Essays on Literary Genres

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Mr Bean's Experience During Exam Stress

2 pages / 835 words

Introduction In the video, The Exam, Mr. Bean is given an exam to take with others. He does not know how to solve for the answers so he begins trying to cheat off of his neighbor. His neighbor begins to feel aggravated as he tries...

Comedy Stress Management

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How to Overcome Struggles in Life: Lessons from Thomas Hardy

3 pages / 1557 words

Introduction Life is a tough journey full of many hardships and obstacles. One may question themselves on what exactly the meaning of life is and why it can be so cruel sometimes. Still, there seems to be no precise answers to these fundamental questions. Everyone...

Overcoming Challenges Poetry Thomas Hardy

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Different Versions of Cinderella: Gender Dynamics in Fairy Tales

4 pages / 1844 words

Introduction Fairytale characters serve as important role models, shaping children’s perceptions and influencing their behavior in real-life situations. However, a troubling pattern emerges in many fairytales, where gender inequality is deeply ingrained. This is evident in different versions of Cinderella, where the underlying message implies...

Cinderella Fairy Tale Gender Roles

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Different Versions of Cinderella: Cultural Perspectives of Cinderella

3 pages / 1350 words

Introduction From France, Charles Perrault’s version of “Cinderella” follows the same theme as the different versions of Cinderella Around the World. The theme presents triumph of good from evil. The common character in these Cinderella stories is a young lady who turned out to be...

Cinderella Fairy Tale

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Perception Vs Reality: Exploring Subjectivity in All Over

2 pages / 815 words

Introduction Reality is subjective depending on who you ask, you get a different answer from each person. Quite a while back the distinction among perception and reality was defined as the act of understanding rather than the act of being real or genuine. Reality can...

Perception Reality Short Story

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Comparing and Contrasting Gothic Literature and Magical Realism

1 page / 609 words

Gothic literature and magical realism are two distinct genres that captivate readers with their unique characteristics and themes. As we delve into the intricacies of these genres, we uncover their historical and cultural contexts, narrative styles, and thematic explorations. This essay aims to analyze the...

Gothic Literature

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The Role of Religion in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale"

1 page / 628 words

In the dystopian world depicted in Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale,” religion plays a pivotal role in shaping societal norms, power dynamics, and the lives of individuals. The juxtaposition of religious fervor and oppressive control raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of faith, its...

Dystopia The Handmaid’s Tale

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Into The Woods': a Symbolic Exploration of Life's Uncertainties

1 page / 652 words

‘Into the Woods’ is a captivating and intricate poem penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet, Robert Frost. First published in 1920 as part of his collection ‘Mountain Interval,’ the poem delves into the metaphorical journey of a traveler through a dark and enigmatic forest. Known...

Into The Woods Poetry

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Plot Lines of Survival of The Fittest in The 'Cannery Row'

3 pages / 1257 words

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...

Character Novel Plot

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Journey of Innocence Vs Experience: "Atonement" and "The Go Between"

5 pages / 2391 words

The journey of innocence vs experienced is a dominant theme in McEwan’s essay ‘Atonement’ and Hartley’s ‘The Go Between.’ Innocence represents youth within a free, simple world. On the contrary, experienced expresses influenced behavior and lessons learned. ‘Atonement’ and ‘The Go Between’ are both Bildungsroman...

Atonement Literary Criticism Novel

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Rules of The Game': Exploring Life's Challenges

1 page / 471 words

Chess is boring, right? Most students my age wouldn’t think it could be used in making life decisions, but not for main character Waverly in the Amy Tan short story, “Rules Of The Game”. In this story, the author uses the imagery and symbolism of...

Amy Tan Chinese Culture Short Story

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Lather and Nothing Else: Moral Dilemma Depiction

1 page / 582 words

Introduction The writer Peter Zikaly once said, “You have to make choice, even when there is nothing to choose from.” Sometimes, it is hard to make a decision, even whenthough you are stuck in a dilemma. In the story “Lather and Nothing Else’ by Hernando...

Morality Oppression Short Story

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Romeo and Juliet: Infatuation and Immature Love

2 pages / 804 words

Introduction William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a timeless love tragedy. They are from the city of Verona and belong to two feuding families, the Montague’s and the Capulet’s. They are both very young with Romeo being 18 years of age and Juliet being the...

Romeo and Juliet Tragedy William Shakespeare

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A Good Man is Hard to Find: Symbolism of Redemption

2 pages / 1005 words

Introduction “Redemption: [mass noun] The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil” (Lexico Dictionaries). Redemption is an important concept in Christianity in which a sinful person atones for their wrongs. “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor is...

A Good Man Is Hard to Find Short Story

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Rules of The Game: Cultural Analysis of The Story

1 page / 588 words

Introduction A short reading written by Amy Tan’s, ‘Rule of the Game’ stated about the art that the mother of Weaver Region teaches invisible power at the age of six, which is a strategy to win controversy and respect. The story is about Waverly J.,...

Amy Tan Chinese Culture Short Story

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Exploring Who is The Real Villain in Frankenstein

2 pages / 704 words

Introduction Mary Shelley makes use of very dramatic and imagery-encumbered language to define the shattering of Victor’s goals in her novel Frankenstein. Her strong diction transforms throughout the novel from a youth science prodigy to a guilt-ridden man trying to destroy his own creation and...

Frankenstein Gothic Fiction Mary Shelley

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Romeo and Juliet: Infatuation as a Volatile Emotion

1 page / 630 words

Love and Infatuation in Romeo and Juliet There are a number of strong emotions when it comes to the human psyche, love being one of the strongest in humanity’s arsenal. Love, a very volatile emotion, was a very common theme throughout the Early Modern Period...

Romeo and Juliet Tragedy William Shakespeare

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Defining Who is The Real Villain in Frankenstein

2 pages / 824 words

Introduction Feeling utterly alone is one of life’s greatest horrors, a theme which runs through Shelley’s book and the entire Frankenstein series, especially The Bride of Frankenstein. This film is less about the cone-haired “bride” and more about the existential ruination of the monster himself....

Frankenstein Gothic Fiction Mary Shelley

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The Fall of The House of Usher and House Taken Over: Theme of Transformation

2 pages / 693 words

Introduction In ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ and ‘House Taken Over,’ Edgar Allan Poe and Julio Cortázar respectively describe how tortured characters undergo transformation all through the tale. First, in ‘The Fall of the House of Usher,’ Lady Madeline goes through a transformation...

Edgar Allan Poe Short Story The Fall of The House of Usher