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.
In The Masque of the Red Death, Edgar Allan Poe uses the seven rooms of Prince Prospero’s abbey as powerful symbols, each with a distinct color and atmosphere. These rooms represent different emotions and stages of life, reinforcing the story’s central theme: death is inevitable,...
Throughout history, reading has played an important role within every society. Nowadays, many if not all modern educators often stress the importance of reading in today’s classrooms. Every child from the 1st grade to the 12th grade is taught that to be a functional adult...
Gourmet magazine had originally intended for David Foster Wallace to write a harmless review of the annual Maine Lobster Festival (MLF). As the essay continues, the reader notices the transition of a review of the festival into a topic on to the ethics of food...
Back in the 17th century long ago there was a man by the name of Olaudah Equiano who was taken from his native land and family at a young age; He kept a detailed journal in which he described the horrors of slavery, being kidnaped...
“The Call of the Wild,” authored by Jack London and published in 1903, is a classic adventure fiction novel that captivates readers with the enthralling tale of a dog named Buck and his remarkable journey into the wild. Buck, a large and strong dog, begins...
Social Darwinism emerged as a significant ideology during the late 19th century, roughly between 1865 and 1900. Often associated with the works of Charles Darwin, this concept was misappropriated to justify various socio-political agendas. While Darwin’s theories focused on biological evolution, Social Darwinism applied these...
When it comes to poetry, it is not often that it it is studied without reflecting on the famous poet Robert Frost. Robert Frost was a troubled man with an intricate pathway in life that followed to an unexpected path to success. His life was...
Mrs. Jones: A Lesson in Trust and Respect You ever met someone who totally changed your view on life in just a few minutes? That’s kinda what happens in Langston Hughes’ story “Thank You, M’am.” Mrs. Jones is this strong, no-nonsense lady who bumps into...
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat” is a compelling exploration of the complexities of human nature, specifically focusing on the relationship between actions and their consequences. The central theme of the story posits that while one’s actions may not inherently change who they are, the...
Death is something that everyone agonizes every day. Edgar Allan Poe emphasizes how death is inevitable in his short story, The Masque of the Red Death. The main character, Prince Prospero, a misleading, deceitful ruler pretends to help his country as his people are dying...
Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged” skillfully introduces readers to a world where actions and values are meticulously examined and weighed against each other. While the narrative also encompasses various subplots, the central conflict primarily revolves around human actions. Rand masterfully injects dramatic elements into her storytelling...
Introduction Anthropomorphism, the attribution of human characteristics to animals or non-human entities, has been a recurrent theme in literature, sparking intrigue and debate. Jack London’s classic novel, “The Call of the Wild,” provides a compelling canvas for the examination of anthropomorphism, as it delves into...
Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers: The story of success, details the inconceivable reasonings behind individuals being significantly more successful than others. Malcolm Gladwell clarifies this by dividing the book into subsections of opportunity and legacy. Malcolm Gladwell’s theory of success has shown that opportunities arise from timing,...
I cannot talk about whether Frost was very good with the shovel in the field, but only with the pen in his hands. Robert Frost conceived his poem Mending Wall in his time as a farmer, on the occasions when he met his neighbor to...
The two love poems, “The Flea” by John Donne and “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell were written from the 1600s with the mutual objective to court their respective women. In Donne’s “The Flea,” the poet demonstrates his attempt to charm his woman by...
In the book, Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell focuses on a person’s ability to affect change in society. This book deals with the cultural and social forces that give rise to opportunistic individuals. At the beginning of the book, Gladwell says an...
In David Foster Wallace’s article, “Consider the Lobster,” he persuades the audience that cooking lobster and eating them is cruel and that it is wrong to eat lobster “alive for our gustatory pleasure.” Wallace applies thought provoking information that exhibits whether it is right or...
Many people fear death, which is why some would do anything to escape it. Few things in life are impossible to live without, one of those things is death. It is impossible to live without death. Death is a requirement. Edgar Allen Poe is known...
Allegory
Edgar Allan Poe
The Masque of The Red Death
“The Black Cat” by Edgar Allen Poe is a morbid story about the change the narrator undergoes and the gruesome and disturbing nature of his behaviors. Through the narrator’s development in the story, his behavior can be investigated by using an aspect Sigmund Freud’s theory...