The idea of revenge as a means of catharsis in Shakespeare’s The Tempest is revealed in the prison setting of Hag-Seed through the characterization of the prisoners and Felix. Prospero’s magical performance on the island enables his discovery of an ethic of forgiveness and eventually the relinquishment of the control he has over others through renouncing his magical powers thus...
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It’s easy to think that the world, or your world, would be a better place if everything were “perfect”. Each of us has our own perspective as to what “perfection” means. We see the rules, problems, and scenarios of life and have ideas about the change we want to see. This is true today, especially in the political arena, but...
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Introduction The Canterbury Tales, a cornerstone of English literature, penned by Geoffrey Chaucer in the late 14th century, offers a vivid portrayal of medieval society. Through a collection of 24 stories, Chaucer ingeniously weaves a tapestry of characters, each representing a different stratum of the feudal society of his time. Set against the backdrop of a pilgrimage to Canterbury, these...
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Violence is an important concept in William Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet' as the two families act out their hate by adopting brutal means. Tensions, violence, brawls, deaths, and clashes not only drive the plot of the play but also give the reader an idea of how normalized violence, death, and honor killings were at that time. This is very...
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Kipling wrote 'The White Man’s Burden' believing that white men are getting the short end of the stick in Africa, but Morel thought the opposite and expressed his feelings in 'The Black Man’s Burden'. In 'The White Man’s Burden' Rudyard Kipling believes that Europeans are helping Africans by ending famine and sickness and not being appreciated for the hard work...
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Writing is a skill that not only entails getting a set word count but requires a combination of skills that keep a writer afloat all-round the seasons. A writer should get the best possible results with regard to quality and before the set deadlines. Comprehensive research comes in handy since the clients show appreciation for it by increasing the pay,...
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As any good audience should know, there is quite a difference between using literary devices in a work and correctly applying those devices to convey a necessary message. Books can be read, enjoyed, and then finished if strategies don’t leave a long-lasting message or provoke thought. In George Orwell’s '1984', he includes symbolism, theme, and point of view to successfully...
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George Orwell's '1984' remains highly controversial to this day as one of the fundamental warnings against totalitarian regimes. This arises from the repressive regime of the 'Party', which is inspired by both the Soviet and Nazi regimes at the time of Orwell's writing the novel. Hence, Orwell's work serves as a warning against totalitarianism, but it can also relate to...
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Through Wilfred Owen’s poems, audiences are able to examine the constructive messages which allow the responders to explore the powerful and paradoxical effects of war. Owen’s poems effectively illustrate the significant impacts of war psychologically and physically through his poems exploring the suffering and pithiness of war through his persuasive messages. This is evidently remarked in his poem 'Disabled' which...
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Blindness is a physical state or condition of being unable to see, however, it can also be described mentally as a lack of perception, lack of awareness, or ignorance in judgment. In Shakespearean terms regarding this play, blindness is deemed as a mental flaw rather than a physical impairment. The most prominent theme in this play is the theme of...
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When I first heard of this story, it was from my older sister. Before, I wasn't into reading diaries and such so when she started Anne Frank's diary, I just brushed it off like any different book. But this year, we have been compelled to study this diary. In the beginning, I wasn't very interested in it at all. However,...
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Introduction Mark Twain's essay "The Damned Human Race" serves as a scathing critique of human nature, examining the moral and ethical failings of humanity through a satirical lens. Twain employs a comparative analysis between humans and animals to underscore his argument that humans, contrary to their self-perception as superior beings, frequently exhibit behaviors that are morally inferior to those of...
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In 'Premium Harmony,' Stephen King manages to create a rather morbid and disturbing tone throughout his short story. King's novel describes the lives of Mary and Ray Burkett, a couple in their late thirties, with no desire to be married anymore. King displays the two as a couple who are not passionate about anything anymore, especially their marriage and health....
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1942: Anne starts her diary. She reflects on the process of diary-writing: she does it just because she enjoys it and doesn’t think that her thoughts will mean much to anyone, wants someone to talk to. She reflects on everything she has- friends, a home, family but she feels like there’s no one she can share her true self with...
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Theme of Analysis Equality, Equality is a right that is inalienable, a right not upheld by characters in stories and in real life. Equality is an important theme presented throughout novels. As stated in Merriam Webster “ a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation”, a theme is vital to the stories we read, it is the central...
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Introduction In F. Scott Fitzgerald's magnum opus, The Great Gatsby, the Valley of Ashes emerges as a potent symbol of the moral and social decay that stems from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth. This desolate wasteland, situated between the opulent worlds of West Egg and New York City, serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of America's roaring twenties—a...
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In Lord of the Flies, the author, William Golding, creates the novel to show the behaviors he noticed during the time of World War II. He depicts the different inner designs of the human body and soul. Golding helps detect one's inner savagery and civility. Golding demonstrates that the children are not conditioned by society to act evil or, that...
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The 1925 novel, Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows an upstanding young man, Nick Carraway as he tells the tragic story of Jay Gatsby. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, attempts to pursue Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy woman whom he loved in his youth. Fitzgerald creates an ‘artificial world’ where money is the object of everyone's desire. Capitalism drowns the...
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The Modern Period lasted from 1900-1945. During this period, many significant historical events took place such as World War I in 1914, The Bolshevik Revolution in 1916 and 1917, The Great Depression in 1929, The rise of Fascism in 1939, and the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This period was a time of fear and lies for many people. During...
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Personally, I enjoyed reading 1984 by George Orwell. I really liked the storyline and plot, I enjoyed the characters and the themes shown throughout most of the novel, but I did not like the ending considering how the book unfolded. I found this ending to be quite ineffective for the plot and honestly very anticlimactic for the reader. Throughout the...
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With immense wealth and power, tremendous influence is generated within the surrounding society. However, these factors may also create a facade to cover how they do not always lead to greatness. This idea is explored in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s American Fiction novel, The Great Gatsby, through the leading character, Jay Gatsby. Gatsby, an incredibly wealthy bootlegger, is widely known...
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‘The novel paints a world of desolation and despair.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of The Great Gatsby? I completely agree with this view everyone is in despair at some stage in the novel and everyone is depressed even if they don’t show it. Myrtle and Wilson are an unhappily married couple, they...
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Everything you have can be ripped away at any moment. These kids were a bunch of prep school kids, seen to be very polite, moderate, and had great well-being. As soon as any adults and rules were taken away their entire demeanor changed. Golding’s message was that everyone doesn't really know what to do with themselves once rules are taken...
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The novel The Great Gatsby written by author F. Scott Fitzgerald, explores the idea of the American Dream that may be interpreted from a Marxist critical theory lens. The American Dream is the idea that anyone regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into can achieve their own idea of success through sacrifice, risk-taking, and...
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Winston is the main character of 1984, with Julia coming in later in the story. Winston and Julia are interesting characters, because - unlike the protagonist you usually see in books in movies - they don’t agree with the government but they never physically fight against it. However, they often break the smaller laws and constantly commit what is known...
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Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, tells the story of a group of boys stranded on an island. The novel begins when a plane carrying a group of school-aged boys crashes into a remote island. The boys must figure out, on their own, how to run the island to stay alive. Piggy, a brainiac, and Simon, an elusive young...
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Introduction F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, an emblematic novel of the Jazz Age, is rich with themes that illustrate the complexity of human nature and societal dynamics. One of the central elements contributing to the novel's enduring resonance is its exploration of conflict. These conflicts, both internal and external, drive the narrative and offer profound insights into the characters'...
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Throughout time, The Great Gatsby has been recognized for accurately representing the Roaring Twenties society in the United States, a point in history when the economy grew, and the culture began to focus on spending lavishly to enter a new-found social hierarchy. Styles, cultures, and tastes of high-class society change and a divide is formed between modern wealth and aristocratic...
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Brutal. Inhumane. Savage. Preteen boys rapidly shift from civilized British children to ruthless and barbaric warriors. Lord of the Flies, published on 17 September 1954, is a novel written by Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding. In this book, British schoolboys crash onto a deserted island out in the middle of the sea. No adults, no rules. Their attempt to rebuild...
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William Golding’s 1954 classic novel titled, Lord of the Flies, showcased a story of how young boys cope and try to survive, as they are stuck on an unknown island located in the Pacific Ocean. Inexperienced and without the supervision of adults, these young men created their own civilization, where rules are established to keep order between them while waiting...
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