British Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 4
In conclusion, it should be noted that the theme of the struggle between man and nature is a wonderful aesthetic approach.
As she struggles between the strict social mores of her community and the desires of her heart, Lucy is influenced by both her own internal experiences and the external behaviors of those around her, finally [...]
However, if one arguing for the spiritual significance of Austen's novels is able to show that the development of Austen's plots, themes, and characters is related to Austen's religious beliefs and standards, he or she [...]
We are not aware what happens at the moment of death or after it and seek to find the answers to the questions raised by Shelley in the poem "On Death".
The third scene is full of phrases and descriptions appealing to the reader. Short phrases deliver messages to the reader about the true essence of Cassius, Casca, and Cicero.
The scene with the leaving bus that is the beginning of the "One Day in December" perfectly emphasizes the potential of this story to become a successful movie.
Emphasizing the gender of Earth, Bradstreet seems to divide the roles between the Creator as the Father of the world and the Earth as the Mother of the natural life in the world.
Hetherington adequately concludes that Victor Frankenstein is a symbol of God through the creation of a new being, and the monster is a symbol of Satan due to his deeds.
The high number of children born to poor families presents significant problems for a country."A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay by Jonathan Swift that proposes a solution to the challenge facing the kingdom.
Context: The boatswain of the ship carrying the Italian dignitaries is wrestling with the storm that threatens to destroy the entire ship and all its crew.
From the discovery of the impending danger of the destruction of earth through a Supernova, the group of scientists decides to build a vault resembling Pluto which would protect them from the Supernova.
Frankenstein and Wells's recognize outcomes of genetic engineering and scientific experiments that lose locus of control and result in to unexpected outcomes that add a new dimension of the body of knowledge to the literature [...]
Going to the river Orlando found that the frost had broken and the ship was sailing away. Orlando surrenders to "the spirit of the age" and looks around for a spouse.
Knowing that the monster intended to cause yet more destruction in the world and who the monster was likely to target, Frankenstein's deliberate refusal to do anything to help his creation comprises another instance of [...]
The topic of the poem is preserved from the very beginning till the end of the poem, from the image and observation of the cross to the story by the same cross.
Though the British Empire was the complex of colonies, dominions, mandates, protectorates, and other territories ruled by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the people of the Empire lived in fear on [...]
For example, in his article "Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day", Jack Slay suggests that it was namely due to Stevens' emotional coldness that the novel's main character had found himself unable to pursue a [...]
The higher a person's rank, the more he is expected to honor the code and the harder it is for him to conceive of someone else breaking it.
Since the beginning of the play edited by Roma Gill, Brutus is presented as a character who is very close to Caesar and is a "great friend" of his.
The second part is the answer of Thei to her concern and the reaction of the virgin. The second part ends with the words of the virgin that she is not like Thei and is [...]
In their works, Tartuffe and Gulliver's Travel, Moliere and Swift depict social and political situations and ridicules the governmental system and false values existing in the society.
The protagonist of the novel Emma Roberts is on the very edge of deciding to leave home, and she is feeling disturbingly emotional.
Hence, the movie review interprets the performances of Fiona Shaw and Ben Whishaw in the third scene in the third act, where they act as King Richard II in the play, Richard II.
In sum, through the character of Victor, Shelley portrays that a person matures when he can accept responsibilities for his actions and their consequences.
Helen is genuinely willing to help poor people and she even offers money to the Basts, but she is so generous because she has never had to earn her living.
The disguising behavior brings a good deal of confusion in the love of Orsino and Viola, a conflict that continues in the rest of the story leading to sufferings of Malvolio who is tricked by [...]
The Aim of Critical Analysis The main purpose of the critical analysis is to disclose the artistic identity in different art forms in order to unveil the topic of love and unreciprocated love.
In "The Lord of the Rings", Gandalf the Grey is an important character who plays a significant role towards the success of the protagonists.
The very fact that and the author omits these stories is the proof that the main idea of the novel is not to tell about the prince and his love, but to show the period [...]
To understand the meaning of the name for the person's identity and the meaning of the appearance and clothes for being recognized and accepted in society, it is necessary to analyze the relationship between Moll [...]
Having analyzed violence in schools and the age of children maturity I have thus reached to a conclusion that this plan will be better applied to children under the age of 14.
In the story, he is seen to be everyone's favorite friend and is portrayed as being the closest friend to Winnie-the-Pooh.
In other words, anxiety is more associated with what could happen in the future, which is frequently metaphysical and unclear the Harry Potter series points to a fear of name from the onset. Anxiety, or [...]
Similar to that, animals in the Lewis book heavily feature in the plot, and influence it. They are portrayed as having a considerable level of intelligence and character, capable of supporting both the protagonists and [...]
Therefore, even when Heathcliff wants to change and be a better person, he is not given a chance due to constant abuse and the inability to marry the person he loves due to the same [...]
This theory describes the learning process as an interconnection between nodes in a network where the nodes are the teachers, and the networks are the learners.
It allows assuming that the symbols, structure of the narration, and the means of literary expression will enable the author to create the image of the person who tried to compete with the Creator but [...]
An important feature of Scott's work is the depiction of historical events through the perception of a fictional character leading the love affair, and it is especially prominent in The Talisman.
The attachment of the heroes of the novel to Josie and Charity in relation to her can be explained as a kind of program embedded in them.
This is echoed in the novel, as Victor Frankenstein is said to create life against the laws of nature and is punished for it.
Shakespeare's writing is still relevant today because it portrays many timeless themes and emotions of the human condition that appeal to people across centuries. His characters are beloved by many and continue to capture the [...]
In conclusion, Palamon and Arcite are bound together by their duty and the desire to win Emily's heart, regardless of her opinion.
Its purpose is to set the stage for the rest of the Arthurian legend and to establish Arthur as a figure with divine origins.
At the beginning of the book, the heroine is inspired by the bright dress she chose and was going to buy.
The author of the article notes the paradoxes of melodramatic femininity that Waters notes in the example of the film's protagonist.
The second is that the boys eliminate the burden of civilization, which forces them to run wild, forgetting about values and discipline.
I predict that from the early moment when Frankenstein creates the creature, he will become the monster in his life, leading to madness, while no one will accept the creature because people are usually afraid [...]
Lucy was vulnerable to Dracula from the beginning, and she received a great deal of assistance from others during her illness.
The Ocean At the End of the Lane by British author Neil Gaiman raises the question of the truth of the world through the concepts of idealism.
The contestation was largely influenced by the Enlightenment led by the philosopher David Hume, who argued that there were different species of people and non-European species were "naturally inferior to the whites".
However, when a person gets to the island due to circumstances and cannot get out of there for more than one year, it is comparable to a prison in which fate is the warden.
First of all, in order to depict the universality of the events, to show that this is not a particular case he describes but the characteristics of his epoque, Shakespeare doubled the plot, telling, in [...]
By assuming a false identity and his character confirming some of the prejudices that White people held against black people, the author tries to show the dangers of self-invention.
The idea of performance can be a valuable paradigm for analyzing Dancing in the Dark in light of the obstacles that racism has put in the way of black Americans' quest for cultural and personal [...]
The feelings conveyed in the book are incredibly gentle and pure, and the depictions of family life are of the most affable and straightforward, with a father who is alluring and deep.
Despite the narrative's relatively basic style, the author succeeded in conveying important intellectual and social themes, such as the significance of reconciliation, the issue of generational differences and trustworthiness, and, obviously, the difficulty of evil [...]
The protagonists in "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" are between the ages of 13 and 8 and have recently experienced a childhood trauma related.
However, Frankenstein by Shelley and Gulliver's Travels by Swift conveyed the message for the future generation and humankind's development by applying the elements of the past and present.
The next stage, the call to adventure, follows when Jeanette's family receives a letter from the state to send her to school.
In addition to undermining the historical gender stereotypes, the novel portrays the importance of women's social status in the Victorian era and their dependence on their husbands' or parents' financial situation.
The way that this gift contributes to the meaning of the novel as a whole is that it shows how money can trap people and promise them easy social mobility. This is why Dickens needs [...]
Lastly, Winston Smith is not a hero, and individuals should not emulate and admire him as he is quick to surrender, indiscreet, and promotes the wealth of the ruling class.
A distinctive feature of Northanger Abbey can be called that the work plays a significant role in the love of the main character to read.
The themes of creation and vengeance are illustrated to give a clear perspective of Mary's main aim in writing her book.
Frankenstein's point is to establish his social life through the fulfillment of his ambition, and the monster seeks the unconditional love that a family can provide.
Constitution was adopted, which was the first time the term "people of the United States" was used in the context of the population of America.
Just like successful manipulative politicians, Swift carefully selects and presents facts to shift society's attention from the proposed measure's ethical inappropriateness to the practical benefits that it can promote.
The peculiarity of the topics raised, and the influence of the literary elements used on the narrative arouses interest in this story and is the justification for this research.
The Magna Carta, published in June 1215, was the first text to express the idea that the sovereign and his army were subject to the law.
Nevertheless, the filmmaker understood what elements are crucial to telling the story, thus keeping the story's features in the film. This act is crucial for the story's development, both in a book and a film.
The author gives an account of how she dealt with her shuttering in front of her peers while describing people's reactions, such as "did you forget your name?" The book helps to understand Katherine's struggle [...]
The present essay attempts to bring her personal qualities out to prove that Moll is a complex and realistic person who should not be viewed as a purely positive or negative character.
The novel The Island of Doctor Moreau demonstrates the views of Herbert Wells on human nature, the development of personality, and the connection between the spiritual and the animal in people.
Through the narrative of Queen Guinevere, it is possible to reflect on the concept of loyalty and the extent to which it can expand, and the contradictory morals related to love and betrayal.
When they are presented with the monkey's paw, they ignore the warnings and refuse to get rid of the wish-granting item. The consequences of whishing on the monkey's paw do not hesitate to knock on [...]
Hetherington's "The Creator and Created Review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" demonstrates that Shelley's religious views and lifestyle influence Frankenstein and that Mary's modernity may be replicated in chronicles to comprehend their meaning.
The novel's main conflict revolves around negligence of responsibility in the name of ambition and the consequences of such actions. Refusing to take responsibility for producing a monster, the scientist loses his loved ones at [...]
Perhaps her mother perceives the heroine as a sacrifice too, because she was married to a man who died in a war and was left alone in poverty with a child, and the heroine decided [...]
By creating an unnatural monster and endowing life to the dead objects, Victor denied one of the main laws of nature.
The mistrust grows, culminating in the assassinations of Emilia, Roderigo, and Desdemona, as well as Othello's death. In truth, Iago's evilness inspires Roderigo's jealousy and Othello's misgivings of his own innocent wife, Desdemona.
The narrative of the novel uses elements of superstition, but the writer acknowledges that giving life to the lifeless matter could potentially be possible. The author clearly distinguishes between "the marvelous and the effects of [...]
The author uses the different types of irony and omniscient narrator mode to reflect the idea of alleviating grief and guilt through writing. The situational irony is used to depict the narrator's remorse trying to [...]
Later, the reader can understand that the main hero feels quite lonely and pays much attention to his research and studies to cover this inner loneliness caused by the loss of his beloved ones.
The daemon is an equivalent of the human soul, with the difference being that the daemons in Lyra's world are visible as they are external and take a form of an animal.
The incorporation of jazz can also be considered concerning the protagonist and her wife. Their relationship is told through the prism of meeting in jazz clubs and listening to music together.
George Orwell's Politics and the English Language is an essay in which the author has criticized certain techniques that make the language redundant, the message unclear, and people confused or manipulated into believing in insincere [...]
His character is a strong individual who will not transgress the ideals of his party and is fully committed to him.
Developing the gang slang in 1985, Burgess uses Latin and Greek to subtly underline the attempts of rebelliousness the gangs take in order to separate themselves from the government and its dull educational system.
The love that Hamlet has for Ophelia is demonstrated in letters that he wrote to her. Hamlet reminds Ophelia that he is in love with her in the later stages of Act 3 of the [...]
Miller's Tale is a comedic story that strongly resonates with both a medieval audience and culture and a contemporary audience and culture. The question of love and happy relationships have always existed and is a [...]
He finds Victor and blames the creator for leaving his child alone and requires a woman to compensate for the cruel behavior.
The main idea of the William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, written in 1604, is the confrontation of the mind and the heart.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the sense of futility that Homage to Catalonia is filled with and also talk about the inevitability of the victory and rise of Marco and its meaning [...]
The research interprets Edward Forster's science fiction story, 'The Machine Stops', and its relationship with the current overreliance on technology and the increasingly growing cyberculture.
The machine is a metaphor that represents those at the top of a hierarchy or the government who control people and run all the activities within the system.
In this case, the figure of Hyde is the direct personification of the addiction with the connection to the social context of the novel.
Pride and Prejudice can rightfully be considered one of the best works in the history of literature. But what is most striking in the book, Pride and Prejudice, is the expression of deep topics through [...]
The text begins with the description of the realities of society living in the time of famine. Since small children are not capable of work, they only constitute the source of expenditures to families and [...]
Despite the national, formal, and genetic mutations of the Gothic, it is possible to identify certain persistent features which include a distinctive aesthetic.
One of the brightest examples of such change among all the characters is Helena, one of the four young lovers of the story.
The drama reminded me of Robin Hood and His Merry men when I first read the account of the Forest of Arden, but Shakespeare had more in store in the drama than that.
The creative heritage of James, as a mirror, reflected the attitude to the spiritual and cultural traditions of Europe. In his story, Daisy Miller, the main character, is the embodiment of inner freedom and simplicity.
Rapid industrialization and urbanization, which occurred due to the population explosion, led to the creation of a dirty and noisy city, which was a hard place to live in for the poor.
He incessantly faces one problem after another in the course of his life Petunia and Vernon consider Harry's magic a threat and decide not to tell him about his magical powers.
The place of residence of the neighbor and the man himself made a mixed impression on the guest. A gentleman in dress and manner, Heathcliff was more like a gypsy with "black eyes", and the [...]
One of the most obvious elements that the author of the Animal Farm uses in order to highlight the satire is irony.
The reason for writing the piece was to explore the place of marriage in society and what is meant to women during the 18th century. In such a quote, the reader realizes that Elizabeth wanted [...]
In "Picture", Miss Ada Moss is seen to be growing old and fat as she has to split the seams of her nightdress in order to fit into it and her legs are full of [...]
However, the world of wizards or wizardry that Harry lives in is secretive and is unknown to the non-magical people or the Muggles.
If Mary Shelley was for the idea of cloning technology, I think her novel would have ended up with Frankenstein creating a female companion for the monster to compliment the theme of love in the [...]
Soliloquies maintain significant place in the play Hamlet, which start with the beginning of the play, and chase the protagonist almost near the close of the end of the play.
Nevertheless, the Victorian perception of what constitutes the concept had undergone severe changes in the 19th century, when the heart of the British Empire saw a significant wave of migration into the metropolis from its [...]
In spite of the fact the situations are rather different, it is necessary to discuss the possibilities of the other outcomes and results.Mr.
This transformation represents the results of Colman's struggles with the differences of ethnicity in society and the problems that are characterized by the pressure of being a son of a famous trumpet player. This case [...]
The legal issues that can be mentioned in the case of Desdemona and Vince include the aspects of the whole procedure of arrest as well as the process of questioning.
In both The Rape of the Lock and Modest Proposal, the writers use irony to satirize and mock the socio-political attitudes and values in British society in the 18th century.
Shakespeare's sonnets 18 and 129 deal with the themes of beauty and human desire that cannot be changed in time and describe the power of a human word regarding the challenges and boundaries set by [...]
Despite many layers of meaning and an abundance of serious questions raised in the book, it has been and is still now strongly associated with children's literature and as a book intended for children.
In The Dead, Gabriel Conroy as a nephew of his aunt that is known to handle every problem himself is presented as a character that is well cautious and possesses certain authority.
The purpose of the presented study is to discuss the perception of moral and ethical aspects in the field of scientific discoveries by Frankenstein.