Category: Literature 5177

  • Unlikable Characters and Their Importance in the Story

    Detailing the main characters is a significant task for any writer aiming to create a fascinating story. While most well-recognized literary characters are protagonists, the antagonists may also become the audience’s favorite heroes due to their interesting personalities or relatable motives. In this regard, unlikable characters can also make for a good story; nevertheless, it…

  • “Not Either an Experimental Doll” by Shula Marks

    Nowadays, it represents a commonplace practice to refer to the policy of apartheid in South Africa, as having been innately racist – something that serves as the best indication of this policy’s sheer inappropriateness. The main assumption behind such a point of view is that the policy’s practical implementation used to result in preventing the…

  • Fascinating Whirlpool of Themes in “Goblin Market” by Christina Rossetti

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Even in a children’s book, the reader can identify deeply philosophical topics for oneself, so Christina Rossetti’s poem Goblin Market (1862) under the guise of a fairy tale contains deep ideas. The first theme seems more superficial since the reader can notice it even with a…

  • Superdisappointed Story by Drew Hayden Taylor

    Introduction The story of Superdisappointed is about the difficulties of becoming the first Ojibwe superhero. Kyle is pleased at first when he gains powers on his own and tries to make the world a better place. From beginning to end, the Kyle tale is full of contradictions. Kyle was simply an ordinary guy in a…

  • “If We Must Die” by McKay and “The Hurt Locker” by Turner Poems

    Contradictions, disagreements, and conflicts play a significant role in people’s lives as they determine defense mechanisms used to protect what is dear to them. Often people apply the analogy of war and fighting to define the meaning of life or its image and main principles. Moreover, there are many different opinions on whether fighting and…

  • “Heritage: For Harold Jackman” by Countee Cullen

    Table of Contents Paraphrase the poem Identify the speaker and the intended audience Identify the specific setting of time and place Consider the poem’s title Consider the poem’s diction Identify any figures of speech Identify any instances of irony Consider the tone of the poem Works Cited Paraphrase the poem The poem entitled “Heritage” was…

  • “The Frogs” Comedy Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction The Frogs Conclusions Bibliography Introduction It begins with Dionysus’ trip. At first it is described as an attempt to save the tragedy but latter it turns into an attempt to save Athens. His trip assumes a double function and purpose. The first one, the salvation of the theatre is easy to…

  • Themes and Devices in “Disgrace” by Coetzee

    Introduction The novel “Disgrace” written by John Maxwell Coetzee can affect anyone who reads it. The author of the work has received several awards for it, and experts in the field have highly appreciated the book. The reading reveals the essence of extremes that can exist in any person, and it vividly illustrates the way…

  • Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick Review

    Rodman Philbrick’s work Freak the Mighty is an interesting example of a novel for young adults. According to the plot, two very different guys meet in the book. Max is a silent, shy, and clumsy giant. Kevin is small, quick-witted, and terminally ill. They reacted differently to what was happening around them because they had…

  • Literature Studies: “Blue Winds Dancing” by Tom Whitecloud

    Table of Contents Conflict in the attitude of the narrator Attitude towards civilization The Antagonist Blue Winds Dancing – what kind of wisdom? Works Cited Conflict in the attitude of the narrator Tom Whitecloud presents his work by using conflict in the attitude of the narrator. Conflict is the primary element that drives the plot…