The Lottery is a story written by Shirley Jackson which focuses on – as the name suggests – the lottery. The twist in the story is that the individual who is selected as the winner is sentenced to die. In the Lottery by Shirley Jackson,...
In Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, the character Ekwefi is introduced as the second wife of the protagonist Okonkwo. Ekwefi’s story is one of loss and tragedy, as she suffers multiple miscarriages and the tragic loss of her only surviving daughter. Through Ekwefi’s character and...
Animal Farm, written by George Orwell, is a satirical novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism through the lens of a farm revolution led by the pigs. Napoleon, one of the main pigs and the ultimate leader of the farm, is portrayed as a manipulative...
Coraline Jones, the protagonist of Neil Gaiman’s novel “Coraline,” is a complex and multi-dimensional character who undergoes significant growth and development throughout the story. From her initial Introduction as a curious and adventurous young girl to her courageous and determined actions in the face of...
Introduction William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” is a profound exploration of the human psyche, ambition, and the moral consequences of one’s actions. The titular character, Macbeth, is one of Shakespeare’s most complex and dynamic figures. As a tragic hero, Macbeth’s journey from a noble warrior to...
In the 19th century novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe portrays Uncle Tom, a black slave, as an heroic figure. Written shortly before the American Civil War, the novel attempts to change negative moral attitudes towards blacks. However, in order to accomplish this, Stowe...
In All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren, the theme of the power of knowledge is prominent throughout Jack’s journey within the great web of the world. His path brings to light his true self and along with it the realization that he and...
In the play My Children! My Africa! by Athol Fugard, the characters’ desires may be similar, but their many limitations due to social and political differences all contribute to conflicted viewpoints. Thami, Mr. M, and Isabel have difficulty connecting with each other for a multitude...
When one typically think of a person trying to balance a life for themselves, trying the best that they can, far as going to school and managing a family life. It is hard to attend classes, study and be active on campus when you have...
In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Calpurnia is the caretaker of Atticus Finch’s children, Scout and Jem, as well as a cook and housekeeper. Cal makes a strong effort to teach the children her morals and values. Cal displays kindness to many individuals throughout...
Tim O’Brien skillfully blurs the boundaries between truth and fiction in his literary masterpiece, “The Things They Carried.” This captivating narrative offers readers an intimate glimpse into the minds of soldiers, laying bare the emotional and psychological tolls of war. For the seventeen soldiers featured...
Imagine being in the grips of a mental illness and being told that the only way to rid yourself of depression was by shock therapy, or by cold water immersion to “shock” the illness out of you. This seems far fetched today, but it is...
Social institutions are the backbone of society, shaping the way we interact, live, and function as a collective whole. From education and religion to family and government, these institutions play a crucial role in organizing and guiding our behavior. In this essay, we will delve...
In the realm of children’s literature, there are few characters as enigmatic and captivating as Willy Wonka. Roald Dahl’s creation has become an icon, a symbol of imagination and eccentricity. Yet, beneath the whimsical facade lies a complex character worthy of deeper analysis. In this...
Introduction Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms is a classic work of literature that delves deeply into the complexities of human experience during wartime. The novel is set against the backdrop of World War I and follows the life of Lieutenant Frederic Henry, an American...
Adah Price has been surviving from the moment she was born. Surviving, not living. In The Poisonwood Bible, Kingsolver shows how Adah leads a very cynical existence, outcast to mostly everyone she knows (including her family), and hindered by a debilitating medical condition, makes it...
One character in the love triangle described in the novella “The Ballad of the Sad Caf?,” by Carson McCullers, is unworthy of love. Miss Amelia, a businesswoman with manly characteristics and little compassion, gains joy and happiness from Lymon at first and comes to trust...
The 1930’s worlds of Clifford Odets and Tennessee Williams portray assertive and domineering women as the center of families in the age of the depression. Women in the plays are always fighting poverty in any way they can. The mothers often dominate the lives of...
The Inclination Longing for the luxuries you could carelessly afford, supplying your time and support to everyone else so there is none left for yourself, not having to question if a person will assess your decisions, and being able to enjoy yourself once every blue...
In literature, authors have created characters that have traits that contributes to their survival in society. The qualities of shredders, adaptability, and basic human kindness enables the character Huckleberry Finn, in Mark Twains novel The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn to survive in his environment. The...
A teenage girl’s world in a literary work is the meaning of the transition into adulthood which faces the aggression of an old fiend. Transition into adulthood is significant step in the teenagers’ life. In the Joyce Carol Oates’s work “Where Are You Going, Where...
Introduction The Outsiders is a realistic fiction novel written by S.E. Hinton. Set in the 1960s, it explores the lives of two rival teenage gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, who come from different socioeconomic s. The novel delves into the characters’ struggles, conflicts, and...
In Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Dolphus Raymond is a complex and enigmatic character who challenges societal norms in the deeply segregated and prejudiced town of Maycomb. Despite being a peripheral character, Raymond’s actions and beliefs hold significant relevance in the narrative, shedding...
Eveline is a complex and multi-dimensional character in James Joyce’s short story “Eveline.” Her internal struggles and external circumstances make her a fascinating subject for literary analysis. This essay will provide a comprehensive analysis of Eveline, focusing on her internal conflict, her relationships with other...
Over 1300 pages long, Tolstoy’s War and Peace presents characters who disappear as quickly as they appeared. But every single one of them has a particular significance in the broader themes that War and Peace displays, whether that theme be love, society, personal identity, or...
The influential 19th century novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott expresses didactic tendencies, as well as qualities of sentimentalism, allowing it to be a compelling read for adolescent audiences. Following the story of the March sisters, readers track the growth and maturity of Alcott’s...
In The Virgin Suicides, Jeffrey Eugenides has the narrators describe seemingly average daily occurrences as extraordinary, exhibiting the search for something more significant in their uniform, designed-to-be-perfect lives. Through the narrators’ overstatements, it is evident that the boys become increasingly obsessed with the minute details...
“ With that I was gone. ‘You damn morphodite. I’ll kill you!’ He was sitting on a bed, and it was easy to grab his front hair and land one on his mouth. He slapped me and I tried another left, but a punch in...
“If you risk nothing you achieve nothing, for fortune favors the bold.” This is a quote that really intrigued me in the book Kalila and Dimna. I can see how relevant this quote is in everyday life, as boldness allows for opportunity. Dimna stated this...
Shakespeare examines conflict in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in a number of different ways. Physical violence is the primary way that conflict is represented. Shakespeare also examines various other conflicts, such as those brought on by friendship, loyalty, pride, and honour. Shakespeare’s play retells the tale...