him happy or even modestly happy. He is the son of a depressive novelist mother and a slothful, greatly absent father who has reached a point where he detests his own life as a result of a traumatic family.

It can be read in many ways: as an autobiographical account in verse, as a poem set to musical tones, or as an ode to nature. The poem takes the form of a “colloquy” among “the trio” (Whitman, 140) featured in the verse: the poet, the sea and the mockingbird.

As much as different cultures of the world have a different view of life after death, the tragedy and fear of death and the belief in eternal life is a universal occurrence. The human mind cannot contact a person’s own death as an internal experience. Human mortality is an inevitable phenomenon, which transcends human understanding.

As the paper, The Slavery System Should Have Taken a Different Approach, stresses Olaudah Equiano‘s narrative states that slavery is an experience no person should go through, no matter the circumstances. The rise of European colonies in the American locality increased the dire need of slaves. Africa presented a market to purchase slaves.  

Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles and George Eliot's Adam Bede Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman and George Eliot's Adam Bede are two of the most important works published in the late 19th century. Though both these works are very different in many literary aspects, there are also certain similarities because of the contexts that these novels have been set in (Danahay, 2005).

“Thousand Cranes”. A ‘Thousand Cranes’ just like in the Japanese origami is prepared from paper and is a symbol of good luck in many of the Asian countries. This may be utilized at the time when a child is born, wedding, as gesture of good look or good providence for the new born.

The author states that Jane Gardam’s Short story Easter lilies are one of the best short stories in her collection, The Pangs of Love. In this short story, a strange old lady known as Mrs. White decides to have flowers sent over to their church by buying them from Malta. Mrs. White had stayed in Malta for a certain period of time.

Some critics say that the creature is a human while others consider him a monster. The fact is that the creature in Frankenstein is neither complete as a human nor as a monster, though his positive behavior and actions make him resemble humans much more than the monsters. A monster is frequently defined as something that is inhuman.

One of the elements that stress her out is whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed. Most pediatrics advocate for breastfeeding assuming the parent does not suffer from any viral diseases (Shelov and American Academy of Pediatrics, 2009). The question of whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed is entirely the decision of the parents and more so that of the new mother.

From 1995-1997 he was a Speechwriter and Special Advisor to the Director of the United States Information Agency. From 1997-2005 he was Assistant Professor of Government at Princeton University. From 2005-2012 he was Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis Associate Professor of Government at Georgetown University, before joining the faculty of Notre Dame in Fall of 2012.

The author believes that the third-wave feminist movement is still alive and well in our modern world as women continues to fight for the freedoms they deserve as human beings. Despite the many laws that were passed since the start of the feminist movement, there continue to be places throughout America that are unbalanced in how women are treated.

In Cat in the Rain, the victim is an American girl who is married to a man indifferent to her wishes and needs. In the case of Sweat, Sykes is the abusive husband of Delia who pushes her to dire desperation. Though these two short stories carry the themes of gender bias and misogyny, they are conveyed through different literary devices.

As suggested by Mirsky, the foundations of these literary works failed to benefit from the progress and advancement of Latin Christendom which can be traced back to Greek traditions. While these observations can indeed play a critical role in shedding light on the developments of Old Russian literature the purpose of this paper is directed towards exploring the cultural aspects of Old Russia.

The uncontrollable circumstances in Gatsby’s world had to happen. The novel thus highlights the ever-unending human conditions (Tynan and John 104). The human race would march forward against the march of time usually longing to return to the safe bastion of the past, which proofs completely unacceptable.

If they are more accepting of each other, there is a greater probability of having a peaceful life with the maximum amount of satisfaction. There are certain roles that are followed by the genders but they should not be enforced on anyone, the final decision should be the person alone and whatever it is, the person should be respected for his ideals and not be judged upon.

The African culture was considered inadequate and it was associated with evil. Such a cultural consideration formed a very strong ground from the whites to disrespect her (Tituba). Additionally, being that she was a black woman, she was considered an evil perform worth no respect and reverence from any community member.

There are many instances of ordinary people with no reputation of leadership qualities go on to become successful and effective leaders. Also, the various situations and challenges that people go through in life help them acquire leadership qualities. This claim is best supported by behavioral leadership theories.

The three literary pieces being referred for this essay all deal with human emotions, especially that of love. But their portrayal is far from homogeneous.  In the poem To My Dear And Loving Husband by Anne Bradstreet, there is little doubt as to the total and unconditional love displayed by the lady toward her husband. 

The author states that the first-person narrator has been interpreted as being the voice of a dead girl who realizes in the course of the story that she is dead. Before the final pronouncement, “That was the first time she knew”, there are symbols in the story that pre-empt this conclusion.

Connie’s escape to her fantasy world away from reality and womanhood was a subconscious attempt on her part to deal with the traumas of life. She played with the ideas of sex and enjoyed being noticed and liked by boys; she idealized life with boys and sex but never, in reality, experienced anything more than kissing and cuddling.

The author offers one of the best examples of the local-color genre through the narration of this story. It is essential to remember that Bret Harte is one of the predominant American writers associated with this genre and Harte celebrates this genre in this short story through various means.

The author states that during the 19the century Europe was swept by winds of change. These changes took form in every stratum of the society. This was the time when colonialism began, although slavery was coming to an end. Advancements in science and technology made communication easier and widespread.

In “Ironing Their Clothes,” the mother is unfriendly and unresponsive to the affectionate needs of her daughter. “My mother frowned, a crease down each side of her mouth. This is no time for love!” The child simply wanted attention, but their mother thought herself too busy to give any to her daughter.

When implementing the ABC system, costs are allocated to specific activities in operating a business such as planning, engineering, or manufacturing of products. With ABC, costs are assumed to be are variable and that managers tend to overlook the increasing fixed costs because they feel they do not need to monitor them.

Yet, I feel there is a lot more to be learnt and taught. I am constantly on the lookout for opportunities where I can further my profession as an artist, and participate in an exchange of ideas, intellect and creativity with other like-minded individuals.

Preparation for an important race can begin as much as a year in advance when a macro-cycle training program is created for the runner.  Since the 100-meter sprint is the type of race that requires the athlete to exhibit fast reflexes and exert explosive power when leaving the starting block, macro-cycle training will have to include exercises that will help the runner develop such strength, like squats, dead-lifts, pulls, jerks.

Fatherhood is the act where a male parent takes responsibility for his offspring in all aspects. This includes the provision of love, care and concern. This is coupled up with material responsibility towards his offspring. This ensures that the offspring has a perfect avenue for growth. Fatherhood is a beautiful experience. It should be taken in with relish.

As the principal character of his piece ‘The Road Not Taken’, Frost fully acknowledges that life is practically a matter of choice made by virtue of wise reflections yet the old man at the cafe in Ernest Hemingway’s ‘A Clean, Well-Lighted Place’ occurs to have drowned the advantage of contemplative thoughts by allowing himself to be drunk heavily.

She was known for traveling widely and her extensive form of literature. She got married to Edward Wortley Montagu, a Cambridge graduate who was designated to Congress in the year 1716. Most of her writings were written at the same time as she was in Turkey where her companion served as an ambassador.

The concept of gender in the nineteenth century was consistent with suppression of those who were regarded as inferior. Women were often regarded as having a specific place in society to men that began to be questioned at this time. Margaret Fuller’s essay Woman in the Nineteenth Century creates a question of what gender meant during this time, specifically with who was entitled to carry out specific duties according to gender.

The reader is given an insight into the inner thoughts of Maurice when he says, “I think I shall not marry” and considers that the lecture is all lies. In a sense, Maurice is already aware of the ethos and morality of his society – Edwardian, conservative, and religious England – and his unrealized sense that he is not part of that culture.

From the epic, “Odyssey” the first scene is Circe’s attempt to seduce Odysseus after her magic fails to work on him. The second one is the scene that revolves around Odysseus and his son, Telemachus as they plan to slay Penelope’s suitors. “Ramayana” revolves around good and evil.

The play Antigone presents a woman who is not afraid to defy the will of the males who have dominion over her. The character Creon speaks in what would appear to be a hatred of women, but when examined in context he is being insulted by someone he would consider a subordinate and inferior to his position as a man.

Over the course of the century it can be seen that many popular tales have been recognized all over the world. Not only have they been recognized and known but they are also being taught in the literary institutes. Several popular Arabic, Persian and Turkish tales have marked their importance and provide a glimpse of the interests of the people.

Consequently, gargoyles have been used by sculptors and artists to display their creativity. The origin of gargoyles began in the medieval ages with the onset of believing in Christ as the sole God and a living being. This notion was incongruent with the medieval credence that had the perspective of life being a struggle between good and evil.

Literature is based largely on the times and gets popular based on what people liked and felt at that particular period of time. In that sense as Northrop Frye (1964) mentions, literature gets left behind when science and the arts move forward into the realm of development and advancement.