Category: Literature 5177

  • Okonkwo’s Decisions in Things Fall Apart by Achebe

    This paper claims that Okonkwo acts consistently in deciding to kill his adopted son Ikemefun. The character of Okonkwo’s hero is more fully revealed in the second and third parts, which illustrate his influence on the people of Mbanta and Umuofia. Despite this, the decision to personally take the life of a boy who became…

  • Spencer’s “One Day I Wrote Her Name” Sonnet Analysis

    This work presents the 75th sonnet by Edmund Spencer and belongs to the sonnet cycle “Amoretti,” which can be translated from Italian as “admiration.” Spencer’s poetic speech is distinguished by its originality both in terms of national coloring and its form and symbolism. It is an example of an English sonnet consisting of three quatrains…

  • “The Clock” by Christian Marclay

    Table of Contents Introduction A Narrative Structure of the Artwork The Meaning of the Artwork Conclusion References Introduction Christian Marclay’s famous The Clock (2010) is a 24-hour video that can be discussed as looped in its structure. The video consists of a variety of clips that represent clocks, and the time a viewer can notice…

  • Analysis of “Room” by Emma Donoghue

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Room by Emma Donoghue is a novel that reveals the essential aspects of child abuse, psychological trauma, and social adaptation through a child’s eyes. The events in this book are fictional, although the experiences that the author put in her work require a thorough examination and comprehension.…

  • “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” by James Thurber

    Table of Contents Introduction The Plot Setting Themes Stylistic Devices Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The story ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ by James Thurber is a narration about the life of a man who is forced to lead a life of fantasies because he is not ready to deal with the realities of life.…

  • Lynda Barry’s “One! Hundred! Demons!”

    Lynda Barry is a modern American cartoonist and author well-known for her book One! Hundred! Demons!, which is an autobiographical graphic novel that delves into her childhood and struggles with depression. The artwork in the book is a mix of real-life photographs, drawings, and collages. Each page contains a story or essay that reflects on…

  • “The Song of Solomon” by Toni Morrison

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction The Song of Solomon is a novel by Toni Morrison that tells the story of Macon “Milkman” Dead III, a young African-American man growing up in Michigan in the mid-20th century. The book follows Milkman’s journey as he discovers his family history, explores his own identity, and…

  • Racial Tensions in “Recitatif” by Toni Morrison

    Table of Contents Introduction Recitatif Conclusion References Introduction “Recitatif” is a short story written by Tony Morrisson, which depicts the experience of Twyla and Roberta. The story uncovers many themes, including child neglect and racial tensions of the era. The plot development allows seeing the relationship between two childhood friends and the different life experiences…

  • The First Person’s Point of View in Poe’s “The Tell-tale Heart”

    The Tell-Tale Heart is a story by Edgar Allan Poe initially published in 1843. The writer utilizes various poetic techniques to deliver the internal state of the character who experiences a mental disorder. The most important one is the use of first-person narration. This point of view allows us to characterize a person’s mental condition…

  • “Sublime and Beautiful” by Burke

    Burke provides a unique representation of sublime and beautiful as two different powers that infuse the natural world and the artistic renditions. They imply a contrast between something that causes beautiful and warm feelings (beautiful) and something that causes horror and the strongest negative emotions (sublime). This aspect becomes a subjective response to the perception…