Essays on Literary Genres

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Philosophy Under Strict Social System in "Anthem" by Ayn Rand

2 pages / 883 words

Philosophy is originally a kind of purpose of life pursuit, but in an extremely prosperous world, one may not have the happiness he or she deserves. Anthem, which is written by Ayn Rand, has described such a dystopian world. It is sad that under the...

Anthem Ayn Rand Dystopia

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The Theme of Individualism in "Anthem" by Ayn Rand

2 pages / 864 words

Introduction Anthem by Ayn Rand is an outstanding novel purposed to glorify human potential as well as individual self-worth. Its main theme is individualism and central conflict, that is, individual versus the collective. The story of the novel takes place in an unidentified place when...

Ayn Rand Dystopia Novel

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Ayn Rand’s Warnings About Collectivism in "Anthem"

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In Ayn Rand’s 1938 novella, Anthem, Rand explores the life of a young man named, Equality 7-2521 in a ‘Dark-Age’ communist-like state set sometime in the distant future. The novella follows Equality’s struggle to find his identity and purpose in a society that has rejected...

Ayn Rand Dystopia Novel

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The Idea that Individualism Should Be Promoted in "Anthem" by Ayn Rand

2 pages / 1037 words

In the novel “Anthem” Ayn Rand tries to represent the idea that everyone in the world should have opportunities to pursue their own happiness. She criticizes the philosophies of collectivism and socialism, which limit people’s individuality, and she also encourages people to join with Equality...

Anthem Ayn Rand Dystopia

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Equality’s Growth from Zero to Hero in "Anthem" by Ayn Rand

2 pages / 939 words

Introduction Imagine a world where everything and everyone is the same, a world where there is no freedom to make your own visions or live your own decisions. This is the cruel reality of Equality. Anthem is a dystopian novel written by Ayn Rand, which...

Ayn Rand Dystopia Novel

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"Anthem": Individualism and Freedom as The Dynamic Pillars of True Communities

2 pages / 867 words

Anthem is a portrayal of Ayn Rand’s view on collectivism and acquaints us with the standards of objectivism and individualism. The hero of the novel, Prometheus, is raised in a society where the word ‘’we” is worshiped and the identity of the individual is crumpled...

Ayn Rand Dystopia Novel

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Analysis of William Blake’s Poem The Tiger

2 pages / 727 words

Introduction Christians believe God did not create evil nor is He to be blamed for the evil in the world. “I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things” (Isaiah 45:7, New International Version)....

Literature Review Poetry William Blake

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Analysis of The Time Period in The Lady, Or The Tiger by Frank Richard Stockton

2 pages / 973 words

The author who wrote “The Lady, or the Tiger”, Frank Richard Stockton, was an American popular novelist and short-story writer of mainly humorous fiction. Frank was born on April 5,1834 in Philadelphia, PA and died on April 20, 1902 in Washington, D.C. Most of his...

Literature Review Poetry

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The Theme of Motherhood in Carol Gorejena Poetry: a Poetic Analysis

2 pages / 1006 words

Poetry is an exceptionally delicate form of writing which requires going in-depth knowledge of the basics that form good poems. The theme that the author has chosen for her poems is motherhood. To give a good poetry analysis, it is always useful to know the...

Literature Review Poetry

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Modernist Poetry Analysis Based on The Concept of Invention and Its Poets

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Modernist poetry has many distinct characteristics, these characteristics include invention. The word “invent” has quite an ambiguous meaning. Guy Rotella states that for modernist poets the word ‘invent’ means to “to create or construct by original thought or ingenuity; or, to contrive something false or...

Modernism Poetry World History

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The Poet Francesco Petrarca – a Lovesick Humanist

1 page / 509 words

“Books have led some to learning and others to madness.” – Francesco Petrarca Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get my essay Francesco Petrarca was many things including a traveler,...

Literature Review Poetry

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The Portrayal of Desire in Ginsberg’s Poems "Kaddish" and "Howl"

3 pages / 1455 words

Desire is ubiquitous, it is the essence of wanting or hankering for something or someone, it has limitless objects. The longing for a person to be with us or for an inanimate object, whether it be a car, a house, a shoe, or the yearning...

Literature Review Poetry

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Self-reflection and Philosophy in The Poems of Robert Gray

4 pages / 1793 words

Poetry, a language used in various creative elements and forms by distinct poets carries significance in terms of the poet’s ambition, decisions and ambience. The primary objective of poetry is to essentially endow pleasure on an audience or reader. Robert Gray, a contemporary Australian poet...

Literature Review Poetry

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Nature and Humans in The Short Stories of Jack London and Henry David Thoreau

4 pages / 1827 words

Two short stories ‘To Build a Fire’ by Jack London and ‘Solitude’ by Henry David Thoreau demonstrate situations when a person is liaised with nature. However, the approach of the main characters of the short stories to such state of events is exactly opposite. Both...

Jack London Short Story To Build a Fire

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Analysis of Symbolism in Ted Hughes' Poetry

3 pages / 1576 words

Ted Hughes is a poet laureate lived from 1984 to 1998. He was a British poet, well renowned in his time and referred as the poet of 20th century. He also won a lot of awards for his extraordinary works i.e. The Whitbread Book of...

Literature Review Poetry

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Emily Dickinson's Poetry: an Analysis of Death and Loss

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Considered one the most original and greatest poets of American literature, Emily Dickinson throughout her poetry tries to challenge the reader’s own view of it, often through themes of death, grief, truth, and fame. It is believed that she lived most of her life in...

Emily Dickinson Literature Review Poetry

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The Theme of Love and Death in The Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

4 pages / 2017 words

Love and Death are the primary obsessions of human society. Love is an intense feeling of deep affection, while death is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living, physical organism. Love and Death are the principle fixations of Edgar Allan Poe’s...

Edgar Allan Poe Literature Review Poetry

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Free Compare and Contrast The Two Poetry Sets Portraying War

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“War is what happens when language fails” said Margaret Atwood. Throughout history and beyond, war has been contemplated differently form one nation to another, or even, one person to another. While some people believe in what war stands for, which is the “resolution” to all...

Civil War Poetry

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Poetry and Its Effect on Mental Health

2 pages / 1084 words

Music always been therapeutic to the mind; it can help someone cope through a rough patch of their life. The lyrics of song made the listener feel relaxed, loose, or they aren’t alone. The same effect has been observed with poetry; the University of Exeter...

Depression Poetry Stress