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A similar point was made in Swift's work, in the part where the author tries to reassure the reader that children under the age of 12 are not a saleable commodity to eat.

In the novel, there are at least two features of Romanticism that are not discussed in the overview: the illustration of grotesque and the theme of individual versus society.

This phrase sums up Roland's predicament in the book as it relates to his reluctance to sound the Oliphant horn. In the final horn-blowing episode, Roland is aggressively persuaded to blow the horn for Charlemagne's [...]

There was an evident gender bias in the works of both male and female writers that connected to women's roles in society.

For instance, Sarah Ruhl, in her In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play, presents the perception of the condition in the 1880s.

The platonic love between Leen and Buddy shows how human suffering is inevitable regardless of race. Fictional stories can express the theme of love and human suffering.race does not determine the level of human suffering, [...]

Based on the works of Irving, Crevecoeur, and Smith, the perspective of rural life entails a number of issues that defines and shapes the regions.

Another interesting feature of the story is the couple of main topics of the work: the changes in the South and societal issues in general.

The creation of the society described by Margaret Atwood was influenced by a serious crisis, the cause of which was a decrease in the birth rate in the country, a violation of the structure and [...]

He does not seek to seize the treasure his intention is only to deprive the possessor of the treasure of pleasure. A cynic to the depths of his brain, he sees only the flipside in [...]

Regardless of his moral stature, the narrator is forced to ignore Bartleby as the scrivener declines any reasonable assistance and refuses to help himself. The narrator sees that Bartleby "fully [comprehends] the meaning" of his [...]

One of the notable things about the punishment of the people in this circle is that the burden of their sin is not offloaded.

The Magna Carta, published in June 1215, was the first text to express the idea that the sovereign and his army were subject to the law.

The third element of the Lost Cause myth is that the Confederacy was lost as a result of the high numerical that the Northern states had.

The piece is written in free verse and combines rhyming and non-rhyming lines in a single syncopated rhythm to mimic the musicality of the blues.

Nevertheless, the filmmaker understood what elements are crucial to telling the story, thus keeping the story's features in the film. This act is crucial for the story's development, both in a book and a film.

The suggested statement indicates that The Things They Carried by O'Brien broadcasts the horrors of the Vietnam War to the reader and allows one to understand the psychological aspects of that impact.

It is a huge problem that leads to a deterioration of a person's emotional state, and that can destroy relationships and personality.

In the meantime, the concepts of family and love are distorted by the actions of a father willing to sell his daughter to deceive the system.

The idea that was most interesting for me to discover emphasized the place that this story took in the history of children's literature.

Maya Angelou, being a Black woman in the America of the past, dared to assert that she is capable and worthwhile with Still I Rise. In conclusion, Maya Angelou's Still I Rise is an ode [...]

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 [...]

In this work, the main character is Thea Kozak, and the theme is the mysterious murder of a 16-year-old girl in a private school in Massachusetts.

Moreover, his persistence in making a significant impact on his audience made theater accessible to every person and shaped the modern cinematic arts.

Absolute equality is not an objective worth pursuing, as many people think, according to Vonnegut's argument in "Harrison Bergeron," but rather a misguided one that is destructive in both the process and the results.

Cinelle relies on her resiliency and trust, like humanity, to survive and experience coming of age again as she struggles to navigate a flawed judicial system, assimilate, and maintain her sense of self.

Considered to be one of the essential books of Holocaust literature, it relates the story of a single Reserve Police Battalion 101 stationed in Poland and tasked with the transportation and execution of Jewish prisoners.

According to Baudelaire, "to contemplate the movements of those who leave and those who arrive, those who still have strength of will, the desire to travel or to grow rich" can be viewed as a [...]

For children and adolescents in the South Bronx, there are them and people living outside: in Riverdale, Connecticut, and elsewhere. It is evident that there is a division between people from the South Bronx and [...]

Chapter three in the book by Trompenaars and Woolliams, named "Riding the Waves of Culture," provides the necessary information about the culture and its aspects.

The main characters of Frankenstein are Victor and Robert, who constantly seek adventures and want to discover the unique parts of the world.

Fadiman's book highlights cross-cultural communication's importance in the American medical system through Hmong's history and the fish soup concept to show the medical profession's failure of the Hmong community and offers several solutions.

The raven's "Nevermore" throughout the poem is a repetition that enhances the poem's lyrical mood and emphasizes the main character's hopelessness.

The visual representation of the stage and characters, sounds, text of the play, and ideas agree with the drama regulations. In such a manner, Glaspell manages to construct a distinctive play that emphasizes women's centrality [...]

At the same time, the more unrealistic the enemy looks, the higher the associative field of the threat gradation, which forms the visual imagery of the characters.

The article chosen for this analysis was written by Zhu & Zheng and focuses on the connection between the Epic of Gilgamesh and the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In his works, Shakespeare significantly contributed and enhanced the expression of humanism, which remains prevalent even in the modern world. Shakespeare's works still matter since their influence on humanism, language, and the film industry is [...]

Another dominant element of medieval society, reflected in the poem, is the priority of the Christian worldview and its separation from the pagan and Moorish.

After the release, Malcolm had the tools he needed to change his life and the lives of many others in America.

In the course of the narrative, it impresses the viewer with skillful turns and unique and fascinating musical compositions."Kiss me, Kate" was a success from its very first appearance on Broadway and is a successful [...]

The subsequent events are introduced by a 15-minute ballet dream sequence that is integral to the plot. Mythos, as one of Aristotle's elements, is determined by how it is set up and arranged to convey [...]

Written in the nineteenth century, this essay examines the problem of the state and society and the contribution of Latin culture and political identity.

Still, most of all, it is dark and mocking, in the spirit of Swift, the discourse on science and religion, faith and disbelief, meaning and nonsense.

Conversely, it is a representation of nobility and power due to its exceptional capacity to soar high in the air and its exquisite appearance.

The book examines the social context of punishment and the implications of shifting power. People were condemned and punished for acting in a way that did not conform to the law.

In part one, the author analyzes the transition from brutal public torture in the middle of the 17th century to the nature of imprisonment characteristic of the beginning of the 19th century.

The most important moments from the first part occur in the second chapter, when Raskolnikov, in a conversation with Marmeladov, expresses his opinion that poverty is not a vice it is the truth, while severe [...]

Enkidu's journeys to Gilgamesh and Uruk, his trek with Gilgamesh to the Forest, and the journeys to the underworld are examples of only a few of these major events.

Girl short story is a single sentence of advice from a mother to her daughter - the author uses semicolons between the words of wisdom and admonishments.

The narrator can look beyond himself thanks to his spiritual growth, which is a direct outcome of his and Robert's quiet bond.

The novel focuses on the life of Esperanza Ortega, who goes through various challenges in her life after the death of her father. The experiences of the main character prove that starting over is an [...]

Although Sagan's work demonstrates a brilliant, incisive, and insightful skewering of elaborate lies that are used to trick gullible people into believing nonsense, the article lacks the crucial element of recognizing the dangerous potential of [...]

Basically, Collins took the idea of a popular poem concept in which the narrator compared their beloved to different phenomena and transformed it into a humorous poem.

Regardless of the trauma and neglect caused by addiction problems in the families depicted in "The Distance Between Us" and "The Glass Castle," the only obstacles to accomplishment and happiness are inside the individual.

From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research by Michael Kibbe is dedicated to preparing students and young scholars to conduct research in theology.

The book's meaning, essence, nature, and content are a set of disclosures of missionary practices, tactics, strategies, tools, and fundamental concepts of the influence of the International Missionary Council on the surrounding world and reality.

The hardship of immigrants is the central theme of The Jungle. Sinclair utilizes the plural form of "you" to connect the reader to both the individual and the scenario.

The main character was fired from the job because, in his opinion, the manager behaved inappropriately with the girls who were customers of the store.

The selected book, therefore, explores the efforts of some of the involved stakeholders and how their contributions led to the establishment of a democratic nation.

The first one is the absolute topographical realism and accuracy of details in the reproduction of the place of events. Conrad resorts to the parallelism of the climaxes in the stories of Leggatt and the [...]

In this case, Aristophanes is trying to express the idea that the world of women and the meaning of their existence is determined only through the presence of children and a husband.

This story ends with the fact that "strawberries" seemed sweet to the traveler in the last moments of his life. It was difficult for him to find an answer to why he writes and the [...]

He changed his attitude toward education entirely, and I realized that the usefulness of my help to him was primarily in motivation, which he had lacked before.

In the transitional situation, Henry has to deal with the loss of a friend due to the war. I equate this to losing two of my close relatives, a situation that has made me focus [...]

In "The Great Silence," Chiang seems to be asking the reader to consider the idea that communication is essential to understanding the world.

This is because it helps to outline the picture of what is happening more clearly for the reader and contributes to the formation of the general mood of the narrative.

The Iliad heroes, Diomedes and Glaucus, provide a glimpse into the constructs of community and conflict. Such a story is that of Glaucus and Diomedes who recognized their ancestors as heroes, resulting in mutual respect [...]

In the first act, Evan Hansen writes himself a letter, mentioning that he should not worry about anything and be the way he is. Evan is not perfect, but he learned to accept himself, which [...]

The prologue of the book is highly engaging, and I found quite a few of the comments to be intriguing. Essentially, it makes sense to claim that the statement alludes to the complicated realities of [...]

Even though the juxtaposition of the tragic and the comedic in the novel occurs naturally, allowing the reader to adjust to the pace, it still throws one into a slightly uncomfortable territory, where one is [...]

Examples can be found in Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali, telling about the heroic quest of Sundiata, and in Popol Vuh: The Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life, telling about the heroic twins [...]

The legend of the Mayan twin gods is a metaphor for the creative process and illustrates how everything came to be as a result of the heroic actions of the Mayan community.

Racial prejudice, morality, and the importance of the law are common themes in To Kill A Mockingbird, and their implication in life is readily apparent.

This is true for Jess and Swan: from the first time Swan is introduced in Gone to Pot, it is clear to the reader that the protagonist does not take Swan seriously primarily because of [...]

The setting of the story is the futuristic civilization on Venus. In this case, Margot is the victim, and the other kids are bullies.

The author gives an account of how she dealt with her shuttering in front of her peers while describing people's reactions, such as "did you forget your name?" The book helps to understand Katherine's struggle [...]

Through the blinking of the left eyelid, the patient communicates with those around him and documents his experiences before and after the immobilizing.

Once, a nurse asked him about the reason for such an attitude, and he answered: "I was in Italy, and I spoke Italian".

The poem "Homage to my hips" by Clifton is a tribute to the speaker's physique and womanhood, with a particular emphasis on her ample hips.

Events of the book take place in New York City in the 1950s and the 1960s, and the setting is as important as it can be for a memoir's events.

Morrison utilizes the element of characterization and imagery of her characters in the story to portray the idea of internalized racism to the audience as it plays with the reader's mind by being ambiguous about [...]

The current discussion will compare the differences exhibited by Anton Rosicky and Rip Van Winkle in terms of conflicts, dependence/independence, and communication. First, the author presents the significance and the position of the character's friends [...]

In this paper, the overarching theme of the role of a human connection in the survival of an individual, which is shown in the novels The Road by Cormac McCarthy and Anthem by Ayn Rand, [...]

The author emphasizes the theme of gender roles and their perception in the story of Emily and the rest of the town.

Frederic Henry, in A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, drastically changes his attitude and perspective about war because of the leg injury he receives, the loss of his ambulance crew, and the execution of [...]

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.

At the moment, he is a father, so he has to care about the family and the child. In general, children's books devote more attention to fatherhood and the role of a father in the [...]

The end of the civil war saw the amendment of the constitution where women were now allowed to vote and vie for political positions.

It is typical of the surrealist movement with its focus on the unusual nature of the world and the necessity to reconsider it.

In Sophocles' Oedipus the King, Oedipus is a protagonist; he is seeking the truth and is unconcerned about the harm it may pose.

That civilization has led to changes in people's beliefs, way of living, and how they view things compared to the traditional era.

As the essence of the writing and the illustration of the topic of sons, Willie starts to perceive the meaning of life in a different context.

In the course of the chapter in question, Maxwell tries to think deeply about many thoughts in his head, not without questions about a life of service to Jesus.

These forces, including the ocean, its currents, the winds, and the sun, control the characters' lives, showing the determinism and naturalism in the power source.

The role of society in the plight of black children is often underplayed, and the work seeks to remedy that, refusing to look at the issue as purely a problem of character.

Notably, Okonkwo and Toudi's masculinity is a false image that is preserved by focusing on the symbol of masculinity and rejecting new ways of progress.

Through the narrative of Queen Guinevere, it is possible to reflect on the concept of loyalty and the extent to which it can expand, and the contradictory morals related to love and betrayal.

Eventually, this conflict only stresses the significance of cultural acceptance when June is ready to be a part of her Chinese culture.

The failure of the investment bank is important as it reflects the inability of the management to mitigate risks. The event is essential because of the statement made by the hedge fund manager that bank [...]

Despite Isaac being the calmest boy in the school, he had a crush on Grace, a beautiful girl in the school who was from a wealthy family.

In Oration on the Dignity of Man Giovanni Pico, an Italian Renaissance philosopher, shares his perspective on the concept of a man being at the center of all that God has created.

There is a high chance that Old Man Warner is not concerned about the lottery itself as he is worried about preserving the old traditions. Once the lottery is forgotten, the habitual way of life [...]

In Shakespeare's days, the onus of providing direction rested on both the text and the actor responsible for it. The playhouse was and continues to be the essential prop in the theater, just as it [...]

However, even before the incident, there were no warmth and mutual understanding in the family, despite the fact that the young man was the only breadwinner of the family.

The main character, Ivan Ilych, is a man with a respected career and a family; however, he cannot find any purpose in his life.

With the help of various turns and techniques, the author makes the reader feel the relevance and simplicity of the story, despite the fact that it is fictional.

Therefore, the setting and characters' situations in Allende's novel align with the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as they cause psychological issues and trauma to people.

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 [...]

The poem illustrates the complexity of the relationship that is between the son and the father, and it is possible to see that the author did not realize the scale of the sacrifice his father [...]

Structurally, the text is divided into eleven paragraphs each of which finishes with a sort of refrain that proclaims soon delivery from slavery.

In the documentary film, Globalization is Good, directed by Charlotte Metcalf, the author argues the negativity of global capitalism's impact on the world.

The defining feature of such a novel is the transformation of the self ignited by an external, often terrifying experience that illuminates the process of coming to terms with the dynamics of memory that inform [...]

The Masque challenges the concept of immortality presented in The Black Vampyre to reveal the inevitability of death. The statement may lead to philosophical discussions and a deeper understanding of mythology, but the general knowledge [...]

Alzheimer's by Kelly Cherry explores the interaction between the human mind and the resilience of the environment. This change reflects the decline in a man's physical and mental abilities due to Alzheimer's disease.

The last and the greatest deceiving character is Claudius, who is far from being the brave brother of the monarch who ascended to the throne in order to protect the kingdom. It is evident that [...]

In the end, the reader observes the process of separation of the daughter from the family and her exit into the adult world, which is the story's central theme.

Using all the power of literary language, the author masterfully portrays the American Civil War and the assassination of one of the greatest presidents.

Merlin is a central character in the mythology, with the ability to see into the past and the future, willing to offer advice and assistance but powerless to change the course of events.

I understood the idea of the format chosen it was supposed to mirror the correction notes found in Wikipedia or a dedicated forum.

She later realizes that her brothers and close friends died due to historical and systemic racism and economic injustices that forced them to engage in drug and substance abuse and the dissolution of families among [...]