Introduction Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned English poet of the Middle Ages, is celebrated for his literary contributions, including his magnum opus, "The Canterbury Tales." Through his intricate storytelling and vivid character portrayals, Chaucer tackles various social issues of his time. In this critical essay, we will delve into Chaucer's exploration of social justice in "The Canterbury Tales," analyzing his critique...
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Introduction William Golding's novel 'Lord of the Flies' presents a disturbing portrayal of human nature and the descent into savagery. Among the various dark themes explored in the book, the prospect of cannibalism stands out as a particularly chilling and thought-provoking aspect. This essay will delve into the occurrence of cannibalism in 'Lord of the Flies' and analyze its significance...
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‘Advice to Youth’ is Twain’s address to youth, to those who are on the threshold of meeting the world. For the author, the most important stage of development is youth - the stage when people, like clay, begin to cement their habits, values, and character, which will remain for the rest of their lives. Therefore, given the opportunity, he decided...
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“[Austen] began by being an ironical critic; she manifested her judgement of them not by direct censure, but by the indirect method of imitating and exaggerating the faults of her models, thus clearing the fountain by first stirring up the mud. This critical spirit lies at the foundation of her artistic faculty. Criticism, humour, irony, the judgement not of one...
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Shakespeare is known for his remarkable plays and is often regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of his time as well as today. Enclosed in his anthology of historical plays, he referred to many historical documents to gather the information he needed. But in reality, Shakespeare dramatized many of these historical events, which also included the addition of certain...
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The song “Just Like You” by Luis Tomlinson (2017) is somehow different from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 29. Louis Tomlinson used a range of poetic devices to help write his song about him as a girl and the differences in their feelings and thoughts about love. He wants to tell the girl that love isn’t just about cash and cars, but about...
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Introduction Readers may find that the way Dickinson wrote is very similar to the way that we text messages - the lines are short, broken, and sometimes as if they haven’t been organized well. The words are also quite clear and straightforward; the paradoxical language she used may make us confused, but it is also to some extent similar to...
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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 “better”. Art has always been an outlet for people to express their...
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Nature initially defines the universe as composed of two essential components: 'Nature and the Soul.' Interestingly, [Emerson] forges on briefly in the singular and the plural, suggesting that 'all is not separate from us, all which Philosophy distinguishes as the NOT ME, that is, both nature and art, all other men and my own body, must be ranked under this...
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The Shrew's Taming and 10 Things I Hate About You were considered in this language study to get a better understanding of how composers can reflect the time through two classic and modern compositions with the same theme. The tale of The Shrew's Taming brings up noteworthy issues in both the great Shakespearean content and the contemporary apportionment of 10...
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Is Shakespeare relevant? The question so many people, past present, and future, have questioned timelessly over again. There’s no doubt that Shakespeare has been such a controversial topic, especially in the developing society of the 21st century. William Shakespeare has been taught in the Australian curriculum for as long as the formal education system has existed. And yet only in...
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While only from 1830 to 1860, the literary movement, Transcendentalism, continued to have a profound impact on American culture. Transcendentalism was founded by Ralph Waldo Emerson, who is best known for his essay, Self-Reliance. In his essay, Self-Reliance, Emerson states: “Society everywhere is in a conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members.” He makes a strong statement...
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Introduction "The Odyssey," an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, stands as a monumental work in the literary canon, chronicling the arduous journey home of the hero Odysseus after the fall of Troy. Composed around the 8th century BCE, this timeless narrative weaves themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the quest for identity against the backdrop of divine...
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Introduction George Orwell's novel, 1984, serves as a haunting portrayal of a dystopian society dominated by totalitarianism and the suppression of individual autonomy. Published in 1949, Orwell's work continues to resonate with readers due to its stark depiction of power dynamics, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth. Set in a future world where the Party exercises complete control over every...
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“When it comes to identity, people venture every day trying to find out what it truly means to them. Identity is seen as who you are in society, how society sees you, and the traits or characteristics that pretty much define who you are” (Claudia Pellicori). During the Harlem Renaissance, blacks were constantly searching for their sense of identity, and...
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Jay Gatsby, the main character of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel ‘The Great Gatsby’, is presented to readers as a mysterious millionaire, rich and successful, who made himself, formed his character, and in sum realized everything he aspired to. On the one hand, such a person should be admired, but something prevents me from this. Probably the reason is that I...
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A pillar of guidance, a beacon of light, a figure eliciting strength and love who shapes their children into adults as they mature to one day venture into the real world - a mother. Every mother hopes to see their kid prevail throughout everyday life. This hope has prompted parents, especially mothers, to invest their life’s worth into their child’s...
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‘Frankenstein’, a novel written by Mary Shelley in 1818, is about an open-minded scientist Victor Frankentein whose inventions through innovation and sacrifice led to the creation of a monster that he would later realize was a horrible choice. Victor’s decision had irreparable consequences, both for his own life and for the lives of his loved ones, but the main question,...
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In societies where members of the elite class have access to tools that the majority do not, the elite group uses these tools to dominate and oppress the masses. In ‘Animal Farm’, the excellent author George Orwell raised the theme of ignorance and the importance of knowledge, enlightening that everyone can learn through understanding everyone’s thoughts and ideas on how...
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Societies in dystopian fiction often develop elaborate systems of social class. Take the example of George Orwell's ‘1984’, where there were the proletarians who are known as the ‘lowest’ in the social class system. In ‘1984’, the ‘proles’ were divided into Oceania's working class which the government considers to be uneducated and almost animal-like. It is known that Oceania’s population...
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Love is said to be one of the most complex emotions for which people tend to have a wide range of explanations. Descriptions of love can be seen as page after page of devotion or merely a sentence of appreciation. William Shakespeare’s poem ‘Sonnet 130: My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun’ is a poem about a man’s mistress...
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All traditions have an intention and a purpose dedicated to the current time period, but it may come to a point where practice is no longer justified. In 'The Lottery', a short story written by Shirley Jackson, a rural town of 300 is 'celebrating' the killing of one member, which is believed to ensure a profitable harvest for the year....
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How far would you go to preserve something that was lost from your society? Montag, the main protagonist of the book ‘Fahrenheit 451’, kills his mentor, Beatty, with a flamethrower to preserve the freedom to read. Montag is a fireman who burns books as a job due to the fact that in his world it breaks the law to read...
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The piece I plan on investigating is ‘Harlem’ by the late incredible Langston Hughes. This piece is curated by the voice of the Harlem Renaissance, he affected road language and clear symbolism in his verse. The poem suggests conversation starters about the yearnings of a people and the outcomes that may emerge if those fantasies and expectations don’t happen as...
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To analyze the theme of insanity in Edgar Allan Poe's short story ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’, would require a definition of insanity. The American Journal of Insanity defines insanity as a chronic disease of the brain, producing either a derangement of the intellectual faculties or a prolonged change of the feelings, affections, and habits of the individual. Legally, one is considered...
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Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ published in 1843, explores the psychological paranoia which facilitates the psychoanalytical journey of a madman. The grotesque deviation of the murderer’s seemingly sane mindset dramatizes the equivocation which, instead of its attempts to separate from madness, rather highlights it. The wide range of imagery and sensory descriptions used within Poe’s story illuminates the light...
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Claude McKay was born September 15, 1889, in Clarendon, Jamaica. His name is Festus Claudius ‘Claude’ McKay. His parents have eleven children and he was the youngest of them. At the age of ten, he started writing poetry. In 1912, he attended Tuskegee Institute and Kansas State Teachers College. McKay moved to Harlem, New York, which is when he published...
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In his novel ‘The Great Gatsby’, Fitzgerald demonstrated the differences between Tom Buchanan and George Wilson. As Tom is portrayed as the antagonist of this novel, it is shown how George can be seen as an antagonist as well. Through these acts of cruelty and avarice, Buchanan and Wilson both show a comparison of selfishness. They also are completely different...
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Introduction Naturalism in literature is characterized by a focus on depicting the harsh realities of life, often emphasizing determinism and the influence of environment and heredity on human behavior. John Steinbeck's novel, "Of Mice and Men," exemplifies naturalistic elements through its portrayal of characters, settings, and themes. Steinbeck's own experiences as a migrant worker during the Great Depression contribute to...
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Introduction In literature, foreshadowing serves as a powerful technique employed by authors to provide hints or clues about future events in a narrative. John Steinbeck's classic novella, "Of Mice and Men," utilizes foreshadowing extensively to hint at its tragic ending. The title itself, drawn from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse," serves as an early indicator of the challenges and...
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