The short story āArabyā is about an unnamed young boy living with his aunt and uncle in Dublin, Ireland. The boy lives on a quiet, blind street with several houses and the Christian Brotherās school, which the boy attends. He likes looking through the belongings left behind by the former tenant of his house, a priest who died in the back drawing room. The boy describes his wintry nights in the dark street playing with his friends until Manganās sister...
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Literary theories provide limitless perspectives on the way individuals read the text making each interpretation unique. Through different literary criticisms, individuals appreciate Fitzgeraldās portrayal of a theme, event, or character in The Great Gatsby. The Marxist theory analyzes the amount of power in numerous socioeconomic classes, the consequences of these power differences, and the interactions between characters from different classes. Psychological criticism examines the characterās state of mind and feelings which can reveal the authorās psychological conflicts. These literary theories...
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The transition of how women are perceived from the 20th century to then, post-modern times is differential and quite arguably, dramatic. In both 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'Catcher In The Rye' there is a significant pattern of subversion against stereotypes, specifically women. More specifically, this is shown through the contrast of both female protagonists in 'A Streetcar Named Desire', (Blanche and Stella Dubois), where Blanche depicts herself as a 'Southern Belle' whereas her sister, Blanche is shown as a...
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Segregation has been rooted in society since the start of civilization. It has been more than just a simple means of separation based on skin color. It is more based on the differences in moral values between each race, and the values that are considered more accepted and ābetterā. Art has always been an outlet for people to express their concerns, seldom written explicitly. In The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, clashes between Tolkienās imaginary races are a major conflict throughout...
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Harper Leeās novel To Kill a Mockingbird (1960), is considered a classic text because it consists of these elements; there is insight into the time in which it was set; the 1930ās, at the time of the pre-civil rights movement. It also fits into the place it is set in; in the state of Alabama in the fictional town of Maycomb. The many awards and praise it has received as well as the high intellectual and artistic quality, the exploration...
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Mark Twain called the late 19th century the 'Gilded Age.' By this, he meant that the period was glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath. F. Scott Fitzgeraldās book āThe Great Gatsby '' is a story about a man who is constantly chasing a dream yet not seeing the crumbling reality behind it. The illusions and lies are always changing what is supposedly happening. In F. Scott Fitzgeraldās book āThe Great Gatsby people are blind to what they see and...
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The Color Purple by Alice Walker strongly portrays the acts of Religion, Domestic violence, and Women/Femininity. Domestic violence shapes every aspect of Celieās life in The Color Purple; it keeps her isolated and fearful of the world around her. This circumstance drives the plot and paints a reasonable picture of what life may have been similar to inside an African American home. While writing this novel, Alice Walker wanted to showcase the different aspects of racial inequality through herself and...
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The Literature āTop Girlsā by Caryl Churchill is shaped by the concern of women in work throughout the play. The concern of ārolesā in work that women have been reinforced to take and women climbing the ladder of success in work breaking the gender hierarchy are seen in āTop Girls. Also shows us that one womanās success in society does not bring up the fortune for the rest of the women. Caryl Churchill may make āTop Girlsā seem to be...
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Catherās view of immigration encompasses a perspective that points out foreign distinctions of immigrants but also upholds an overarching sentiment of empathy and admiration. There are evident cultural differences, challenges of societal integration, financial struggles, unfortunate pasts, and brutal suicides. Conversely, there are also numerous fond memories and successes for immigrant characters. Catherās portrayal of immigrants in this manner highlights their contributions and significance in society but does not represent their multitude of struggles adequately. Cather shows admiration for immigrants...
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Mary Shelleyās Frankenstein, a gothic epistolary novel, is a narrative of a scientist who in his quest to create life and therefore achieve personal greatness, assumes the role of God. He creates life in a laboratory, thus eliminating not only the femaleās cultural power but also her biological role, and as a result, suffers the horrible consequences of it. The scientist, Victor Frankenstein, longing for an enhancement of the intellect, longing both for achieving the sublime, but also for experiencing...
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Since antiquity, we have challenged ourselves to the best of our limits, from what we can understand about the world, to the human condition. But as we gain more understanding of ourselves and the universe at large, the bolder we became and have left our traditional values. Will there be a point of understanding where we can free ourselves of our moral obligations? Is salvation possible for these people? The novel Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a dark...
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In todayās world, cloning technology is growing at a fast rate, but is it morally correct to perform? In Aldous Huxleyās novel, Brave New World, the concept of cloning is covered. Cloning can be performed on humans and animals, but in our society, there is usually controversy associated with cloning for several reasons. The use of cloning in society today has its benefits, but they have its flaws as well. In Brave New World, cloning was implemented to make more...
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Mending Wall is a poem by Robert Frost. Robert Frost: Robert Frost was a leading American poet of the 19th & 20th centuries who is well known for his use of imagery in poetry. He dabbled with both farming and was also an English teacher but was always convinced that his real calling was to be a poet. He is one of the most famous and influential poets in American history. He is not known as an experimental poet but...
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In chapter one of āInvisible Man,ā through his use of imagery and metaphors, Ralph Ellison conveys the premise of how vulnerable and powerless the people of color are made by the whites while living in such an unequal and racist society. Ellison describes a battle royal scene in which a group of 10 young black boys was blindfolded, stripped, and put into a ring to fight each other for the entertainment of white men. In the book, it states, āBlindfolded,...
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Humans have relied on cultural and traditional stories forever.Ā Throughout history, stories ranging from epic sagas to current literary works by authors such as J.K. Rowling have captivated, motivated, and challenged our ideas. Literary critics play Crime Scene Analysts, tracing patterns and meanings in texts with trained eyes. We discover extra levels of meaning when we examine them more attentively. We will explore the geography of literary theory, emphasizing its importance, in the article below. What Is Literary Criticism? Literary...
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By masquerading as an autobiography, Robinson Crusoe attempts to blur the lines between fact and fiction. Although written by Daniel Defoe, the novelās first edition credits the fictitious and titular Robinson Crusoe as the storyās true author. In order to add validity to the claim of Crusoe acting as the workās author, Defoe crafts an entire preface featuring a fake letter from an editor praising āCrusoeāsā narrative as absolute fact. āThe Story is told with Modesty, with Seriousness, and with...
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Nilanjana Sudeshna āJhumpaā Lahiri born on July 11, 1967, is a contemporary Indian American author based in New York City. She is best known for her short stories, novels, and essays in English, and, more recently in Italian. She has been a Vice President of the PEN American Center since 2005. She contributed a lot to the Diasporic writings and Commonwealth Literature. Jhumpa Lahiri is one of the finest among the other fictionists. Lahiriās work focuses on the Indian-immigrant experience...
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Of Mice and Men: Steinbeckās Controversial Novel Some of the most iconic novels in American Literature are those that are shrouded in controversy, and John Steinbeckās Of Mice and Men is no exception to this list. Steinbeck paints a realistic image of what life would be like for farmers during the great depression while providing an intriguing narrative of a bond between two migrant farmers. Although many readers have praised him for the authentic nature of his novel, numerous critics...
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āSuicide as a deviant way of success: A study of Psychosocial approach in the Death of a Salesmenā Arthur Millerās āDeath of a Salesmanā portrays the miserable conditions inflicting the lives between lower-class people and upper-class people during the 1940s in America. The story setting takes back to the āfinancial depressionā when the USA is held between the great world wars, by that time most Americans were optimistic about a renewed vision of the āAmerican Dreamā meaning that anyone can...
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Strength can be subjective whether it's physical to mental it all has the same great importance. In my opinion, the most important strength is moral and spiritual strength. I think this because when you have a strong grounding in your own values and spiritual morals everything else comes and falls into place. Things like physical strength and mental strength come easier and in a healthier way. Once you have that grounding in your life it can open opportunities and show...
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Zac Efron will be portraying the beast villain, Grendel, in the 2019 reboot of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem BEOWULF, and many people are speculating if the choice was right. While most people view Zac as the comedic relief or the Epic Hero, the directors of this new version have decided to take a different route and choose someone who they know, and we know, will surely deliver an award-winning performance. Some say that they know that their crush from 15...
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Protestant work ethic is a sociological concept developed by Max Weber in 1904-05. He looked at economic developments in regions of Europe and concluded that it was the result of religious belief that led them to success or failure. He suggested that Protestantism promoted a way of life and a daily code of conduct that pushed it ahead of Catholic countries. Acquisition and use of reported wealth is a major difference between Catholics and Protestants. This issue is studied in...
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The moment we laugh at something for the first time is the moment we change its truth value, undermining its solemnity, its accuracy, its authority, and become free to discard it. This is the effect Joseph Heller and Stanley Kubrick intended to evoke in their respective satires. Heller and Kubrickās protagonists live in a world where individuals are subjected to the capricious authority of an impersonal and preeminent bureaucracy, and have no free agency of their own. In Catch-22, Hellerās...
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Major characters in A Thousand Splendid Suns are Mariam, Laila, Rasheed, and Tariq. Secondary and supporting characters can be seen in this book as the parents, friends, and children of our main characters. Mariam is the first main character that we get to know in the book. Her beginning story is that of an illegitimate childās struggle in Afghanistan. Mariamās life as an outcast growing up brought her very little knowledge about the outside world. Her childhood was heavily influenced...
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The elements in the story that can be seen as humorous are when the narrator starts describing Fortunato he uses words as quack but fixes it up saying that he was sincere. He also described Fortunato when he was drunk, giving elements of humor to his clothing and the way he treated the narrator. Characteristics of the short story form apply to this short story. The same can be said of 'The Tell-tale Heart'. Sometimes death can be funny. The...
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Both Voltaireās satiric novel Candide and Frederick Douglassās autobiographical Narrative shows the life of two men. Each young man experiences injustices in the course of his development. Candide faces his struggles by seeking material gain. Douglass faces his by discovering and applying his inner strength to find reliable sources to aid him in his journey. The result of Candideās journey through life is unsatisfactory and unfulfilling while Douglass achieves self-actualization and continues to help others by fighting to right injustices....
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The debate among English teachers in Bataan Peninsula State University-Balanga Campus whether it is the standard to use literary theory to teach the literature for undergraduate with the specialization of English. In a mandated curriculum for undergraduate English majors there are typical textbooks for literature class. Those different textbook have almost the same structure, bibliographical information about the author, brief introduction and explanations of language work. Most of the time, language teacher uses approach that is not linked to any...
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The film Romeo and Juliet, 1996, displays the Shakespearean play in a modernised world, the film is set in Los Angeles, and various modern props are used, such as guns and cars. Similar to the play, the film presents the rebellious feud between two rival families: the Montagues and the Capulets. Romeo and Juliet have some underlying themes and ideas that Baz Luhrmann has expressed in his adaptation of this story. The main themes that the movie attempts to express...
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āThe lust for power and control brings out the worst in us.ā The longing for power and control can bring out the worst in mankind. The lust for power and control can lead to immense devastation. In William Golding's, Lord of the Flies, Jackās everlasting desire of control leads to catastrophic impacts. Similarly, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbethās devastating acts and results of them are sparked by his thirst for power and control. Both texts utilise the transformation of their characters...
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There is a man who is known for the tales he has sown, told to children young and almost full-grown. One is a cat that wears a hat, another a Horton that hears a who, and a Grinch who stole Christmas got a new heart, too. He was a Dr. named Seuss, but not a doctor at all. Just a man who loved writing for big and small. No one really knows the man behind the famous books of rhyme...
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