The year was 1842 in Glendora, Mississippi; there lived a young boy named Jimmy. At the age of 13 Jimmy was sold and separated from his father. He was sold to William C. Ford. Ever since that day Massa Ford hasn’t let him go. Jimmy...
Like the great tales and myths of Norse mythology, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, is a fantastical universe filled with various tall tales, popular myths, and world religions. Norse mythology also has various fables and stories as well as...
The main characters reflected people who were usually unimposing and are often overlooked. In the book “The Hobbit”, Bilbo was a very simple hobbit who managed to have a successful journey despite his common qualities. He, especially, became a symbol or a role model perhaps...
Arthur Miller’s play, “The Crucible,” delves into the Salem witch trials of the late 17th century. Among the many complex and intriguing characters in this work, Thomas Putnam stands out as one of the most compelling. Putnam’s role in the play is multifaceted and his...
Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations. The whimsical and surreal world of Wonderland is populated by a variety of eccentric and memorable characters, each with their own unique traits and quirks. In this essay, we...
Cinderella is a classic fairy-tale character who has been portrayed in various forms of literature, film, and theater. The story of Cinderella revolves around a young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but ultimately finds her happily ever after with the help...
Introduction The novel “Killing Mr. Griffin” by Lois Duncan is a compelling psychological thriller that explores the dark depths of human nature and the consequences of impulsive actions. The story revolves around a group of high school students who kidnap their strict English teacher, Mr....
As one may look into a mirror, the reflections that they see may vary. For Dana Franklin in Octavia Butler’s Kindred (1979), she sees her long lost ancestor Alice Greenwood. The story tells the tale of Dana, a young black woman in the 70’s, and...
Charlotte Bronte’s greatest error in her preface to Wuthering Heights is her striking underestimation of Emily Bronte’s understanding of the world and human nature. Charlotte writes that her sister had little knowledge of the practicalities of the world, due to her lifestyle of secluded, quiet...
During the long day that occurs throughout Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill, the members of the Tyrone family struggle with happenings of the present because of their incapableness to move forward from occurrences of the past. For example, Mary Tyrone, the wife...
Margaret Atwood is publicly acknowledged for creating works with enigmatic women characters and open-ended stories while dissecting the contemporary urban life and sexual politics. The critical perspectives that she depicts throughout the book will cause some to feel daunted. Atwood reveals a whole dystopian world...
Arguably, Schlink presents Michael as a selfish lover as he conveys a feeling of secrecy and deceit and that he is unhappy with the life he has and no longer wants it. Schlink uses the short sentence of ‘I did not tell her about Hanna’...
Laurie Halse Anderson, the author of Speak, who use the first person to write this novel on showing readers the real situation and emotion that Melinda face and how she is recovering from the school. Depression, as known as a major depressive disorder which is...
In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, he reveals how women were the problem through the story. He shows that the women in the book are disobedient through their weakness in their morals, choosing money over love, and their dependence on men. The character...
In the novel “Copper Sun” by Sharon Draper, the character of Amaris plays a significant role in the story. Through her experiences and actions, Amaris undergoes a profound transformation that highlights important themes of the novel. This essay will provide a detailed analysis of Amaris’...
I. Introduction A. In J.D. Salinger’s iconic novel “The Catcher in the Rye,” readers are introduced to the complex and intriguing protagonist, Holden Caulfield. Set in the bustling streets of New York City, the story follows Holden as he navigates the challenges of adolescence and...
Henry Dobbins, a character in Tim O’Brien’s novel “The Things They Carried,” is known for his remarkable quotes that encapsulate the essence of war and the human experience. Through his poignant and powerful words, Dobbins brings to light the complexities of war, the struggles of...
Introduction “Uncle Eugene is not a bad man, really. . . . People have problems, people make mistakes”. These words are spoken by Kambili, who is trying to explain that the violent Papa is not a “bad man,” but instead a person who has good...
Margrethe’s character in Copenhagen mirrors the inherent complementarity and uncertainty in the play. Frayn uses Margrethe’s character to catalyze events in the play, analyze the meeting between Bohr and Heisenberg as an ideological conflict, and voice the subtle emotions of the play to the audience....
In the forward to Our Town, Donald Margulies argues that Thornton Wilder’s play is still representative of the “microcosm of the human family, genus American” (Marguiles xvii). Margulies statement about the plausible modern application of Our Town is readily seen through the three acts with...
Introduction The film “Groundhog Day,” directed by Harold Ramis and starring Bill Murray, offers viewers a unique and philosophical exploration of the human condition through the character of Phil Connors. Trapped in a time loop, Phil is forced to relive the same day repeatedly, providing...
“When I was Puerto Rican” by Esmeralda Santiago is an autobiography that shows how Negi goes through many changes based on the challenges she endures by moving to new areas where society is different. Whether Negi was living in the Santurce, Macun, or Brooklyn, Santiago...
The French Neoclassical Era, a fascinating period in literature, has been a highlight of my studies this semester. My research into Tartuffe has led me to a deeper understanding of the themes of weakness and blindness, which played pivotal roles in the play. These flaws,...
Introduction What comes to your mind when we talk about the most influential contemporary sitcom? Most people may answer, “Mr. Bean!” Why is the show so worldwide popular? Mr. Bean, a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson as the main character, consisted of 15 episodes and...
Boo Radley, a mysterious and reclusive figure in Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” is a character who fascinates readers and plays a crucial role in the development of the story. Despite his absence for most of the novel, Boo Radley is a significant...
Unferth is a complex and interesting character in the epic poem Beowulf. He is often portrayed as a jealous and insecure individual, particularly in his interactions with the hero Beowulf. Unferth’s jealousy is a key element in the story, shaping his interactions with other characters...
In Lois Lowry’s dystopian novel “The Giver,” Jonas emerges as a significant character whose journey challenges the very foundations of his strictly controlled society. The narrative revolves around Jonas’s evolution from a compliant community member to an individual who questions and ultimately rejects the societal...
England’s unexpected victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588 did much to bolster England’s national spirit and usher in a new era of exploration and imperial sentiment. Exploration of the world beyond the boundaries of the British Isles “was accompanied by an intensified production of...
In his memoir Hillbilly Elegy, J. D. Vance tells of how he advanced from a hillbilly to a relatively wealthy author. From a family and culture of drug abuse and instability, Vance made his way to one of the country’s most elite law schools and...
Throughout all of history, men have had set standards of what they should be and how they should act. In medieval Europe and Feudal Japan, the codes of Chivalry and Bushido took the best characteristics of man and pushed these standards further. These codes have...