Category: Literature 5177

  • “Girl” by Kincaid vs. “Why I Live in P.O.” by Welty

    Table of Contents Introduction Themes of the Novel “Girl” Themes of the Novel “Why I Live in P.O.” Similarities of the Novels Differences of Novels Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The stories describe the theme of the mother-daughter relationship, which is relevant in today’s world. Both writers try to convey that the mother is not just…

  • “Lanval” and “Laustic,” by Marie de France

    Marie de France’s depiction of females in Lanval and Laustic illustrates an inclination to sympathize with their sexuality despite the trend of shaming them by male writers at the time for their sexual desires. This tendency is seen throughout the two texts, further affirming the notion of feminist eyes in courtly literature. While both texts…

  • “The Sage from Galilee” Book by Flusser & Notley

    Summary “The Sage from Galilee: Rediscovering Jesus’ Genius” is biographical literature by David Flusser and Steven Notley. The book was first published in the 20th century and edited later in 2007 as a fourth edition. Currently, the book’s price ranges from $ 18.00 to $ 19.66. The volume explores the life of Jesus according to…

  • “The Comedy of Errors” Performance by Phillip Breen

    One of the most well-known pieces by the venerable author William Shakespeare is The Comedy of Errors. The Comedy of Errors narrates about two sets of identical twins, one pair of which are servants and the other pair masters. Due to circumstances that are too unbelievable to imagine, twins who were split at birth are…

  • Janice Mirikitani’s Poem “Suicide Note”

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The poet of interest is Janice Mirikitani, an Asian American poet who strongly appeals to me even though her culture is different from my own. The main reason is that her works show that there are many similarities between cultures, but the difference is how common human…

  • “The Fires of Jubilee” by Stephen B. Oates: Review

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction “The Fires of Jubilee” by Stephen B. Oates is an accurate, reliable source of Nat Turner’s biography regarding specific historical fragments – the Civil War and the Slave Rebellion. This text is one of the best examples of how this historian can be savvy on this…

  • “How the World Was Made” Cherokee Origin Story

    Native American cultures have a strong sense of connection to and unity with nature, an aspect of characterization. Like other folklore, the Cherokee story explains how the creation of the world and environment. However, what sets this origin tale of the Native Americans is that its lessons about respecting nature set it apart from other…

  • Summary of Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin

    Table of Contents Introduction Suffering in Sonny’s Blues Role of Suffering in Sonny’s Blues Conclusion Works Cited Introduction “Sonny’s Blues” is one of the most compelling short stories that effectively conveys its message to the target audience. The fiction story aims explicitly at telling the story of suffering among the Blacks living in America. The…

  • The Goal Book by Eliyahu Goldratt

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement was published in 1984 by Eliyahu Goldratt, with the latest edition being released in 2004. Goldratt uses the story to explain the interrelated management concepts essential in strategic planning and operation management. Alex Rogo is the protagonist in the story,…

  • The Short Story “The Yellow Wall-Paper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

    The first-person narrative of “The Yellow Wall-Paper,” a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, immediately grabs the reader’s attention. The first-person viewpoint gives readers a clear window into the narrator’s thoughts and feelings. This window is helpful and harmful as the narrator’s mental state steadily declines. Third-person understanding of a character with mental health concerns,…