The book is lengthy and entails various themes, such as gender and sexuality, betrayal and loyalty, otherness and connectedness, religion and spirituality, light and dark, and truth and storytelling.
"The Weary Blues" is a jazzy musical poem that has a structure with the rhythms and form of the blues. The poem combines the voices of both the speaker and the Black singer who plays [...]
This poem is a metaphor for both Hughes' life and the life of Black people in general. The author speaks for all African Americans and their ancestors who lived hundreds and thousands of years before.
The ballad is actually a dialogue between the tenant and the landlord, although the first five stanzas represent only the tenants' side of the dialogue.
The person addressed by "you" in the poem is the oppressor of the Woman. The Woman tells her oppressor that she will rise like dirt despite the unfair treatment she receives.
The two of the most prominent magical elements in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" are unimaginable creatures of the old man with angel wings and a woman with a [...]
The Enlightenment movement was known for the desire of poets to obtain reason in political, religious, and philosophical discussions."An Essay on Criticism," written by Pope at the beginning of the 18th century, was inspired by [...]
Although Victorian poetry tried to diminish the place of such romantic characteristics as the faith in the human imagination, focus on emotions, and the re-evaluation of nature, these values were not completely rejected.
Countee Cullen's poem "From the Dark Tower" reveals the author's thoughts and feelings concerning slavery in the United States. The main idea that the poet seeks to convey is the notion that white and black [...]
Perhaps it was this passage that served the emergence of various interpretations of the conclusion and perpetuated the story in the category of American classics. The quintessence of this hope is expressed in the exclamation, [...]
The high number of children born to poor families presents significant problems for a country."A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay by Jonathan Swift that proposes a solution to the challenge facing the kingdom.
As soon as it appears clear the fact that the play's author is engrossed in the action the audience experience the first display of tension.
The objects represented a thread that connected the soldiers in the depressing war setting to the real world that still exists somewhere.
The authors often dismiss the description of the environment, places, or interior in the literature despite its ability to create a dynamic environment and set the tone for events.
The part that I felt enlightened and surprised about simultaneously was the dialogue between the Faxe and Genry. The discussion about the known and unknown gave me the feeling of relief, for I have realized [...]
During her recollection of the incident that led to her death, she explains how she initially hesitated to speak with Mr.
In slide two, Fong introduces the reminisce of Roethke and his father waltzing in the kitchen. In this slide, the author introduces the theme of ignorance, which cannot be disputed because of the actions displayed.
To summarize the influence of both women on Gilgamesh, it is possible to cite Kelley to describe Gilgamesh's advice to him during one of the toughest period of the epic: When the gods created man, [...]
By realizing the circumstances of the matter and the danger he brought to his friend, Jenkins follows him and uses the information he received from the man who looked angrily at Blaisdell when he was [...]
The poem suggests that the life of a person who could be represented by this poem is far from perfect. As Brooks starts her poem with a positive note, it is immediately understood that the [...]
The depth of the work lies in the themes of man's isolation from nature and the appreciation of the value of natural things.
Turning to Gilgamesh's outward metamorphosis, he was selfish and arrogant at the beginning of the epic, convinced of his exceptionality and ultimacy of judgment.
As Sammy approaches adulthood, he needs to confront the outcomes of his activities all the more straightforwardly. Sammy and the young ladies in swimming outfits address resistance to the restrictions.
Dante's conception of the universe is commonly known as a straightforward representation of the Medieval view of the afterlife. If the reader interprets the text through the lens of allegory, it becomes clear that Dante [...]
A battle with the monster's mother was going to be even harder for our hero. Nevertheless, a few days after, I was extremely happy to see Grendel's arm and claw exhibited in Herot as a [...]
Through the poem "My Last Duchess," the poet deeply explores the mind of such powerful dukes of the Victorian era and the dark aspects of life, especially for women living in those days.
The understanding of how gender roles are portrayed in the media and the general perception of the expected behavior for men and women communicated non-verbally in the society is the basis on which children build [...]
On the other hand, the work demonstrates the main character's transformation caused by the contrasting situation, the rebellion against society, and the desire to live an adult and conscious life, despite the difficulties ahead.
Machiavelli is sure that a prince must engender love and fear in his people because they are the most vital human feelings.
This fact shows that he is a strong-willed man, and being in the same situation, I would not be able to remain calm the way he did.
The first paragraphs introduce the conflict between the Northern and Southern parts of the country, between black and white people, between the rich and the poor.
Desiree leaves her home and goes with the child to her mother, seeing her husband's true face. In the case of Desiree, only the fact that her husband rejects her allows her to gain independence.
The frivolity of the man is expressed in belittling the seriousness of abortion and unwillingness to disclose the subject. He probably does not do this out of malice or intentionally; there is a big misunderstanding [...]
In turn, Meyer and Miller assert that excess of alliterations is irritating and distracts from the message of the text. The unity of the verse is displayed at the semantic, intonation, and syntactic levels.
The couple sits facing the side of the valley with no trees, and there is a brown area in the distance, which is in great need of water.
The story of the overthrow of the King of England Richard II by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, the future King Henry IV, unfolds among monochrome ascetic scenery to the sound of music.
Developing on the grounds of the American Civil War and the Great Depression, the American gothic literature gained the unique features of moral and material destruction. The last essential feature of American gothic literature is [...]
In conclusion, The Story of an Hour shows that the feeling of freedom that Louise did not have was an impediment to a happy life.
Published works always require the identification of the individuals who participated in the creation of the paper, as well as the clarification of the contributions made.
The severity of the future disaster is conveyed in the expression, "Hell is coming and you are a part of it".
There is no perfect equivalent of the ring of Gyges in the real world, and I can only think of some allegories to it, such as political power or financial superiority.
For instance, the poem "The Flesh and the Spirit" can be viewed as the opposition of two arguing aspects of human nature, helping Bradstreet to discuss the elements of the Puritan faith.
However, even though Hamlet threatens to murder Gertrude to "wring" her heart, the audience can understand that he loves his mother and wants her to repent of her sins and end the relationship with Hamlet's [...]
Following the plot of the poem, it is notable that the speaker in "On Being Brought from Africa to America" argues that Christianity allowed her to reject the practice of racism on the premise that [...]
Moreover, the author switches between the description of events from the side of the first, then from the side of the second protagonist.
In the first five stanzas, the author paints the picture of the weather and generally sets the tone of the following lines.
It is vibrant that the poet was raised in a fitted and joined atmosphere since he is not scared to show feelings, especially when inscription about his father.
The first striking problem of Hamlet is the one of choice, which may be considered a reflection of the main conflict of the tragedy.
This term is a central point of gender and critical race studies in the field of psychology and is particularly relevant to the concept of self-acceptance.
The girl glimpsed on her poor Christmas tree, directed her match on it, and realistically imagined how the fire came across and through the tree and peaked at the top as the brightest star in [...]
The incidents occurred in 1960; therefore, the reader can relate to the societal standards of the period. In the short story, Sylvia is said to be in a state of directionless anger and confusion.
This is evident in how the heroine first recalls the past, analyzing and recounting critical moments related to the main idea of the piece.
The chosen poems present one distinct similarity in the setting: both authors use the complexity of relationships between a son and his father.
In lines "and what's he then that says I play the villain," Iago acknowledges that he seduces his victim, Cassio, by pretending to display good intent.
After witnessing the deviltry of his companion's conversation with a woman who used to teach Goodman Brown catechism, he is confused and hears a sound that resembles his wife's voice.
As a white man, he is expected to follow the society's rules and ensure that the runaway slave is returned to the owner.
The reader receives a strong impression from the setting of the story that black people constantly face bad luck, lack of support, and disrespect from modern society.
The information presented on this page is valuable and interesting as the author manages to share the opinions of several people about the same story.
Kindred is the story of a strong woman from a comfortable but not ideal 1976, who travels back in time to XIX on the estate of slave owner Tom Whalen. The novel shows the reader [...]
Slavery is one of the most tragic episodes in the history of the world and the most striking manifestations of human discrimination.
London's "To Build a Fire" quite likely the most famous of the author's short stories tracks the trail of a lone wanderer in the Yukon Territory at the turn of the 20th century.
This essay argues that the evolution of the social role of women that took place from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Early Modern period was slow and lacked significant changes, as the patriarchal structure remained [...]
The play takes place in Pittsburgh in the 1930s, but the rich history of the courageous characters is made relevant by a particular piano that is the object of contention.
Many examples of verbal and dramatic irony can be found in this story as well, and one of them is seen in the announcement that June Star makes after the car accident."But nobody's killed!" she [...]
On the other hand, in Twelfth Night, written in the early XVIIth century, the reader is shown the more romantic side of a marital union.
A writing piece becomes more exciting and more enjoyable to read when a variety of sentences are increased by using a mixture of sentence patterns and lengths.
Starting from the explanation of neo-liberalism, Harvey draws the reader's attention to the "naturalization" of the neo-liberal approach and the reasons behind the global neo-liberal turn.
This shows that Swift's proposal was not aimed at threatening poor women in Ireland, but he tried to change society and encourage Irish citizens and the British government to take action.
The essay briefly summarizes and concludes the study results of the writer's creativity and biography, emphasizing critical points in the process of research, study, and application of this information at the practical level.
The three introductory chapters enlighten the reader about the Hmong's childbirth customs and traditions. Reading the book was enjoyable for me since the author drew similarities between birth in Hmong traditions and birth in the [...]
The development of an unknown land, the realization of it as one's own, and its cultivation lie at the heart of the American spirit, which is expressed through the symbolism of the song in Whitman's [...]
The letter are "the space, the period, the comma, and the twenty-two letters of the alphabet," and these elements distinguish each book from the plethora of others.
The story describes the sentiments and feelings of Louisa Mallard when she learns the news about her husband. The readers can see the sudden reaction of the person to the demise of her significant other.
The Scarlet Letter depicts the supposed sin committed by Hester Prynne as an act against the social and religious standards of the time.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the sense of futility that Homage to Catalonia is filled with and also talk about the inevitability of the victory and rise of Marco and its meaning [...]
In my personal life, I will master the art of providing guidance and alms to the needy and strive to make a difference in every situation.
In the end by the end, Jeannette's aspiration was the opposite of her family, bringing to success and acceptance not only herself but also those close to her.
Who are You?" is a short lyric poem written by Emily Dickinson and first published in 1891 in the Poems of the 2nd Series. In this poem, the speaker is a kind of "nobody" who [...]
This paper aims to briefly summarize the plot and the themes of this short story and relate it to the current problem of homelessness in the United States.
The aviation theme is used to show the discrimination and oppression of black people, which has a profound impact on the main character.
3 Further exploration of baptism from the perspective of the writings of Luke in the Gospels of Luke and Acts, as well as in the writings of Paul and Peter, serve to support this main [...]
The first part is the legend of Beowulf and Grendel; the second is about Beowulf and the dragon. He is ready to sacrifice himself and his courage for the sake of justice.
Many critics see the similarity of Oz to the work of John Bunyan "Piligrim's Progress" in the image of the yellow and straight road and the richness of history with images.
It is also likely that the relationship between Eliot's mother and her neighbors is sour. Sen is a responsible person and knows how to take care of children.
They are written in a simple language, and they are usually direct to the point. As a result, the audience develops a satisfaction with a narration that takes the readers to the fantasy world, making [...]
This article is written with the intention to analyze the use and the application of the feminine and masculine language and imagery in The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe.
The general subject of Because I Could Not Stop for Death is by all accounts that passing is not to be dreaded since it is anything but a characteristic piece of the everlasting pattern of [...]
The book is about war, and in the poem, the main character is the soldier repeating the theme of the book, and in whose case medals and other awards are meaningless if he loses his [...]
Sublime's exploration of the darkest sides of the human soul and psyche has contributed greatly to the development of the horror genre.
The problem of rebellious nature and interaction between the narrator, an elderly lawyer, and Bartleby takes the central place in the story.
Therefore, this paper discusses some of the gender-oppressing rules during the Victorian era and how Bronte uses the self-realization journey of Jane Eyre in overcoming and standing against the societal traditions to become a heroine [...]
The "Burning Chrome" by William Gibson is a collection of short stories addressing the origin and the future of modern computer technology and its efficacy in changing the lives of human beings.
The willingness to save the opponent's head describes the main hero's braveness, which is one of the central features that is explained during the poem.
The information I will need to conduct this research will include literary works from the 19th and 20th centuries, with the two main ones being "White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling and "To the Person [...]
It is quite peculiar that both Orwell and Huxley chose the same tool to express the tension and the absurdity of the situation that the people of the future were trapped in, creating the abridged [...]
Jerusha is a feminist because she uses the letters to communicate the inequalities she feels in her relationship with Daddy-long-legs and her limits.
More importantly, it helps parents in having a better understanding of their children and how to make the best out of them.
Ideally, using the subjective understanding of Poe's work, it is possible to evaluate some of the qualities of the story. At the same time, the setting of the story creates a lot of suspense for [...]
From the first day of his active life, Claude McKay was one of the most exciting and multilateral people from the political and literature perspective.
The author commonly draws on the theme of comparing the old and new life of Negro race. The migration caused a shift in history because it has changed how the Negro is viewed by the [...]
The work by the author that I have chosen is a story called The Ballad of the Sad Cafe. The reason to select mainly that work of the author is the catchy title of the [...]
The central theme of the literary works of Early Romanticism is the development of unexplored lands, and the main character is commonly a brave pioneer who wins in the fight against nature and society.
The monologue in the poem clearly expresses the emotions of the narrator, and the details that the author mentions complement the idea of the main character's opinion on the topics touched upon.
I had indeed, nearly abandoned all hope of a permanent cure when I found one in the death of my wife [in 1847]. In the death of what was my life, then, I receive a [...]
Furthermore, the text demonstrates the attitude of the Spanish toward the native inhabitants in the region that is frequently unnecessarily cruel and disrespectful.
The machine is a metaphor that represents those at the top of a hierarchy or the government who control people and run all the activities within the system.
The Greek tragedy "Antigone" explores the themes of the conflict between the law and the internal sense of right and wrong.
Apart from pondering in the origins of totalitarianism and democracy, her arguments on the topic of political thought and judgment appear in the collections of essays, including Truth and Politics, The Life of the Mind, [...]
Children find the lifeless body at the beach who play with the corpse before the villagers arrive at the scene. John Cheever's The Swimmer focuses on the exploration of the county as the main protagonist.
All children in the age bracket tend to like language presentation using images, diagrams, and illustrations to understand and relate to every theme in the stories.
She is a star I cannot find in constellations, One who understands her pain not less than mine, The one I love beyond my world, For in the next world, I would want Isabella Abreu [...]
The Unnamed Midwife is a tale of destruction and death that does not offer a specific course for the demise of the world.
The narrator discusses Abner's self-identity and the desire to be independent to create a well-developed antagonist that does not fit in society and whose bull-headedness puts his loved ones in danger.
In this case, the figure of Hyde is the direct personification of the addiction with the connection to the social context of the novel.
The author first presents God as the maker of the world and everything on the planet. The changing portrayals of different characters guarantee that the novel is not dreary to the reader.
This suggests that his link to his social community has indeed been severed, and he is incomplete with the absence of his racial identity. By changing and appreciating his identity, therefore, Lionel would understand the [...]
Therefore, people should give in to their yearnings to gain a true understanding of the human experience, appreciate their role in the universe and see through the smokescreen created by traditional religious doctrine.
Mostly, the patient and their significant others, such as the family members and friends, have to modify their previous roles and behaviors to deal with the challenges brought by the disease.
Furthermore, the playwright indicates that the living indeed have to protect the interests of the departed. As stated above, the duty of the living for death is to perform burial ceremonies and protect the deceased's [...]
Maggie is still determined to do her best to find the perfect pet, but she still has a lot to cope with her family, friends, and herself along the way.