Category: Literature 5177

  • Themes in “Beloved” Novel by Toni Morrison

    Table of Contents Introduction The Meaning Behind the Plot Elements Generational Trauma: Realism of Growing Resistance to Slavery Beloved’s Magical Return: Liberation from Haunting Memories Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Beloved by Toni Morrison is an allegory of emotional and physical trauma caused by slavery. It is illustrated through the story of a black woman haunted…

  • Modern and Traditional Poetry Types

    Poetry is not simply rhyming but is elevated to the rank of magnificent art. Poetry has existed for many millennia; the first poems were songs and were transmitted orally, which is why many of them are not known today. It is essential to mention that the oldest poetry known to humanity appeared in the XIII…

  • Jealousy and Its Examples in Literature

    Table of Contents Introduction The Memoirs of Casanova The Blue Film The Legacy Conclusion References Introduction Jealousy occurs when a person longs for something they do not possess, whether it is a relationship, talent, or a material object. People may choose to control the natural reactions regarding this feeling or exhibit them freely regardless of…

  • “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The onset of the 21st century has brought on unimaginable and unprecedented leaps in commercial technology which has been woven into the very fabric of society. If 20 years ago few adults, let alone children had a cellphone, and 10 years ago, social media was…

  • Rama and David as Heroes in “The Ramayana”

    The stories of heroes have been broadly presented in literature since ancient times. Heroic characters tend to display various human traits focusing on their strengths and abilities to conquer enemies and overcome difficulties. In Indian literature, prince Rama from the book of The Ramayana appears as a particular example of a hero. In Western literature,…

  • The Role of the Supernatural

    Introduction The term “supernatural” has several meanings and is used in both everyday speech and scholarly works on philosophy, psychology, and literature. In its most general meaning, the adjective “supernatural” means something not explained naturally, which is not subject to the laws of nature. In the field of fiction, the term supernatural is usually close…

  • “Goblin Market” Poem by Christina Rossetti

    Table of Contents Introduction Feminism Sexuality Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The goblin market is a poem published in the 18th century by Christina Rossetti. The poem unfolds the story of two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, who enter the Goblin market when men are selling their fruits in the streets. The fruits represent sexual activities advertised…

  • “Every Poem Is a Momentary Stay Against the Confusion of the World” by Frost

    Poetry is one of the literary texts which gives the writer full control over what they wish to write. Unlike prose, a poem is well shaped and has a logical order which begins with delight and finishes with wisdom. Robert Frost’s essay, “The Figure A Poem Makes,” written in 1939, expounds more on the pleasure…

  • Dehumanization and Eugenics in Mexican Gothic

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Historically, minor races such as Blacks have faced a lot of inhumane experiences in the US. At one time in North Carolina, a 20-year-old black woman was about to be sterilized. This woman was a single mother to one child, and they lived together at…

  • Layers in “Riders to the Sea” by John Synge

    Table of Contents Introduction John Millington Synge and the Irish Literary Revival Riders to the Sea in the Context of the Revival Riders and the Uncaring Nature Riders as a Political Piece Riders and the Religious Uncertainty Conclusion Reference List Introduction “Riders to the Sea” was written by John Millington Synge as an attempt to…