Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 30

The book, which is the subject of this essay, namely "Tales of the field: On writing ethnography" is one of the most famous ones in the field of ethnography.

Both the Eden story and the Flood Story have clear counterparts in the Gilgamesh epic, whose restless hero also has his parallel in Odysseus of the Iliad, even as Gilgamesh fated friendship with Enkidu can [...]

Ceramic production and the carving of the hardstones known collectively as jade are part of the earliest horizons of Chinese cultures in the Neolithic period, and the products of these activities have been made continuously [...]

In the book, "The Song of Solomon" such an obsessive love is found in the passionate desire of Hagar and the friendly love of Guitar.

She broke into the issue as a youthful woman in the 1860s with "Life in the Iron Mills," which established her as one of the founders of American Realism.

Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale, is Ahab's adversary, at least in the mind of the captain. Moby Dick is experienced in the ways of the chase and shows his power and fury in [...]

There is no denying the importance of the fact that recent developments in literature paid more attention to experimental approach to literature avoiding strict schemata and such popular feature of traditional literature as climax or [...]

A balance between good and evil is the main theme of this story with its focus on character development, both within the characters of the larger text as well as with Fenoglio and the characters [...]

In addition to fighting for his king, Macbeth is quickly and well rewarded for his efforts as King Duncan makes him the new Thane of Cawdor in addition to his already holding the title of [...]

To sum up, Duke is a "people's ruler" who manages to adjust his mode and regime of governance to the actual needs of Viennese residents.

The narrator of the story is a boy who falls in love with his neighbor Mangan's sister. Eveline is the protagonist of this story who has to make the most important choice of her life.

Gilman uses such important details as the smell of the wallpaper and shades of color to depict her feelings: "the only thing I can think of that it is like is the color of the [...]

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust is Goethe's most famous work and considered by many to be one of the greatest plays of German literature is a tragic play and considered by many as the best-known [...]

Finding a paradox in nearly all that he finds, it is as if Keats examines both sides of every coin using the urn as a base of perfection and the mortal desires of man and [...]

It is the wearing of black as a show of mourning and the sustained sadness that forbids the beginning of a liaison on the day following the burial of Meursault's mother.

The main accent of Empire of the Sun is Jim's growing and getting older from a boy to a man during the war.

Previous to he was able to try to enter the university; the immature Jude was influenced into getting married to a rather uncouth and outward confined girl, Arabella Donn, who left him in two years.

This is Lakota territory that is being occupied and Marshall tells of what was in the balance that made the Lakota struggle hard to defend it.

Teiresias was from the city of Thebes and played a major role in the story of Oedipus; when Oedipus asked him how to lift the pestilence from Thebes, Teiresias replied that Oedipus was the cause [...]

According to the author the in the short poem the Dream of the Rood, the narrations of the poem is done in a manner to represent the horror fear as well as awe in witnessing [...]

The fish, not striking symbolizes a lack of interest in Nick's in his relationship with Marjorie. In reference to the love he shared with Marjorie, Nick says "It is not fun anymore.

While adhering to the dominant reading of "Heart of Darkness", the novel can be read as a criticism of the treatment of the natives by the Belgians.

The stark contrast between the harsh reality and the peaceful setting of the novel makes the realization of rejection particularly striking. The novel starts with a strong plot line unraveling the drama between Gabriel Oak [...]

In Dylan's song, the masters of war hide at the time "young people's blood / Flows out of their bodies / And is buried in the mud".

The title of the play directly intersects with the image of the fence, which is being built along with the development of the plot and evolution of the main characters.

He cannot alter his nature, his passion, and because of that, he tries to fool himself and the people around him with a mask to hide his true identity.

The plot of the story is unique, while the character of Hedwig and her life story emphasize the difficulties that people can go through.

In the given essay, it is discussed that The War Prayer cannot be viewed solely as a story of a pacifist, as the main argument is weak and unjustified. That is why The War Prayer [...]

In the first chapter Guy Montag, the protagonist finds himself in a position that allows him to recognize the lack of genuine happiness in his life, viewing those around him as uncompassionate and disinterested shades.

However, in exploring Maggie Tulliver's character and peculiar experiences, Eliot attempts to convey her ideas about the place of a woman in society, giving the character a critical role to play in the novel.

Answer: Hale comes to Salem with the intention of finding concrete proof of witchcraft and using it to condemn the people guilty of the crime.

The passage selected for close reading refers to the narrator's depiction of the time he met a young lady and did not dare speak to her despite being attracted to the girl.

It is equally important to stress that the issue of conformity is based on the person's ability and willingness to fit into a group or culture. One can argue that Ross's decision to join the [...]

The portrayal of Faust is a new form of rebellion that presents a sense of apprehension to the reader. He signs a pact with the devil in order to pursue his goals.

The author's attitude is obvious, and it is noticeable that Orwell, who performs his duty, is not ready to accept the reality in which a person is deprived of life by force.

It is possible that her condition is caused by psychosomatic, as a result of reading news about Kristallnacht, or the anti-Jewish pogroms also known as 'the Night of Broken Glass.' In the play, the author [...]

For that reason, Samba finishes his spiritual training and enters the school, and this is the point where the main conflict in the book starts to manifest itself.

In the US, the concept of blackness is the key idea that defines the social, political, and cultural position of African-Americans, both in past and present periods of history.

The first task is the identification of the initial syllable followed by the production of a word or words with a similar syllable, which in this case is 'cl' in click and clack.

In conclusion, Bonnin's "Impressions of an Indian Childhood" belongs to the canon of a college survey course of American writers for a number of reasons.

The speaker starts the poem by stating a connection to the ancient rivers of the world, possibly meaning the time before Africans were brought to America as slaves and were living peacefully.

Due to the fact that Cannery Row tells a story of different characters with a range of aspirations it can be argued that Steinbeck showcases various aspects of the human condition in his work by [...]

This is a story about the issues of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the civil war. The comments of 'Anonymous' published as a response to the review of Jill Dolan, demonstrate the [...]

From the suffering of people in Haiti in the wake of several hurricanes that struck them in 2008 to individuals facing hunger and drought in various states of Africa, as well as the war-torn countries [...]

As such, Maggie was not against the role of a caretaker at all, and she loved Tom and was, to some degree, submissive to him.

Through exploring the characters' lives, the author reflects on the notions of drug use, hopelessness, and escape in the context of the black community.

The fact that the mother tries to teach her daughter suggests that she is not too bitter and disappointed in the girl.

Moreover, the 20th and the 21st century are characterized by the emergence of numerous conflicts that altered the world and resulted in the appearance of shifts in people's mentalities.

The outcome is attributed to the speaker's understanding of the media and the ability to play on the fears of the audience.

Thus, Enchi's representation draws on her experiences and suffering in a patriarchal Japanese society that emphasized paternalistic values to the disadvantage of women.

The main theme of the poem is the relief that death can bring to a man who is finally freed from all the hardships of life.

In the end, he comes to the conclusion that this obscurity is the reason people do not want to die and prefer to lead the lives full of suffering.

Although he has a company that makes his life easier, such as Lilia's family, where he goes to watch the news and have supper, he still feels lonely and detached. Lilia's family has lived in [...]

As to the Asians, Crusoe found some that he liked and others he did not, his feelings may have had something to do with religion.

Speaking about the things that make the chosen play different from the other plays included in the course materials, it is pivotal to note that the play's themes are unique, and the author actively uses [...]

The basic idea of a new approach to the structure and function of the language was that language is a system of signs which can be distinguished and studied separately, "Language is a system of [...]

After reviewing the two translations, this paper will argue that the version by Foley ranks as superior to the version by Evelyn-White, and the argument will utilize the following passages to prove said claim: the [...]

He led him to the highest point of the mountain and pointed him to a certain point on the land where there were lots of fig trees referred to as Mugumo in your native language.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the reasons why Zeus was able to remain in charge of the gods and what the crucial difference between Zeus and the other gods was.

First of all, I have to say that the poem is recognized to be a reflection of the Victorian Period. I suppose that the success of the poem can be explained by the author's ability [...]

Zarathustra argues that, wandering in mountains is a pleasant experience, which is going to shape his fate, for he believes that he has control of his life and will not allow fate to overtake him.

Athena finds Telemachus to inform him that his father is back, and she directs him to Eumaeus' house, where he finds the vagabond.

The book highlights the events that led to the formation of workers' unions and David Montgomery's contribution to the revolution. He also claimed that the existence of different classes of labor led to the downfall [...]

He argues that egalitarianism calls for the suppression of the bright and hardworking in order for them to be equal with the rest; that it assigns much importance to peaceful living at the expense of [...]

The novel explicates the pressure between colonial administrators and the African society amongst the railwaymen and the African community's resistance and struggles to free from the colonial power.

The narrator means that time and space are incorporated in the current decision-making processes and the truth that generated the historical actions is revealed in the present century.

The young woman's reaction to gift-giving is interesting because the discussion of this reaction can add to Peter Singer's vision of the necessity to be generous in relation to the people of the Third World.

The author used a flashback to build up the rest of the story in bringing out an element of discrimination which was directed to the Koreans by the Japanese.

This essay continues the study of Borges with emphasis on these two stories, the theme of dreams and the nature of reality, and the author's speculative fiction as well as his assertions as to what [...]

Detail-driven points: Nonsense and puzzles of Alice's story represent an ability to find out the truth in its unique way and take a lesson that is crucial for life).

In the "Epic of Gilgamesh" Ninsun serves as a mother figure; she is devoted to her son Gilgamesh and is ready to help him in his endeavors.

The works of John Donne and works of other writers reflecting on Donne's works The writer was an English metaphysical poet; he wrote poems to address different issues in society like love, politics, and epigrams.

The book "Goodbye to Berlin" was written prior to the Nazi uprisings; how was the book an indictment of this period of Western history, that is, the impending war?

She starts by introducing herself and where she comes from and thus informing the reader that she has experience of whatever she is about to discuss. The theme is developed throughout the essay by a [...]

After all, as the author shows in this particular story, it is named on the account of self-righteous/pious but perceptually arrogant individuals that the saying "road to hell is made out of good intentions" continues [...]

The entire story is a documentation of the happiness that the dogs brought to Bill, and its conclusion is practically an illustration of how fond memories always stay with the individuals left behind after the [...]

My armor is blazing in the hot rays of the old sun. He defeated the beast, I must admit it, and and saved the kingdom.

However, the narrator is not at ease with the situation, for he feels that the blind man is intruding on his life.

Nevertheless, Rama is regarded as a re-embodiment of divinity and a person of solemn responsibility; his wife is the representation of chastity and submission.

The mind of an imprisoned person will want to free itself in spite of the fact that it is tightly coupled to the body of the person.

2 The implication of social and political concerns through his beautiful and artist description of daily life inspires the readers to realize the real situation of the society throughout his poetic works.

I do not hope to reveal every layer, but I would like to point out several patterns, in which I would pay attention to the educational relationship between the girl and the mother with a [...]

The history of Paul Bunyan is therefore attributable to the oral traditions of many loggers in Pennsylvania. The character of Bunyan was eventually popularized by William Laughead towards the end of the 19th century.

From Offred's accounts of their time at the Center, Moira shows a strong will to survive by maintaining her composure and emotional strength while many of the women were devastated in the life of imprisonment [...]

Although the theme of female body is disclosed differently in two poems, both authors resort to a variety of devices to make the idea clear and to engage the readers in the perception of it.

The main conflict of the play is thoroughly intergenerational and lies in Willy's inability to accept the decision of his older son Biff, as the latter is willing to leave town to go to farmland [...]

The literary genre 'spy novel' emerged in Britain prior to the beginning of the WW1, which in turn explains why in a classical spy novel the protagonist's intelligence-gathering activities are usually described as nothing short [...]

The central characters, the correspondent, the captain, the oiler, and the cook, are all survivors of a shipwreck which left them stranded in the water in a small and flimsy dinghy.

There is surprisingly little literature pertaining to the subject of the first years after the end of the war. As the name of the chapter suggests, it addresses the issue of vengeance that happened in [...]

The short novel tells a story of Peyton Farquhar, who was sentenced to death by hanging by the members of the Union after he confused one of the Union soldiers for the member of the [...]

Since these tales were adopted by many other groups of people that came from Africa and now live in different parts of the world, there are numerous versions of both the stories themselves and the [...]

Notably, the fragments encompass all the phases of the genocide, which are planning and political propaganda, the butchery, and the aftermath of the oppression leading to fragmented communities.

By analyzing the descriptions of the Wife's visual image, as well as her perspectives on the issues of marriage, it is possible to identify why the character challenges the conventional notion of wifehood.

The character of the boy is determined by his connection with the world of magic and the Neverland island in particular.

The poet has based the accounts of this poem on the story of Odysseus and his mariners as described in the Homer's Odyssey in the eleventh scroll.

Thus, the recognition of an individual in the society, the respect of the individual rights and freedoms are fundamental in the determination of a person as a part of that society.

Although the story is told from the point of view of the girl referred to as "Snot" by the troop, Arnetta could be considered the center point of the short story.

Another type is the Gibson girl mannish and provocative, the one who does not want to conform to the men's rules and believes inequality of the sexes. The purpose of the paper is to provide [...]

The narrator is a protagonist who observes the main hero from a distance and gives the reader the opportunity to assess the originality and character of the cowboy independently.

Clearly, the way the author tells the story of his family is remarkable as it can be applied to almost every family of a Vietnamese immigrant in the USA.

What is even more because of the story's allegorical clues, concerned with the author's portrayal of "Bacote nigger's" burning by the crowd of White Southerners, readers are hinted at what may be the ultimate consequence [...]

The writer was ready to forget his lowly position in the society and narrate to the court how the emperor had pure intentions.

The plot of Beloved is rather complex due to the flashbacks that are revealed with the help of storytelling and provide the reader with the opportunity to go back in time for several decades.

One of the reasons for the triumph of Billy Budd, Sailor in America and the United Kingdom, was the precision, with which the author portrayed the historical and cultural context, particularly Melville analyzed both issues [...]

This myth is priceless for the researchers of Mesopotamian culture since it mirrors the religious traditions of that period, the treatment of gods, the perception of a hero, and attitudes to friendship and death.

It turns out that a family is ready to kill their blood and flesh in order to show society that they are one of them and that they are not on the side of something [...]

Both Jack's and Molly's parents are poor, and the children in the stories are forced to experience difficulties in finding food and trying to survive; therefore, the boy and the girl get into ogres' houses.

The book "Riders of the Purple Sage" was one of the first in the genre western. Overall, storylines intertwine the fates of the main characters, which allows the audience to understand them better, and an [...]

The purpose of this paper is to dwell upon the dynamics of humanization and dehumanization of people observed in the book by Levi and discuss the overall impressions of the story.

In the case of the main character of the novel, Deborah Blau, a continual feeling of shame and a perception of the world's hostility results in the development of schizophrenia, as the girl is not [...]

The abundance of beautiful descriptions of the nature coupled with limitless opportunities that are beyond the reach of common people make the majority of literary works of the twentieth century a combination of wonderful and [...]

The masterpiece describes the life of Odysseus and his journey especially after the infamous fall of Troy. One outstanding fact about Odysseus is that he is the main hero of the epic.

However, the most common and visible theme is the issue of the native American identity and the difficulties these people had to face on their way of struggling to take over a place in the [...]

These would lead to destruction of the environment and consequently to the death of humanity. This shows that everyone is to be blamed for the destruction and the existing conflict in America and the world [...]

These are such questions as: "What does Beneatha's conduct reveal about her intentions?", "How does the character treat female's role in society?", "How does Beneatha regard poor people?", "How does the heroine explain her choice [...]

The main purpose of prayer is to get some kind of protection from unknown powers, and, according to the character, his love in the form of the poem can protect his lover.

On the other hand, it is important to understand that a number of people are aware of the plot and the worth of the story, and it is a real challenge to prove the chosen [...]

Frederick Douglass' "Learning to Read and Write" and Richard Wright's "The Library Card" are the stories of perseverance and resolve in overcoming the obstacles that prevented the marginalized black people from the most basic and [...]

It starts by showing God's creation of the universe and all the living things including man and how Adam and eve disobeyed God by eating fruits from the tree that God had warned them not [...]

In the essay, " Laughter", Henri Bergson argues that comedy is the involuntary element which lacks of elasticity, through absentmindedness and a kind of physical obstinacy, as a result, in fact, of rigidity or of [...]