Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 16

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Shakespeare Tragedies: Macbeth and King Lear

At the beginning of the play, he decides to abdicate his throne and divide his kingdom among his three daughters. This choice eventually undermines the ethical integrity of this character, and he murders murder to [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 833

“Speckled Trout” by Ron Rash

It is critical to focus on the plot and the themes which are explored by the author. When the boy is almost about to faint, he thinks about the speckled trout because he initially came [...]
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  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 835

“This is Just to Say” by Williams

Some other interpretations of the poem have concerned itself with the apologetic or forgiveness seeking language of the poem and interpret the moral and linguistic pattern of the act presented in the poem.
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1139

Anne Bradstreet’s Approach to Exhibiting Gender

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.
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2246

The Colorful Story of the Three Little Pigs

This is done by the wolf to portray the misunderstanding between him and the little pigs. One day, a fox visits the first little pig and destroys the straw house and eats the little pig.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2850

John Donne’s Sacred and Secular Love: Poetry Analysis

John Donne was an English writer widely known for being the most prominent member of the metaphysical poets."He affects the metaphysics, not only in his satires, but in his amorous verses, where nature only should [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1202

The peculiarities of Karim Amir’s identity

It can seem that Karim does not proud of the fact that he was born and brought up as the Englishmen, but the development of the situation supports the progress of the inner conflict because [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4124

Novel Analysis: “War Trash” by Ha Jin

The author uses Yu Yuan to narrate the experience of POWs in the camps. However, Yu Yuan is informed by the doctor that he is among the POWs to be transferred to Koje Island where [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3179

“Guests of the Sheikh” by Elizabeth Wernick Fernea

The author explains the meanings of different events and rituals conducted by members of the El Eshadda tribe in order to get rid of ambiguities that inform the western ideologies regarding the culture of the [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1941

Folklore Genres And Analysis

This can be attributed to the creation of stories, festivals and other artistic genres by members of the community in a bid to celebrate the humankind over the years.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1960

Fantasy in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”

The primary objective of fantasy is to provide a way of escape from the unexciting existence of daily living. In the case of Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, one of the purposes of fantasy is to [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1697

A Critical Comparison of Two Readings

This is given the fact that China, according to political analysts in the western countries, is not exactly the epitome of democracy in the world.
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1182

Violence of Shakespeare

In his speech, he talks of the 'carnal, bloody and unnatural acts', basically he is referring to the killings that took place when his friend Hamlet tried to retaliate his father as well as the [...]
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  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1701

The novel “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare

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 [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1385

William Blake, His Life and Works

However, he is now regarded as one of the influential figures in the history of both poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age since his works talk about the supremacy of the imagination over [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1625

Social Issues in “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka

Such loss of traditional humane values like empathy, love, respect, loyalty, and honesty has affected Franz Kafka who illustrated the metamorphosis or transformation of customary values on the example of the family of the Samsas."The [...]
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  • Subjects: World Philosophy Literature
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2281

Post Colonial Literature: Poetry and Prose

On post colonialism, Judith Wight talks of how both the whites and the black natives have lost in terms of culture and property then she proposes forgiveness and unity of the two groups as the [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 1886

I Taste a Liquor Never Brewed

The aim of this essay is to analyze the poem I Taste a Liquor Never Brewed and to define the place of Nature in its plot.
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 479

“Song of Solomon” by Toni Morrison Book Analysis

Also, Morrison predicts the importance of Milkman's journey to his southern ancestral home when he states that Milkman's walk in the Not Doctor Street was dreamlike and strange following his quarrel with his father.
  • Subjects: American Novels Writing Style
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1894

Creative Process in William Shakespeare Works

Creativity in his works, Merchant of Venice and Hamlet, is portrayed by the manner he makes choice of characters, the way themes are tied up with stylistic language to reflect hidden meanings reflective of the [...]
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  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1388

Importance of the Book “The Odyssey” by Homer

It is a book with a story that has lasted for ages due to its major themes such as the relation between father and son, the role of women, the significance of hospitality and the [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 866

One Thousand and One Night

Sometimes the main story within the main narrative can serve to sum up a crucial aspect of the framing story. The tale of Sinbad the Seaman and Sinbad the Landsman short stories are framing stories.
  • Subjects: Modernist Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 817

Daddy by Sylvia Plath

It is expressed through the eyes of a young girl, the persona, who tries to grapple with the disturbing memories of her late father. The disillusionment on the part of the persona is begotten by [...]
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  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2415

Heroes in English Literature

From the above mentioned epic heroes, we find that the aspect of heroism is differentiated mostly to suit the time in which they were written and also to meet the expectation of the audience and [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1392

The life of Robert Frost

Furthermore, his topping in class coupled with the publishing of his poem in the school Bulletin contributed to his interests in the area of poetry.
  • Subjects: Writers
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2393

Compare and Contrast: The Lottery and The Rocking-Horse Winner

The tone of the work is significant in its terms as well because it creates the fleur of seriousness, light-mindedness, sadness or cheerfulness, introducing the reader to the world of the literary work, and even [...]
  • Subjects: Dramatical Novel
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1127

Ronald Takaki: A Different Mirror

In chapter 2 of this book, Takaki brings out the contradiction in the America society right from the onset in the section he calls the 'The Rise of the Cotton Kingdom', this scholar brings out [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 555

“The Sandman” by E. T. A. Hoffmann

This occurs as a result of the mysterious death of his father which occurred in a manner that is consistent with the story of the Sandman, a bedtime story that he used to be told [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 798

Emily Dickinson and Langston Hughes Poems

Emily Dickinson's keen eye saw the hypocrisy and ludicrous avoidance of death she encountered in her everyday life, and wrote about it in a quiet yet penetrating way.
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  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1206

American Born Chinese

The graphic novel explores the concept of heritage in that no matter how much people attempt to change for the better who they really are is still the best.
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  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 559

Gender Roles in The Yellow Wallpaper & Trifles

The two texts; the short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins and the play 'Trifles' by Susan Glaspell strategically illustrate this claim since they both aim at attracting the reader's attention to the poor [...]
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  • Subjects: Family Drama
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2156

Satan in “Paradise Lost” – Milton’s Epic Poem

Making Satan the main antagonist of the poem, Milton shows the inner struggle in the character's soul and the process of his devolution, depicting him as a fallen angel gradually transforming into a devil.
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  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 832

Marlow in “Heart of Darkness”

The third level of darkness that comes out from the novel is that of the tendency of every human being to be evil.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 721

Symbolism in Alberto Alvaro Rios’ “The Secret Lion”

It can be considered the second-most important symbol of the story because it is also the first time when the protagonist realizes and acknowledges that everything is somehow not the way it used to be.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 910

Hamlet Is More Resilient Character Than King Oedipus

As soon as the notorious prophecy of him murdering his father and marrying his mother is made aware to him, Oedipus runs away from his foster parents, being under the assumption that they are his [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1105

The Poem “A Timbered Choir” by Wendell Berry

The poem alludes to the fact that it is now time to re-evaluate one's priorities and one's way of life. In western culture, the primary focus is on amassing material possessions to achieve a sense [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 563

“Don Quixote” by Cervantes: Character Analysis

In the novel "Don Quixote," Miguel de Cervantes depicts two opposite characters of Alonso Quixano and Sancho Panza. Alonso and Sancho have opposite personalities, each representing a different kind of sense.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 949

The Poem “Barely Breathing” by Najwan Darwish

In particular, Darwish's poem demonstrates that the loss of homes is major distress for Palestinians, undermining their national identity and depriving them of their history.
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 845

“The Letter of Discovery” by Christopher Columbus

The extensive description of the journey along with the highly detailed depiction of people inhabiting America, the environment, and the related issues, can be seen as the primary advantage and strength of the letter.
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 584

The Life and Work of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka's biography, connection to fellow modernists in other disciplines, the critical acclaim of his works, and his culture demonstrate that he was an impactful person and the void he left remains fallow.
  • Subjects: Writers
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1744

Moral Dilemma in Saunders’ Escape From Spiderhead

Thus, the theme of the story traces the definition of the nature of people and love and suggests that all humans, independent of their circumstances, have a choice in a moral dilemma.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 885

Hamlet: A New Type of Independent Thinker

Hamlet considers the plan to disturb Claudius and convince the audience of his guilt distracting attention from prayer and confession. Such innovations permeate the entire text, which allows the reader to assert that Hamlet did [...]
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 403

Prometheus: The Protector and Benefactor of Mankind

The fact that testifies to the idea that Prometheus preferred people over Gods is the way the titan tricked the Gods over parts of the animals that had to be given to them in a [...]
  • Subjects: Mythology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 871

“A Narrative of the Captivity…” by Rowlandson

Her analogy sets the setting for her narrative framework, which portrays the English colonists as God's anointed and the Native Americans as the scourge sent by God to torment the English in order to lead [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1753

Omens in The “Macbeth” Play by William Shakespeare

The supernatural was an aspect of the plot structure used to add tension and drama to the occurrences and situations and manifested in various ways. To conclude, the owl and raven were utilized as omens [...]
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 323

Gender Differences in Puritan Writing

There was an evident gender bias in the works of both male and female writers that connected to women's roles in society.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1141

Stories “Girl” by Kincaid vs. “Everyday Use” by Walker

In my opinion, in both Walker's and Kincaid's stories, there are the three themes of mother-daughter relationships, economic struggles, and societal expectations. In the case of Girl, the conflict is based on the concerns the [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 642

The Novel “A Man of the People” by Chinua Achebe

The element of fiction and defined narrative of characters makes the reader relate to diverse ideas that might be expressed in the books more easily, which allows an indirect communication between the author's perspective and [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 859

Horatio (Hamlet): Character Analysis

Hamlet does not follow his friend's caution and goes with the ghost, where he learns of his father's murder and swears to avenge him.
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 748

Sex Trafficking: “Girls Like Us” by Rachel Lloyd

As one of the most ignominious felonies in the world, it turns people of all ages and sexes from all parts of the globe into victims forcing them to do perverted acts daily.
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 838

Langston Hughes’s “I, Too”: Topic, Main Idea, and Structure

Langston Hughes wrote the poem "I, Too" to express his concern about how African Americans are racially discriminated against and excluded from the essential matters concerning the society despite being Americans like the white population. [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 311

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Divine and Satanic

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.
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 642

The Jungle by Upton Sinclair: Critical Analysis

The purpose of their activity was to expose the vices of society through various investigations and the study of documents. The purpose of the author was to show the public the arbitrariness that reigned there.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2513

Shakespeare’s Othello as a Subaltern Play

Othello is considered a subaltern play that illustrates the conflict between the moral voice and silence of female characters and the treacherous voices of male figures.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 327

“Waiting for the Barbarians” by J. M. Coetzee

Coetzee about the recount of the rebellion of the magistrate of an empire against the torture inflicted on the imperial administration that arrested the barbarians.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2868

Abjection and Subjectivity in Toni Morrison’s “Sula”

Toni Morrison says in her article "Unspeakable Things Unspoken: The Afro-American Presence in American Literature" that "the trauma of racism is, for the racist and the sufferer, the extreme disintegration of the self, and has [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4151

“Mrs. Sen” Short Story Analysis

It is also likely that the relationship between Eliot's mother and her neighbors is sour. Sen is a responsible person and knows how to take care of children.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 310

“Where Our Monsters Come From” by Braudy

The author's explanation of the present-day anomalies compared to the beast from the past and nature monsters reflects the societal anxiety and scientific progress by modern desires to enable created monsters to dominate the world.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 619

“Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Frost

This paper aims to analyze the poem by revealing its symbolic meaning and the narrator's identity, as well as the use of literary and metrical devices that support the overall mood of the poem."Stopping by [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 913

Neoclassicism and Aurora and Cephalus (1811)

The emphasis of the color, hue, and light makes the figure of Cephalus the focal point, while toning down the background and other characters help to avoid distraction of the audience with the use of [...]
  • Subjects: Mythology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 351

“Before She Died” by Karen Chase

The line "It will take a long time to know how it is for you" emphasizes how much the author wishes she could see that person, but, sadly, it will take a while until her [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 308

The Things They Carried

Therefore, the Lieutenant relives this experience in his imagination, unable to escape these thoughts as a way of dealing with the difficulties and emotional burden of the war.
  • Subjects: Historical Fiction Comparison
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 879

“Sonnet” by Alice Notley: Poetry Analysis

The story of "Sonnet" is considered to be partly autobiographical, although the characters were real people who lived in the first part of the 20th century."Sonnet" consists of three verses. There is a sort of [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 749