In a writers essay, one can cover a specific piece of literature or the entire creation of a given writer. In such essays, students identify themes, motifs, symbols, key messages, stylistic devices, describe or compare characters, their traits and personal conflicts, reveal personal reactions, their interpretation and attitude towards the ...Read More
In a writers essay, one can cover a specific piece of literature or the entire creation of a given writer. In such essays, students identify themes, motifs, symbols, key messages, stylistic devices, describe or compare characters, their traits and personal conflicts, reveal personal reactions, their interpretation and attitude towards the written piece. When focusing on the entire creation of chosen writers, the typical characteristics of their style are uncovered along with the unique and original elements that set it apart. Additionally, the sources of inspiration, the influences, the evolution in time are analyzed. Review the essay samples below on certain writers and their works – pay attention to the topics, content organization, approaches to writing, etc.
J. K. Rowling created stories and worlds that are very beloved in the world. Most children know the Harry Potter stories, however what they may not realize is that they are learning about economics through these stories. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has some...
While the entire Harry Potter series works to establish the identity of the main character, the first installment in J.K. Rowling’s bestselling books, entitled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, clearly presents a pattern which begins early on in the life of the protagonist, Harry...
The Great Depression had a massive impact on everyone throughout the United States, and any number of programs to try and improve the well-being of the American people and the economy were put into place under Franklin D. Roosevelt’s time as president known as The...
Literary Analysis Self reliance and independence are characteristics in any one person seen as beneficial. In today’s society, non-conformity is rewarded with praise and approval. Throughout the time period displayed in the two passages, the ideas of Romanticism and Transcendentalism became a widely known topic....
In Class Write: Puritanism/Transcendentalism Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote Self Reliance to point out how the people in this world have let themselves deteriorate into society. Emerson considers that “man is timid and apologetic; he is no longer upright; he dares not say, ‘I think’, ‘I...
Life is full of situations that challenge people to overcome the odds and achieve what they thought was impossible. Such is the case in Sherman Alexie’s short story, “What You Pawn I Will Redeem.” The narrator is faced with what seems to be an impossible...
Antigone and Ariel as Tragic Heroes A tragic hero includes someone who is of noble birth, has great qualities and flaws, has a fatal flaw, has a tragic downfall, gets physically or spiritually wounded, is more self aware in cause, and is felt pity from...
Guy Montag is one of many firemen in charge of burning books in a future version of the United States where books are illegal. The novel starts off with a concise description of the joy he experiences while on the job of burning books. In...
There must be something special about hotels that makes people’s imagination inhabit them with ghosts, poltergeists, and other supernatural beings. We can find countless stories dedicated to this subject not only in literature and cinema, but in real life as well a lot of hotel...
Detective fiction is a type of inscription in which a detective is mechanized to resolve misconduct. The audience is dared to explain the wrongdoing by the hints delivered in advance. The detective reveals the response at the conclusion of the novel. When the story starts,...
Everything within the trailer depicts the overall tone and mood of self reflection. The movie trailer for Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, begins with a full shot of a major explosion, and then cuts to the scene of an advanced society all at eye level....
Blame vs. Pity: Why Victor Frankenstein’s Monster Deserves Sympathy Introduction: The classic 1818 novel Frankenstein, written by author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, is without a doubt an essential piece of literature. Background: This critically acclaimed novel presents the monster, one of literature’s most intriguing and influential...
The downfall of Othello is a story by William ShakespeareIt would be clearer if the author specified that “The Downfall of Othello” is the name of the play, rather than just a description of what happens in the play. which is a romantic tragedy involving...
There are several ideas that I can deduce from the poems The Inferno and The Plague. Thought a bit complex in structure and written with imagery and allegory, the texts are a rich source of expectations of a human life. The texts explain the purpose...
The Metamorphosis is a novel written by Franz Kafka and was published in 1915. The novel tells a story of a family that struggles with insect transformation of the main character and the breadwinner of the family Gregor Samsa. While the book has different themes,...
There is a reason why Willy Loman is considered as a tragic hero where a great deal of it has to with his pride. As a matter of fact, through the character of Willy, Arthur Miller is able to build the theme of pride around...
Engaging Du Bois’ work with an objective of extracting useful insights to establish an intellectual and social initiative makes one deal with his concept regarding color line and the role that he dispensed both in African history and for human history. Arguably, his analysis pertaining...
In J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, we are introduced to a well developed and rich world in which humans, monsters, and marvels of all varieties live together, in a place tied together with magic. There are seemingly regular people, wizards, witches,...
The moment in which Frankenstein attempts to conceive his own creation is a fundamental allegory within the novel. This passage – the conception of Frankenstein’s monster – in fact represents Victor’s botched attempt at bypassing the role of women in society. Similarly, his fear of...