Literature Essays

The story describes a young suffragist and her liveliness, while at the same time her determination to achieve what they seek has been beautifully illustrated by the writer. The story is a description of a meeting where suffragist and non-suffragist are debating over the worthiness of the movement by women.

This essay discusses that the novel is considered a major literary achievement even outside the genre of science fiction and is often discussed in colleges and universities as a modern day classic.The story unfolds in the fictional planet Urras and its giant satellite Anarres belonging to the planetary system of the star Tau Ceti.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, written by Joanne Rowling (better known as J.K Rowling), was first published in London by Bloomsbury on 30 June 1997. The book became an overwhelming success almost immediately. So much so that along with its six sequels, it has now become a significant part of a global popular culture.

Characters from both the books have to go through a lot of anguish and turmoil in life. What we see is the lives of the rats and Hana when they had some systematic structure and then again when that structure is taken away i.e. when Hana begins to feel isolated from the world and when the rats get stuck battling the rat catchers in the town of Bad Blintz.

Thе pаpеr cоvеrs dіffеrеnt wоrks оf Mаyа Аngеlоu tо іllustrаtе thе еxіstіng еxаmplеs оf hеr usе оf symbоlіsm. Іn Аngеlоu's wrіtіngs shе еmbrаcеs thе pоlіtіcаl іssuеs cоncеrnіng Аfrіcаn Аmеrіcаns аnd thаt іs whаt mаny crіtіcs prаіsе hеr аbоut еvеn thоugh shе hаs mаstеrеd thе аrt оf wrіtіng. Аngеlоu tаkеs оn pоlіtіcаl аnd sоcіаl іssuеs іmpоrtаnt tо Аfrіcаn Аmеrіcаns.

What is it to win? This five-words question can be answered in three words: Absence of failure! To win is the most cherished goal of every human being. But the winning path confronts and confuses!Make honest appraisals at different stages of life about the winning program.

From this paper, it is clear that whilst providing an engaging narrative, some commentators have posited that through the book, one of Hosseini’s overriding purposes is to provide a socio-political commentary on the instability in Afghanistan through the presentation of complex cultural norms.

This paper analyzes that Okada uses the character as an example of not only the idea of internal borders with identity but uses this as a reflection of the social and historical concepts of the boundaries between Japan and America. The character becomes a presentation toward the accepted thoughts that developed across the globe in response to this.

This essay analyzes that there are several literary techniques that are able to show different types of character development and understanding of what is occurring in the novels. The interest that Sparks’ has toward creating a specific picture with his novels is then able to provide the reader with a specific perspective of life.

This paper shall explore three examples of parallels and/or opposites in the trilogy which author compelling in successfully defining the human struggle that lie at the very heart of the quest myth. It shall also explain why the examples, which have been chosen, reinforce Tolkien’s vision of the mythic impulse that drives the individual to discover the true meaning of human existence. Quotes and examples from the book shall be chosen to expand on the discussion.

Literature is regarded as the reflection of life and society. The literature of a nation evolves from its socio-political customs, beliefs, and rituals. In this regard, Korea is not an exception either. The trajectory of Korean literature, since its inception, is not smooth like any other literature across the globe as it has witnessed lots of transitions at different times.

Vampirism in 17th and 18th Century in French Literature The concept of vampirism has become extremely synonymous with the people as it continues to infuse the popular culture. Folkloric and mythological records described vampiric entities as bestial creatures, whose subsistence largely depended upon sucking the life force (blood) out of living beings.

Many people affected have either fled the country and might not be able to return to their home country. Countries that have survived civil wars struggle with their economy a majority of its citizens jobless and living in poverty. The struggle to rebuild the heart of the whole nation takes a long time.

Loneliness is addressed from multiple angles as Bilbo Baggins starts off in a relatively life, with his becoming a part of group alleviating that loneliness. His

In my opinion, the Star of David connects to the literature of the world in several ways. In the first instance, the Star of David symbolizes the deep faith that people have in their God, as well as their religious orientation. Further, the Star of David represents the first creation; as in Ying Yang.

Born free is an exciting novel written by Laura Hird. The relevance of this novel is completely dependable on the analytical structures employed to bring out the most emotive thematic concerns, which the author pertinently delivered.

The story revolves around the lives of Nel Wright and Sula Peace who are best of friends in childhood and then drift apart as they mature to adulthood. This paper aims at providing a rhetorical analysis of the novel ‘Sula” by Toni Morrison. The novel looks at the relationship that exists between the two girls and how it evolves through time.

These people are faced with the challenge of the changes in the immigration system in the US. Kingston, Mukherjee, Gish, Lahiri, and Jhumpa, were Asian women writers who narrated their lives in America as immigrants. The major common and the greatest motive of the immigrants in the immigrant's stories is contained in the common and similar theses.

According to the report one of the most significant wars was Vietnamese war that occurred in the second part of the 20th century. One of the books that succinctly describe some of the major events in the war is the village by Bing West. The book describes the situation in a village, in Vietnam that was under constant attack from Vietcong.

In the late 19th and 20th century, a new kind of movement arose for far reaching transformations in the western society. Along the transformations were cultural, physical and societal changes. The rapid growth of cities and development of modern societies are some of the factors that shaped the present day. The world war one was also a great factor.

The essay explores modernism and postmodernism through the Mamet and Miller’s works. It is the literature written during these periods which show the various cultural values, traditions, beliefs and morals that the people then followed. One of the most common themes of that time was the American dream.

The aim of the novel is to remind the country not to question authority. When Katniss little sister Prim, is selected for the games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. Peeta Mellak, the baker’s son is also selected. Katniss and Peeta are taken to the Capitol, by train, where Haymitch Abethany, victor of the 50th hunger game is their mentor.

Various authors write different texts with different intentions. These texts are designed to convey a certain meaning to the readers. However, of notable concern is the fact that meaning from the written text can be gained by critically analyzing it. This analysis was previously done on the basis of the historical context of the text.

This novel brings out the differences that exist between classes in Britain at that time as well as how money can be used to influence corrupt deals. In the poem, the author makes it clear that money cannot be used to buy love, nor does it guarantee any means of happiness for an individual (George 2006 102).

This essay analyzes that the poem reflects the real life society where cases of a one-night stand of loveless sex are normal. It reflects on how it is quite possible and normal to have sex without any feelings but just for the pleasure of the moment. The poem is set on the feminine viewpoint and divided into three parts.

The novel uses ideological debate as for its driving force to showcase the essence of the characters who are inspired by the need to establish a balance between pragmatism and the prerequisite to securing marriage as well as idealism. This has been brought up through Elizabeth’s romanticism as well as individualism.

This review will aim at analyzing some of the Simon Abraham's thoughts in my view. "Twilight" is a very interesting and exciting movie to watch. It is not just a vampire and human falling in love with each other, but a gorgeous and romantic story on the screen. The actors in the movie wore nice dresses and had excellent make ups on.

The essay will demonstrate traditional Chinese literature thrived because it was supported by various emperors, the Ching Qing Dynasty that ruled between 1644 and 1912. Another contributing factor was the multicultural set-up of the entire empire that permitted authors of different cultural backgrounds to write groundbreaking poetry and novels.

This essay discusses that the split personality in the Jekyll-Hyde relationship is a portrayal of the existence of both good and evil in a single individual. The character strives to maintain a dignified relationship with others as Jekyll. The introduction of both Jekyll and Hyde shows the ability of people to balance between good and evil.

From this paper, it is clear that through the book, A theoretical conflict has arises that shed new light on this fundamental question. Mrs. Forrester carrying a tray of a decanter and sherry glasses pours out a glass for Neil and also serves herself and perches the arm of one of the chairs where she pats sipping her sherry while stretching.

The paper shows that through this novel, O'Brien has perfectly shown his emotions of fear, love, guilt, and anger that he underwent before, during, and after the Vietnam War. The stories are mainly about the trained personnel of the Alpha Company and cover the way they lived in Vietnam during the war.

The paper tells that "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York" touches upon perennial philosophical, existential and theological issues in a brand new way being an ode to true grit and stalwart will of man. Defoe's has an innovative style, which makes him one of the most distinguished novelists of his generation.

As the report, Cathedral and a Clean Well-Lighted Place, stresses in the ‘A clean Well-Lighted Place’ by Ernest Hemmingway, the waiter conclude that, “It was all a nothing and a man was nothing too. It was only that and light was all it needed and a certain cleanness and order. Carver and Hemmingway highlight the theme of isolation in their works.

In China, the 20th Century was accompanied by two significant political changes that are substantial to the fame that Chinese female authors gained in their role as a woman and author. These literature works arose as a cultural response to the political, social, and historical experience. 

The article tells that the title clearly indicates that plight of various categories will be addressed and the poems will also reveal the actual potential of the various groups facing the hardship conditions. There is a possibility that either the writer or the certain people within the society are undermined or oppressed.

Feminist theory is concerned with how literature and other cultural artifacts and processes promote or resist male domination and thus support or oppose female empowerment. As a result, the theory looks at how male power has affected the way men write books exhibiting misogyny in their representation of women.

Auden’s early works reflected the poet’s transition from truth-telling to romantic lies, as a matter of protecting himself from the pains and tortures of the surrounding reality. Throughout his early works, Auden continuously emphasizes that truth is utopian but alive, it is disillusioning and good for nothing.

“The Nature of Blood” portrays the image of man as pre judging, un-accepting and in other instances discriminative of others with whom he/ she has no ‘blood ties’. It implies how a man cannot fully integrate and be apart of a society within which he lives. The effect of this discrimination on its victims is also brought out in the title.

Hawthorne, the author of the novel describes the Puritan society and the cultural aspects defining it. In addition, the author also tries to highlight the role cultural expectations that play a significant role in an individual’s life by focusing on the character Hester Prynne, a young married woman who had an affair while her husband was away.

This essay outlines that human beings as individuals have no validity. Feelings and emotions are forbidden. The notion of ‘love’ is laughable: it undermines the State’s power. Winston Smith and Julia know this. They do not accept it, however, but pursue a forbidden relationship; they deny submitting to the State by submitting to each other.

Macbeth is not simply about greed and guilty. It is also a matter of betraying of loyalty, and loss of honor, and power. It is that which causes Macbeth to feel guilty. Macbeth struggles against the temptation to harm another person until his desire for power overcomes his sense of loyalty. Once he sets upon the path nothing will stop him.

To learn to really appreciate poetry, one must often learn how to analyze it appropriately by looking at aspects such as rhyme, rhythm, word choice, intent and style. By looking at these individual elements, the reader can often develop a greater understanding of the author’s skill and a finer appreciation of how these elements are constructed to contribute to the final impact of the poem.

This essay explores three major events – Mr. Elton’s proposal, publicly ridiculing Miss Bates, and Harriet’s focus on Mr. Knightly – shake loose the foundations of Emma’s childish self-deception and initiate her journey of self-discovery. Emma’s childlike attitudes and behaviours are the products of her upbringing and situation in life.

According to the report literature can often provide helpful clues to the paths we all must take in life such as the dawning of self-awareness. Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jane Austen’s Emma and Chaim Potok’s My Name is Asher Lev all provide several key insights into this journey through each respective protagonist.

Throughout the beginning of the tale, Miller sets a tone harshly criticizing the society of The Darfstellar world for popularizing the art. Only a few references are given that might indicate acceptance of technological enhancements in man’s artistic endeavors.

The narrator establishes both the format of the poem (i.e. the narrator addressing someone referred to as “John”) and the back story all within the first quatrain of the poem. “John” teases her daily, despite her disavowal of having ever indicated any affection for him. His actions “wax a weariness” (line 3) upon her, an alliterative description of her growing annoyance that makes a slight reference to the moon (and therefore the menstruation cycle).

This paper analyzes "Mrs. Dalloway", written by Virginia Woolf in the context of modernism. A massive change swept over the world especially in the superpowers like England and America. It is an age of science since it affected the lives of the people in every field. In the twentieth century people were in search of employment and comfortable life.

Whitman was a great admirer of democracy. The theory of radical unity and equality is evident in his poem: in the body, the different parts like the arm and armpit, the belly and the bowels are considered equally important contributors to the fullness of identity as the seemingly more important parts of a body like heart and brain.

Gathering together as if by accident in a war-torn villa in the Italian countryside, Hana, Kip, Caravaggio and The English Patient share their stories of grief and loss while they attempt to come to new understandings of themselves in the aftermath of their various experiences and the damage this has caused.

This essay demonstrates that the main protagonist in the story is Marlow, who sets out on an obsessive quest - a journey down the coastline of Africa into its deepest jungles, to find Kurtz - he also faces the same darkness but is able to get out before it is too late. Civilization is a very important underlying theme in the book.