Essays on Literary Genres

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Donne and Spencer Comparative Characteristics

3 pages / 1572 words

Though his poetry was largely ignored and dismissed during his time, John Donne is known today for being one of the best poets of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He gained this reputation by creating poetry that was different, that made him stand...

John Donne Poetry

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Women in "Sonrisas" by Pat Mora

3 pages / 1484 words

Pat Mora was a Mexican-American poet born at a time when discrimination was at its peak in the nation. She formed her cultural identity by writing poems about how she felt about society. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized...

Poetry

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Meaning of Windows in "Sonny's Blues"

3 pages / 1444 words

There is a worn-out old saying about how when a door closes, there will always be a window to crawl through instead. But what if the window has bars on it? Or what if it is too high for someone to reach without anyone to...

Short Story Sonny’s Blues

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A Tale of Suffering

2 pages / 999 words

James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues” is a tale of suffering. Placed in an environment that is “encircled by disaster” (Baldwin 1615), the narrator constantly attempts to escape from the suffering around him. He avoids all contact with those around him and becomes disconnected from who he...

Short Story

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Theme of Suffering in "Sonny's Blues"

2 pages / 960 words

Humans are made of the tangible; flesh and blood, muscles and bones, cells and nerves. The survival of man can be dissected into the purely scientific, the emotionless, the artless. The value of the anatomical can clearly not be understated, as such is the basest...

Short Story Sonny’s Blues

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Symbolism in H. D. Lawrence's "Sons and Lovers"

2 pages / 940 words

In D. H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers, the nature of Paul is epitomized in one particular scene in which he sacrifices Annie’s doll after accidentally breaking it. Lawrence reveals a central idea here about Paul that not only parallels the character of Walter, but also...

Novel Sons and Lovers Symbolism

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Masculinity Construction by James Baldwin

2 pages / 939 words

James Baldwin provides several constructions of black masculinity through his two texts Everybody’s Protest Novel and Sonny’s Blues. Since this essay is comparing works from the same author, it is essential to look at what these constructions are and also the consistency of them within...

Masculinity Short Story

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The Impact of Drugs in "Sonny's Blues"

3 pages / 1168 words

In “Sonny’s Blues,” Baldwin explores the impact of drugs on the users and their families. The abuse of heroin results in the destruction of artistic talent, lives, and relationships with the family members. Sonny uses drugs as a means of escaping from an environment that...

Drug Addiction Short Story Sonny’s Blues

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Blake and Keat's Approaches Compared

2 pages / 803 words

William Blake was known for tailoring his romantic poetry specifically for children, particularly in ‘Songs of Innocence’, where the themes of nature and religion were utilised to allow Blake to directly educate his intended younger audience about faith, the beauty of the natural world, and...

Poetry Songs of Innocence and of Experience William Blake

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Symbols and Ideas in "The Yellow Arrow" and "Snowpiercer"

3 pages / 1193 words

In Victor Pelevin’s novel, The Yellow Arrow, there is an evident string of symbols and metaphors which represent the harsh conditions of the Russian people during the early 1990’s. One of the literally largest symbols in the novel was the train itself: The Yellow Arrow,...

Literature Review Novel Society

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Analysis of Feminism in "So Far from God" and "Gardens if The Dunes"

4 pages / 1827 words

In the Southwestern United States, one doesn’t have to look far to find the damage done to the environment during the Anthropocene. It is apparent in droughts, dams, and heat that gets more extreme by the year. Some contemporary writers have found unique ways to...

Novel

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Resistance of Chicanas in "So Far from God"

6 pages / 2888 words

Ana Castillo’s So Far From God explores the ways in which Chicano women are forced to exercise resistance to the existing male and anglo dominated society. In the story, Sofi and her four daughters, Esperanza, Caridad, Fe, and La Loca, as well as other female...

Novel

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Stanislaw Lem's "Solaris": to Be a Human

3 pages / 858 words

What does it truly mean to be a human being? This question has captivated philosophers, scientists, and artists alike, each offering their own interpretations that often extend beyond mere biological definitions. In the realm of science fiction, this inquiry takes on new dimensions, particularly when...

Book Review Humanity Novel

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Characters Usage and Creative Process in "Six Characters in Search of an Author"

4 pages / 1672 words

Pirandello’s Six Characters is a play that tries to explain the creative process to the audience. The author used his characters to personify the various stages of a playwright’s writing process, while framing the action against the convenient backdrop of the stage. His characters most...

Drama Literature Review

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Understanding "Slave" and "Ghost Story" in Victor Lavalle Slapboxing with Jesus

4 pages / 1689 words

In Victor Lavalle’s Slapboxing with Jesus the neglected, maimed, and the damned people of New York are put in the spotlight. The people that are described are not thrown in situations without reason, their social condition puts them in their situation and keeps them there....

Short Story

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The Importance of Inequality in "They Flee from Me"

2 pages / 909 words

In Wyatt’s “They Flee from Me,” the speaker considers all his previous sexual conquests (with a particular emphasis on one “special” partner), and then wonders why these women are no longer interested in him. Usually in love poetry, the man plays the role of the...

Poetry

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Understanding The Ideology in The Works of H.e. Bates, Isabel Allende, and Thea Astley

3 pages / 1263 words

Introduction An ideology is a system of ideas, beliefs, and attitudes. They can lead to motivated reasoning, the subconscious desire not to find the truth, but to defend the version of reality that makes us feel most validated. In truth, an ideology is an umbrella...

Literature Review Novel

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Comparison Characteristics of "Evelina" and "Pamela"

6 pages / 2563 words

The birth of the novel occurred in in 1719, with the publication of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. This literary form quickly became the most accessible and enjoyable style; therefore, novels began being published rapidly. With nothing for comparison and no pre-issued sets of standards,...

Character Literature Review Novel

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Main Issues in "Silas Marner" by George Eliot

6 pages / 2590 words

As a result of betrayal, Silas Marner of George Eliot’s so titled novel becomes a man in body without incurring any of the duties normally associated with nineteenth century working class adults. Eliot creates these unusual circumstances by framing our title-hero so it appears to...

Character Literature Review Novel