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Paulo Coelho’s works are characterized by their simplicity, wistfulness, and clear-cut yet deeply poignant delivery. Despite variations in how the stories are narrated, all of his novels carry a familiar philosophical feel to them. He is also a masterful storyteller. Even through the characters’ conversations, there seems to be an insightful lesson being conveyed with direct, honest dialogue, and concise...
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Arthur Miller’s 1953 play- the Crucible - explores the consequences of a dogmatic and paranoid community, highlighting the restrictions placed on women through the witch-hunt accusations. Similarly, Geraldine Brooks in her novel, A Year of Wonders, demonstrates the strength of women's cooperation through her protagonist, Anna Frith, and other women attempting to hold a grief-ridden community together. Both texts portray...
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Shakespeare’s theme is about the permanence of love. He expresses love as a powerful and unstoppable force. He builds on this theme by saying that love is not something that can be “alter[ed]” nor “bend[ed]” to the lover’s content. It's an “ever-fixed mark” that never moves or changes. In the first two lines of Sonnet 116, Shakespeare says that no...
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Introduction I Am is a poem composed by an English poet, John Clare. He was born in 1793 and died in May 1864 – Clare was well known as the “Northamptonshire Peasant Poet” due to his lowly class origin and brief education. Suffering from bouts of depression, Clare’s poem revolves around his life circumstances and despair. Robert Lee Frost’s poem...
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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...
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In life, taking the known route does not necessarily have the most beneficial ending- this is partially due to the fact that the unknown road provides options for personal growth and new experiences. This idea is conveyed throughout ​The Road not Taken​ and is specially reinforced in the last stanza. ​The Road Not Taken​ was written by Robert Frost in...
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O Captain! My captain is a poem composed by the American poet Walt Whitman who is called the bird of democracy. Most of his works reflect his ideas about women's rights, immigration laws, and labor issues. This poem in particular is an elegy written after the death of former American president Abraham Lincoln. Walt Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!" stands...
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Lord of the Flies written by William Golding is a novel that tells a story about a group of English school boys who find themselves stranded on an island without any adult supervision. From the start, it is quite evident that there are some distinct personality differences between the boys on the island. Because of this, the batch of boys...
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Whilst at first glance this poem, Aboard at a ship’s Helm by Walt Whitman, is displaying the scene of a ship at sea, the closer one looks the more apparent it becomes that this is merely an overall metaphor for someone who is beginning to take control of their life, steering it in the direction that they want by making...
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“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible – it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.” Barbara De Angelis When you hear the name Shakespeare, what comes to mind? I am sure it’s his timeless play,...
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O’ Henry’s story is an emotional prologue that sparks emotions upon reading it, especially for people who have experienced the challenges in marital life. Marriage is a good tradition as it can help nourish as a whole, yet the healthy cactus in Henry’s story shows the symbolism of what pain can inflict on someone. The symbolism in the novel shows...
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Individual and social sacrifices are prevalent in A Tale of Two Cities. Charles forgoes the family legacy to hide the stigma of his family’s immoral conduct. For the sake of his eventual dignity, Dr. Manette chooses to forgo his independence. Many French lives were sacrificed in the revolution to ultimately eliminate dictatorship. All in all, sacrifice guides both ordinary people...
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What is a Metaphor? Metaphor is derived from the word Metapherein which means to carry over or to transfer. Definition: One of the most frequently used forms of figurative speech in English is a metaphor. Therefore, the metaphor can be said a form of figurative speech. It is defined as a rhetorical device in which a word or phrase, for...
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Introduction Metaphors serve as a powerful tool in literature, encapsulating complex ideas in vivid imagery that resonates with readers. Among the myriad of metaphors employed in literary works, the "mockingbird" occupies a unique niche, symbolizing innocence, vulnerability, and the moral imperative to protect the innocent. This essay delves into the significance of the mockingbird metaphor, particularly in Harper Lee's seminal...
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The Great Gatsby was written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald back in 1925. It continues to be one of the most studied novels in the modern world. It discusses themes such as the wealth of the ‘old money’ society, segregation, and the illusion of the American Dream. Gatsby was a young man who ran to accomplish astonishing wealth. Despite his more...
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As fictionalizations of universal human experiences, fairy tales have the capacity to communicate core societal values and expectations essential to an individual’s survival within a particular context. The modification of literary fairy tales over diverse contexts enables composers to expound reflection on the cultural context. Prevalent ideologies Through the reimagining of the traditional oral tale, Little Red Riding Hood (LRRH),...
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American attorney Michael Josephson once remarkably proclaimed, “Don’t let others define you. Don’t let the past confine you. Take charge of your life with confidence and determination and there are no limits on what you can do or be.” Everyone is pretentious, everyone is competitive, and everyone has intentions. We live in a society that is a dog-eat-dog world or...
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J.D. Salinger's “The Catcher in the Rye” is an American coming-of-age fiction novel that was initially published in July 1951, it takes place during the American post-World War 2. The novel is about the narrator himself, Holden Caulfield who is a 16-year-old boy who had just been expelled from Pency Preparatory School. He tells the experiences he had when he...
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Native Son opens with the ringing bell of an alarm clock—a wake-up call not only for Bigger and his family but also a warning to America as a whole about the dangerous state of race relations in the country in the 1930s. Wright sees a black population that, though freed from outright slavery, still lives under terrible conditions, is unable...
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The story of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is narrated by Scout in an uncertain future, in the form of a flashback. That way, it is possible to monitor closely the formation of character in character during childhood. The simple narrative provides a readable to get involved quickly, where the point of view of Scout adds sweetness and a nostalgic tone...
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This essay will explan the metaphors in the novel the Lord of the Flies and how every detail was used to represent us as a society. The beast The beast is shown multiple times during dark moments. They believe that there is a beast out to get them. This is a common theme but Golding was very smart in implementing...
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Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet utilizes metaphors, symbolism, oxymorons, and personification to further his theme of nature to describe and illustrate his story. The theme of nature is closely tied to the story. The overarching theme of nature is broken down into the earth and stars. Each is developed with literary devices to properly explain and describe the theme to the...
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Monsters are a metaphor for fate and the destructive forces of nature. “He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster . . . when you gaze long into the abyss the abyss also gazes into you.” Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good, and Evil, 1886 Subsequent to the publication of J.R.R Tolkien’s “The...
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For a reader to be able to completely understand and appreciate the struggles and outcomes of WW2, grading has explored key themes such as hope, loss, and relationships to highlight how Yael has managed to survive in a deadly time. In the novel speculative fiction is a central element that makes the reader question what truly could have been a...
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The poem titled Ithaca by Constantine Cavafy was written in 1911. In this sonnet, the great poet of all times alludes to the “importance of enjoying the trip, any trip, and not only longing for a journey’s end” (González De León, 2017). This illustration can be extended to a variety of processes in life, save to say that as much...
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Introduction In the powerful and thought-provoking novel 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas, metaphors play a significant role in conveying the complexities of social issues and personal experiences. Metaphors serve as powerful literary devices that allow readers to grasp deeper meanings, empathize with characters, and critically examine the realities of systemic racism and social injustice. In this critical analysis...
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The Kite Runner is a novel emblematic of the concept of redemption through the use of symbolism as well as metaphor. The primary idea enforced by Khaled Hosseini is redemption, which is shown through the portrayal of Amir seeking his father’s approval, for he holds Amir accountable for the death of his wife. However, this is not the only effort...
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In some ways, we are all trapped within our own reality. This reality is subject to our own socio-economic and political context. Where we are born and what time period we were born into we have no choice but we do we do have the choice to challenge our contextual bonds. Today I will be comparing a poem by a...
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Blacklight “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.” (King Jr.) Heart of Darkness, a novella written by Joseph Conrad, takes place on the River Thames and follows a narrator listening to a retelling of Marlow’s journey along the Congo River. While traveling into the heart of Africa, Marlow learns of the origins of Kurtz, a remarkable ivory...

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