Category: Literature 5177

  • Changes of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza

    Table of Contents Introduction Don Quixote Sancho Panza Conclusion References Introduction The most profound meanings are texts in which the conflict is expressed implicitly, and occurs inside the character. The story of the knight Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza is a brilliant example of how a writer skillfully recreates inner-personal conflicts leading to…

  • Characterization of Beatrice and Georgiana in Hawthorne’s Works

    Nathaniel Hawthorne is a renowned 19th century writer who combined romantic elements with science in his artistic works. For instance, in his stories, “Rappaccini’s Daughter” and “The Birthmark,” he emphasizes similar aspects revolving around human nature and its fascination for perfection (Resetarits, 2012). Hawthorne successfully integrates deep feelings such as love, desire for perfection, passion,…

  • Analysis of “A Fixed Income” and “Valediction” by Sherman Alexie

    The two stories selected for the discussion are “A Fixed Income” and “Valediction”. A “Fixed Income” highlights the plight of minorities in the United States through Sherman’s experience at McDonald’s. He explains that most of the employees at the restaurant are blacks and Latinos. Moreover, these workers are college graduates and the elderly people. This…

  • “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Review

    Table of Contents Introduction The General Perspective on the Current Societal Issues Security and Surveillance The History of the School System Racism Conclusions Works Cited Introduction Within the current state of government and society order, it is difficult to predict the future regarding the abundance of current issues that can jeopardize a better future. The…

  • “Flowers” by Alice Walker

    Introduction The piece written by Alice Walker is a short story about a 10-year-old girl named Myop, who turned from a carefree child into a person understanding the cruel realities of life in one day. The child was walking through the area she was living in to explore the beautiful land (Walker). However, while doing…

  • Supernatural Elements in “Monkey Beach” by E. Robinson

    Table of Contents Introduction B’gwus (Sasquatch) Ghosts Spirits Lisamarie Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Eden Robinson’s Monkey Beach is characterized by memories fueled and triggered by trauma. Lisamarie Hill is the main character who features throughout the novel. She lives in the Haisla community on the Coast of the British Columbian, where she faces many problems…

  • Values in Qur’an and “Thousand and One Nights”

    By comparing several passages from the Qur’an and the story of “Thousand and One Nights”, it becomes possible to determine what values they share. These morals and instructions are passed down from generation to generation, showing believers the right way of life. The story of Prince Behram and the Princess Al-Datma demonstrates such important and…

  • Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Winterson

    Since ancient times, myth has been one of the main ways of mastering reality by a human. Thanks to mythological consciousness, people explained the events of the world and understood each other better. In addition, myths allowed people to create standards of behavior and to educate people in becoming decent members of society. One of…

  • “Americanizing the White Man” by Felix S. Cohen

    In Americanizing the White Man, Felix S. Cohen uses the term “Americanizing” to mean transforming immigrants from Europe into the American people. The author uses this term to raise a question about what kind of traditions and culture America heritages. For example, traditional American food and products such as corn, cigarette, and chewing tobacco, maple…

  • “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens

    The novel Great Expectations written by Charles Dickens is considered to be one of the most significant and sophisticated works of world literature. The style of the novel is predominantly semi-autobiographical while the author managed to reflect his personal experience and expectations concerning time and people he met. The analysis of the novel allows the…