Essays on Literary Genres

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The Function of Epigraph in T.s Eliot's Poetry 

5 pages / 2137 words

Introduction The Love Song of John Alfred Prufrock, The Wasteland, and The Hollow Men poems are written by Thomas Stearns Eliot. In the beginning of the poems, all of them have epigraphs. And this paper aims to analyze the background of the poet, background of...

Poetry T.S. Eliot

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Dear Mama – The Modern Ode by Tupac Shakur

2 pages / 1039 words

An ode can be defined as a ‘ceremonious lyric poem on an occasion of dignity in which personal emotion and universal themes are united’ (Ode, 2012). Although hip-hop music is usually known for it’s violent, and often, masculine lyrics, ‘Dear Mama’ the first single from...

Ode Tupac Shakur

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Literary Analysis of Robert Frost's Poem Fire and Ice

2 pages / 809 words

Analysis of the poem In the poem “Fire and Ice,” by Robert Frost readers learn of his thoughts on how the world might terminate. The emotion he conveys seems to convey is remorse and disgust, as shown in line five, “I think I know enough...

Fire and Ice Poetry Robert Frost

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On Turning Ten: Analysis of Literary Devices in Billy Collins' Book

2 pages / 1252 words

Prompt Examples for “On Turning Ten” Essay Imagery and Symbolism: Analyze the use of imagery and symbolism in Billy Collins’ poem “On Turning Ten,” discussing how these literary devices contribute to the poem’s themes and emotional impact. Tone and Mood: Examine the tone and mood...

Poetry

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Analysis of Henry Drummond as an Admirable Character in Inherit The Wind

2 pages / 1096 words

Introduction There are thousands if not millions of people constantly fighting for their beliefs every single day; however, they have commonly been considered as godless people or sinners by others. This is the case for the one and only Henry Drummond, the best lawyer in...

Character Drama Inherit The Wind

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Inherit The Wind: Analysis of The Conflict in Society

1 page / 594 words

The Explosive Trial in Hillsboro An explosive trial leads the moderately quiet town of Hillsboro to question their faith in Brady and thinking factually. Belief is pitted against evolution, and Brady vehemently believes that religion is the only valid sect of the case. In the...

Drama Inherit The Wind Social Conflicts

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Analysis of The Main Messages in Luis Valdez’s Play Zoot Suits

4 pages / 1977 words

In June 1943, Los Angeles saw a series of riots known as the Zoot Suit Riots involving American sailors and Mexican American youths. The riots were named after the Zoot suits, which were baggy suits worn during World War II. While clothing seems an irrational...

Drama Zoot Suit

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Depiction of Racial Prejudice in America in Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez

3 pages / 1412 words

Luis Valdez, the author of the play, Zoot Suit, introduces the struggles of being a Mexican American during World War II. Valdez writes about a real-life incident associated with the Sleepy Lagoon murder court case and how many Pachucos were being intentionally prosecuted because they...

Drama Racial Profiling Zoot Suit

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The Characters of Henry and El Pachuco in Zoot Suits by Luis Valdez

2 pages / 877 words

In the play “Zoot Suits,” by Luis Valdez, tells the struggles of Mexican-Americans through the mysterious case of “sleepy lagoon.” In the story there is a modern tragic hero, Henry, and a mythical, altered ego of him, El Pachuco along with many other characters. Henry’s...

Character Drama Zoot Suit

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An Issue of Racism in America in Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez

1 page / 512 words

An Issue of Racism in America in Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez Luis Valdez mixed art and politics in his writing, “Zoot Suit”, which focuses on the Zoot Suit Riots that occurred in Los Angeles during the 1940s. The Zoot Suit Riots were a series...

Drama Racial Discrimination Zoot Suit

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A Theme of Prejudice Against Minorities in Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez

1 page / 454 words

Who knew that wearing a flashy suit was capable of completely change one’s cultural identity? Zoot Suit is a play written by Luis Valdez that demonstrates the Trial of the Sleepy Lagoon Case of 1942 in which the courts charged a group of “Pachucos” with...

Drama Prejudice Zoot Suit

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W.h. Auden’s Insight on What It is to Be Human in The Modern Age

2 pages / 1076 words

W.H. Auden’s timeless and universal poetry transcends the barriers of the Modernist period. O’ What is that Sound, written in October 1932 and Spain written in March 1937, both explore the effects of war and the loss of love. Although both these poems differ greatly...

Being a Man Poetry W. H. Auden

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W.h.auden’s Ideas of Poet’s Influence on The Audience

2 pages / 995 words

Textual integrity is how well the poet uses context, form, language and purpose to produce a piece that has meaning and value, in other words, it is something that can resonate, move or change the minds of the audience. In Auden’s poems “Spain” and “In...

Poetry W. H. Auden

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Politics and Critical Thought in W.h. Auden’s Poetry

2 pages / 967 words

Poetry does not belong to the sphere of polemics and ideology rather it stimulates the intangible. Inherently subversive, poetry is an artistic abstraction so polyvalent in nature and paradoxical in language, that it invites individuals to derive meaning in the poem independently and to a...

Poetry W. H. Auden

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Human Suffering in The Poems of W.h. Auden

2 pages / 824 words

Suffering is the state of aguish or pain of one who suffers. Although human suffering is not severe in the modern world many are living in today, it is still an eminent presence in most places. W.H Auden is meticulous for his didactic insight into...

Poetry W. H. Auden

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The Relevance of W.h. Auden’s Poetry in The Modern World

1 page / 612 words

Prompt Examples for the “W.H. Auden Poetry” Essays Audens’s Insight on Poetry’s Impact Explore W.H. Auden’s perspective on the role of poetry in his quote, “For poetry makes nothing happen.” Discuss how his poetry serves as a vehicle to inspire reflection and action in readers....

Poetry W. H. Auden

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Literary Analysis of Under The Feet of Jesus

2 pages / 751 words

The published novel Under The Feet of Jesus by Helena Viramontes depicts the protagonist Estrella and her family moving to America for better opportunities to survive. The vividly brutal descriptions of the poor living conditions of immigrants raises awareness for the lack of immigrant rights...

Literary Criticism Novel Under The Feet of Jesus

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Scott Westerfield’s Use of Characterization in Uglies

2 pages / 751 words

Scott Westerfeld’s novel “Uglies” is a compelling exploration of a dystopian society where every teenager undergoes surgery to become “pretty” at the age of sixteen. In this world, the concept of beauty and conformity is paramount, and the author skillfully utilizes characterization to make his...

Literary Criticism Novel Uglies

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The Issue of Standard of Beauty in Uglies by Scott Westerfield

1 page / 620 words

In contemporary society, the notion of beauty permeates every aspect of our lives, dictating standards and ideals that often leave individuals feeling inadequate or unworthy. Scott Westerfield’s dystopian novel “Uglies” intricately explores this phenomenon, shedding light on the detrimental effects of societal pressure to conform...

Beauty Novel Uglies