Category: Literature 5177
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The Future of Reading
Introduction It should be known that e-books and online blogs are definitely going to have an effect on the future of reading books and libraries. This is based on the popularity of e-books and online blogs that has been intensifying in recent years. E-books and online blogs will definitely have foreseeable effects that need to…
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John Smith’s Style in “General History of Virginia”
John Smith, the author of “General History of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles” does not seem to be a reliable narrator, even though he is talking about his adventures from the times of colonization, he makes the story sound like an ode to himself and his deeds. The language John Smith used while…
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“Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare
The theme of disguise is heavily used in the 12th night, and at some point, almost all the character end up wearing some disguise or other with the most overt example being Viola who convinces everyone that she is a man by dressing like one. The focus of this paper will be on how the…
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“I Cross Till I am Weary” by Emily Dickinson
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction In this work of poetry, the persona describes the struggles that she goes through, and what awaits her as she makes her journey to the place of grace (heaven) (Stanza five). As the persona nears the end of her narration, it is not clear whether…
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Women’s Struggle in Sophocles’ and Ibsen’s Works
Table of Contents Introduction Drama Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Even though the two plays; ‘Antigone’ by Sophocles and ‘A Doll’s House’ by Henrick Ibsen were written in completely different times, they share certain thematic elements when it comes to the portrayal of the female characters. For instance, the characters “Antigone” by Sophocles and Nora in…
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Gloria Anzaldua’s Poem “To Live in the Borderlands Means You”
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Gloria Anzaldua’s poem, “To Live in the Borderlands Means You,” explores identities, culture, and self-worth in the modern age and is intricate and profound. The borderland refers to the distinctive phenomenology and sense of identity of the individual who cannot traverse the borders yet resides within its…
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East European Studies: “The Fall of Yugoslavia” by Misha Glenny
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Misha Glenny’s, The Fall of Yugoslavia: The Third Balkan War is a book that gives an account of the events that led to the Yugoslavian conflict. In the book, Glenny gives a detailed account of his interaction with the Balkans and this provides a basis for understanding…
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“The Waste Land” by Thomas Eliot
Advancements in the Humanities In 1922, Eliot wrote The Waste Land, a long poem, which imagery occupies the minds of scholars to this day. Various themes explored by the author in this writing include despair, stillness, and futility of life. Researchers focus on different topics of the work and often compare the described situations to…
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“The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe Review
Table of Contents The Passionate Shepherd to His Love The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd Conclusion Works Cited Love has always been an eternal resource of inspiration for poets. Sentimental and flattering, love helps to reveal the most hidden feeling and emotions. Therefore, the narrators use vivid poetic elements to describe this flourishing phenomenon. This…
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“How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents” by Julia Alvarez
Today’s nurses are faced with the challenging task of delivering culturally competent care to a large number of patients with different ethnic backgrounds. Among other things, a culturally tailored approach requires overcoming prejudice and racial stereotypes, which have shown to have a negative impact on patient health (Perkins, 2014). The concept of stereotypes was formulated…