British Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 5

Arguably, the sociopolitical and religious system of governance in Britain at the time was threatened by Machiavelli's Ideas of freedom from religious dictatorship and injustice in the society.

The writer defied conventions of gothic novels by starting with a naive character, and then developed and nurtured her to the woman that she becomes at the end of the novel.

In her novel Lucy, Jamaica Kincaid created the character who in many details reflects her own personal experience."The Tongue" is the most provocative because of its open frankness part of the novel.

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 meaning of the title and of the poem itself is one of the most captivating issues, which have to be analyzed in this work: Eliot tries to unite past, present, and future into one [...]

Not that the chain is of any importance to Fanny no; she uses it to cover her romantic feelings and this is self-deception.

Apart from the Monk, who incorporates the features of a typical fatalist, which have been blown to cosmic proportions, the Knight plays the role of a person who uses common sense to analyze the role [...]

This shows that the woman presented to us has a strong character that enables her to deal with the enormous loss in her life.

The contraries used by the poet in "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" are the backbone of this poem. The structure of "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" is the first feature of the contraries [...]

While discussing the main characters, one is to keep in mind that the creator of the monster Victor Frankenstein and his creature are the principal figures of the novel.

Therefore, from a cultural point of view, as the paper exposes, Jane Austen highlights in the book her deep-seated concerns on cultural flaws through the voice of the heroine that determined the choices and the [...]

The main theme of the story is colonialism and its effects not only to the Africans but also to the whites/colonizers.

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 summary, the Wife of Bath has a diverse personal attributes ranging from intelligent to wickedness with an appealing physical appearance and from her description or autobiography, she is an expensive, independent woman from England.

The mother is the true hero of the child because he toils 24 hours a day to feed, clothe, and care for the child. In the case of the The red headed league, Sherlock Holmes [...]

Bronte's original story narrates Jane's story as an orphan who finds joy at the end of the story but Stevenson's film tells the story of Jane as a person who went through a lot of [...]

In other words, she is open to the life and is ready to take all that it offers, unlike Reynaud, who puts a lot of efforts to restrict himself from the creature comforts and joys.

Richard Percival Lister has created one of the most captivating pieces of writing, which described the life of one of the most respectable warriors of all the times, Genghis Khan; the author also paid special [...]

The thought provoking tales in the book is something that arouses one's consciousness and broadens one's imaginations on the event that led to Caesar's death as it makes the ardent readers to have a kind [...]

In Lewis's book the chronicles of Narnia, there are several Christian themes that can be identified in the story despite the author's use of mythology.

The impact of the silence in this case, the suppression of detail about this element of the family reveals itself in the fate of the grandmother.

A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave, and Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom are the three works from different times, which help me [...]

In his works, he portrays political intrigues, struggles for power, and the destructive nature of ambitions, often fueled by envy. Shakespeare employs pathos to highlight the emotional toll of ambition and jealousy on the characters [...]

The main thing in the work is not so much the intense breaks and ups and downs of tragic events and psychological experiences but the ideological conflict that determines the actions and actions of the [...]

For example, such details as the attitude towards the use of natural science, the perception of chemistry's role in society, and mentions of mastering electricity show the tendencies common to the science of the 19th [...]

The text offers a unique glimpse into the year of 1718, when Montagu found herself in the vibrant city of Istanbul as the spouse of the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.

Hence, it mocks the culture of pamphleteering and political ostentation that has developed in reaction to the Irish problem in addition to the unintentional evil of the English affluent and the hopelessness of the Irish [...]

Elements of content The poem ‘God’s Grandeur’ is a traditional poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins written in the romantic era. It focuses on the changes, which need to take place and away from them in the places, which have not faced the misery in the world. In the poem, Hopkins makes an expression of his […]

This fact confirms the thesis of the essay and highlights such topics of Frankenstein story as justice and vengeance. The portrayal of Victor Frankenstein characterizes man's inability to take responsibility for opportunist acts.

The symbolism of the Lord of the Flies is centered around the beast, the sink, and signal fire. The end of the shell is the end of the age of law and order.

Using a clear plot, the author creates a story to expand on how connectedness to others informs her life, making the significance of developing this mindset the central message.

The novel, with its satire, condemns the moral values of high society and their willingness to sacrifice what is dear for the sake of their reputation by satirizing the material values of such a social [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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.

First, Shakespeare's work is universal and timeless. Relatable characters and themes weave the stories in Shakespeare's plays.

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 [...]

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.

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.

Thus, the experience on the island pushed Crusoe to become more creative and better understand what a person is capable of in dire circumstances.self-aware

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.

Although Victor Frankenstein seems to be responsible for the wretch's behavior due to his egoism, departure, and fears, the impact of the creature's individuality cannot be ignored in the story.

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 peculiarity of this problem is that the author reveals the theme of the dualism of the human personality, revealing through his character the excellent and bad beginnings of personality.

The themes of creation and vengeance are illustrated to give a clear perspective of Mary's main aim in writing her book.

A virtuoso command of the English language and an understanding of how to portray teenagers plausibly from their psychology allowed the author to reach the hearts of millions of children worldwide.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 main idea of the William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, written in 1604, is the confrontation of the mind and the heart.

Inspector Gregory's character, in turn, is implemented in the stories by Conan Doyle as the one who is clever enough, though lacks the imagination to solve any case correctly, "See the value of imagination, it [...]

The modern world is full of complications and the moments when it seems like a dystopia the darkest version of the future. In the novel, promiscuity is encouraged, and sex is a form of entertainment.

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 [...]

Despite the national, formal, and genetic mutations of the Gothic, it is possible to identify certain persistent features which include a distinctive aesthetic.

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.

One of the brightest examples of such change among all the characters is Helena, one of the four young lovers of the story.

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.

The ideas presented in the novel seem to be rather sceptical (problems of the narrative style) satire of European culture and politics.

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 [...]

It is in the third chapter of the novel that Austen builds the characters of Bingley and Darcy through their manners: "Mr.

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 order to analyze how patterns in writing occurs, I take the example of Jack London and the following paragraph will analyze the two short stories written by the author, 'To Build a Fire' and [...]

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 [...]

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.

Overall, this lack of private property in Utopia led to the people of the country having no desire to compete with each other through the accumulation of wealth as all of their belonging are the [...]

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 [...]

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.

Therefore, the somewhat pensive figures of Rose and Oliver on the new plate provided the novel with a wistful yet hopeful ending.

Despite the seriousness of the crime, "convictions were rare, and lawmakers did not consider the raped woman to be the only victim of the crime".

Frankenstein's monster would be a creature that would be hard to wipe out of the face of the earth and would be made of cells that are highly replicating within hours to form new monsters [...]

In this respect, the author still resorts logic to explain the meaningless concepts and makes sense of the fictional world described as a new reality.

While he was there, he was able to accomplish many things that made him an outstanding character from the others such as he was the one who killed the second earl of Douglas in the [...]

Jason thought he stammers dreams and struggles to become a poet at a time when his parents are on the verge of separation.

He competes to the villain of the novel, U Po Kyin, for an entrance card to the Club. He was thinking of the plot in 1928 and the book was printed for the first time [...]

It is her conclusion that, at any rate, it would have been impossible for a woman to match the genius of Shakespeare in the time of Shakespeare.

This scientist regarded the western civilization to be the third and highest stage in the hierarchy of the world civilizations, preceded by the stages of savagery and barbarism.

In his novel, Wells addresses the resistance of the Muslim world, the destruction of Buddhism, the opposition of the Catholic Church. This wave of air revived in London appears to the power that is obsessed [...]

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.

The reading of Arthur Clarke's short story "Superiority" had brought me to the following set of conclusions, in regards to how story's motifs relate to particulars of my professional affiliation: The implementation of groundbreaking technologies [...]

In the course of his life, Jim encounters two other people, Stein and Brierly; these two characters help the reader realize what kind of person Jim is because they can be easily contrasted to him.

In the society stage, a critic looks at the significance/meaning of the poem in relation to the community for which the poem was written.

The Protagonist plays a major part to achieve the goals of the story while the antagonist is an adversary who struggles against the efforts of the protagonist.

The so-called "White man's burden" of spreading the light of civilization to people that were never able to evolve beyond the Stone Age, over the course of millennia, is now being referred to as the [...]

She does this by employing the first definition as it applies to the monster, but then employs the second definition to apply to the doctor, suggesting that the hidden monster is far worse than the [...]

In conclusion, it should be noted that the theme of the struggle between man and nature is a wonderful aesthetic approach.

This book was a long-expected one; and as the contemporary newspapers were writing before the official appearance of the book: "All signs indicate that "The Keys of the Kingdom", which depicts with such dramatic force [...]

The great issues of the day were the main focus of articles as well as the works of fiction that were becoming much more popular as the price of books fell."The Victorian novel, with its [...]

The cross on the grave is the symbol of the ending of people's sinning life on the earth. And everybody's life is also connected with the cross as the symbol of releasing from the death.

He does this by allocating his land and property to his three daughters to the degree to which they are able to convince him that they love him.

Before discussing the role of King Arthur in "The History of the Britons ", it is necessary to give some background about the author of this tale.

During the Elizabethan age, the theme of moving away from home was a topic both in plays and travel writings. Their writings valorized this movement away from home and home country in the light of [...]

It is not by a mere accident that the word "strange" is being prominently incorporated into the name of Stevenson's novel Victorian mentality perceived the notion of "strangeness" as the synonym to the notion of [...]

The character of Ophelia is responsible for projecting an aura of guilt and deception to the role of women in 'Hamlet.' She is not treacherous or complicated, but instead weak and insensibly dependent on the [...]

Many critics argue that Shakespeare was neither a poet, playwright or actor and that he wrote none of the plays that have famously been attributed to him.

In Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the portrayal of the character Charlie Bucket is an allegorical representation of the 'good child' shown through his behavior before winning the golden ticket, through his behavior as [...]

Harold Bloom stresses the responsibility the teacher of literature now has for a general moral pedagogy: "The teacher of literature now in America, far more than the teacher of history or philosophy or religion, is [...]

First of all it is necessary to mention, that the historical period, Shakespeare lived and created in was featured by the bloom of the philosophical considerations on the matters of perfect community, and the attempts [...]

One of the substantial topics that can be discussed in her novel is the effect of the unfortunate events in the characters' lives.

Firstly, the author of the article mentions that the message of the poem is simple i.e.that the dark lady's beauty cannot be compared to the beauty of a goddess or to that found in nature.

Shakespeare introduced a shift in focus from the traditional angelic woman, usually blond and 'bright as the sun', as she is replaced with a Dark Lady whose characteristics remain far from the chaste princess of [...]

In the story of the two women, Leonora and Florence are brought out to be strong as they control the dynamics of almost all the occurrence in the story.

At the beginning of the story, as the Captain observes the "straight lines of the flat shore joined to the stable area", it is apparent that he is unable to properly understand where the sea [...]

In 1516 More completed his most well known and contentious work, Utopia, a work of fiction in which a imagined voyager, Raphael Hythloday, explains the political structures of the invented island nation of Utopia for [...]

The specific inspirations for the Oceania society from "1984" were The Soviet Union and Nazi Germany with their inherent propaganda, betrayal of the ideals of the revolution, concentration camps and misinformation.

Though the true nature of the Monster is virtuous and kind, he is treated like a beast, like a devil and even his creator addresses to him as to "it" "For this I had deprived [...]