Category: Literature 5177
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“Bear Came Along” by Richard Morris, Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Bear Came Along is a 2019 book by Richard T. Morris, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. It tells the story of a group of animals on a river adventure. Published June 1, 2019, Bear Came Along is based on Morris’ memories of his first overnight camping trip. Pham’s…
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“Fat Girl” by Judith Moore
Fat girl is a non-fiction novel based on the abusive life of a young girl who is obese for as long as she can remember. She is mentally and physically abused by her mother and grandmother and her body size is one of the reasons why she faces constant and endless torment from all sectors…
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“A Walk in a Workhouse” by Charles Dickens
Table of Contents Introduction An analysis on the story Use of metaphor in the story Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Charles Dickens is one of the most celebrated story tellers because of his unique description of existing realities. This uniqueness can be seen in the character development of the story. He uses similes, metaphors and imageries…
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Salem Witch Trials as a Metaphor for McCarthyism in Miller’s The Crucible
The literature is a powerful tool for provoking the thought process by various means. One of those mediums is a political analog, seen in Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible. By focusing on the events that happened in the late 17th century in the United States, during the Salem Witch Trials, the author provides a metaphor…
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“A Different Pond” by Thi Bui: Book Analysis
The book A Different Pond is written by Bao Phi, a renowned poet, and illustrated by Thi Bui, a graphic novelist. It is a lyrical, stirring story revolving around the story of a father and his son who are on a fishing trip in the wee morning hours. The story is based on Bao’s experiences…
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Kabbalistic Poetry and the Divine
The Kabbalists have a different view of the language which addresses the paradox expressed by Gershom Sholem. His concerns include the impossibility and inability of the language to deliver something such as connection between the person and the God, or the Divine. The tradition of Kabbalist ports to write about timeless matters that everyone can…
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“Woman Hollering Creek” by Sandra Cisneros
Referring to the folklore stories, women are often expected to do a lot of things in sake of men and sacrifice their vision of happiness and real love for the family’s needs. While focusing on the cultural differences, it is possible to note that the Mexican women are expected to be more sacrificing in comparison…
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“This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” and “What You Pawn I Will Redeem” by Alexie
Although the story uses the term Phoenix, Arizona, to name Victor’s place of birth, the name symbolizes a form of rebirth to the characters. For instance, victor went to Phoenix to gather his father’s ashes, which brought about all the elements of revival, including ashes, Phoenix, and intense heat together (Alexie, 1994). Similarly, Thomas had…
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“The Romance of the Forest” a Novel by Ann Radcliffe
Despite being set in a particular time and place, Radcliffe’s story actually transpires in a space of imagination and feeling; it is the moral and emotional state of her characters that form the focus of the author’s attention, with a Cinderella plot underpinning their journey of towards discovery and reward. Radcliffe offers readers an archetypal…
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Comparing the Attitudes Toward Gods and Authority in Greek and Egyptian Heroes
It is important to note that ancient texts provide insight into how humans viewed divinity, authority, and the world as a whole. By comparing the Tale of Sinuhe with the stories and heroes of Greek mythology, it is possible to see differences in regard to two aspects. These are related to attitudes towards gods and…