Essays on Poems

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Death as a Weak Figure in Donne's Death Be not Proud

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Introduction John Donne was a leading figure in metaphysical poetry, and his work is a great example of this genre. This poem by John Donne conveys the message that death is not what we make it out to be. His poem is based on the...

Death Be Not Proud John Donne Poetry

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Irony in "Once Upon a Time" by Nadine Gordimer

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The essay “Once Upon a Time” by Nadine Gordimer, is a moral story about the racism in South Africa that occurs between the wealthy and the poor. Gordimer explains this story came about when someone wrote her and said that “every writer ought to write...

Irony Once Upon a Time

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Monster Research: Charles Manson and Grendel from Beowulf

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Charles Manson is very similar to Grendel. Manson was born from Cain’s murderous way. They both are full of hatred in their heart, and they don’t give any mercy to their victims. They both also don’t care about death to their victim or even to...

Beowulf Charles Manson

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How The Journey Can Outweigh The Goal in The Film "Moana"

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Do you believe that the journey outweighs the goal? For example, in the movie Moana, the main character sets out on an adventure that teachers her many things on the way to success. Heroes go on a journey that changes them for the better, in...

Homer The Odyssey

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Childhood Memories of Robert Hayden in His Poem "Those Winter Sundays"

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American poet, Robert Hayden wrote, “Those Winter Sundays” as a memory from his childhood. Reflecting on his past from the voice of a child who fears his father. As an adult, he now has a clearer picture of what his father endured, and the sacrifices...

Poetry Those Winter Sundays

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Lamentation in "The Seafarer," "The Wife’s Lament," and "The Wanderer"

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In principle, the Anglo-Saxon poems entail those developed using the Old English of the British history, especially between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the mid-fifth century. The authors focused on the orally transmitted literature with the intentions of oral performances. For example, the poem...

Poetry The Seafarer The Wanderer

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Travel, Migration, and Exile in The Odyssey and 1001 Arabian Nights

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In the many stories, tales, and adventures that we have read so far, there have been multitudes of borders crossed by a variety of characters. All of these characters thus far crossing said borders have had a different intention, goal, or motive that theyare trying...

Character The Odyssey

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The Idea of Traversing Boundaries and Borders in Ancient Literature

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Despite the idea that literary works stem across a multiplicity of genres and were composed in different time periods, they always seem to have one underlying core: a similar thematic idea or overarching moral of the story. One theme that seems to be the underlying...

Comparative Analysis Odysseus The Odyssey

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The Concept of Movement in The Odyssey, The Arabian Nights, and The Songs of The Troubadours and The Trobairitz

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Travel and migration can, in the most part, be viewed as voluntary. Exile is an action thatis involuntary, thus force is an aspect of exile. Travel and migration both include trade-offs. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater...

Poetry The Odyssey

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Crossing The Border Between Civilian and Warrior in The Odyssey by Homer and The Things They Carried by Tim O'brien

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Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus crosses countless borders, from the literal borders of kingdoms like Phaeacia and Ithaca, to the borders of life and death in Hades. However, there’s one border Odysseus seems to be unable, and perhaps even unwilling, to cross: The border between soldier...

Homer The Odyssey

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Xenia and Hospitality in The Odyssey, 1001 Arabian Nights, and Taking of Joppa

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Of all the things highlighted in these ancient texts in our first unit of Culture and Expression, the concept that stood out to me the most is that of xenia. Xenia, or “guest friendship”, is the Greek practice of hospitality in which it is expected...

Homer The Odyssey

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Depiction of a Change in Identity Resulting from Migration in Historical Texts

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Throughout history, humans have always been on the move. For thousands of years, they have transported themselves from one place to another, crossing geographical borders as well as cultural boundaries. The motivations and reasons behind this widespread mobility are innumerable; they vary from person to...

Human Migration The Odyssey

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Depiction of The Various Forms of Border Crossing in Ancient Texts

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A vast body of blue-green salt water, where if one would attempt to look as far across as the eye can see would possibly catch the sight of land on the other side; a simple door; ones’ first day of college; and even another world...

Historiography Metaphor The Odyssey

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Physical Border Crossing in The Odyssey, The 1001 Arabian Nights, and in The Book of Joshua

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Throughout history, people all over the world experienced a time of physical border crossing in which they traveled, migrated, or were in exile. These events are seen in many famous literature texts including The Odyssey, the 1001 Arabian Nights, and in The Book of Joshua....

The Odyssey

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A Motif of Border Crossing in Ancient Literature

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The crossing of borders and boundaries can happen through many different and unique ways. Whether one crosses literal divides, such as mountains, rivers, and walls, or social divides, such as discrimination against gender and culture or the border between gods and humans, there are obstacles...

Literature Review The Odyssey

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A Theme of Border Crossing and Its Effects in Ancient Literature

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In today’s volatile world, groups of people are constantly transcending borders. Individuals cross physical boundaries every day, whether it be temporarily traveling for work or leisure purposes or permanently relocating to escape socioeconomic and political issues at home. Individuals are also able to cross the...

Literature Review The Odyssey

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The Use of Imagery, Figurative Language and Sound in "Birches" by Robert Frost

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Just like Robert Frost, everyone attaches memories to certain people, places and things throughout a lifetime, some memories that even allow a departure to a time that could be seen as much easier and more tranquil that current conditions. In Robert Frost’s poem, “Birches, ”...

Birches Robert Frost Sound

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Controversial Interpretations of My Papas Waltz by Theodore Roethke

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Depending on a person’s personality, background, mindset, etc. , they can see some things in the complete opposite way of another. A prime example of this is the poem by Theodore Roethke titled “My Papas Waltz”. The poem, depending how one can interpret the situation,...

Literary Criticism My Papa’s Waltz

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Beowulf Poem: The Humanity in Monsters

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Monsters have been a part of humanity since the beginning of time. Whether they be humans and hiding in plain sight or the grotesque beasts that have been painted in our heads for centuries. Nonetheless, each of them plays a major role in everyday life,...

Beowulf Literature Review Monster