Category: Literature 5177
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“The Waste Land” a Poem by Thomas Stearns Eliot
Table of Contents Introduction The Post-War Struggle Apathy and Death Materialism and Spirituality Conclusion References Introduction T. S. Eliot is one of the most significant modernist poets, particularly due to his use of vivid imagery in the exploration of social issues about the British community of the time. The Waste Land, written in 1922, is…
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The Short Story “The Lesson” by Toni Bambara
The “Lesson” by Toni Bambara is a short story narrated in the first person voice of a young American girl called Sylvia. The short story uncovers the racial divide in this particular community and the social justice aspect as seen in the 1960s and 70s, when the civil rights movement was strong (Bambara 86). Through…
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“The Road Not Taken”: A Reflective Poem by Robert Frost
“The Road Not Taken” is a mostly reflective poem written by Robert Frost. This poem is primarily about the choices one makes in life. Once someone makes a choice, it is usually for better or for worse, according to this poem. The poem utilizes symbolism as a reflective tool. For instance, the road is a…
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John Updike’s “A&P”: Literary Analysis
Introduction John Updike’s short story “A&P” is narrated from the perspective of a teenager Sammy, who belongs to a working-class family but strives to join the privileged part of society. The work is built around the three main motives: division of social classes, conservatism versus liberalism, and consumerism versus romanticism. Written on the brink of…
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“The Bowl” by Terry Tempest Williams
“The Bowl” by Terry Tempest Williams produced a deep impression on me. Such pieces of writing cannot remain without the reader’s attention since through its lines you can see that the writer put a part of his soul into his work. The style of writing the writer uses and his manner of writing make the…
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“The Fish” Poem by Elizabeth Bishop
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction This paper would discuss and evaluate literary traits found in the poem The Fish by Elizabeth Bishop. The focus would be on her tone and particular moral concerns expressed by her in the poem. Elizabeth Bishop’s “The Fish” Elizabeth Bishop is a poetess that is…
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George Orwell’s Work “1984” Review
George Orwell’s work 1984 is a utopian social and political science fiction book and morality story. Issues and topics of the novel include totalitarianism’s effects, surveillance, and coercive regimentation of individuals and activities of the community. The dictatorial regime in the story was designed after Communist Russia and Nazi Germany by the author, who was…
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Themes in Charles Dickens’ Novel “Great Expectations”
‘Great Expectations’ is considered as one of the most sophisticated novels of Charles Dickens, the great Victorian writer. Critics rightly comment that this is a semi-autobiographical work by Dickens decorated with harsh life realities, a tremendous experiment in theme and treatment. The novelist has presented the theme of the novels in various levels which offers…
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Theme of Hatred in Wuthering Heights
The novel Wuthering Heights was published by Emily Bronte in 1847, and it is considered to be one of the best-written novels of the Victorian Age. Emily Bronte published the novel under the pseudonym of Ellis Bell. “In the century since its publication, Wuthering Heights, like the play of Shakespeare with which it has often…
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Honor in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
Table of Contents Introduction The Significance of Honor Honor for Women Honor for Men Honor: Harm or Benefit? Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Honor is the highest respect or reputation that a person has among others. In Shakespeare’s times, honor had a great significance since it determined how a person was treated by society, and it…