Category: Literature 5177

  • Hypocrisy in “The Death of Ivan Ilyich” by Leo Tolstoy

    The works of Russian classical literature have gained a great deal of popularity around the world over many years. Their main characteristic is the stimulation of intense, often ambiguous feelings in the reader, which make him think. Leo Tolstoy’s “The Death of Ivan Ilyich” was just such an example. The literary work takes the unflattering…

  • Nick Hornsby’s “About a Boy”

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Nick Hornby’s novel, About A Boy, explores the multifaceted relationship between two characters, Marcus and Will. The story is based on Marcus, a twelve-year-old who is eccentric, bullied, and extremely introverted. The entire story describes Marcus’s intricacy of finding a sense of balance between being a…

  • Internal and External Conflict in “The Rocking-Horse Winner”

    Human relationships are never simple and are usually predetermined by a variety of factors. In Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” the theme of family relationships is described through the vision of a little boy, Paul, and his mother, Hester, and the impact of such issues as money and personal needs. Despite the fact that people consider…

  • Literary Analysis of Haruki Murakami’s “A Shinagawa Monkey”

    The peculiar story of the monkey and the girl Mizuki is full of symbols and metaphors. Mizuki leads an ordinary and, at first glance, satisfying life. Still, at the same time, in her childhood, she has gone through horrible traumas that made her suppress her feelings and emotions because it is too painful to admit…

  • Moral Judgment: The Handmaid’s Tale by Atwood

    Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion Historical Notes Introduction I agree that we must be cautious when passing moral judgment when. Reading the novel, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood is accurate in terms of Offred, the Commander, the Commander’s wife and the Angel, when examining the decisions and actions they take. However, universal laws…

  • “Celia’s Song” by Lee Maracle: Analysis of Novel

    The manner in which the women organized in the face of adversity is highly descriptive of their character. Upon hearing the abominable news about Shelley, Momma was able to keep herself as cold-headed as possible in such a situation. This inspired a similar state of mind in other women: despite all of them having different…

  • The Importance of Literature in Society

    The emergence of books once revolutionized the teaching process, allowing people to transfer knowledge indirectly, making it more accessible. People can develop new skills independently of others or learn more about the world by merely reading the material on a topic. Written history invites a reader to imagine life before their existence, and allows discovering…

  • Bâ’s So Long a Letter vs. Achebe’s Things Fall Apart

    Table of Contents Introduction Toxic Cultural Practices Forces of Modernity Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In the two literary works, the authors show an emerging tension as characters respond and react to new changes. The works illustrate multiple incidences where pressure is created upon introducing new ideas. In So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ, Ramatoulaye…

  • “The Misfits” Characters Analysis

    The Misfits depicts a group of friends rejected by others, known as the Gang of Five, despite having only four members. They are Bobby, Joe, Skeezie, and Addie, the only girl in the circle. Each has a distinct personality and certain reasons for being ostracized, and later the quarter joins efforts to form a new…

  • “Upon Wedlock, and Death of Children” by E. Taylor

    Edward Taylor’s poem ‘Upon wedlock and death of children’ shows the poet’s grief after losing his children. Apparently, the piece was written for personal use only, considering the emotional attachment he develops in the poem. In the beginning, the poem appears to be happy and uplifting. For instance, the poet says, “A manly flower breaks…