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.
Introduction Honor involves having great respect for someone, while also presenting them with great admiration. Using honor is important, since it defines someone’s status. Honor was important because it gave the family a right to be respected and admired, and during the Elizabethan era, honor...
Introduction The heroic journey appears in nearly every story ever written. Throughout the story, the main character is developed, faces diversity, and most of the time overcomes it. The character is always affected more by some of the steps than others. This is hard to...
Role of Women in Shakespeare’s Othello Othello by William Shakespeare depicts a society that is run in a patriarchal way, where men were theoretically ‘Top of the Food Chain’. Women were treated as if they were possessions something that they could show off and flaunt...
Introduction ‘Hear it not, Duncan; for it is a knell/ That summons thee to heaven or to hell,’ Macbeth bitterly exclaims, the tolling of the bells both foreshadowing and signifying Macbeth’s murderous betrayal in Macbeth. This scene was the decisive moment of peripeteia for Macbeth,...
Introduction Remember those T.V. skits which showed a devil standing on the left shoulder of the character and an angel standing on the right shoulder? Well, every human has these creatures within them except they’re called id, ego, and superego instincts. In the novel Lord...
Introduction In any group of children, it’s a given that some will be popular and powerful while others will be teased and rejected. In the real world, adults use their authority to control these divisions and maintain a balanced group dynamic. In Lord of the...
If you could talk to anyone in history, who would it be? This thought-provoking question opens a door to a realm of possibilities and hypothetical conversations with individuals who have left an indelible mark on the course of human history. Delving into the realms of...
Introduction The world of literature has been graced by the compelling voices of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. Their names are etched in literary history not only for their profound individual works but also for their intricate personal and professional relationship. As two influential poets...
The Merchant of Venice is a traditional Shakespeare comedy, which means there is an abundance of romance and love (Devine, 29 Aug). The two main lovers in this play, Portia and Bassanio, are newly-wed lovers after Bassanio becomes the only suitor in all of Europe...
Introduction William Golding’s, Lord of the Flies, is a novel about a collection of young British boys who’re stranded on an island after their aircraft is shot down. The group encounters endless hardships while being stranded at the island, ensuing in multiple disputes among the...
Introduction “It is a fine line between civilization and savagery. To any who thinks they would never cross it, I can only say it, you have never known what it is to be utterly betrayed and abandoned, you cannot know how close it is.” Powerful...
Introduction To introduce, Purple Hibiscus is set in post-colonial Nigeria, a country beset by political instability, civil strife, violence and its glaring economic difficulties. It captures the prevailing socio-economic and political climate in the country. Therefore, it is no surprise that Adiche uses this setting...
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...
Introduction In the novel “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho a significant theme developed throughout the novel was Individual vs Society as a result of Santiago going through his journey to search out personal legend however he winds up finding himself and working out his own...
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...
Introduction Macbeth’s actions cannot be justified because they were of his free will. It was Macbeth’s desire to become king that led him into his own path of destruction and doom, highlighting the ongoing conflict of fate vs free will. If it were not for...
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.,...
Introduction It can be agreed among the majority of Christians and people from other faiths that sinning for an earthly desire is a serious offense against God, which if intentional will not be forgiven. For example, killing for your own aspiration, disobeying parents for selfish...
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...