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 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...
Introduction Change is a universal concept that transcends boundaries, as it touches the lives of individuals worldwide. The impact of change is undeniable, whether it is welcomed or imposed upon us. Paulo Coelho, the author of ‘The Alchemist,’ explores the theme of change in his...
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...
Introduction Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a novel that was set in 1960s Enugu, which is a city in post-colonial Nigeria. The story revolves around Jaja and Kambili. The novel recounts how Kambili endures an abusive father and begins to find herself amongst...
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....
Introduction At a young age, you begin to start experiencing who you are, but it isn’t really into later on throughout your life when you can sit on one idea of who you truly are. In the book Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale...
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...
Introduction We think we can understand people. We think that by meeting someone, shaking their hand, and looking into their eyes, we can get a grasp on who they are, how they feel, and what their motives or intentions are. We think that a little...
‘Rules of the Game’: Art of Strength In “Rules of the Game,” Amy Tan reveals the importance of staying strong even when one may not be expected to succeed. Meimei’s mother teaches her daughter the “art of invisible strength” (497), instilling in her the value...
Introduction Charles Dickens once said, “Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true” I agree with Dickens that communication that is done face to face will always be much...