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Ramsay; however, it is a false portrayal of men and this might indicate how the author intended to disfigure the male characters.

There is also a profound difference in the plot and the setting of the story and the film. In both the film and the story, Ichabod Crane is the main character.

In the article "Diet for a Warmer Planet" Julia Whitty presents two specific ideas: that it is necessary to reduce the global carbon footprint made by humanity in order to prevent adverse climate change and [...]

The reader is tempted to sympathize with Martin because of the tribulations he faces. The writer uses place to bring out the theme of contrast.

Although the government is unable to curb corruption and inequality in the society, it does not keenly solve the problem about Taiping movement but rather resorts to killing the supporters of the movement.

Das is not willing to acknowledge the fact that her marriage proved to be a complete failure, and she can be partly blamed for this outcome.

The main theme in the story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose is resistance and oppression. They depend on the accounts of Hans and Sophie Scholl and the letters they wrote.

The key purpose of the author in writing this book is to inform the public that change is inevitable. The lack of growth in a rapidly changing environment leads to loss of jobs and opportunities [...]

Catfish and Mandala is a smooth mix of travelogue and memoir: Pham merges stories of his family's escape and settlement in America with steep mountain climbs on his bike, the reunion with several family members [...]

The book is a collection of first hand evidence that reveal the environmental and health dangers that some common items can expose users to.

In their book Decision in Philadelphia: The Constitutional Convention of 1787, Christopher and James Lincoln Collier discuss the Constitutional Convention and the ratification of the Constitution. The book begins by describing the state of America [...]

It should be stated that even though most of the scholars point to the fact that Shakespeare was not the author of the plays, I would like to contradict this opinion and prove that Shakespeare's [...]

The Open Boat begins with four men battling for their life in a lifeboat at a sea."These waves were of the hues of slate, save for the tops, which were foaming white and all of [...]

Henry does not know how to live with the burden of war in his heart, and can not imagine his further life. Henry is the victim of the war, who can not adjust to his [...]

There are two stories told in the novel, the first is that of the real John Harmon and the other is that of Lizzie Hexam, the connecting element of both stories is the misidentification of [...]

Critics such as William Merritt Sale argue that Homer's purpose in creating the mythic poem of The Odyssey was to represent the inherent struggle of the human condition when faced with the choice between the [...]

As the visitors attend the school, the novel depicts the way the protagonist changes in the course of his final year.

In this paper, we are going to focus on the two basic literary devices used by the author which contribute to the in-depth understanding of the themes and motives of the play.

The 'original' 2008 would represent the actual time when the poor scientist lived and did not know anything about the winning lottery numbers; on the other hand, the 'new' 2008 would represent a counterfactual time [...]

Throughout his entire voyage he is exposed to the brutality of the European attitudes and the rules of colonialism. The colonial activities are given a harsh image by the author of the novella.

The embodiment of these negative aspects comes in the form of Gatsby and his life, which in the end is seen as hollow and empty, just as the morals and values of the characters seen [...]

It s based on this that I believe that the poem is a more personal work of the author, written to commemorate a point in his life where his heart was broken by love.

The author uniquely uses the nature of time to narrate a story from a present time to that of the past.

First, it is important to consider the major theme of the poem to be able to analyze the significance of the style.

This paper takes a critical look at the inclusion of chapter 18 in the publication entitled 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley and its significance in enabling a better understanding of the drama in the chapter. It [...]

The aim of this essay is to analyze Jack Worthing, one of the main characters of the play, which the author represented as the typical wealthy Englishman of Victorian epoch.

Despite men being predominantly satisfied with the given state of affairs at that time, humanist ideas were spawned by Chaucer 's The Canterbury tales in the era when women had little to no authority in [...]

Although very common in the literature, the play portrays the character of Dr. This essay explores the concept of anti-heroism and demonstrates how the character of Doctor Faustus is an antihero.

The poem seeks to illustrate on the battles between Agamemnon the King and the warriors Achilles. The Iliad story begins at almost the end of the Trojan War during besiege by the Greeks.

The dream is a premonition of danger that is ahead; although she dreams after fighting with her friend Tia, it also represents her conscience because her friend despises her during the ordeal. However, the dream [...]

Hence, the leading aspects and themes discussed in both poems are associated with the difficulties in decision-making, influence of life experience on the choices, and consequences of our actions.

For instance, the first paragraph gives the picture of the environment or the setting of the story as a farm, which harbors two races blacks and whites.

In this paper, we explore the elements of literature used to describe Pip and Fleece and their relationship with Ahab and Stubb respectively.

In an attempt to free her, she rips apart the wallpaper and locks herself in the bedroom. The husband locks her wife in a room because of his beliefs that she needed a rest break.

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 [...]

Indeed, being the issue that rules the lives of the adult people, love and its secrets is a frequent visitor of the world's most famous poems and the favorite topic for a number of poets.

This divergence in the acceptance of what is said to them between the younger and older versions of Oedipus is based on the fact that the older version of Oedipus had developed a considerable degree [...]

Hovard evidences a good example of the barrier of doing the right things due to influences and the need to fulfill the desires of the people even if they are wrong.

In the novel, Harper Lee demonstrates her vision of the question of the social inequality with references to the problem of racism in the society based on prejudice and absence of actual principles of tolerance [...]

To start with, it is so ancient that one cannot help gasping in awe; second, "Beowulf" is the first written and, therefore, the most treasured British poem; third, the poem is truly epic from beginning [...]

To begin with, the hunting practices of this native group, as well as the invasion of the European into their land, led to a great decline in the herds of the white-tailed deer in the [...]

Valjean's life contains a series of misfortunes in the sense that he has to hide his true identity. Most of the people in his life were there just for convenience and for the fact that [...]

This paper will explicate the character "Hester" by analyzing her characters as well as pointing out metaphors and similes pertaining to her in the novel. The author states that "Hester is like a big monster" [...]

Reading Medea by Euripides, Othello by William Shakespeare, and The Epic of Gilgamesh it becomes obvious that the driving force of plot is heroism, however, the nature of that heroism is different that may be [...]

To understand the role of Ultima in the formation of Antonio's perception of the world, it is better to consider the final Ultima's words, "I bless you in the name of all that is good [...]

Her mother goes to the extent of trying to starve herself to provide Beloved with what she wants. Nel accepts the fact that her friendship with Sula was the best thing that ever happened to [...]

Gimpel's belief that the world is full of marvelous things characterizes him as a man of vision. Remarkably, Gimpel is sure that everything is possible and he acknowledges that the world is, indeed, full of [...]

Instead of suggesting the obvious limiting the number of children each female "breeder" should have he encourages the "breeders" to get pregnant, enjoy motherhood and nursing of their suckling infants for one year, and then [...]

However, to my mind, the difference in the contexts of the novel and famous film can be neglected as the monster's appearance is repulsive enough.

The poem To One in Paradise highlights the loneliness faced by the speaker when the object of their love passes on: "The light of Life is o'er". In the poem Go to the Grave, death [...]

It appears that there were two major prerequisites, which caused the first production of Miller's Death of as Salesman to end up being instantaneously referred to as nothing short of a revolutionary theatrical event - [...]

The long sentences used by Faulkner in the story "Barn Burning" are observed to loop, thereby creating a style that shows the indecisiveness of the characters, and the diversity of their thoughts.

However, the persona is proud of the father and the grandfather's commitment and vows to work s hard as his forefathers.

Raju uses Rosie, her lover to reach the final goal of his life through her art of dancing. Raju as a Sadhu is not suppose to work, but rather pray to God in order to [...]

Violence situation in the story entitled "A good man is hard to find" begins when the family is on a road trip to Florida during the vacation.

She has failed to recognize that she is the driver of her own life, and blame should not be put on man. Therefore, she is not able to work her creativity and ends up drawing [...]

In the analysis of Ashami, the author introduces her in the first chapter as trying to conjure an Indian meal from a mixture of American ingredients.

Although the revelation of the character of Montressor was done indirectly, the fact that he was also the narrator of the story enabled readers to have access to his thoughts and feelings.

She seems more concerned about the status of living conditions and the ability to enjoy the freedom as opposed to being in possession of money.

Although the mother's speech to her daughter seems motivated by love and she provides her child with information she believes the girl will need in order to survive as a women in the Western Caribbean [...]

Through images of the minor characters, the author reveals the essence of the philosophical notion "virtue" and its peculiarity in Eastern culture, the role it played in the destiny of the poet himself.

In the work of Jewish writers Ruth Almog and David Fogel the themes of liberation and oppression take the forefront. As an oppressed child, the daughter of immigrants whose life has already been touched by [...]

Roland Barthes in his work 'Myth Today' gives a deeper insight into the understanding of the myth of romantic love done through the disintegration of the work into a number of sections based on the [...]

Nora's father is mentioned quite often in the play, a fact that makes him equal to his daughter because of the deeds of the daughter.

Her contributions to change are revealed in the poems as she glorifies the women. She is a mentor to the young women.

The kind of language that a person undertakes have a certain backing from where the person comes from, it can define the back ground of the person; the strong points of interpolation are found in [...]

The phrase 'to kill a mocking bird' stands out as a metaphor in the book To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

But the moment things turn ugly, everyone turns to her as the reason for the cursed ground, the foul weather, and the of course the anger of the gods.

He formulated the trick of the great wooden horse to give victory to the Greeks. The prince was also supposed to strike a balance of generosity to the citizens.

It is not easy to belief that Ram is uneducated and yet he can answer the questions and outdo educated people in the concert.

This is a stereotype that Puccini had created in the eyes of the Western world in reference to women from the Far East.

For instance, one of the versions of the book is "a free adaptation" of the first voyage of Gulliver "with many departures from the original".

Iago's paranoia is tremendous to an extent that his insanity is portrayed when he deludes Othello to kill his own wife.

This is not an exaggerated statement judging from terms and imagery used in at least four of his popular works such as The Cask of Amontillado; The Black Cat; The Tell-Tale Heart; and The Masque [...]

The review focuses on the socialization involved in the acquisition of the two languages. Parents are actively involved in the development of language and education.

One of the stylistic devices employed by Faulkner in the story A Rose for Emily is the use of the third person plural point of view of course through hearsay.

The events described in the novel are sometimes so shocking that seem almost unbelievable; having got familiarized with the life story of the protagonist Maya, a reader sees that having faced numerous troubles and challenges, [...]

The analysis helps to understand the message of the poem and realize the author's vision of the world. The euphony facilitates the process of absorbing into the poem, and allows to experience with the narrator [...]

In a family set up, the idea of filial piety relates to the obligation of subordination of the members of the family to the head of the family.

The first incident is highlighted in the first stanza; in the first meeting between the traveler and the narrator. The parameters of the city were bordered by a river to the eastern side, the only [...]

Homer is regarded as a legendary Greek due to his great works of literature such as "The journey to the Land of the Dead".

He had a very strong army because of his courage, influence and prowess and managed to defeat the ruler and hence he was made the ruler of the Empire.

In an analysis of Chekhov's first play the Seagull, Bloom views Chekhov's portrayal of the characters in the play as well as the overall script to be magnificently written the famous playwright.

There are high hopes that the current settings of the twenty-first century and the predictable future of governance will be sustainable and responsible especially on issues of cultural identity and preservation.

Again, the calmness of the voice and the soothing quality of the language underscores Dickinson's view of death as a pleasurable, desirable state.

There are numerous themes in "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, but the most evident are the ideas of violence, devotion to traditions, and fear to change something due to the concurrence of circumstances.

The characters are neither Mexican nor American, they undergo various challenges in search of an identity and the writer tries to create an understanding of the lives of the immigrants.

With the protection of Hermes and Athena, Perseus went ahead and beheaded Gorgon Medusa and took her head to the king of the island.

As for Tyler, it is certain that theories have said that language and thought are similar, such that language is used to express thoughts of a person.

The governess assumes that this man should be concerned about Miles and she vows to keep a close eye to the kids.

The author uses irony in order to emphasize that when one is sure of the true nature of things from the scientific position of view, the universe is empty and God is a fiction, one [...]

The influence of the Lautreamont's work is really great; his idea of terrible and misunderstood human being, Maldoror, turned out to be a real shock during the times of its creation, and has even the [...]

The themes of sexuality and race inequality turn out to be one of the major ones in Cleven's story; the author makes a wonderful attempt to use irony in order to represent the ideas, send [...]

The repression that blacks suffered from under the rule of the white race generated discontent among the black and Creole racial groups residing on the island.

The tales touch on various topics such as corruption and marriage, and they also unveil the immoral nature of the clergy in the modern Catholic churches.

The main characters in the novel are Kim, a Tibetan priest in search of a sacred watercourse; Mahbub Ali, a merchant in horses and a secret service agent; colonel Creighton, the administrator of the secret [...]

The opening of the story clearly introduces the main story to the reader with the creation of a pathetic image in the mind of the readers.

The author illustrates the disruption of peace by the arrival of white-men in the Igbo community. Nevertheless, the showing up of the white man and Christianity led to a change in this practice, the women [...]

Charlotte's Web, in telling the story of Wilbur, the pig, illustrates the theme of discrimination, as depicted in the life and activities of Wilbur.

In the story Mrs. Dutta's singing helps her to reminisce about the life she left back in India.

As is clear from the analysis essay on "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", this poem shows the theme of a man's longing to escape into nature for peace and reconnection.

The voice of the poem is male and protagonist is not the author, but a man who killed his lover to keep her forever.

The author tries to achieve this purpose by describing the main character's relations with his family and his friends, on the one hand, and his servant Gerasim, on the other.

It is a significant confusion that Willy has thought that for one to be successful, he has to be well-liked by people.

Postmodernist literature highlights the fragmentation of the narrative, the blending of high and low culture, and the undermining of traditional conventions.

The drama investigates the connections between honor and reputation, societal conventions, and gender roles and how these things influence the actions and relationships of the individuals in the play.

On the other hand, Victor is compelled to face the repercussions of his choices and accept his limits as a human.

Thus, through a detailed analysis of the description of this process, it is possible to note the irreparable damage done by the imposition of religion on the originality of the natives in an attempt to [...]

This scene establishes the tone for the remainder of the narrative and conveys Phoenix's tenacity and fortitude to the reader. Phoenix finds herself in the town where she is treated with respect and kindness, and [...]

He drew inspiration from many aspects of his life, but his childhood and experience living on a farm had the greatest influence on his poetry.

Therefore, Nelle Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird, in which the main characters had the features of the writer's family members or friends.

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe is a story in the genre of horror, the main theme of which is the commission of a murder and the confession of it through great torments of [...]

Frequently, the influence of misinformation in the modern day is just as significant as it was in the history of Salem.

The comparison between Richard's and Henry's kingdoms by use of repetition signifies that the main lesson of the play is the importance of balancing power and accountability to maintain a stable and fair nation.

One of King Lear's most important themes is the use of irony to emphasize the power of consent. The first situation is created in the throne room by the king, who abdicates the throne and [...]

Hamlet's father was murdered by Claudius, his uncle and now his stepfather, to gain the throne. Hamlet's capability to critically and adequately assess the situation is one component of what could allow him to resist [...]

The conch, the beast, and the fire are three of the most potent symbols in Lord of the Flies; each serves to highlight the conflict between savagery and civilization, the core theme of the novel.

The literary device of characterization is employed by Thomas Mann in "Death in Venice" to illustrate the significant influence of artistic devotion on Gustav von Aschenbach."Important destinies must have passed through that head, which was [...]

In The Yellow Wallpaper and A Doll's House, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Henrik Ibsen depict the symbol of domestic confinement through the stories' protagonists to illustrate women's oppression.

The intricate dialectic of experience within William Blake's "The Lamb" and "The Tyger" provides a rich landscape for critical examination, particularly within the framework of "Songs of Innocence and Experience".