Literature Essays

The plot and the characters are based on the socio-economic settings of the early 19th century in a fictional town named, “Meryton” in Hertfordshire, near London. The book is loved by millions of readers around the world despite the extinct cultural values and norms which are extensively portrayed in the story (Ghent 299).

The first reason is because the reader is given a view of some important issues which Billy has been trying to hide from himself. The second reason is because this scene contains a large number of clues about the way Billy relates to other people at this stage in his life.

“Death of A Salesman” is a play written in 1949 by Arthur Miller, it won several awards including Pulitzer Prize for its themes that revolved around social issues that the population felt was relevant to them at the time including the struggle for acceptance, role of family and social expectations versus the desires of an individual. 

The rapid development of information technologies has affected every aspect of people’s lives: morning newspapers were ousted by tablet computers with online news; GPS navigation systems in cars replaced paper maps, the internet became a vital part of every household. Those changes affected not only every family but the office environment and the ways that people are doing business.

This paper illustrates that Washington Irving was the first ever American author who became famous abroad in a short span of time. He is known for contribution to short story genre. In the story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, the Dutch community of New York has been described, which is located in a rural valley near the Hudson River.

The most edifying symbols used in the novel are Emily’s house and the strand of hair. Emily’s house just like Emily herself is symbolically used to portray the values, culture and traditions of the southern people, which continue to persist even in the face of civilization.

The paper gives snippets of information that are just enough to let the reader's imagination wander. The story’s characters are also presented in such a way that the details of their personality and persona are revealed through their conversations and backstories without losing focus of the actual story’s timeline.

Hamlet, being the protagonist in this narrative, voices his opinion concerning the responses that are either passionate or meditative. This paper examines the meditative and passionate responses that are exhibited by characters in this narrative. It then goes ahead to discuss what hamlet says about the responses to the issue.

It remains relevant even today as is evidenced by the ways in which it has been reworked by contemporary writers and filmmakers. The novel attracts attention for being a work that celebrated the colonial spirit of the English man during the eighteenth century.

Obesity may be characterized as having too much fat within one’s body; this does not mean that a person has put on a lot of weight; instead, it only means that a person has excessive body fat in the body which is not burnt properly due to lack of exercise, resulting in an accumulation posing a risk to a person’s health.

In recent times however, postcolonial writers and literary critics have responded to stories and works of authors focusing on dominant cultures via the filters of the twentieth century Western thinker, themselves explicitly antagonist to Western traditions.

Literature is one of the main areas of learning that concentrate their themes on one core role; correcting or informing the society concerning certain necessities. Besides, it is classified as the oldest area of study. It began centuries even before the introduction of literacy. Stories were passed by word of mouth.

African Americans were denied fundamental human rights such as freedom of expression; they were sexually oppressed. Other basic needs such as education and healthcare were also hard to come by. In light of the person she is now, her achievements and failures, one can see a non-mistakable loom of the Jim Crow era in her life even in the present times.

Although the treatment of the stories varies, the narratives are similar in their focus on the beauty and strength of human relationships, and the ability of the indomitable human spirit to overcome adversity. Both the tales also explore the fact that blindness need not be physical, but can also be metaphorical. 

Utopia The main objective behind making a critical investigation of both these distinguished works includes their laying stress upon humanities and humanism in the fields of learning and education on the one hand, and in respect of administering the affairs of government on the other.

In the then society, the author, Jane Eyre, tried to bring out the plight of women by the use of the character, Bertha Mason. Jane Eyre, by using Bertha Mason, presents her plight and other women through anger, feeling of entrapment, and madness. Jane Eyre, in using the character, Bertha Mason, tries to talk about the issue of oppression.

The word of Mrs. Mitty commenting that her husband is “tensed up again” and that it is “one of your days”, (Thurber) means that the incident happened more than once. Obviously, the man’s daydreaming is affecting his current activities which could suggest how deeply involved he is with his mental activities.

Is it possible to marry the occult and the rational to find out what is real and what is true? The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle (1901) tries to answer this question, as Sherlock Holmes investigates the contest between the rational and the occult.

There has been the immense influence of Freud’s work on the work of Arthur Schnitzler and in shaping his theory on sexuality and the subconscious. Freud’s ideas have contributed to Schnitzler’s idea development. Freud and Schnitzler received the same medical training, and have a similar interest in hypnosis and hysteria.

The author states that Raymond Carver excelled at portraying the hardscrabble existence of blue-collar workers frustrated and disillusioned by the false promises of the American dream. The earlier part of his life was spent writing on people whose life is in a frustrated and oppressed state, which is precisely the narration of his own experiences.

Marcellus and Barnado are on guard over the castle, Elsinore, when they see what appears to be the dead King Hamlet. Unsure of themselves, they ask Horatio, an educated man and Prince Hamlet's best friend to join them on the watch the next night. When Horatio is told of what they had seen for the prior two nights, he does not believe them.

Literature is called the mirror of the human mind, not only because it reflects the ethos of contemporary society and culture, but also gives expression to the opinions and contemplations of the individual authors. This may be the scenario in present times when humanity is thriving amidst the principles of democracy and egalitarianism. But the situation was not the same a few centuries ago.

Single-subject experimental studies always have high internal validity because subjects serve as their own controls. However, they are extremely low in relation to external validity. Isaac and Michael (2009) note that single-subject studies acquire external validity via the process of replication and extension such as repeating the study in different settings and with a different subject.

Mary Shelley portrays education as a vital tool for human development. However, the rush to acquire and apply certain knowledge can cause harm to an individual or the whole society. Shelley’s book is set in the late Eighteenth Century when the industrial revolution was rapidly gaining fame. Advancements in the industrial revolution were mainly facilitated by the knowledge of science and technology.

They were seen as more likely to subject Arab-Americans to additional screening at airports than other airline passengers. Additionally they were more likely to question young Hispanic men on suspicions related to drug involvement than other races or ethnicities.

The researcher says that the story of George and Lennie is the story of the unfortunate people of that period. George and Lennie sincerely believed in their humble dream. They dreamt of owning a piece of land, grow crops, and breed rabbits. Their life, relationship and dreams show the period the story highlights.

The Tell-Tale Heart is a short story of the horror genre. The writing style of Edgar Allan Poe is lead by thrill and mystery. He puts forward his thoughts regarding the process of critical thinking that a human being possesses. In the story ‘The tell-tale heart’ he has integrated his views regarding the functioning of the human brain and how the thought processes work together.

He was active as well in the creation and declaration of a Provisional Government in the area of Red River directly following the Red River Resistance in 1869. The primary cause of the Metis response during that moment was that HBCo was attempting to transfer Rupert’s Land to the Dominion of Canada.

With the passage of time, a carcass usually passes through different decomposition stages. Each decomposition stage is characterized by the presence of a specific insect fauna depending on the mode of nutrition and oviposition of these insects. The insects that are directly attracted the cadaver are called primary insect fauna.

The novel 1984 is one of the greatest novels written by George Orwell due to its exploration of the social problems and diseases presented in a fictitious but relatable manner. The main issue tackled by the novel is the destructive effects of totalitarian society.

The typical nature of these two characters gave life to the story. An analysis of the life circumstances of both these characters makes us understand what contributed to their personality. The story is what mother contemplates of her unhappy or unfulfilled relationship with her daughter.

Othello and Shylock are important characters in the plays, Othello and the Merchant of Venice. Their marginal social status molds their character and lays a deep impact on their life. Shylock’s insecurity owing to his marginal social status brings about the loss of his wealth for him. On the other hand, in the case of Othello, it leads him to kill his wife and commit suicide himself.

The poem by Langston Hughes is in homage to the depth and strength of the soul of the black people. It was published in 1921, when black people were still referred to as Negroes and were subjected to racist prejudice. Langston Hughes wrote the poem when he was only 17 and dedicated it to W.

The play is filled with instances where the characters seek to take revenge upon the others; their designs for finality are however, frustrated by the opposing parties that keep the cycle of revenge moving.

Post-colonialism is one of the most important theoretical frameworks through which literary works are understood. It has gained prominence in the latter half of the twentieth century and has helped in the understanding of the imperialistic forces that operated in the world. It has also enabled a greater understanding of the imperial forces that existed in works.

It takes place during the times of the Jim Crow Era where segregation and advancement for African Americans was held back from progressively evolving in society. The troubles that were placed upon them as though it is a sort of societal prison in which those that deserved more from their environment didn’t get it.

The nameless narrator of “Yellow” and Mrs. Mallard are both married women, who experience the struggles of being a wife. This essay compares these short stories using plot, setting, character, symbolism, and theme. These stories share the same plot that begins with marriage and ends with freedom.

Many people especially youth have become enslaved in it. The government has to play a role before the situation gets worse. The number of school dropouts has increased not forgetting the high rate of social crimes. These issues call for enlightenment of both the young and old, not to allow their lives to be ruined by this killer activity.

The experiences of Mary Rowlandson, of the struggle of every day’s living against a backdrop of a myriad challenges in Christian life are universal for all Christians. Mary Johnson epitomizes the perfect Christian who strives to abide by God’s will by conforming to the puritan values of good living; however, like all Christians, she often encounters situations which cause her to be drawn away from God (Jen).

The issue of sanity versus insanity has been a topic that has intrigued writers from the earliest introspection and discussion of humanity that is extant within the world of literature. This is due partly to the definition and understanding of what defines normal and what defines abnormal and by extension what defines sane versus insane.

In the process of theme development, the poet employs the substantial use of numerous stylistic devices within various parts of the poem. In the second line, the speaker refers to the land buyer by saying, “who would be…” In this instance, the poet uses alliteration by repeating the consonant sound “w” in the words “who” and “would.”

In the grand Inquisitor, the characters question the validity of religion, free will and morality. The main dilemma that these characters ask, is it prudent for man, to observe the laws of religion? The other questions that linger on the minds of these people is whether they should take the role of God, and ignore the various religious believes or traditions.

Tom also took on the responsibilities of tending to the well-being of his ill and painfully shy younger sister. However, Tom’s ignorance and selfishness gets the better of him, a behavior that had been building up until it reached a boiling point at the end of the play, resulting in Laura’s emotional distress.

The characters that Lawrence uses in the story are reminiscent of other characters of his. The mother Hester, for instance, exerts a great amount of control over her son, Paul. Her love for money and creature comforts are sought to be fulfilled by her son who takes an unconventional route to do the same.

The above stories can be viewed as masterpieces in terms of giving an introspection into the fate of women in the United States. More specifically, the stories each have a unique setting but they bear notable semblances in the mode of discourse. The two protagonists in the stories are females who are subjected to uncalled for forms of violence as they go bout their normal duties.

Society has come a long way when it comes to the role of women in society. In the past, women did not have a say in the societal roles, as all the roles meant for them were already embedded in the societal norms. The greatest point of controversy about these roles was that they degraded the position of women in society instead of enhancing this position.

Cinderella is one of the more famous Grimm Brother’s fairy tales that have made it as a Disney adaptation, immortalizing it in people’s pop culture sensibilities. The Cinderella story centers on an orphaned girl who triumphed over her stepmother’s and stepsisters’ evil plans to enslave her and generally make her suffer.

Although she portrays herself as righteous and religious minded,her longing for money and the good life show her real aspirations.In fact it is the Misfit that is the more righteous of the two, often thinking about his past and how social injustices have pushed him down the right path to a life of crime.

All through the novel, Janie is presented as a beautiful woman who has been in the search for love, life, and reliability. It is essential to recognize that the protagonist of the novel has a different type of understanding of the concept of God, and she has a Gnostic perspective.

The muscular hard body was a treat to watch. They leapt. They bucked. And they galloped in circles around and around the other in a manner that was wonderful in its immaturity. The sky was blue and the day was filled with sun, and Hannah was enjoying the way the bright sunlight reflected across the backs of the twins.