Category: Literature 5177
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Formal Features in “When I Consider How My Light Is Spent” by Milton
“When I Consider How My Light Is Spent” is one of the most famous works written by John Milton in the middle of the 17th century. Compared to contemporary poetry and other Italian sonnets, this poem is characterized by complex syntax and the evaluation of serious themes related to human illnesses and disabilities. At the…
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Power and Agency in the Works of Octavia Butler
Table of Contents Introduction Bloodchild Amnesty Works Cited Introduction Literature is a great device to explore a variety of themes, ideas, and theories, as it allows people to exercise the creative freedom of expression. Writing is a medium that allows individuals to channel their ideals, beliefs into words, inspire others, and relay messages they consider…
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Review of “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan
The story of “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan narrates about a Chinese girl who finds it hard to recognize her identity, who is in disagreement with her mother who believes that she can achieve great things in the USA. Her mother motivates her to be a musical expert, to challenge her friend who is a…
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Language as a Tool in John Updike’s “A&P”
Table of Contents Thesis Introduction Metaphors Colloquialism How linguistic tools contribute to social analysis Conclusion Works Cited Thesis John Updike uses language as far more than a narrational or beautifying tool in his short story “A&P”; instead, he employs linguistic tools such as metaphors and colloquialism to enrich his characters and provide a riveting analysis…
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Pride of Oedipus in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
Oedipus is the main character of Sophocles’ tragedy titled Oedipus Rex, a book recognized as one of the most important in Ancient Greece. Oedipus is a complex character who has both virtues and negative traits, one of which is “hubris,” the Greek word for pride. Eventually, hubris expressed by Oedipus, which is particularly excessive, affects…
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Holden Caulfield’s Irresponsibility in The Catcher in the Rye by Salinger
Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of Jerome Salinger’s The Cather in the Rye, may be many things, but responsible is not one of them. Be that himself or other people around him, he rarely has a concern for anything. By highlighting his irresponsible behavior, Salinger contrasts the character’s rather self-absorbed focal point with the reality of…
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“The Gamble” by Laura Hershey and “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The poem “The Gamble” by Laura Hershey explores the concepts of gambling and risk as they manifest themselves in human life. The author claims that although people are taught not to gamble, they embrace the risks when their freedom is concerned. The short story “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez…
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William Blake’s Poem “Spring”
Table of Contents Summary Spring Winter References Summary Poetry is a unique form of art that helps to reflect deep feelings using words. By combining sounds, an author can create a text that sounds unique and memorable. The emotional effect of poetry is linked to aesthetic pleasure, meaning that poems appeal to the ideas of…
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Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 116” Review
Table of Contents Themes Lines and Word Analysis Poetic Devices Structure of the Poem Figurative Language Punctuation Used Conclusion References A sonnet is a special kind of poetry expression dedicated to the inner workings of the heart and mind. They explore what it implies to give love using a wide range of emotions and various…
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“The Miracle Worker” a Play by William Gibson
Perhaps, one of the most famous works on the subject of disability and the means of people with disadvantages to feel a part of the society, The Miracle Worker handles the issue in a rather delicate and insightful manner, promoting the concept of empathy and cooperation as the primary tool for helping people with disadvantages…