Category: Literature 5177

  • Alice Walker’s “We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for”

    In the times when social tension reaches its peak and racism continues to shape relationships within the U.S. community, the need for a voice of reason that could represent the plight of those oppressed is strongly needed. Alice Walker’s “We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for” represents the exact statement that people need…

  • Book Review: “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss

    Dr. Seuss was the pseudonym of the beloved children’s writer Theodor Seuss Geisel. His works have taught generations of children how to read, feel, and think (Go, 2019). Dr. Seuss’s books are instantly recognizable because they feature a simple plot told in an extremely original matter with delightful wordplay and imaginative illustrations. Green Eggs and…

  • “My Last Duchess” Poem by Robert Browning

    Summary The poem, “My Last Duchess” was written by Robert Browning in 1842. The work can be described as one that’s the prime example of a dramatic monologue in the form of a poem. The dramatic monologue, as a genre is a self-conversation that is presented from a particular character’s point of view. This can…

  • “The Art of Racing in the Rain” and “A Dog’s Purpose”: Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction The Art of Racing in the Rain A Dog’s Purpose Conclusion Work Cited Introduction To be truly happy, an individual should have or, at least, seek a genuine value that makes his or her life full-fledged and gives it a significant meaning. Undoubtedly, one of such worth is unconditional, real, and…

  • Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee” Poem Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Writing techniques used in the poem Gender difference in the Victorian age Conclusion Work Cited Introduction A poem is a piece of literature that is written to pass certain messages to people or express various emotions such as love, hate, or even anger (Glennis, 98). It is because of these reasons…

  • The Story “The King of the Bingo Game” by Ralph Ellison

    In “The King of the Bingo Game,” Ralph Ellison presents an unnamed protagonist, an African American man, whose life is characterized by economic and social struggles. In particular, the black man makes tireless efforts to survive, while at the same time, seeking recognition in an environment that is hostile to him. Besides hostility directed at…

  • Symbols in “When Lilacs in the Dooryard Bloom’d” Poem by Whitman

    The poem “When Lilacs in the Dooryard Bloom’d” is one of the masterpieces of Walt Whitman containing deep symbolism. It is used to convey feelings and emotions and help readers to understand the central message of the author. The star, the lilac, and the bird are the three words that are recurrent throughout the poem.…

  • “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J. Rowling

    Table of Contents Introduction Genre Audience Messages Conclusion References Introduction Today’s generation of adults and their children know the storyline about a wizard boy whose parents were killed by a criminal wizard. Joanne Rowling not only gave the children a new literary character, but also created a whole world for readers with its unique characters,…

  • “How to Talk to Girls at Parties” Story by Neil Gaiman

    How to Talk to Girls at Parties is a fantasy story by Naiman, set in 1970s London. Enn, the main character, narrates it after thirty years from the action. He and his friend, Vic, in their teenage years decided to meet young ladies. They study at the school for boys which was quite common for…

  • “The Beggar’s Opera” by John Gay

    This essay will analyze the character of Captain Macheath from John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera. The character analysis will pay particular attention to the multi-faceted nature of Macheath. Rather than adopting one position or another in plot and circumstance, Macheath drives the action of The Beggar’s Opera specifically by showing a plurality of faces and…