Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 39

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Life Transformation of Chris McCandless

At the end of the narrative, the protagonist becomes the cause of his own death since he is not physically and mentally prepared for wild conditions.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 374

Sympathy for the Frankenstein’s Monster

The author describes the monster as a yellow-faced creature of enormous stature, with watery eyes and a black mouth, which, in the tradition of literary Gothicism, is intended to instill fear in the reader.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 449

Unity in Gullick’s The Invisible String Short Story

Using a clear plot, the author creates a story to expand on how connectedness to others informs her life, making the significance of developing this mindset the central message.
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 327

Moral Responsibility in Orwell’s and Gansberg’s Works

The essay "Shooting an Elephant" reminded me of the complexities of the role of the oppressor in injustice. They encourage us to be more aware of the will in our society and more deliberate about [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 345

Othello’s Ruinous Credulity in Shakespeare’s Tragedy

However, Othello becomes a victim of the influence of his friend Iago, who is driven by his manipulative nature, envy, and inability to understand and rejoice in the happiness of others, from which the protagonist [...]
  • Subjects: Dramatic Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 834

Imperialism in Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant”

As a way to broadcast the vices of imperialism, the author of the text uses their memories and talks about their feelings. The author of the text has a great aversion to the vices and [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 663

“The Journal of John Woolman” by John Woolman

Social progress and the struggle for independence are interacting themes of the Colonial Era and the Age of Reason, which can also be found in The Journal of John Woolman.
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 645

The “Tituba, Black Witch of Salem” Novel by Condé

The intimate and traumatic effects of slavery, the intersectionality of identity, and the fluidity and richness of personal experience are all powerfully and menacingly brought to light by Conde's work.
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 563

Simone de Beauvoir: Writer and Activist

In France, feminism has probably the longest and perhaps the brightest literary history,which is determined not only by the sociocultural conditions of the country, but also by the linguistic features of the French language, in [...]
  • Subjects: Writers
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 843

The Play “The Sunset Limited” by Cormac McCarthy

It is common to perceive the relationship between religion and reason as clashing, yet McCarthy provides a different perspective, in which both sides realize that their deep dissemblance is detrimental to a harmonious existence.
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 555

Symbolism in The Fellowship of the Ring by Tolkien

The below discussion will show that symbolism is instrumental in the plot and character development in Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring and serves as a reflection of human nature.
  • Subjects: Aspects of American Novels
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1189

The Poem “Beowulf”: Character Analysis

The poem depicts the heroic deeds of the warrior Beowulf and captures the Anglo-Saxon culture of the medieval period. Next, in the part of the poem which depicts Beowulf's battle with Grendel's mother, the character [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 385

Enhancing Teaching Strategies Through Literature

The application of the reading turns out to be of great value for my teaching in the kindergarten. Further, the readings presented me with the information that helps to involve the children in the discussion [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 563

Confronting Fear in Rowling’s Wizarding World

In other words, anxiety is more associated with what could happen in the future, which is frequently metaphysical and unclear the Harry Potter series points to a fear of name from the onset. Anxiety, or [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1647

Gender Inequality in Early American Novels

However, this situation began to change in the later part of the eighteenth century, especially after the Revolution that questioned many traditional practices and opened the way for changes.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1490

Themes of Honor and Justice in Chinese and European Literature

This nobility of spirit that enables Dou E to honor her mother-in-law by performing as expected within the household while holding to a higher code in refusing to accept an unseemly forced marriage is seen [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 1464

The Scholarly Identity of Bell Hooks

The scholarly identity of bell hooks is prominent due to her contribution to feminism and the significant impact of her ideas and theories on society.
  • Subjects: Writers
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 833

“Bring the War Home” by Kathleen Belew

The book entitled Bring the War Home by Kathleen Belew features the white power movement in the USA and shows how this movement was born out of people's grievances in the aftermath of the Vietnam [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 940

Women in Le Fanu’s and Du Maurier’s Gothic Fiction

Nonetheless, the attribute was appealing and inspirational to Mrs.de Winter, who wished to possess Rebecca's traits and power over her life.Mrs.de Winter and the housekeeper admired Rebecca leading to obsessing over her even after Rebecca's [...]
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1470

The Tragedy of Macbeth by Shakespeare Reviewed

One of the central plot points of this legendary work by William Shakespeare is the cowardly murder of King Duncan by Macbeth and his wife with a dagger while the ruler slept.
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 336

A. Bradstreet’s vs. M. Rowlandson’s View of Nature

Due to the differences in the backgrounds of the pieces, Anne Bradstreet's Contemplations represent nature as benevolent and pure, in contrast to Mary Rowlandson's The Captivity and Restoration of Mrs.
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 584

What a Writer Needs Book by Ralph Fletcher

The second edition of the book is even more powerful for students to sharpen their writing skills and for teachers. In conclusion, fletcher dives deep into how to be a successful writer and the importance [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 597

O’Connor’s and Faulkner’s Stories: Comparison

The common theme of two rather frightening and cruel stories is the theme of the imposition of life ideologies and the inability to accept the changing essence of the world.
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 322

Opus of Love, Sacrifice, and Irony

The lack of amenities in the apartment is a stark contrast to Jim and Della's affection for one another. This portrayal emphasizes the depth of Della's love for Jim and draws attention to the theme [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1194

American Literature: Important Writers

He describes the beauty and richness of the lands he has encountered and expresses his belief that he has found a new route to the wealth and spices of the East.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 580

Perceval’s Teachers in Troyes The Story of the Grail

In Chretien de Troyes' "Perceval, or The Story of the Grail," the protagonist, Perceval, receives instruction in chivalry from three different teachers: his mother, Gornemont, and the hermit.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 369

Petrarca’s Poem 264 vs. Komachi’s Love Poem

The study will be based on poem 264 from The Canzionere by Francesco Petrarca and a love poem by the Japanese poet Ono No Komachi. Petrarca and Ono no Komachi both explore the emotions of [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 609

“Woman at Point Zero”: Abuse Against Women

By further analyzing the statement and the book as a whole through the cultural rhetoric and trauma framework, it becomes apparent that she is a victim of systemic patriarchy.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2746

Aspects of “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

It allows assuming that the symbols, structure of the narration, and the means of literary expression will enable the author to create the image of the person who tried to compete with the Creator but [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1106

Chaucer’s Miller’s Tale: Stories Review

A kind of punishment towards this character is the eventual adultery on the part of his wife, as well as the physical trauma received by the carpenters in the final part of the story.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 584

Aspects of “Ender’s Game”: A Sci-Fi Story

Thus, the three main themes of the book are games, relationships between adults and children, and ruthlessness. The reader sees the opposition between the way of thinking of children and adults.
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 407

The Sam and the Seven-Pound Perch Book by Hoffman

Sam and the Seven-Pound Perch is a story about the desire of Sam, a young child, to catch the giant fish. To conclude, Sam and the Seven-Pound Perch is a new book for children of [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 367

The Novel “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe

The main theme of the Things Fall Apart is the confrontation of the old and the new world, and the eternal struggle of traditions with innovations, in which there are no winners.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 279

Self-Expression in “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Gilman

The core of the problem related to the protagonist's health is undefined in the short story. Thus, as the protagonist decides to free the woman in the wallpaper at the end of the story, she [...]
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1168

Is Shakespearean Literature Still Relatable Today?

Shakespeare's writing is still relevant today because it portrays many timeless themes and emotions of the human condition that appeal to people across centuries. His characters are beloved by many and continue to capture the [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 341

Uta Monogatari in Japanese Literature

It is a type of narrative storytelling that typically features a combination of prose and poetry. Uta Monogatari is a unique blend of prose and poetry in traditional Japanese literature.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 541

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare

The actors created compelling and relatable portrayals of the characters and their motivations for the audience, which made the play simpler to comprehend during the performance. The portrayal of Puck as a cunning and naughty [...]
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 399

Historia Regum Brittaniae: King Arthur

Its purpose is to set the stage for the rest of the Arthurian legend and to establish Arthur as a figure with divine origins.
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 311

James Baldwin’s Place in American Society

The central theme of the speech and the article is the author's long-term search his place in the world and struggle to come to terms with the way he is treated in a white-dominated racial [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 556

Trees in Paradise by Farmer

The author made a series of arguments regarding the longitudinal influence of Euro-American settlements and discussed the pertinence of tree history across the State of California.
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 832

Arete, Phenomenalism, and Semantics in “The Birth-Mark”

Through these lines, Hawthorne conveys that perfection is unattainable and the futility of Aylmer's pursuit. Aylmer conveys that Georgiana's nearly perfect face is marred by the birthmark, reminding her of her mortality and his failure [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 401

The “Little Women” Novel by Louise May Alcott

The author managed to subtly and in details notice the changing nature of the surrounding her individuals, which is curious to read because her background is captivating.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 564

A Pale View of Hills Novel by Kazuo Ishiguro

The proposed quote proves particularly relevant to Etsuko's eldest daughter, Keiko, as the object of the mother's memories of her deceased daughter.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 405

Testing in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a chivalric novel written in the 14th century by an unknown author about the exploits of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's nephew, showing the spirit of chivalry and faithfulness [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 329

Hermeneutics in Capó’s and Acevedo’s Literature

Due to the combination of realism and symbolism in the horizon and the world in which people lived at the time, the book is imbued with the contradiction between the American and Cuban worlds.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 723

Sexual Abuse of Children in Modern Literature

By concentrating on the fictional portrayal of these cycles of violence via the perspective of literary justice, this research will study and consider how childhood sexual abuse is depicted in modern fiction.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 605

Kate Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby”

To begin with, Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby" partly reflects realism, as it tells an everyday life story and describes the episode of the life of the Valmonde family.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 282

“Transfigured” by Thomas Mallon Review

Mallon also discusses Spark's writing style and the themes that recur in her work, such as the nature of identity, the power of religion, and the role of women in society.
  • Subjects: Writers
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 888

The “Go Ask Alice” Novel by Beatrice Sparks

The article also observes the emergence of Rick Emerson's 'Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries', a work that aims to analyze both Sparks and the influence of [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 615

The “Jesus’ Son” Book by Denis Johnson

The book is a powerful and moving exploration of the human condition and inspires the reader. Fire is a powerful symbol of the human spirit's capacity for resilience and hope in adversity.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 930

Knowing Through Comparison in Bambara’s The Lesson

The original interpretation is that Sylvia represents the oppressed, who can only learn about their oppression through education to identify the beneficiaries of the system.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 311

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Narrative Voice

In the end, the reader's opinions of the narrator will be influenced by their own experiences and viewpoints, the author's storytelling ability, and the topics and motifs of the story.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 390

The “All My Sons” Play by Arthur Miller

The most crucial element of the play is the climactic moment in which the truth about the tragic events that led to the loss of part of the family is revealed.
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 898

Frederic Douglass and Harriet Jacobs Literary Analysis

In "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," Jacobs writes about the sexual abuse that she and other enslaved women were only an object to their owners and other white men. Jacobs also used [...]
  • Subjects: Writers
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 633

The Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

The attempt by writers of the nonfiction but documentary literature genres to explore various global phenomena often responds to the claim of certain absolutism, that is, the recognition of the perfect truth of the picture [...]
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1968

Why Shakespearean Legacy Still Matters

First, Shakespeare's work is universal and timeless. Relatable characters and themes weave the stories in Shakespeare's plays.
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 323