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Leslie Monsour is a notable modern poetry writer who connects with the reader through a masterful approach of emphasizing the senses in her poems, and “Parking Lot” is not an exception. The atmosphere of this poem reminded me of the fitting rooms in the clothing stores. These are organized in the same way as the…

Dulce et Decorum Est is a poem written by Wilfred Owen in 1917 and then published in 1921 after the author’s death (Muttaleb and Hamadneh 3). Its title is the reference to Horace’s words, who once said, “It is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country.” In his poem, Owen tries to describe the…

The story’s beginning is devoted to the central themes, portraying a scene of pervasive attempts of scientists to control nature via scientific discoveries. Aylmer is the protagonist who cannot decide whether to immerse himself in the scientific world or keep being slightly aloof. He is obsessed with science, but he hardly manages to juggle between…

Introduction Modern advances in psychology allow us to take a fresh look at fairy tales known to everyone from childhood, finding new meanings and interpretations that differ from the usual ones. The moral of the story is much more contradictory, complex, and ambiguous than the usual interpretation. In the article “Cinderella: Not So Morally Higher,”…

Table of Contents Introduction Work Summary Dysphemism Amplification Antiphrasis Preferred Approach Conclusion Works Cited Introduction For this essay, the author will compare two short stories: “Black Man and White Woman in Dark Green Rowboat” by Russell Banks and “Once More to the Lake” by E. B. White. The first story details the oppression of African…

There are numerous various books in the world, and some of them are products of pure imagination while others reflect real life. Often authors implement some aspects of their lives into their works, and one such example is Harper Lee and her novel To Kill a Mockingbird. To understand the narrative better, one should analyze…

Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion References Introduction At the dawn of human history, humankind was able to transfer information only in the oral form. However, the invention of writing more than five thousand years ago changed the way information was spread through human societies. Since then, both oral and written formats of information transfer…

Based on a bizarre yet surprisingly engaging premise of a distant future where farms could mutate into living and rather ominous beings. Charles Stross’s “Rogue Farm” allows using the unique narrative to make the characters particularly compelling. Though Maddie is not placed at the forefront of the narrative from the start, with John accepting most…

Table of Contents Introduction The Reason Behind the Differences Environmental Ethics in the Modern World The Outstanding Concepts of the Essays Works Cited Introduction Conservation Esthetic is a chapter of Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac that discusses recreation and conservation. In the chapter, the author defends his position on the meaning of leisure and…

Introduction Eirik Saethre believes that the illnesses of people can become their weapons. The author sees the rejection of medical advice as a manifestation of a disenfranchised people’s identity. The inhabitants of Lajamanu, a former Australian Aboriginal settlement, face chronic illnesses. Their town is a place where they experience oppression, poverty, and constant discomfort. According…