Category: Comparative Literature
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“Tartuffe” and “Candide or the Optimism” Comparison
“Tartuffe” by Moliere When it comes to the “high comedy,” “Tartuffe” by Moliere is an outstanding example. The play was not put up on the stage for a long time because of its religious context. One of the complex characters in “Tartuffe” and Moliere’s plays, in general, is Orgon. He is a good servant of…
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“The Necklace” and “The Rocking-Horse Winner”
Table of Contents Comparison “The Necklace” and “The Rocking-Horse Winner” Dissatisfaction with Reality Obsession with Wealth Good Intentions Disastrous Outcomes Conclusion Works Cited Comparison “The Necklace” and “The Rocking-Horse Winner” At first glance, The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant and The Rocking-Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence are very different stories. The former is set…
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Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe’s Detective Stories
The genre of detective stories comprises a long history of the evolution of formats and themes. In today’s cultural environment, such works are highly popular as authors continue to extend the limits of the genre. Nevertheless, in spite of the abundant history of detective stories, many of their elements can be traced back to two…
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Samuel Daniel and Richard Lovelace’ Poems Comparison
Table of Contents Introduction Comparing and Contrasting Summary Conclusion References Introduction This work is dedicated to two wonderful poems called ‘Fair is my Love’, and ‘To Althea, from Prison’, written by Samuel Daniel 2016, lines and Richard Lovelace. The purpose of this paper is to compare them, to reflect their contrasts and mood, and to…
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Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”
In the late part of the 19th century, short stories written by female authors shared certain similarities with reference to the topics they addressed. Thus, it is possible to compare literary elements in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” when determining similarities and differences in these works.…
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Compare and Contrast “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Raven”
In “The Masque of the Red Death” Poe uses a great symbolic work to depict fear of death and its inevitability for people. He has shown the unity of effect in the poem. According to Fletcher, he portrayed death in a form that destroys all the lifesaving plans of people in the kingdom. However, the…
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Heroes and Cowards in “Oedipus Rex” and “Death of a Salesman”
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction In the two plays, “Oedipus Rex” and “Death of a Salesman” there are many parallels. One major parallel is courage and cowardice. The main characters of both plays are classic tragic men, and the themes center around the wisdom to see the truth and the courage…
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Coelho’s Alchemist and Homer’s Odyssey: Theme Comparison
Themes Fate is apparent in life and everyone has to work hard to realize it. The alchemist is a novel that has the story of a boy called Santiago who had a dream of going to the pyramids to look for treasures. His dream turned out to be true after he found his treasures. The…
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Faulkner’s “Barns Burning” and Borges’ “The Garden of Forking Paths” Comparison Essay
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Prior to comparing such short stories as “Barns Burning” by William Faulkner and “The Garden of Forking Paths” by Jorge Borges, it is necessary to identify the common theme, which both authors explore. The leading motif of both works is moral dilemma or choice that the…
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“The Necklace” vs. “Paste”: Character Comparison
Comparing characters of Mathilde and Charlotte In these two short stories, Mathilde is portrayed as the pretty and charming wife of Mr. Loisel, a minor clerk in the Ministry of Education. She is disillusioned with her small time life, with no grandeur or high living. Charlotte Prime is a governess in a school at Beet,…