Essays on Literary Genres

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Liesel’s Character Growth in The Book Thief

2 pages / 919 words

Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” This is true to Liesel, the main character in The Book Thief by Markus Zuzak, because her body is as if it does not have a soul since she...

Character Novel The Book Thief

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A Linguistic Analysis of Edgar Allan Poe’s 'To Helen'

2 pages / 924 words

In the following essay, I will talk about one of Edgar Poe’s poems “To Helen” that was written in 1831 and was revised in 1845. The poet wrote this poem not only to express his admiration for Helen’s beauty (Helen of Troy), but also express...

Edgar Allan Poe Poetry

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George Orwell’s 1984 Compared to Today

2 pages / 953 words

George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four depicts a dystopian society, in which civilians are constantly being monitored through day-to-day life. With issues such as criminalization of free thought and the use of technology, in the novel, Orwell has predicted what is happening today, which makes Nineteen...

1984 Dystopia George Orwell

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The Main Message in Robert Frost’s The Road not Taken

2 pages / 931 words

‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost is a poem about the difficult and stressful choices in life. The poem was written in 1915 during World War One. The Poem is a narrative poem and is the best known of Frost’s poem. The Road Not...

Poetry Robert Frost The Road Not Taken

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Main Themes in The Lord of The Flies

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Main Themes in The Lord of The Flies In the novel, Lord of The Flies, by William Golding, he portrays many themes throughout the book. Several boys are stranded on an island and have to figure out how to survive. Golding tries teaching us about...

Lord of The Flies Novel William Golding

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Literary Analysis of Burmese Days by George Orwell

2 pages / 950 words

The novel Burmese Days is a historical fiction piece written by George Orwell that takes place in a small town within the British ruled province of Burma. Set in the 1920’s, the storyline takes place towards the end of British imperialism where each culture’s role...

George Orwell Novel

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Epiphany in James Joyce’s Araby

2 pages / 955 words

Life is an unexpected combination of ups and downs. This continues to be true and evident in James Joyce’s short story “Araby”. This story is centered on a young, unnamed boy who is undergoing many challenges. These include family issues, first love, and growing up...

Araby Short Story

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Comparison of Emily Dickinson’s and Robert Frost’s Poems

2 pages / 960 words

Both Elizabeth Dickinson and Robert Frost are renowned poets, and their poems have contributed fabulously to the world literature. Dickinson’s poem “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” is one of her great works that were published in a series of poems in 1890. Dickinson’s...

Emily Dickinson Poetry Robert Frost

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The Role of Sleep Images in The Tragedy of Macbeth

2 pages / 975 words

Macbeth is the work of William Shakespeare, a famous British dramatist product. It is one of four tragedies of Shakespeare. It created outstanding character images, a spectacular storyline and the strength of the tragedy that shocked the soul to stay a deep impression. Made-to-order essay...

Macbeth Tragedy William Shakespeare

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Themes of Love, Hatred and Conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'

2 pages / 991 words

‘Romeo and Juliet’, written by William Shakespeare and first published in (1597), is a tragedy dealing with the themes of love, hatred and conflict. Language and actions conveyed in the 21st century reflects the basic understanding of what existed in the Elizabethan era. It reveals...

Romeo and Juliet Tragedy William Shakespeare

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Communism and Totalitarism in George Orwel’s 1984

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Over the past few decades, George Orwell has been considered a neo-conservative enthusiast regarding the Cold War. In my contention, the cold war was pursued by three world superpowers, very similar to those that appear in Orwell’s novel, 1984. The novel was a mordant yet...

1984 George Orwell Novel

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Lessons About Living Together in Frankenstein

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Frankenstein, as a classic novel, deals with many topics that are related to human nature and behavior and that can be applied regardless the time when the story is read. One of these messages found in Frankenstein for modern society is the need to look...

Frankenstein Novel

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Theme of Choices in The Road not Taken by Robert Frost

2 pages / 1035 words

Have you ever asked yourself ‘Did I make the right choice?’. Most of us have faced a situation in which we have to choose important decision in our life. The poem, “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost states that in life we come upon...

Poetry Robert Frost The Road Not Taken

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The Power Words in Zusak’s The Book Thief

2 pages / 1038 words

The Power of Words in Zusak’s The Book Thief Words are very powerful and one of the most common ways we communicate with each other. The novel, The Book Thief, tells a story of a young girl named Liesel, and certain challenges she faces in...

Novel The Book Thief

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Theme of Love in Romeo and Juliet

2 pages / 1071 words

A four letter word that in some cases holds more worth than life itself, love. Love is a common theme throughout the story of Romeo and Juliet, whether you are relating it to friendships, family, or relationships. Many love stories conclude in tragedies, whether it’s...

Romeo and Juliet Tragedy William Shakespeare

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Comparative Analysis of Cullen's 'Incident' and Randall's 'The Ballad of Birmingham'

2 pages / 1075 words

Poetry is often inspired by the events and context of the time that it is created. During the 1900’s, racism was extremely prominent, and it inspired various authors to craft their work around the scenarios that people of color experienced. Racism comes in many forms...

Ballad of Birmingham Incident Poetry

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Theme of Memory in 'Incident' by Countee Cullen and 'Forgetfulness' by Billy Collins

2 pages / 1088 words

Introduction People have moments where they forget things, then remember specific moments in life that make you wonder. Memory is essential to one’s mental state, either could be a harmful or a good memory. The poems that will be discussed throughout the paper are “Forgetfulness”...

Incident Poetry

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Elena Viramontes’ Use of Literary Devices in The Moths

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The short story,” The Moths” written by Elena Viramontes is a story that uses many elements of literature to address points such as religion, death, family, and coming of age of a fourteen-year-old chicana. The girl finds spiritual knowledge and understanding of who she is...

Literary Devices Short Story The Moths

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Analysis of Parallels Between Countee Cullen's 'Incident' and Lev T. Mills' 'Gemini'

2 pages / 1103 words

Introduction Art in general has become a popular medium for sending and communicating strong messages concerning life and the society as a whole. Poetry and visual art have become some of the most common forms of art used to address social, political and economic issues...

Incident Poetry