Category: Comparative Literature
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Heroine Analysis: Helen and Penelope in “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey”
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Similarities Differences Conclusion Reference Introduction The story of Helen and Penelope in both works by Homer displays different destinies of the two most eminent heroines in terms of their participation in the development of actions shown in both books. In this respect it is necessary to admit that The Odyssey…
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Comparing and Contrasting “The Mother” by Gwendolyn Brooke and “Disabled” by Wilfred Owen
In the Poem “The Mother,” the writer Gwendolyn Brooke speaks out on the highly debatable topic of abortion. The second poem, “Disabled” by Wilfred Owen, portrays different kinds of pain – physical and psychological trauma of a young man fighting for Britain in World War One. Both pieces express deep concern about the outlined issues…
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The Idea of Friendship in Literary Works
Studying the phenomenon of friendship in literary works is quite popular among authors. The writer Sherman Alexie in his story “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” comically approaches the description of friendship between old friends. At the same time, Borges Luis, in the short story “Funes the Memorious”, does not show friendly…
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Stream of Consciousness in Joseph Conrad and TS Eliot Literature
Table of Contents Stream of Consciousness Essay Introduction Stream of Consciousness: TS Eliot’s Style Stream of Consciousness: Joseph Conrad’s Style Stream of Consciousness Essay Conclusion Works Cited Stream of Consciousness Essay Introduction Stream of consciousness is a popular trope predominantly used in the twentieth century fiction. It is essentially a narrative mode that pens down…
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Twain’s and Hemingway’s Short Stories Comparison
A short story is an impactful and fundamental literature genre, as it utilizes essential stylistic qualities to convey a message. “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” is a short story by Ernest Hemingway about a late night at a cafe where an old man is drinking. The plot centers around the discussion of two waiters regarding the…
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The Aeneid, the Iliad and the Odyssey Literature Comparison
The Aeneid is an epic poem written by Virgil. This work narrates the story of Augustus by using the character, Aeneas. The Aeneid is related to Greece and Rome, as the story begins in Troy and ends in Rome. The principal aim of the work is to appreciate the achievements of Augustus, as he had…
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“Mericans” by Cisneros and “In Response to Executive Order 9066” by Okita
“Mericans” by Sandra Cisneros and “In Response to Executive Order 9066” by Dwight Okita are the two works that have a common theme of the way people of different cultures lived in the United States in the twentieth century. The first story describes Mexicans, and the second poem is about the Japanese – both of…
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Perseus and Moses Heroes’ Journey Pattern
Introduction Myths and legends are an important part of the legacy of the past, and it is critical to be able to analyze them to gain a better understanding of the cultural heritage of a particular person. This paper provides an analysis of two heroic figures from the mythology/religion of two peoples: Perseus of the…
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“Jane Eyre” and “Tess of the D’Urbervilles” Novels Comparison
The comparison and contrast opinion of the two novels (Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy) is made possible by the fact that both authors wrote these books during the same time period. The aspects of the two books can therefore be attributed as being of one genre. But…
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Injustice in Shelley’s Frankenstein and Milton’s Paradise Lost
“Th’ infernal Serpent; he it was, whose guile Stird up with Envy and Revenge, deceiv’d 35 The Mother of Mankinde, what time his Pride Had cast him out from Heav’n” (Milton Lines: 34-37) The monster created by Mary Shelley in Frankenstein (henceforth mentioned as Frankenstein) and the character of Satan in Milton’s Paradise Lost are…