World Literature Essay Examples and Topics. Page 10

It is possible that Celan uses repetition to express the feelings of repetitiveness that he and the other people felt during the imprisonment.

Modern Chinese writers pay much attention to such topics as the essence of life, the importance of understanding the landscapes of culture and life, and the necessity to never forget about the worth of travels [...]

The following paper analyzes the motifs and themes contributing to the described effect in order to determine the ways in which the system supports harassment at the state level.

8 Tao's description of the Pokfulam district is probably the most poetic: views are "magnificent," the horizon is "endless," and boats in the harbor are "a delight to the eye as well as the mind".

The literary genre 'spy novel' emerged in Britain prior to the beginning of the WW1, which in turn explains why in a classical spy novel the protagonist's intelligence-gathering activities are usually described as nothing short [...]

Open Secrets by Alice Munro is the author's short story in the eighth book of stories, and can be regarded as a re-visitation of the physical and mental landscapes that have become the most praised [...]

Throughout the story, the image of the countryside is displayed in two instances: first, as a backdrop against which the reader follows the journey and the conversation of H and Tong-I, and as an environment [...]

The uniqueness of a real hero is in their heroism that can be controversial, flawed in nature and outcomes, and harder to detect in general.

Considering the importance of religion and its postulates in "The Arabian Nights," it is possible to say that the text moralizes the imperative of good-doing from the religious perspective."The Second Old Man's Tale," "The Tale [...]

The separation of the author and the text and the presence of an unreliable narrator who is also the pedophiliac hero of the story put the readers in a dilemma, and they have to actively [...]

The author contrasts the outer higher aspirations of the middle and higher class to the actual deception of moral code and vanity endorsed by it.

The notion of "Taiwan literature" caused debates in the 1980s and 1990s concerning the term itself, its content, and the place of the phenomenon within world literature.

Of the points that Rankine makes about "mistaken" identity, the social racism, and the fabric of urban and suburban life, what point hits closest to home for you?

The reason for this has to do with the fact that the concerned epic was written by Buddhist monks over a long period and also the fact that the Tale of the Heike can be [...]

Although the authors sometimes succumb to the traditional gender tropes, the subtle changes to the roles that men and women played in the 16th-century society, as well as the behavior norms that they were supposed [...]

The title of the book, current references, tokens that children carry with them to the campsite, the killing of the dog on the eve of departure to the camp, and the experiences of the family [...]

Kevin Reilly is the author of the text "The Sadler Report of the House of Commons" in the book "World Civilization".

Chinua Achebe, an African author with his origin in Nigeria mainly focuses on the colonization of African countries and the role of women in the society in the village of Umuofia in his book Things [...]

Using the ingenuity of Fyodor Dostoevsky and his eternal masterpiece Crime and Punishment, the paper is going to prove the idea that the actual crime committed by Rodion Raskolnikov was the arrogance he had towards [...]

This paper is going to analyze Candide the main hero of Voltaire's satire written in the year 1759, and Tripitaka from The Journey to the West a Chinese novel from the 16th century.

Also, it is possible to state that he is too enthusiastic most of the time, and his actions are extremely unreasonable.

This paper shows that the two novels by Mukherjee are about first-generation immigrants to America who are unable to adjust to the culture of the new land.

Bearing in mind Svidrigailov's motives, we can say that he is a man of honor, as he wants to compensate his fault in Dunya's eyes and worries about her future.

In the story of Gilgamesh, Enkidu helps the wild animals to escape traps set by people. In Catullus, the narrator shows that toiling in further lands to gain profit is worthless if it is not [...]

Lichteim comes to the conclusion that the author of the book of Proverbs in the Bible was familiar with the text of the Amenemope, explaining why there is a lot of similarity in the two [...]

The combination of the visual imagery and the words makes it easier for the reader to understand the meaning of certain complicated ideas.

In brief, the narrative mainly starts as a "love and romance story" that portrays the life of Muhsin, his love with Saniya and state of jealous in his family.

According to Ben Okri's novel, everything is interconnected in the world; each person is merely a link in the chain comprising of countless simultaneous pasts and futures.

His essay is a free judgment and expression of concerns of loss of environment that allows the rich traditional Japanese ways and natural beauty to flourish.

More importantly, the novel shed some light on the situation as viewed from the perspective of a woman, which alone was a major foot forward in the analysis of the social issues of the beginning [...]

Having appeared at the beginning of the formation of a civilized community, these norms very soon became one of the main factors which determined whether a person would be accepted by the majority of population [...]

This approach seems to be wrong in the perspective of the just society, as it sees the justice as "the having and doing of one's own and what belongs to oneself".

This essay seeks to establish the strengths and weaknesses of the Igbo culture as portrayed in Things Fall Apart to assess the author's success in achieving his main goal.

This is one of the details that can be identified. However, this approach can lead to disastrous effects such as the marginalization of people.

His mother is shocked by the transformation In this paper, the author will use Saint Leo's core values of integrity and community to analyze the decisions made by Samsa family when Gregor changes into bug. [...]

In this particular case, it can be stated that Creon has learned not to go against the ancient traditions that are valued by the ancient Greek society that he is in since they are part [...]

However, the author does not try to show that her despair is a sufficient reason for suicide. He is able to perceive the behavior of other people in a critical way.

Following the effects of the unrest of revolutions and the Stalin's regime, the 20th Century authors sought to address the suffering that the public experienced as well as the social ills fueled by the Communist [...]

However, in the book she tries to avoid mentioning Islam as one of the main factors which influences the role and position of women in society.

This work still remains one of the greatest works of literature and expresses the author's philosophy and criticisms of contemporary French society and politics through the characters of the poem.

The book The Brothers Karamazov by Fydor Dostoyevsky is a must-read Russian novel that was written in the 19th century with an aim of painting the dilemma that the society was facing in its pursuit [...]

He is disappointed with the outcomes of the Cuban revolution and the behavior of other people who accepted this revolution as well as the policies of the state.

With the help of the idea that stands behind each of the martial arts style, and the character that stands behind it, the author manages to convey the specifics of the given character's features and [...]

The aim of this essay is to analyze whether the chapters 16/17 of the novel prove the idea that the chapters of Therese Raquin can be viewed as the case studies in physiology.

For the audience, the bridge acts as a source of peace and reverence, as a platform to look as the regimes and the years pass.

All through, the author creatively captures the attention of the reader without watering down the content and flow of the storyline. The reality of poverty is undeniable in this book.

The book "The War of the Saints" is a masterpiece by Jorge Amado. The author begins by exploring the religious beliefs and foundations of the citizens.

Thus, Ivan's seemingly revered attitude towards religion is rather explainable he believed that, while being closely affiliated with a religion, people would be innately encouraged to refrain from committing crimes, out of their fear of [...]

The theme of the short story is hope as the two young girls pertaining to a lower caste hope that their sorrows will end and "the High Caste God's would deliver them a different destiny".

Some of the issues that differ between the two societies, as highlighted in the two poems, include marital love, representation of the underworld, the idea of fate, and pride/hubris. It is believed that the intention [...]

The framed structure of the given work and the manner of presentation help to create the fabulous atmosphere and guarantee the continuity of narration.

Another instance in the epic, which portrays women as sexual objects, is the use of the women as sex tools in the temple. Women in Mesopotamian society had the duty of brewing wine for men [...]

Therefore, such types of narrators are usually a sample driven by first-person narratives, which allow the audience or the readers of the literary works considerable flexibilities of shaping their perception of the story.

Thus, although the concept of 'zombie' is discussed by the adherents of the Voodoo religion as reflecting the real creatures, zombies are made up mythical creatures which represent the people's religious visions, fears of the [...]

The author says at the beginning of the novel that although the soldiers may have escaped death, they remain destroyed by the effects and conditions of war.

Existentialist literature is often characterized by the absurdity of the existence of man, and how a man often dwells on the ugly and dark sides of things.

The author uses Achilles as a bold character for building all the major themes in the poem; hence he is the most realistic character in The Iliad.

The letter from the mother of the adoptee brings the memory of the girl to life at her ancestral land. The author is extremely critical of the life she was subjected to while in Korea.

Meursault is the main character in the book; he is a young man, who is narrating the readers about the things that have happened in his life.

With this knowledge, it is necessary to examine the role played by the other characters in the poem. On the other hand, Penelope knows that she is expected to remain faithful to her husband.

First of all, it should be said that a good analysis of the work is impossible without a clear understanding of the character of its author and ideas peculiar to him.

As a result, Cosimo position is represented through denial of the "ground" life and preference to live in another world which is above.

Since he was highly educated and well-travelled, Machiavelli was made the senior official of the Florence government serving as the head of the second chancery and secretary to the council of the Ten for War.

In this essay, I will argue that the eighteen short stories in the Selected Works of Lu Hsun presents a picture of the social realities of china and present the emergence of the new Chinese [...]

The following illustrates Creon's relationship to power, how he influenced the people he ruled, how he used his power as a leader of Thebes and the result of his ruling.

When choosing a storybook, the storyteller has to consider the vocabularies in the book and the words used should be motivational to the hearers in order to get their interest to listen.

Bernhard makes use of clear words and concrete examples as well as numerous quotes to articulate his belief that the cause and sequence of the events in this book were created on purpose by Homer [...]

Throughout the short story it can be seen that Eveline was for all intents and purposes somewhat of a slave to her father.

This was, however, not the case here; the state itself went against the constitution and ignored the wishes of the deceased wife.

For instance, Jean Tarrou in Camus Albert's book The Plague happens to be a mysterious visitor who finds himself caught up in the town of Oran during the time of the plague.

Nevertheless, the use of imagery to underscore the theme of devotion comes out clearly, as the story unfolds. In this case, the education edict comes out as an image, a controversial image for the author [...]

The closer he gets to the truth, the bitter the reality of his dreadful fate unveils. This is the mistake he made as this search made his life full of agony.

The specifics of the concept of the devilish which has been spoken in Baudelaire's poem The Litanies of Satan and in his narrative story called The Generous Gambler provides a deep insight on his idea [...]

In the bible it is also referred to as a book of wisdom in the same category as the book of proverbs.

It is one of the most prominent writings of the Roman period and it is an innovative interpretation of the Iliad and the Odyssey, "the essence of both the Iliad and Odyssey has been poured [...]

The action of the novel occurs in one of the days of the life of the prisoner, Ivan Denisovich Shukhov, who is serving a 3,653-day sentence in a labor camp.

The book 'English sorrows of young Werther' is about the individual and the subjectivity that results in doing so. This book was representative of a kind of revolution in literature owing to the prevalence of [...]

There was the belief that some people were born to be free while the rest of the world should serve them, being just slaves, deprived of any rights and is doomed to spend the rest [...]

For instance, even though he is suffering from a liver disease, he does not gather the courage and energy to visit a doctor.

Probably the main aspect of how the theme of hope is being explored in James and the Giant Peach is that the author made a deliberate point in referring to hope in one's life, as [...]

If this poem were to be viewed as a reaction to the race riots of 1919, the "hogs" could be likened to African Americans, which hints at the "beasts" they were innately believed to be.

However, when Gregor sees him in his new uniform, he is impressed, and the uniform appears to signify that his father has metamorphosed from an object of fear to a dignified man who deserves respect.

The significance of intellectual life in the development of the role of the image of a cultural hero in the above-mentioned novels is also not to be underestimated.

Based on everything that has been presented so far, it is the opinion of this story that despite all the misery and negative feelings for her current life, Eveline fears to leave what is familiar [...]

In particular, the author focuses on the life of a family that has to grapple with the effects of stigmatization and relocation.

The soldiers must meet their responsibilities, perform tasks, and align them to the missions of the U.S.Army. The author argues that it is the duty of the soldiers to fulfill their obligations in the Army.

The Divine Comedy is one of the greatest samples of the world literature, the synthesis of the medieval philosophy and the premonition of the Renaissance.

The attention to the details of the escape, the description of the reactions of different workers, and the role of Sanguk on the island can make the answer to this question clearer and more interesting [...]

Hrafnkell is a man of his time, he has his own image of justice and punishment and under such conditions it is impossible to call him guilty.

The section of the short story upon which this commentary focuses starts in the third paragraph and ends in the middle of the story.

On the other hand, it is possible that the tone of disappointment that is found in Mouret's passage is just a manifestation of the soldier's dislikes.

This is one of the details that can attract the attention of a reader. This is one of the details that should be considered by readers.

The purpose of Folktales of India is to present to the readers the amazing and multifarious world of the Indian folklore introducing the folktales collected in the different regions of India.

Although the book cannot be denied its numerous flaws, most of which concern the credibility of the source material and the interpretation of the latter, as well as their adaptation into the English culture, the [...]

Antigone's conviction is that the dead deserve a decent burial in spite of the circumstances that led to their death while Creon's preoccupation is to enforce the laws of the land that disallow burial of [...]

The Folktales of China is a collection of narratives and tales from the Chinese cultural background. The most striking and highly controversial section of this narrative is perhaps the criticisms of the perception of folk [...]

He is aware that his background is not Thebes and is likely to face the threat of the Sphinx. Therefore, it is worth noting that Oedipus provides a good example of the ancient Greeks who [...]

In the eighth page, as well as the ninth, Phaedo reports all the activities that went on in the room, including the views of friends and strangers on the decision of Socrates to pursue justice [...]

Consequently, this resulted in Marie-Claire beginning to suspect that Conrad's strongly defined affiliation with the masculine virtues of rationalization and control was misleading.

Shakespeare's Macbeth, Dante's Inferno, the Malinka epic of Sundiata, and the Oedipus of Sophocles are all representatives of certain ideas, ideals, and values in the human age and history.

Although Paolo Coelho is considered one of the most fruitful writers of the 21st century and a guru whose words are supposed to enlighten those who have been lost in the depth of sin and [...]

Both stories, The Old Man and the Sea and Don Quixote have a number of common features as they are based on all those characteristics inherent to men who are challenged the world they live [...]

The reason for this is apparent as the novella's plot unravels, Ivan Ilych grows ever more aware of the fact that it was his willingness to conform to the society's standards of arespectability' that eventually [...]

From an analysis of the three poems, it is evident that they all try to reflect on the memories of the poets' parents. Considerably, the present tense is trying to put the reader in the [...]

Zhenzhen was brave enough to leave a society that could only associate her with the Japanese rapes, and this was her way of seeking independence.

One of the main peculiarities of Lu Xun's writing is that he chooses to give tiny details that can enable the readers to understand the mental decline of the narrator.

There is a considerable level of a description placed on the background of the farm, the activities of the people within the home, the type of food that is being prepared as well as the [...]

This is the most interesting hypothesis that the author of this book builds up to make readers understand what the book entails. The book informs the readers how, when, and why they should think fast, [...]

When teachers act oblivious to the norms and expectations of the students, is simply denying the experiences of the learners. Teachers have to engage the students in the cultural background of English language usage.

The folksongs of Dylan transformed his life in a manner similar to the writings in Whitehead's book "John Henry Days". Folksongs are powerful and can lead to changes in the personality of an individual to [...]

In conclusion, it is noteworthy that both teachings insist on a gradual process of learning and the use of meta-language in building a robust foundation of English.

The first distinction is the manner in which the British used to gain control of the people of Umuofia, the village of Okonkwo's village.

The researcher stresses that people should try to minimize the negative effects of climate change in order to enable humanity to adapt to the changing environment in a more effective way.

Because of their being not ready for the shift from a WWII to the post-WWII environment and the change in values, Chinese women were highly susceptible and extremely vulnerable to the lures of the "New [...]

The main strength is the author's detailed description that has the effect of making the reader feels a sense of presence and enabling him or her to connect with the characters in the book.

The wouldeath of Ivan Ilych' is a novella that focuses on the impending death of Ivan Ilych. The adaptation of the novella would portray the life of Chan.

The authors use the character of the grand inquisitor to depict a savior of mankind. The power bestowed upon the grand inquisitor by the authors brings the mysteries of the roman church into limelight.

The demand by the California Indian Council to have the Bilingual Education Programs brought back in exchange for access to the oil reserves located in the Indian reservations land is in order and quite timely [...]

In the fourth chapter "Museum of Weird: Modernity, Minzokugaku, and the Discovery of Yokai" of his book, Pandemonium and Parade: Japanese Monsters and the Culture of Y kai, Michael Dylan Foster, predictably enough, explores the [...]

It is necessary to state that this department is opposed to the inclusion of this book in the seventh grade curriculum and argues that these students are not old enough to understand this book according [...]