Category: Literature 5177
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“Jazz” by Toni Morrison
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Any literature masterpiece is composed of numerous layers and themes, which supplement each other and give it new tones and accents. One can read a book looking for some evident events and the plot lying on the surface. However, this approach will not ensure a…
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Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Irony in Of Mice and Men Introduction John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men seems to be a simple story about the Great Depression. The story is essentially about two guys trying to make it in California as they struggle to stay employed as migrant field workers. Their dream is to earn enough money to…
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Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Should Not Be Banned
Table of Contents Introduction The Versatility of the Novel Conclusion References Introduction Harper Lee and the film adaptation subtly weave various topics into the narrative — the stratification of society on the example of a single white part of the population of Maycomb. The question is raised about the painful search for one’s self, which…
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Barn Burning by Faulkner: Symbols & Setting Analysis
In the story Barn Burning by Faulkner, we first encounter Mr. Snopes in a courthouse. He is accused of burning Mr. Harris’ barn. The justice of the court tells Mr. Harris to prove his allegations but he is unable to do so because Mr. Snopes is cunning and does not leave evidence of his crimes…
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The Series of “Harry Potter” by Joanne Rowling
Table of Contents Introduction Detailed Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The works of the British novelist Rowling collectively referred to as the Harry Potter series, are classified as fantasy. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are all enrolled at Hogwarts School in the novels. Major plot points revolve around Harry’s battle against the evil…
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Poets: Elizabeth Browning and Emily Dickinson
Table of Contents Introduction About the Poets Comparison Conclusion Reference Introduction Elizabeth Browning and Emily Dickinson are the most famous poets of the 19th century. While the masculine society insisted that women were not capable of doing poetry, Browning and Dickinson emerged as the refutation of this statement. Elizabeth gained popularity with her works on…
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Extended Similes: “The Faerie Queene” by Edmund Spenser
The poem The Faerie Queene (1552-1599) by Edmund Spenser follows the adventures of a number of medieval knights and is deliberately written in an archaic style to draw inspiration from myth and history, particularly the legends of Arthur. As mentioned by the author himself, the reading of the work should fashion “a gentleman or noble…
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“Birches” by Robert Frost
Robert Frost’s “Birches” is one of the most widely appreciated poems. It is a fine example of the poet’s power to fuse observation and imagination. Frost belongs to the pastoral tradition. Most of his poems reveal the beautiful countryside of New England. They also express the national spirit of America. If his poems are closely…
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Olds’ “Sex Without Love” and Piercy’s “Barbie Doll” Poems
Table of Contents Introduction Human Nature as Raw Material for Shaping Standards of Shaping The Outcome of the Shaping Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The two poems “Sex without Love” by Sharon Olds and “Barbie Doll” by Marge Piercy that will be investigated in this essay explore different themes. Yet, they have much in common, which…
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The Slavery Economics in the “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” by Harriet Jacobs
Table of Contents Introduction The plot Survival Mechanisms Among The Salves Treatment of Blacks in the North How I Feel After Reading This Book Works Cited Introduction The book, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is the work of Harriet A Jacobs. In this sentimental work that with sheer plain language manages to…