Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 40

The significance of Iliad and Odyssey in the modern world can be explained by the fact that they are the first ancient epics, which have survived to this day.

Specifically, the author refers to the problem of being confined in the prison of gender stereotypes that can be experienced when reading Shakespeare's works.

Moreover, Gilman has used ghosts as one of the supernatural forces to create the mood of the story and the theme of mental illnesses.

Pride and Prejudice can rightfully be considered one of the best works in the history of literature. But what is most striking in the book, Pride and Prejudice, is the expression of deep topics through [...]

The story is a reflection of society's facilitation of paranoia and isolation in the context of manipulated relationships. Society's descent into an accumulation of paranoid and self-centered individuals unwilling to embrace different people is evident [...]

The great depression was a monumental part of the history of the United States as it shaped generations of people. Alfred Prufrock is a poem that presents the interior life of the speaker.

Yvain raises the critical questions of adventure, chivalry, and pilgrimage, making the reader wonder about the conflict of love and chivalry.

Campbell's Halfbreed is a narrative that reveals the power of poverty, discrimination, and injustice in relation to Metis families and women in particular and the way of how misery and strengths shape human life.

A high level of creativity is utilized in the writing of the novel, and unless the reader is a writer, they may have little knowledge of the background of the novel.

In the "Gabal" section, there are many echoes of the "Adham" section, but the most interesting for me is the one when Zaqlut appeared in the Al Hamdan to punish the rebels.

Hector's behavior is often contradictory since the motives for his actions are either a thirst for glory, which is typical of an epic hero), or an understanding of the duty to the fatherland and the [...]

Eliezer is the narrator in the tale and experiences multiple challenges throughout the story. Faith, guilt and inaction, and inhumanity are some of the narratives themes that readers can analyze when focusing on the various [...]

The text begins with the description of the realities of society living in the time of famine. Since small children are not capable of work, they only constitute the source of expenditures to families and [...]

On balance, the discursive nature of the poem lends itself to a discovery guided by the author via repetition and comparison, and the air of playfulness pervades the first part of it.

The way he uses his past to encourage man to persevere is amazing, and it is informative to writers and humanity.

I should confess that my teenage dreams did not stand the attack of maturity, but that day spent in an airport I opened my heart to beautiful strangers and freed my still existing inner child. [...]

This essay is based on Dante's Paradiso Canto 14 and its relation to politics, justice, and ethics in the community. Defiant members in the community tend to develop hardships when subjected to correction.

In 1122, he was appointed the abbot, and in 1137 he dedicated himself to rebuilding the great Church of Saint-Denis where the French monarchs were buried. It is one of the two accounts of the [...]

Concentrating on the heroine's thoughts and describing sounds and the atmosphere, the author conveys the sophisticated and multifaceted female issue relating to women's rights and feelings.

The writter elaborates the tales of the five New York residents who dwelled in the city between 1863-1935. These immigrants were "the Glockners, the Moores, the Gumpertzes, the Rogarshevskys and the Baldizzis".

The setting in which the events of the story unfold is notable for how much it influences the course of the narrative.

He and his wife decide to keep the man in the chicken cage. Pelayo and his wife put the man in a chicken coop which is cruel.

The task of A Thousand Acres is to demonstrate the relevance and popularity of the primary source among the modern reader, simultaneously with criticism and rethinking of specific points.

Despite the national, formal, and genetic mutations of the Gothic, it is possible to identify certain persistent features which include a distinctive aesthetic.

The text addresses the issues of the men's and women's functions in ancient China, as well as the topic of childbirth.

Thus, the distinctive feature of the novel is that Columbus himself confesses to his historical exaggerations and deception regarding the New World.

One of the characteristics of the Latin American boom authors is the creation of fictional scenarios. El Aleph combines the features of realism and fiction or magical realism which is a trait of the movement.

Hence, the tone of the verse demonstrates that despite the cruelty of the father, the son does not stop loving him and tries to win his love.

In "Habitual" by Nate Marshall, as the title implies, the poem describes the psychological issues of habits that construct human lives. The narrator opens the poem with the expressions of controversial existence.

The poems The Addict by Anne Sexton, Habitual by Nate Marshall, and Philip Seymour Hoffman by Nick Flynn, address the issue from the psychological perspective as an inner struggle within a person.

This paper aims to examine the myths of Odysseus and Oedipus from the unifying idea of hubris. The hero becomes a hostage to circumstances and incurs the wrath of the gods.

His childhood and adolescence were joyless, as the mother's love and care and the custody of a wise educator Mentor could not substitute his father, who had gone to war with Troy.

The influence of this writer and his works over the social, cultural and spiritual lives of many generations of people has always been great but the present paper will examine one of the least studies [...]

The basic investigation that is undertaken in the literature review of these two plays is to pinpoint their relevance to society and their impact on the ways in which society came to experience a voice [...]

The second plotline is dedicated to the life and death of the mentioned father Pedro Paramo his omnipotence and powerlessness, as well as love, detestation, and desolation. The work's structure: The order of events is [...]

However, it is to be mentioned that Quentin was the one to accept false fatherhood and say he and Caddy committed incest in order to protect Caddy and the family, and his own persuasions.

Context: The boatswain of the ship carrying the Italian dignitaries is wrestling with the storm that threatens to destroy the entire ship and all its crew.

One of the brightest examples of such change among all the characters is Helena, one of the four young lovers of the story.

The drama reminded me of Robin Hood and His Merry men when I first read the account of the Forest of Arden, but Shakespeare had more in store in the drama than that.

The first narrative strategy to be mentioned in regards to The Things They Carried is the point of view. Repetition is a narrative strategy that is traced to the end of the story."He hated her.

The creative heritage of James, as a mirror, reflected the attitude to the spiritual and cultural traditions of Europe. In his story, Daisy Miller, the main character, is the embodiment of inner freedom and simplicity.

With regard to the underlying framework of the book, Anderson presents the Black community of the United States as the main victim of American society and historical development through the decades.

The emphasis of the color, hue, and light makes the figure of Cephalus the focal point, while toning down the background and other characters help to avoid distraction of the audience with the use of [...]

Then, it should be noted that the biographical space that is provided by the representatives of the dramaturgy of the real corresponds to the subject and is placed in the intimate sphere, which results in [...]

This paper focuses on the perspectives of time in the following books Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood, Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, The Time and the Conways by JB Priestley, and The Dragon by Ray [...]

According to the student's review of the book, the interest of the author to write the book, which he called 'who moved my cheese?' was not his initial plan.

The Ghost in the play is charitable because it helps Hamlet to know the truth about the way his father died and to begin finding clues for the murder.

Exploring the character of Ruth, Kang-Hamilton emphasizes the resilience that Ruth shows and the emotional support that she offers to her mother-in-law.

In essence, the primary objective of the author is to trigger the readers' thoughts towards the devastating racism situation in America and the world in general.

Rapid industrialization and urbanization, which occurred due to the population explosion, led to the creation of a dirty and noisy city, which was a hard place to live in for the poor.

The central conflict within the narrative lies in the American's objection to the progressive needs of her lover, such as keeping a family.

Thus, the means of his journey can be presented by Shadow's adaptability stemming from his neutrality and the ability to act as an intermediary.

The theme of magic always intrigues and fascinates millions of readers, and a circus is probably the first place that comes to mind when a person thinks about magic.

The Darker Face of the Earth play written by Rita Dove is based on Oedipus Rex and has a similar plotline and characters in a different setting.

To be honest, while identifying, researching, and developing the project, I discovered much information and realized the great significance of myths nowadays. Each step contributed to my understanding of the presence and significance of myths [...]

Although the stasimon in question appears to center the character of Zeus, especially at the beginning of the narration, the portrayal of the god adds not so much to the exploration of the theme of [...]

In such a way, there is a description of the battle for the right to become free and move in a new and unique direction.

On the one hand, poetry can and should be enjoyable; on the other hand, however, it needs to compel the reader to critically examine the world order and the nature of things.

In The Golden Ass, the behaviors of Lucius and Socrates are ridiculous due to the impossibility of coping with their curiosity and pleasure but prioritizing sexual satisfaction, basic human needs, and the overwhelming power of [...]

In the story Swimmer among the Stars, which is a chapter in the book of the same name, ethnographers visit a woman - the last speaker of her native language.

Homer offers a variety of shades of religious consciousness, and many of the plot elements used by the author indicate a social interpretation of the divine cult and the introduction of human beliefs into the [...]

According to the first one, Hamlet pretends to be mad, so that he is not taken seriously and is not considered as dangerous, under the guise of a madman, he can say anything.

The author narrates the poem in a monotonous manner, allowing the reader to feel their own emotions on the issue presented in the text.

Rand makes the argument that diversity is an essential part of freedom and individuality. It is prohibited to concern oneself with physical appearance, which is a vital aspect of individuality and biological diversity.

Such was the everyday reality of those who turned out to be a direct participant in the First World War - the reality in which people lived and died.

This essay is going to review gender and love and sexuality as the key themes that intertwined with Nel and Sula's friendship, while also explaining how these influenced each of the two main characters. On [...]

In the current essay, the main aim is to write a thematic analysis of "The Use of Force" by William Williams, focusing on the plot's drama and comparing it to the "36 Dramatic Situations" by [...]

In the introduction, the author of the article presents the story associated with the first visit to Zora Neale Hurston's grave by Alice Walker.

One of the most memorable lessons from you, Little Prince, is that "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye".

The focus on the fine details of the novel and how Capote structured the character of Holly Golightly is one of the article's strengths.

Thus, the variety of protagonists presented in the book is distinctive, and each story is told from the perspective of this or that character and their vision.

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.

Some of the ideas that the novella challenges are related to wealth, love, and virtue. At the beginning of the book Pangloss tells Candide that God is entirely good and would not abandon his own.

"The America Dream' is a longstanding common belief of the American population that in the United States, people are free to realize the full potential of their labor and their talents and every person in [...]

The main difference between the two plays is the lack of concrete stage directions in Sophocles' Antigone. By the means of music and singing, the director expresses all the events and shows the interaction between [...]

The narrative in the book of Genesis is constructed to depict that God created the society of people. It is seen in multiple appeals of the characters in the legend to gods.

Characters and the plot of The Antigone are highlighted in the play for resolving the problem of morale and pride in human beings and the counter-reaction of gods in response.

These soldiers were in a bad position, true, but that does not in any way excuse what happened to the village of Than Khe.

Dwelling in the world of words and literature, one closed to the 'fairer sex' of her time, she earned for herself not just the fame of a good author but one widely read even to [...]

In this case, marriage is not a union of the loved ones but is a social obligation where a wife is a subject of a husband.Mr. Millard's family seemed a perfect example of the social [...]

George wrote the book following his recognition that poverty is the central puzzle of the 20th century. Thus, George's allegation is inconsistent with nature because the number of living organisms can increase to the extent [...]

This paper explores how two stories from the Orange World collection present male and female relationships by viewing them from the perspective of the altered reality and how the stories reveal the conflicts people face [...]

In the novel, ‘Apology of Mrs. Pamela Andrews’ Fielding writes about Mrs. Andrews showing that she was a wicked woman who tricked her husband into marrying her.

In the end, Timothy's lessons help Phillip escape the island on a plane and reunite with his family. Timothy never aimed to please the boy, on the contrary, he wanted him to learn the harsh [...]

Specifically, in "Young Goodman Brown," the author explores the dual nature of Puritan New England people's personalities: "freedom and democracy" value contradicting with "intolerance and persecution" practice."Young Goodman Brown" reflects the ambiguousness of identity and [...]

Thus, the acceptance of each other is achieved by participating in a connecting activity shedding light on the further development of the brotherhood.

Martinez's story demonstrates the conflict between the brutal honesty of the resurrected dead and the unprepared minds of the living, who were unable to reject the established societal rules.

Since acoustics is possible only in the case of complete silence, Sarah hears her loneliness, which creates a certain discomfort, a feeling of misunderstanding, and rejection.

The extermination of the Roma was part of the general policy of the National Socialists to destroy political opponents, homosexual people, terminally and mentally ill, drug addicts, and Jews.

By the end of the play, the woman is left alienated from other members of the family, her daughter refusing to support open acts of evil any longer.

To be more exact, the author focuses on the problem from the African-American people's side. Overall, Maggie seems indeed similar to her mother, and they do share numerous identical features; however, Dicie is obviously more [...]

Although the poet initially represents the wheelbarrow as a rather dull and unimaginative thing, he later on shows that it, in fact, can serve a larger purpose, which cements the theme of the magic of [...]

The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast one of the main characters of literature - Oedipus and Hamlet, as well as to determine the qualities and skills of people which make them [...]

Moreover, death in the poems of the poetess is often personified. Thus, this poem examines in detail the process of reconciliation with death and how it is inevitable.

In brief, the poem recounts the lyrical protagonist's disillusionment with the decline of Christian faith in the rise of scientific thought in society.

They persuade the public and are involved in politics by highlighting the feelings and the plight of the society members. However, the ideas portrayed by the ancient artists remain the same and are crucial in [...]

The authors of the articles address the problems of values, identity, and the use of mimesis in the literature of the prominent English playwright, poet, and author.

A Raisin in the Sun revolves around the life of an African American Family. The underlying cause of the conflict is $10000 that every member of the family in his/her own way.

However, the plot of the book develops in the states of South and North Carolina shortly after the end of the American Civil War.

Even though the general understanding of the American dream was advertised to everyone, the idea was more applicable to the male members of the American society, which is reflected in Chopin's "The Story of an [...]

Despite the many pieces of evidence of virtue, they look paltry compared to the description of weaknesses in the main character of the story, Dimmesdale.

The main character of the 1984 novel is Winston Smith, who is in his late 40s and who works in the Ministry of Truth or Minitruth, which is apparently the Ministry of Lies, since the [...]

In the first third of the novel, Keita Ali is a young enthusiastic black man, who sees running as a way to get rich and escape poverty. She is introduced to the reader as a [...]

The Monkey King is the protagonist of the first tale, which serves as a re-imagining of the Chinese folk legend The Journey to The West.

In the book, the theme of gender inequality and the unwillingness to live like the women of the neighborhood-under the control of men, is expressed through the thoughts and narrative of the main character, the [...]

In The Poem of the Cid, there are three foremost themes, which can be outlined as follows: a) The theme of Spaniards indulging in the armed struggle with Moors for the purpose of reclaiming Spanish [...]

However, it is possible that a person artificially invents the cause of his unhappiness and blames the other for this, although the problem might not exist if he had a different attitude to it.

As a result, approximately a million enslaved Africans were transported to the Caribbean, with about half of them arriving in the British Caribbean. Her books are on the African diaspora in the Caribbean as a [...]

The character traits of Achilles reveal how the Greeks view heroism and outline their values such as fearlessness and fame. The Greeks acknowledged their desire for fame and honor, just like Achilles, who the Myrmidons [...]

Although the topic of the narration is language, the writer emphasizes its role in her mother's life and finishes the text underlining the value of her mother's opinion. Quoting her mother, the writer intends to [...]

In doing as such, this book stands up to the separation points inside the women's activist sisterhood and offers a considered evaluate of the women' development in Middle East from the inside.

As noted above, a passion for the safety and prosperity of the family is present in both characters. One can safely say that Mary is one of the most empathic characters in the story.

It must also be noted that the deaths of Hippolytus and Narcissus were the result of "wishes" wherein it was the wish of Theseus that led to the death of Hippolytus while it was the [...]

Example is, "Vice President Cheney, although a war hawk, he is now in a hospital undergoing a heart transplant" Appeal to force is another example of fallacy of relevance, this is where, the person putting [...]

She has an open and mature perception of life and the world, in contrast to her friend Marin who is a victim of continuous abuse from her father.

In 1942, Sophie and other members of the group began to distribute anonymous leaflets which they used to urge the Germans to stand up and fight against fascism by resisting the government.

The main theme of the book is revolt and resistance as seen through Sophie and Scholl, who after a long period of apprehension oppose National Socialism which they had supported in the beginning.

In the description of the book, it is written that it tells a story of a killer who pretends to be deaf and mute to escape a prison sentence.

The first characteristic of the modernist literary movement found in Updike's A&P is the method called stream of consciousness. From the very beginning of Updike's short story, the reader is immersed in the flow of [...]

The place of residence of the neighbor and the man himself made a mixed impression on the guest. A gentleman in dress and manner, Heathcliff was more like a gypsy with "black eyes", and the [...]