Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 28

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The “Prisoner on the Hell Planet” Comic Book by Art Spiegelman

It is apparent that Art's relation to Anja is one of immense sorrow, uncertainty, and loneliness, and that his reactions to the Holocaust mimics this relationship with his mother's memories which is a graphical representation [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 644

Moll Flanders: Her Qualities as a Character

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.
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 392

Analysis of “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” by Adrienne Rich

The formalism of the poem conceals considerable problematic aspects while revealing the theme of Jennifer's torments in marriage. There is a direct relationship between insurrection and oppression, the individual and the societal, the intimate and [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 291

Censorship and “13 Reasons Why” by Jay Asher

Though the novel "13 Reasons Why" by Jay Asher could be seen as inappropriate for young adults, attempting to censor it would mean infringing upon the author's right to self-expression and the readers' right to [...]
  • Subjects: Aspects of American Novels
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 587

Genre Diversity in Literature

The diversity of the literary world is due not only to the existence of different ideologies and approaches to writing the final creative product but also to the variety of genres within which a work [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 16
  • Words: 4133

Carnival Season in Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”

In this monograph, the author explores the depiction of madness in literary works and specifically Poe's "The cask of amontillado". This article in a scholarly journal analyzes the protagonist of Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado' [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 669

The Myth of King Minos and the Minotaur

Finally, a gorgeous bull of a white color came to the land and, therefore, Minos became the King of Crete. Minos' promise to Poseidon was clear and stated that he first would sacrifice a white [...]
  • Subjects: Mythology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 603

“Hegemony and the Language of Contention” by William Roseberry

The notion's significance for Gramsci in this specific moment, more specifically the collapse of northern-led Italian political development, is rooted in its illumination of vulnerability, of coalitions and class constituents unable to make their personal [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 280

The “Lagoon” Novel by Nnedi Okorafor

Ayodele is an alien that comes to Earth to establish contact, and the author relies on specific means to describe the character.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 554

Abuse of Power in “The Iliad” and “The Metamorphoses”

Portraying the lives of gods and depicting relationships between them, as well as their interactions with humans, both "Iliad" and "Metamorphosis" elaborate on the theme of power abuse by those at the helm.
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 310

Theme and Symbol of Necklaces in Two Literary Works

In the first story, the necklace is a symbol of giving; it represents the importance of being able "to give up the cheap things in our lives so that God can give us beautiful treasures".
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 273

“Americanizing the White Man” by Felix Cohen

Historically, the cultural exchange between the Indians and the Europeans was unique and vital to the development of America. The author uses the term 'Americanizing' to help the readers understand how the European immigrants have [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 855

Protagonist in “The Dreamer” by Junot Díaz

One of Junot D az's works is the essay The Dreamer, which tells the reader about the story of his mother. The protagonist of the work is the author's mother, whose actions, in turn, are [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 650

Key Passage of “Young Goodman Brown” by Hawthorne

After witnessing the deviltry of his companion's conversation with a woman who used to teach Goodman Brown catechism, he is confused and hears a sound that resembles his wife's voice.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 304

Analysis of “Hanging Fire” by Audre Lorde

I think that the irony, demonstrating how issues of the girl are directly related to the mother's relationship with her is, used effectively.
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 281

“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

“Amar Solo Por Vencer”: Reflections

First, it is "the love of the body" that men admire and desire the most, which is not continuous, as well as implies disgrace for a woman; second, it is "the love of souls" that [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 639

The Figure of Hector in Homer’s “The Iliad”

Hector's behavior is often contradictory since the motives for his actions are either a thirst for glory, which is typical of an epic hero), or an understanding of the duty to the fatherland and the [...]
  • Subjects: Mythology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 589

Revolutionary Mothers Book by Carol Berkins

Carol Berkins also shows what happened after the war, more so where the women were not given equal rights as their husbands during the drafting of the constitution.
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1616

Addiction in Sexton’s, Marshall’s, Flynn’s Poems

The poems The Addict by Anne Sexton, Habitual by Nate Marshall, and Philip Seymour Hoffman by Nick Flynn, address the issue from the psychological perspective as an inner struggle within a person.
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Mood in Poe’s “The Masque of Red Death” Short Story

Edgar Alan Poe's short story The Masque of Red Death is a unique piece, allowing the reader to experience Gothic fiction and analyze death's inevitability through the author's allegoric instruments.
  • Subjects: Aspects of American Novels
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 389

The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne

Despite the many pieces of evidence of virtue, they look paltry compared to the description of weaknesses in the main character of the story, Dimmesdale.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 325

Lawrence Hill “The Illegal”: Reading Diary

In the first third of the novel, Keita Ali is a young enthusiastic black man, who sees running as a way to get rich and escape poverty. She is introduced to the reader as a [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1714

Irving and Hawthorne: Shared Values

In their respective pieces, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "The Scarlet Letter," Irving and Hawthorne reflect on the events from this perspective, and it leads to the similarity of values incorporated in their narratives.
  • Subjects: Modernist Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1674

“Poem of the Cid and the Reconquista”

In The Poem of the Cid, there are three foremost themes, which can be outlined as follows: a) The theme of Spaniards indulging in the armed struggle with Moors for the purpose of reclaiming Spanish [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1413

Daughter of Destiny Book by Benazir Bhutto

The writer puts forth the information concerning the state of the transparency of the Pakistani Government and the corruption claims that warranted her father's death. The writer's mother is instrumental in her journey of faith [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1651

Morality and Humane Traits in Huckleberry Finn

The most important one, in the presence of which it is possible for the author to commit a legal crime, is the fact that doing otherwise would cross my own ethical values.
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 644

“Of Mice and Men” and “Death of a Salesman” Compared

In relation to this concept is the fact that Lennie and George's dreams inspire the duo to be mutually cooperative and loving as is evident through Gorge's action of covering up for Lennie's deficiencies when [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1315

“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen

He watches and describes the atmosphere of all-absorbing illusion in the society, drawing attention to the rights and destiny of a woman in it. The core of this illusion is a woman's position in society, [...]
  • Subjects: Dramatic Literature
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1789

Manhood in Homer’s Poem The Odyssey

From the point of view of the author of the poem, the heroism of Odysseus lies in the fact that he remains faithful to his homeland, the island of Ithaca, nothing scares him in achieving [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 885

How John Milton Depicts Books

According to Milton, this is against the freedom of the press that is espoused in the constitution and it is also dangerous for the potency of life that the books carry.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 851

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in Cervantes’ Novel

Cervantes was, of course, one of the first to notice the disparities between his Sancho and this unsavory imitation, and he defended his character in Don Quixote, Part I portrays master-knight relations between Don Quixote [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1689

“The Republic” by Plato: Book X

It is a fundamental theory defining society, and with the theme continuing throughout the book, the reader reconceptualizes their place and purpose in the community.
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  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 375

The Book “Stiff” by Mary Roach

The sensation made by this book is in the alternative perception of the life after death people have which contradicts the usual idea of what happens to us that used to dominate in the minds [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 806

“The Conference of Birds” by Peter Sis

The journey, which is depicted in the book, represents people's strong desire to investigate laws of nature that run the world and acquire the wisdom needed to improve life on the planet.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1102

“Dracula” by Bram Stoker: Female Characters Analysis

The central figures of the novel, Lucy and Mina are not examples of a typical Victorian-era woman. According to Kistler, "Mina is a producer, and in this role she is integral to the success of [...]
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 864

Dragon Combats in Greek Culture

In Greek culture, dragons are always evil and pose a threat, which is why the most familiar motif in Greek myths is that of a dragon combat: there is a dangerous monster, and there is [...]
  • Subjects: Mythology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1124

The Conflict Within “Incident” by Countee Cullen

Incident is one of the most famous poems by the prominent African-American poet and author Countee Cullen who is a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. The conflict described in the poem is one of [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 571

Rappaccini’s Daughter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne

One of the examples of the American literary canon is Rappaccini's Daughter, since it is distinguished by its innovativeness, features of the narration, and themes, but has universal values at the same time.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 858

Events That Have Made America What It Is Today

The second notable event identified by the author is the Dred Scott decision in 1857 that wrecked the economic status in America and accelerated a war.
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1456

War Dances by Alexie Sherman

And then the novel tells as the main character gets accustomed to this news, and at the same time, it builds a lovely storyline of character's life. The episode, which tells about his father's surgical [...]
  • Subjects: Aspects of American Novels
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1364

Classic Tragedies: Term Definition

In the genre of literature, the word tragedy can be loosely applied to mean any serious and dignified drama that gives a description of the conflict that is existent between the protagonist and a superior [...]
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1908

“Half and Half” by Amy Tan Review

To illustrate, Rose and Ted disregard their parents' race-based objections to the couple's proposed marriage, thus depicting fate and wrong decisions jointly facilitating the characters' downfall.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 627

Postmodernism in Robert Coover’s The Babysitter

The foremost feature of postmodernism - challenging Enlightenment - that arouses in the text is the attempt of the author to show the subconscious behavior of the characters.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1703

Under Milk Wood: A Play for Voices

The play is narrated by two voices, the voice of the blind Captain Cat as they all inform the audience of the dreams and lives of people from a small town as viewed by the [...]
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 573

Racial Problems in the World: “Colorblind” by Tim Wise

Tim Wise, one of the best speakers in the United States of America, says that even though the President states on the colorblindness society and he is sure that racism is combated and there is [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1655

‘The Third Policeman’ by O’Brien

O'Brien notes that "the narrator discovered the work of de Selby when he was at a boarding school and decided to be a dedicated student of this work".
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3532

“Why I Live at the P.O” by Eudora Welty

The main character by the name "Sister" who is a first-person narrator, gives the story of her side of the family spat which served to her to leave the home of the family in which [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 567

“Old Friends” by Tracy Kidder

The concept of his role is to highlight the fact that it's never too late to do what you have always wanted to do.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 693

The Issues of Miscegenation in Desiree’s Baby

From the beginning of the story, the reader anticipates the happy ending especially when the author describes the meeting of Desiree and Armand Aubigny who had fallen in love with each other at the first [...]
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1335