Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 4

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Charles Dickens’s Childhood Experiences

The secret of his popularity is that Dickens keenly felt the changes in the life of England, and was an expression of the hopes and aspirations of thousands of people.
  • Subjects: Writers
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1414

“The Sanctuary of School” Story by Lynda Barry

However, to understand the background of the story and the causes that made a little girl cry, it is vital to see her living conditions and the peculiarities of her family.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 305

Resilience of Hamlet and Oedipus

The plot of the tragedy of Sophocles is built on a chain of accidents, which are in fact the fatal will of the powerful gods.
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1116

Analysis of “The Thing in the Forest” Story

Antonia Susan Byatt, in the story "The Thing in the Forest", provides her interpretation of the well-known scenario of encountering the symbolic monster.
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  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 952

Edgar Allan Poe’s Story “The Black Cat”

For instance, when the main character looked at the image of the cat on the wall, he saw it as "gigantic"; however, whether the size of the animal was an expression of paranormal or the [...]
  • 5
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 394

Geoffrey Hill’s “Genesis” Poem Analysis

The miracles illustrated in the poem represent the deamonic revision of aspects in Book of Genesis. The result is the restoration of the sacrality of the Earthly kingdom.
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 300

Compare and Contrast Wordsworth and Keats

He has the gift of imagination in the highest and strictest sense of the word. In the Romanticism of Wordsworth there is the consciousness and will of a return to natural sources.
  • 4.4
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2298

This is what it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona

The title of the story itself hints at the fact that the journey undertaken by Victor and Thomas is not one that elaborates on the decline of the Native American culture but is rather indicative [...]
  • Subjects: Concepts in American Novels
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1129

Was Ernest Hemingway a Misogynist? A Sexism

Hemingway does not hide the uselessness of Wilson in the eyes of Margot; she only uses him as a toy, and even after they have sex Hemingway still questions it.
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  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1370

“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

The monster then travels to Geneva and meets a little boy called William in the woods, where he hopes that the young boy who is not yet corrupted by the views of older people and [...]
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2158

Critical Analysis of Oedipus Rex

The advancement of art in the Greek cities cannot be compared to any in the other civilizations that existed at the time. Most of Sophocles' plays emphasize the tragedies of life and the pain inherent [...]
  • 4.3
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1189

Feminist Criticism of Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl”

By applying the literary theory of feminist criticism to this work, it can be proved that the author emphasizes the inferior role of women in society, their oppression, and the problems of gender inequality.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 416

Theme of “Speak” Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

In the beginning, the readers are exposed to the horrifying experience of Melinda being raped by Andy Evans. The little girl feels alone and has no idea how to deal with her anguish or let [...]
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 387

Okorafor’ “Lagoon” Chapters Analysis

Unlike the prologue, which basically foreshadows the story, chapter 1 foreshadows only the synthesis of races, which the author refers to as "mixing".
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 553

The Death of Ivan Ilych and The Metamorphosis

As he comes to understand the difference between his servant's and his family's views on life, Ivan begins to realize that he has lived a life of moral death, a life empty of everything save [...]
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 3084

“Black Venus” by Angela Carter

The Poet is a co-tenant of Jeanne's in the apartment, where Jeanne receives customers, and who also owns the pussy cat that the woman wanted to strangle and kill.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1943

Importance of Literature in People Life

So the scope of influence of language is both verbal and intellectual. Therefore, the progress and continuity of language are linked to the continuity of literature.
  • Subjects: American Novels Influences
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 505

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

It should be mentioned that the story is the discussion of the reaction to the event and the characteristics of one hour in the life of Louise Mallard.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 596

A Streetcar Named Desire

A mentally stronger person, Stella is capable of surviving in the world that she and her husband live in and, more to the point, sacrificing the truth to preserve that world, even at the cost [...]
  • 5
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1733

Friendship of Amir and Hassan in The Kite Runner

The idea of friendship in The Kite Runner is considered to be one of the most important, particularly in terms of how friendship is appreciated by boys of different classes, how close the concepts of [...]
  • 4.8
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 853

Essay Review on the Refugee by Alan Gratz

Despite the different reasons that prompted Isabel and Josef to leave their native country, and the fate of their loved ones that affected the emotional state of the children, they are similar in that the [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 573

Zbigniew K. Brzezinski: The Grand Chessboard

The foremost ideological thesis, which defines Brzezinski book's practical implications, can be summarized as follows: ever since 75% of world's population and of world's natural resources are located in Eurasia, and ever since Eurasia generates [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Literature
  • Pages: 14
  • Words: 3737

Adrienne Rich: Poetry Response and Analysis

Although, many poets are concerned with transformation, in the case of Adrienne Rich, one of the brightest and influential poetesses of the second half of the twentieth century, this transformation included many elements in her [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1050

Religion and Superstition in Twain’s “Tom Sawyer”

Two belief systems influence the character of Tom Sawyer in The Adventure of Tom Sawyer religious dogma and superstition. Tom's religious beliefs create the root of his superstitious beliefs.
  • Subjects: Concepts in American Novels
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 846

Animal Farm by George Orwell: Literary Analysis

Providing the title for the work, Orwell seems to ask the questions about the differences in the regime of the Soviet Union and irrational rule of animals at the farm.
  • Subjects: British Literature
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2532

Sandra Cisneros Literary Style

Her poetic approach, use of vignettes and the Spanish language in her books 'The House on a Mango Tree' and 'Caramelo' indicates a unique style that makes them easy to read and understand.this paper reviews [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 635

The Handmaid’s Tale Literary Analysis

The complex nature of the setting, therefore, influences the direction of the story in that it helps the author to sufficiently blend historical and futuristic ideal in a way seen as still relevant to the [...]
  • 4.5
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2158

“The Book of Unknown Americans” by C. Henriques

As the primary literary device, the author uses the conflict, which consists of the fact that Alma cannot get along in a new country without knowledge of the language, and also in the fact that [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 565

“The Married Life” by Pundita Ramabai Sarasvati

In her chapter, The Married Life, Pundita Ramabai Sarasvati illuminates the issues of child marriages and the violation of women's rights, exposing them to early traumatic experiences and constraining them in their independence and autonomy.
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 669

Inequality in “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Hosseini

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 [...]
  • Subjects: Gender in Literature
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2016

Redemption in Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner”

The author reveals the peculiarities of the soul of a sinful man who admits his mistakes to demonstrate that redemption is the only way to restore the connection with God and find happiness.
  • Subjects: Concepts in American Novels
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1211

Homer’s “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey”: Main Themes

The Iliad and the Odyssey are anti-war poems, even though the actions in the stories are mainly conflict-oriented. They are anti-conflict because the aftermath of the fights is tragic, and every individual always engaged in [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 347

“The Gift of the Magi” Short Story by O. Henry

The irony of the story is that there is no longer a watch that could be used with the chain, and there is no longer beautiful hair to brush with a set of luxurious combs.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 826

“18 Rugby Street” by Ted Hughes: Poem Analysis

At the beginning of the poem, Hughes describes the house where he first met his future wife. In "18 Rugby Street", he probably tries to explain the essence and the nature of the relationship between [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 176

“Daffodils” by Ted Hughes: Poem Analysis

It is essential to appreciate simple moments, everyday joys, minutes with a loved person, and beauty in the little things. Hence, in order to be able to fully enjoy all the beauties and joys of [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 180

An Analysis “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes

Harlem Renaissance also referred to as the New Negro Movement led to the evolvement of a new identity of the black culture between the the1920s and the early years of the 1930s.
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1087

“Borders” by Thomas King

The theme discussed in the story is the way identity is protected by Indigenous peoples in the territories of the USA and Canada and the ways governmental impositions restrict it.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 978

“The Piano Lesson” by August Wilson

The main theme of the play under consideration is the importance to understand, accept and cherish our past, which is symbolized by the family heirloom piano.
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 570

“The Contrast” by Royall Tyler

The play shows the contrast between the representatives of American folk and Yankee on the basis of Jonathan's behavior and manners.
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 494

“Cross Country Snow” by Hemingway

The hesitancy and repetition of phrases, the parallels of contrast, express and enforce the strong bound between George and Nick. In the case of George and Nick they form the basis of their relationship.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1178

Miranda July’s “The Swim Team”

The girl invents a story about her being on a swim team in high school to strike a conversation with Elizabeth, Kelda, and Jack-Jack and convince them that she has coaching skills.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 599

The Dystopian Societies of “1984” and Brave New World

The three features which are discussed in this respect are the division of the two societies into social strata, the use of state power and control over citizens, and the loss of people's individualities.
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2298

Ken Liu’s “Good Hunting” and The Perfect Match

This essay aims to explore the elements of defamiliarization that are evident in the two works and to summarize the points to show how the use of this technique differs in the stories.
  • Subjects: Comparative Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 935

Themes in “The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink

The relationship between the two characters is a depiction of the connection between the wartime generation and the post-war generation. He is faced with the dilemma of exposing her illiteracy to reduce her sentence.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2279

“Sure Thing” by David Ives

The first scene is the best confirmation of the offered claim as searching for love people refuse take it when they have it in their hands. However, being a symbol of destiny, the bell helps [...]
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 843

The Vietnam War in the “Child of Two Worlds”

Therefore, in the future, he is like to live in the outside world rather than in the inside one. Therefore, Lam wants to start a new life in the US and forgets his roots, which [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 824

The Old Man and the Sea

"The Old Man and the Sea" is a story of a modest old man and his struggle for the greatness. This essay seeks to make a detailed review of the story, "The Old Man and [...]
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  • Subjects: Concepts in American Novels
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1104

Realism in the Poem “The War Prayer” by Mark Twain

The poem is an example of realism, as it reveals the truth of war, describes events on the battlefields and indicates the consequences of armed conflicts. The image of the war and its consequences in [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 382

Life Is a Train: “There There” by Tommy Orange

The latter is an integral part of the setting, which "is a literary device that allows the writer of a narrative to establish the time, location, and environment in which it takes place".
  • Subjects: Concepts in American Novels
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1800

Family, Duty, and Betrayal in “Fences” by Wilson

Cory's swinging of his dad's bat is a symbolic action that represents his desire to fill his dad's shoes, despite the fact that he struggles and is not confident in his ability to do so.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2223

The Significance of the Handkerchief to Othello

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 [...]
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 347

“Bad English” in “Minor Feelings” Literature

The present work thus seeks to elaborate the reason behind Hong's valuation of 'Bad English' as featured in the book 'Minor Feelings.' The valuation of 'bad English' by Hong partly purposes to celebrate and appreciate [...]
  • Subjects: Themes in American Novels
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1465

Civil Disobedience and Pride in “Antigone” by Sophocles

The play effectively depicts the theme of civil disobedience through the personality of Antigone, who is willing to break the rules to satisfy her morals standards and conscience. Therefore, the author uses the characters of [...]
  • Subjects: Plays
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 878

Analysis of The Orphan and the Elk Dog

The short story "The orphan and the elk dog" tells about Long Arrow, who is a young boy. This essay explores how the author of "The orphan and the elk dog" uses literary elements to [...]
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 397

“To Build a Fire” by Jack London: Man and Nature

By describing the protagonist's challenges and his death at the end of the story, the writer emphasizes the power of nature and its indifference towards an individual's life.
  • Subjects: American Literature
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 285

Experimental Writing Examples

However before looking at the various forms of experimental writing, it is important to look at the definition of experimental writing.
  • Subjects: World Literature
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2164

“The Soul Selects Her Own Society” by Emily Dickinson

Choice according to the presentation involves selection of the likings of the individual while also locking out the rest."Then shuts the door," illustrates the theme of exclusion, closure of the door. The presence of chariots [...]
  • Subjects: Poems
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 899