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 [...]
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.
The character of the boy is determined by his connection with the world of magic and the Neverland island in particular.
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.
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.
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 [...]
One example of this can be seen in the case of the story "Evermore" where the main character of the story is sad about the death of her brother and the fact that many people [...]
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.
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 [...]
For instance, even though he is suffering from a liver disease, he does not gather the courage and energy to visit a doctor.
The autobiographical information of the author provides that the title of the novel was based on the abandoned wolf of the steppes.
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.
For instance, we get the impression that the mother of the clerk notes that the clerk's wife is not compliant, and hence, she wants her to leave because she has gone against the designated behaviors [...]
This significantly changes how the characters are viewed wherein Abbas instead of being a victim becomes the redeemer with Hamida being the victim that Abbas is trying to redeem in the end.
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.
We further analyze the individuals and how their actions and activities affect the society's social culture in relation to the post-colonial society of today.
The role of a detective in the story is the main one, but the readers' focus is on the process of solving the mystery.
The effect of a mosaic society is that the cultures of the groups in that society tend to fade with practices that are more acceptable across the board remaining firm as the only ways the [...]
The book explores and criticizes the manner in which evangelicals in the United States sought to control their destinies and their circumstances for the better part of 19th and 20th centuries1.
In contrast, Joyce's "The Dead" criticizes the cultural imperialism that threatens the harmony of the Irish and the revival of the Irish language and culture.
Paul in the book of Romans says that Adam was a typology of Christ and that Christian baptism in the New Testament is represented by the salvation of mankind in the flood of Noah.
One of the reasons why the story The Cask of Amontillado and the poem My Last Duchess are being commonly referred to, as such that represent a particularly high value, is that the narrative perspective [...]
Also rendering the issue of the fallen world and the supernatural elements within the realm of the ordinary, the plot of a Gothic novel is traditionally composed of mystery, elements of fear or terror and [...]
Before the woman could notify the buyer about the blemish in the cake, the buyer acknowledged before a crowd that she had baked the beautiful cake.
The main theme was on the importance of the temple of the Lord and the need for people to get at the task of rebuilding the temple.
In the story called Women on the Margins, the recognized author Davis explores the three lives of seventeenth century women. Overall, all the women to a less or more extent were under the influence of [...]
By presenting the portrayal of Mina as the one belonging to the New Women generation, the author provides an example of the Victorian woman that is capable of resisting the devil's seduction.
However, the authors insist that it is the corporate control that is threatening the running out of water."Corporate control of the world's water resources and distribution systems is a threat to the well-being of humans [...]
Although the government is unable to curb corruption and inequality in the society, it does not keenly solve the problem about Taiping movement but rather resorts to killing the supporters of the movement.
His wish is to live a life in which there is always an interaction with the nature, where he can experience the fruits of the nature.
Unlike other types of calligraphy, the Chinese calligraphy is more of painting where characters are used as a tool of communication and to express what the artists' spiritual world is like.
It is important to note that the idea of the differences in culture between the East and the West can be traced back to the early Roman times in which there was an increasing opinion [...]
The Umuofia society is religious as it is characterized by the worship of Chuckwu the chief the god, spirits and the ancestors.
Ha Jin is a Chinese novelist currently living in the US and the author of the book Saboteur, Saboteur is about a young man, Mr.
It gives a chance for the author to compare and contrast many elements of the book including his external state as a character in the book and the stream of conscious in his narration.
In the book, Natsume Soseki brings out the upheaval of the Meiji period as he relates to the tales of a stray cat probing deeper into the lives of human beings and fellow cats living [...]
In Chapter Three of Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own, the protagonist attempts to make sense of the nonsensical elements of female history, namely, how it could be that "in Athena's city, where women [...]
The final chip in the portrait of the "civilized" citizens of the Empire, the process of the Magistrate incarceration, does not seem to add much to the portrayal of the tortures; however, it adds a [...]
The book notes that when the Jews were forced into the concentration camps, Elie and his family remained calm and obeyed every directive from their oppressors. The author attributed the enmity among the Jews to [...]
The folklore depictions of 'woman cat' and 'witch in the form of a cat' mirrors the folkloric grouping of cats with people as well as the grouping of people and cats. The story of Valerie [...]
This hopelessness that has been impeded on her makes her aware of her future in the world and provokes her to build a wall around her.
On the contrary, this story lends a voice to millions of women across the globe that human trafficking is a horrendous crime that exists even in this sophisticated world."The Tale of Kieu" is a moral [...]
The author of the book presents his hero in two ways: on the one hand, he depicts the boy, who is full of hopes and expectations; on the other hand, he shows the boy whose [...]
Students find the book resourceful, but it's actually the teachers who benefit the most from it as it highlights issues necessary in children literature, and how best to introduce it to elementary education students. She [...]
At the beginning of the poem, one can see Kim Trong as an ideal of a man according to the norms and principles of the Vietnamese society: Kim Trong, a scion of the noblest stock.
The paper shows how satire is used in the novel and how it helps in the development of the plot of the story.
Homer is regarded as a legendary Greek due to his great works of literature such as "The journey to the Land of the Dead".
He had a very strong army because of his courage, influence and prowess and managed to defeat the ruler and hence he was made the ruler of the Empire.
The main idea which should be considered in the essay is the understanding of the reasons why the author uses the protagonist without a name.
The scars in Walcott's Omeros represent the wounds left by the slavemanship in the Caribbean combination of black and white skins of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
In addition, this work will give examples and discuss the societal criticism of the Latin-American society arising from the mythical and magical realism presentation in the novel as in accordance to the given guidelines of [...]
As it has been stated above, the key topic that the authors of the book focus on is the ways in which religion shapes the contemporary society and the changes that religion brings.
Charlotte's Web, in telling the story of Wilbur, the pig, illustrates the theme of discrimination, as depicted in the life and activities of Wilbur.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a story that comprises of the themes of Christianity and magic as they both play an important role in the story.
The Puritan values of the 1600s as well as the people's openness to mystical ideas defined good and evil and influenced some Puritans to question the truth and abandon their faith just like Eve of [...]
This longing to explore on the nature of creation through vivid accounts or tales, prompted the materialization of way of life and custom which in the long run led to formation of religions and subsequent [...]
Ironically, soldiers are trained to kill; that is, silencing the voice against killing in then, yet are expected to resurrect this feeling to live peacefully in society.
According to Flanagan, "...because it reveals the unpleasant truth that life presents a series of choices, each of which precludes a host of other attractive possibilities is that when a mother works, something is lost".
The Edo/Tokugawa period saw the flourishing of art, culture, and entertainment due to the relative peace and stability of the Tokugawa shogunate. The literature of this period represented the aristocracy's ideals and views, such as [...]
The central idea of the story is closely related to the physical setting since the factory is a symbol of the limitation of society within the established framework.
"A Season in the Life of Emmanuel," one of Canada's literary classics, is a horrifying portrayal of the savage poverty and misery that were a part of the countryside in the middle of the past [...]
However, in addition to fun, jokes can carry a deeper meaning and notes of satire on current topics."Philogelos" is one of the oldest collections that has survived to the present and is valuable for research.
Candide utilizes satire in the influential organizations in society, beginning with the military, the churches, and the aristocracy. In addition to that, the aristocracy seemed parasitic and corrupt.
The story represents the work and life of a group of medical interns who work the night shift in the hospital in Dublin.
Based on this story's analysis, it is apparent that its setting and mood significantly shape the narration and readers' attitude to it through Kenya's location, which determines culture and the tone of anxiety, hopelessness, annoyance, [...]
An in-depth analysis of this book's occurrences and Maud's approach to the situation represent social norms. In the first story, "An Elderly Lady Has Accommodation Problems," Maud and her cunning ways are introduced to the [...]
Gregor's predicament, from his hard work to repay his parents' debts to becoming useless and a burden after morphing into an insect.
In the face of relentless horrors, his connection to faith emerges as a guiding force crucial to his survival and resilience.
The short story by Amal El-Mohtar, "The Truth About Owls," focuses on a refugee girl, Anisa, who shows the strengths of her character and the ability to resist the expectations of others to preserve her [...]
Reynolds, the matron in charge of the trainees, stood in the hall, arms crossed, waiting for her. For instance, she is "careful not to splatter her uniform," and she cleans herself up in front of [...]
This narrative unveils the evolution of Fiona's identity and her quest for self-acceptance amid the turbulent tides of memory and societal norms.
The story's emotional power is enhanced by the juxtaposition of the present's complexity and the simplicity of the past. As a reminder of the protagonist's history, the boat stands for his childhood difficulties and pleasures.
For children reading such stories with restrictive aesthetics, it can be detrimental as they begin to believe that happiness is associated with thinness and beauty as seen in Ursula from "The Little Mermaid" and Cinderella's [...]
This shows how the theme of grief is a big part of any war, and the loss of a close friend may affect even the strongest people. This is emphasized by the events in the [...]
Specifically, the trope of a troubled teen, as well as that of one of a teenage outsider, is rendered in the novel thoroughly.
The portrayal of death is a recurring theme in Charlotte's Web, Hana's Suitcase, and The Paper Bag Princess, with each work adopting a unique illustration style to convey the topic.
It is no secret that the 20th century has become a difficult time for the world because of the frequency of wars and the prevalence of dictatorship.
Golding proves that civilization leaves an imprint on human behavior, but in terms of survival, a person returns to the primitive wild appearance.
The way the classics have withstood the test of time makes them valuable cultural cornerstones that offer numerous benefits to the reader and insightful perspectives on not only the past but also the present.
In the format of reflection, which is the second part, the so-called "Examen" emerges, which displays a view of the events that occurred between prayers in the life of the praying person, parallel to the [...]
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.
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 [...]
The latter is devoted to revealing the idea of hedonism through the relationships and behavior of the characters in this work.
It is noteworthy that the advice presented in the story is more likely to create the appearance of correct behavior than to form it.
“The Family Instructions of Mr. Yan” is an ancient Chinese book that talks about early family life. The main significance of the book is that it acts as a source of wisdom for various Chinese dynasties.
His demand for sex in exchange for passage across the Piranha River is a clear instance of sexual coercion and exploitation.
To determine the features of a literary work, it is essential to consider the events taking place in it and the features of the main characters and their character.
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.
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.
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 [...]
The proposed quote proves particularly relevant to Etsuko's eldest daughter, Keiko, as the object of the mother's memories of her deceased daughter.
The three main causes of the First World War were the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, European expansionism, and Serbian nationalism.
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.
At the end of the day, the tired girl looked around her room: bare walls, several bags of garbage, all the furniture covered with a film, from which she freed only a bed and a [...]
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.
In "How to Mark a Book," Mortimer Adler argues that actively engaging with a text through the practice of annotating is essential for truly understanding and learning from a book.
In addition, the clash of Alphas and Betas is drastic some strive for recognition and living in a fake world, while others try to preserve their human nature.
While Dracula remains at the centerpiece of the novel, the transgressions portrayed in the story also contribute to the sense of all-encompassing fear. Thus, the presentation of transgressions in "Dracula" is unique and thought-provoking.
Existentialism includes the value of freedom of choice, the value of the individual, and the value of interpersonal connections. His short story The Metamorphosis is a good example of existential writing since the protagonist has [...]
Penelope's hand is one of the allusions in The Odyssey that offers the reader a comprehensive picture of who Odysseus was and how powerful he was.
At the same time, Abelard and his beloved were forced to lead a double life, since it was important for Eloise to maintain a relationship with him, and for Pierre to maintain the promising status [...]
The chapter is about putting the role and purpose of practice into perspective in order to educate the reader about the concept of enlightenment.
From the very meeting of the characters, the teacher is unpleasant to the young Arab, who did not have to cut the throat of the same as him with a knife, but the owner of [...]
Matlin tells the story of her childhood and how she struggled to fit in and find her place in the world.
The next morning, everyone in that community came to see the so-called angel and the story progressed to demonstrate the reality of otherness.
The two major challenges in the novel are the loss of innocence and the inequality of opportunity in life. One of the main themes of the novel is the loss of innocence.
By depicting the eventual failure of the people who were turned to the path of crime, Boyle emphasizes the importance of cooperation between an individual and the community.
Thus, this work will study the similarities between the visions of the authors of these literary works and their view of society.
Odysseus is the forefather of his land and family, and he overcomes all difficulties on his way home, which is truly admirable.
The first major literary criticism is the media, where the writings of Lavin were deemed apolitical, which resulted in her troublesome banishment from the Irish literary heritage.
Achebe chose to write about the traditions and values of the Igbo people to show that they had their own rich culture before the British came. The novel is about the Igbo people, their way [...]
The sizes and types of farming in the US smaller farms could be evaluated to determine the potential of these entities.
The third condition is where members should have the freedom to exit or associate with a group; for instance, the case of intercultural marriage. Gender is one of the main fields that have created major [...]
In The Odyssey, the epic hero's journey is followed, while in The Song of Roland and Epic of Gilgamesh, the authors praise the bravery of a military leader and the king, respectively.
The book helped me grow as a person, which I see as the most valuable contribution of literature in general, and our humanities course in particular.
The text's atypical grammar and rhythm, as well as the author's evocative descriptions of the setting and the author's immediate environment, provide a firm foundation for the reading, as do hints at the text's colonial [...]
It is the first time the author combines the concepts of joy and sincerity of Mathilde's feelings together in "The Necklace;" this scene also creates a drastic contrast with the beginning of the short story, [...]
This struggle is not the only focus, as this piece explores the deeper ideas of normalcy in the sense of being a part of society.
More's idea of a utopia is a communal society that allows all members to contribute and benefit from the environment and social activities.
Within the report, the following are discussed in depth to bring the shadow of literature in Russia: the intentions behind the creation of this form of art, things that the authors of these kinds of [...]