From Offred's accounts of their time at the Center, Moira shows a strong will to survive by maintaining her composure and emotional strength while many of the women were devastated in the life of imprisonment [...]
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 [...]
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 character of the boy is determined by his connection with the world of magic and the Neverland island in particular.
Although Changez appreciates the opportunities that the United States have opened in front of him, as time passes, he starts experiencing love-hate emotions toward the country and its culture due to the social pressure, the [...]
Indeed, Amir Hamza is a character in which multiple other characters' attribute is embedded: he is a trickster, a warrior, a hero, a spiritual person, a lover, and a mature man; as his personality evolves, [...]
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.
In other words, subjectivity is one of the major characteristics of the reality as it is up to the human brain to provide the objects and the surrounding reality with meaning.
Religion is one of the emerging issues in the modern era and forms the backbone of most literary works. According to Joyce, the current era is the type that compels people to know more about [...]
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 [...]
Jean Racine is one of the greatest play writers of a classical French tragedy who lived and worked in times of French Enlightenment.
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 [...]
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 [...]
In turn, it could be assumed that the vehement feeling of connection to the particular culture influences perceptions and identity of an individual about the place of his/her culture in the world due to the [...]
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.
From the very title, as well as from the contents of the text, it follows that the intended audience was women of the Chinese society, perhaps mostly the young ones who were yet to learn [...]
In this essay, I will discuss the way in which Marquez portrays female characters with the help of stereotypes that reflect the role of women in Colombia. The fictional town of Macondo is governed by [...]
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 [...]
Overall, it is possible to say that Diaz's account and The Broken Spears are more credible because the authors of these narratives had no incentive to justify their actions or conceal facts from the audience. [...]
The main characters of the play are the members of a royal family, the rulers of the city of Thebes, King Oedipus and his wife Jocasta.
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 [...]
The ruler of Egypt and his family are instrumental to the worship of the God and the Sun, setting an example for all people. Another significant point of the poem is that it makes 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 [...]
This is one of the main issues that can be singled out since it is important for understanding the actions of the protagonist who wants to understand the reasons why she is reduced to the [...]
The tone of the poem is one of anger and, at the same time, pride. The message that the reader is left with is that the singer discussed in the poem had died deep down [...]
To understand the peculiarities of the main character's vision of himself, it is necessary to focus on the first paragraphs of the novel in which Botchan introduces himself with accentuating the definite events of his [...]
The authors managed to observe and expose the apparent follies and the corruption of the morals in the society for the period of the neoclassical era.
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.
In the article "Diet for a Warmer Planet" Julia Whitty presents two specific ideas: that it is necessary to reduce the global carbon footprint made by humanity in order to prevent adverse climate change and [...]
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.
This study argues that Achebe's portrayal of women in his books was influenced by changes in society, which started of having little regard for the real value of women to a time when women were [...]
Throughout his entire voyage he is exposed to the brutality of the European attitudes and the rules of colonialism. The colonial activities are given a harsh image by the author of the novella.
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 [...]
Through this, she gained wisdom and proper methods of delivering the message to the world. The reason attributed to this is that one's status is a result of his past thoughts and feelings.
In the novel Black Rain, the author narrates the manner in which the life of Yasuko that was altered forever as a result of the Hiroshima bombing.
The theme of multicultural is examined through the analysis of the Tale of Genji as well as the analysis of the theme through elaboration and analysis of four aspects from the tale.
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 main character of the first part is the Monkey King. The main question the author possesses in the tales of the novel is What Are Your Efforts to Succeed?
The second chapter of this book covers a period that is considered central and significant in unraveling the events that led to the Reconquest.
Hardboiled fiction writing was popularized by Dashiell Hammett with his character Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon, over the course of time in the late 1930s Raymond Chandler refined hardboiled writing through his Philip Marlowe [...]
Scott Korb is an author with a lot of interest in imaginative and factual history such that he is able to help the reader of the book "Life in year one: what the world was [...]
The story commences by painting a picture of exhausted workers shouting and banging the main gate of the factory as they awaited the evening bell to end their shift.
The paper shows how satire is used in the novel and how it helps in the development of the plot of the story.
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 Christianity practiced by the black slaves is represented as the Christianity that is inexistence of purity, complete in peace in it, and also it serves as the full representation of the nature of Christ [...]
The television commercials glorify fast food, and Bich is under the impression that this is the hallmark of an American identity. Bich's identity crisis was not helped by the fact that she lacked a stable [...]
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.
The arguments and the sequences that are created in a novel are well though out and present a realm of exploration, innovation and creativity that does not have borders. No form of literature in the [...]
However, the boy's intelligence is noted at this moment when he religiously turns his attention to floating orange peels beside the ocean liner, saying he saw the floating peels because he had a personal understanding [...]
Eve is weak, and the ability of the devil to trick her into committing sin makes her impure. The main contrasting character of Sita is the inability to heed her husband's requests.
First, when he bullies his wives and sons in the homestead, he reveals to the white man that, in Africa, a man is the head of the family. Finally, in committing suicide, Okwonko demonstrates to [...]
One of the bases of power was the body that was perceived to be in the form of equipment while the other basis of power was applicable in the form of population.
Genocidal politics is the use of a set of deliberately cruel acts aimed at the elimination of a certain human group based on the denial of respect for the rights of representatives of this group [...]
In this story, Mishima uses the symbolism of diapers to express the theme of death and the meaninglessness of life. In conclusion, Yukio Mishima's "The Swaddling Clothes" is a work that prompts us to contemplate [...]
Overall, reader-response criticism emphasizes the reader's interpretation of a work and how their unique identity and background shape this interpretation. It examines how a reader's cultural context and individual experiences influence how they perceive and [...]
Telemachus' unflinching resolve to confront and conquer obstacles is evidence of his dedication to honoring his father's honor. His declaration of authority demonstrates his dedication to preserving the customs and beliefs prevalent in his father's [...]
Achilles and Odysseus, while different in their virtues and motivations, both demonstrate the characteristics of a Greek epic hero, including reliance on skills, dedication to beliefs, and unwavering honor, revealing the values and peculiarities of [...]
In conclusion, Ondaatje's Running in the Family illuminates the intricate relationships between memory, comprehension, and love by using metaphor and Hutcheon's idea of "both/and thinking". Ondaatje provides a nuanced examination of memory and identity by [...]
The development of characters and the exploration of themes, including the power of dreams, the universal language of love, and the importance of listening to one's heart, make Paulo Coelho's book one of the most [...]
Thus, the literary masterpieces Sundiata and Popol Vuh showcase the intertwined dynamics of the divine and human spheres in their respective cultures, showcasing the importance of spiritual and material connections in shaping human experiences and [...]
However, despite the opposition between the two types of love, the essence of the concept of feeling in the author is similar to love for the motherland and a woman.
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.
Lantin's wife is initially described as virtuous and frugal, the epitome of what a wife should be according to societal expectations.
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 significance of building connections with individuals from various cultural backgrounds is one idea covered in the book that I want to use in my field of research.
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 literary device of characterization is employed by Thomas Mann in "Death in Venice" to illustrate the significant influence of artistic devotion on Gustav von Aschenbach."Important destinies must have passed through that head, which was [...]
This narrative unveils the evolution of Fiona's identity and her quest for self-acceptance amid the turbulent tides of memory and societal norms.
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 [...]
In the narrative, the author poses the reader with the question of the purpose of life and the inevitability of death since the author regards the worship of God and devotion to human advancement as [...]
Specifically, the trope of a troubled teen, as well as that of one of a teenage outsider, is rendered in the novel thoroughly.
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.
Along with the protagonist, the writer describes in detail the fates of different people, by the example of which forms a coherent picture about the values and ideals of that historical period.
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.
This is a distinguishing feature of the two stories because, in the first, the sheep seem to be left out of the story, and the pig takes all the central place.
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 discussion below will be dedicated to identifying essential fantasy traits in The Aleph, appealing to the theoretical fundamentals of the genre and semantic peculiarities of the story.
“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.
In the state the US was at the time of its publishing, the national debt was a key factor in the lack of public infrastructure development.
In the meantime, the example with the constantly triggering alarm showcases the element of dark humor that accompanies the death of the family's youngest member.
A kind of punishment towards this character is the eventual adultery on the part of his wife, as well as the physical trauma received by the carpenters in the final part of the story.
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.
The narrator's identity is shaped by his emotions and his perceptions of his surroundings. This imagery, along with the narrator's emotions, leads him to his epiphany of love and longing.
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 "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.
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.
As a young woman, she believes her aspirations and ambitions to be the most important aspects of her existence, which must be accomplished at any cost.
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.
Defoe articulates the devastation from the plague based on the illustrations of the findings from the analysts and the medical practitioners.
Thus, this work will study the similarities between the visions of the authors of these literary works and their view of society.
The author's embrace of the scientific achievements of his time is evident in his emphasis on the fact that the aforementioned advancements were integral to the appreciation and understanding of new perspectives.
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.
The sizes and types of farming in the US smaller farms could be evaluated to determine the potential of these entities.