Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 36
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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.
For instance, the story of the Earth and Sky highlights the interdependence of masculinity and femininity since the earth requires rainfall and sunlight from the sky to thrive.
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 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.
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.
Developing the characters' personalities within the scope of the trial, Lawrence and Lee state that despite having the exact cause of seeking the truth, religion and science are different.
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 [...]
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 [...]
The cycle of poems tells about how the birds, representing seekers of enlightenment and union with the Divine, prepare for a pilgrimage to the magical valley where the Simurgh, who represents the Supreme God, lives. [...]
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 [...]
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.
With imagery that allows the reader to experience his trials and worries, the story describes his experiences and hurdles on his way to his new "free life" in New York.
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.
The author of The Hunger Game, Nick Saul, brings up the topic of hunger and poverty in Canada and how food distribution programs only exacerbate it.
The first example of isolation in Guigemar is presented at the very start of the poem. The themes of isolation are present in both poems, and generally serve as a negative influence on heroes.
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 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.
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 primary thesis of the work is that both authors use the image of Satan to show the ideological, literary, and historical contradictions between good and evil.
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.
The poem does not seem to address anyone in particular, but the "you" in it refers to the people who have oppressed and continue to discriminate against the speaker and the community she represents.
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.
In "Hills like white elephant," the author applies four features of modernism; the first trait that places the poem in modernism is not the use of romanticism.
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.
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.
At a Station of the Metro is a two-line poem by the American poet of the 20th century Ezra Pound. The title is part of the poem, as it creates a scene for the perception [...]
The comparison is between the importance that Williams gives to the wheelbarrow and the perception of a wheelbarrow that any reader has.
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 [...]
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 intent of the paper is to explore the recent Afghani history and social conditions while making connections to the events of the novel to address the question: to which extent women are affected by [...]
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.
The main themes are class problems and social issues, and the overall atmosphere is pervasive and terrifying to the reader. The woman is a burden to be borne because of the deep-seated belief in the [...]
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.
When they are presented with the monkey's paw, they ignore the warnings and refuse to get rid of the wish-granting item. The consequences of whishing on the monkey's paw do not hesitate to knock on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The central theme of the fourth part of the book is the question of reality and its perception in today's world.
It is not similar to scepticism in this regard, since the main idea is to pose questions in pursuit of objective knowledge and the truth.
Flip, Flop, to the Beach We Go has substantial scientific content about dogs and other animals in the story, yet it is not complex as it is a fiction book. Information in the book is [...]
Gilman uses the speaker and his neighbors to illustrate the subject of change and creates a division between him as the modern mind and the neighbors as the traditional minds.
Hossain's article explores the manifestations of the ideas of post-modernist feminism in the play through the analysis of the main character's development and the overall social order where women were subordinate to men.
As a result, the educated and intelligent Beneatha chooses the sincere Asagai, with whom she is not shy about leaving her hair curled and dancing to African music. Thus, Beneatha is a strong heroine who [...]
"Let America Be America Again" is a poem by Langston Hughes written to show the inconsistency between the "American Dream" and the reality that the immigrants who come to this state face.
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. [...]
In terms of effectiveness, "A Telephone Call" certainly deserves more attention due to the vocabulary and style employed by the author.
Each of the poems contains an allusion to nature in the form of a bird Keats' nightingale, Poe's raven, and Dickinson's unnamed bird that represents hope.
The host seems to be a well-off family, expressed by the narrator's description of the dresses and nightgowns, the bathrooms in the house, and the interior decor.
The American Revolution, the involvement of Rothschilds, and Hazard Circular made it clear to Pound that the Jews were included in the conspiracy, and this is how Ezra's own opinion about this nation changed.
Initially, the themes and scenes of the play were designed for staging at the Shakespeare theatre, and the costumes and the actors' play were supposed to evoke awe for the rich life of medieval nobles.
There were three issues that Phoenix had to deal with in her old age: her health, the health of her grandson, and her financial situation.
Hetherington's "The Creator and Created Review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" demonstrates that Shelley's religious views and lifestyle influence Frankenstein and that Mary's modernity may be replicated in chronicles to comprehend their meaning.
In the beginning, the story introduces the setting of the imaginary world and the main character Beekle. Children were able to elicit the main concept of the story about the meaningfulness of friendship and socialization.
The story that best exemplifies the traits of the character at the beginning of the play is the opportunity to sell the house.
The novel's main conflict revolves around negligence of responsibility in the name of ambition and the consequences of such actions. Refusing to take responsibility for producing a monster, the scientist loses his loved ones at [...]
At the time of the trial, Montresor is proud of what he did because it was fair in his eyes. According to this alternative reading of the event, Montresor sees family honor as his adversary, [...]
The central topic of Sakyo Komatsu's "Take Your Choice" is the ability to choose one's own future. The topic that most strikes out to me is the power of choice.
In the books, Morrison addresses questions about the role and place of women in the world and attempts to deconstruct the traditional image of the black female that has emerged in the literature.
One of the first stages in the main character's Eliezer transformation is his childhood and the desire to study Talmud and Kabbalah at a young age.
Different points of view on the depicted events are expressed in narrative types, characterized by a different degree of subjectivity on the one hand, and a different degree of approximation to the object of the [...]
As a result, this essay argues that the ultimate aim of the author was to advise individuals against such behaviors by describing the complex nature of sexual interactions and pointing out that it is unreasonable [...]
Lauren's works have given me the opportunity to see how poetry can be used to review and raise awareness of concerning issues and events.
The story depicted in the text takes place in the author's home country during the last decade of the 19th century. Throughout the story, Matilda is rewarded for her ambitions and independence, which leads to [...]
Speaking of racism as a possible motivation for Iago's behavior, it is worth noting that it is not the primary and only source of its manifestation.
The main reason for the discord is that Othello slept with his wife and justifies all the negativity toward Iago. The handkerchief is the best proof that Desdemona has entered into an intimate relationship with [...]
In the 2019 nonfiction book, "How to Be an Antiracist," Kendi, an American author and historian, incorporates social criticism and narrative. Becoming an antiracist is acknowledging that racism exists and affects everybody because humans have [...]
The theme of love as a magical curse is the central theme of the legend of Tristan and Yseut in general.
Connie is a typical adolescent who wants to mature and date; she also likes pop music, which influences her views on intimate relationships and life.
The key symbol of the writing is a lamb described by the poet. Ancient wallpaper is an object of historical significance, which reflects the fish's life essence.
While attempting to provide a voice to his protagonist, Mark Twain employed his "vernacular of the people" when writing Huck Finn to give a voice to an illiterate, impoverished white youngster in the American hinterlands [...]
Further, as he continued to write, he started moving from the realist approach in the plays to a new area of subconsciousness and the psychological sphere.
In the case of Dostoevsky, understanding the man's life can help the audience better relate to his character, notice the emergent and recurring themes of his novels, and understand their importance.
He tells her what she has to do and how she has to look and expresses his dislike of her interest in men.
This paper aims to discuss the emotional revival of heroines in the short stories of Kate Chopin and Charlotte Perkins Gilman."The Story of an Hour" is a very short story that describes a woman's experience [...]
The author notes that the second layer of the story can be found in the antagonism between the "narrator, author, and the unreliable protagonist".
At the same time, the repression of emotions is mostly beneficial for the family of the man because it ensures that the man can generate income and provide for them continuously. The existing practice of [...]
Thus, by featuring small details in the poem, the author emphasizes the unnatural and meaningless state of life of people living in the cities who are deprived of a connection with nature.
Similar to other works of Kenzaburo, the story is told from the point of view of the semi-autobiographical character, the writer Kogito, who tries to analyze the actions of his father.
While analyzing the second thinker, Immanuel Kant, it must be emphasized that this philosopher is one of the most important to study in the theory of moral law because he challenged the fundamental principles on [...]
Perhaps her mother perceives the heroine as a sacrifice too, because she was married to a man who died in a war and was left alone in poverty with a child, and the heroine decided [...]
In 1985, August Wilson created a play, Fences, and described the life of a Black American family in a world full of white prejudices and judgments.
Nevertheless, because of the goodwill of one woman, many people have been brought to a living commune of the most unusual dimensions in the Navajo desert and reared as farmers in a sustainable society."I still [...]
The fundamental issue in the story is the clash between people that want to live within the code of morality and others for whom good and evil have no meaning.
He writes Maus, a nonfictional book, to describe the horror that the Jews were subjected to during the Holocaust through the narration of his father.
Identity and health crises demonstrated "doubleness" in this story."Doubleness' is also significantly symbolic of the conflicting meaning of Jing-Mei's and her mother's names.
The key artistic effect of this small but capacious poem is achieved through the use of several techniques related to the structure of the versification and sound patterns.
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.