Category: Literature 5177
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Symbols Analysis in “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid
When the mother instructs her child on the household rules of behavior, it demonstrates her inquisitive character. She understands how to cooperate with others. She demands the attention of her family members and the rest of the population. She loves her child and advises her not to be irresponsible with her sexual identity (Kincaid). The…
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The Essay “The Dreamer” by Junot Diaz
Table of Contents Introduction Status of Women and Morals Dictatorship of Trujillo Courage on the Way to a Dream Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is complicated for young people to imagine that once upon a time, women and certain sections of society were deprived of the opportunity to get an education and their dream profession.…
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The Role of Money in “The Forged Coupon” by Leo Tolstoy
Introduction When one hears the name of Leo Tolstoy, the first thing that comes to mind is his great novels War and Peace or Anna Karenina. However, this famous Russian writer created more than 150 works, including short stories, autobiographical novels, and novellas. The Forged Coupon is one of the stories that was published after…
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Terrance Hayes’ “American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin”
Change is an inseparable part of existence, yet, when representing a deliberate intention, it becomes a strangely difficult step to take. In his 2018 poem, “American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin,” Terrance Hayes addresses the necessity to make a difficult choice, conveying the sense of lingering between inconsequential inaction and a challenging effort.…
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Willy Loman: Character Analysis
In the play “Death of the Salesman”, Author Miller creates a vivid character of an old who has wasted his life searching for the American dream. The tragedy of Loman show the case with the American dreamer and loser who fails to find its place in this life. The main hero of the play is…
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Jane Austen’s Literary Heroines
Table of Contents Introduction The concept of ideal women in Jane Austen’s novels Elements of Feminism in Jane Austen Novels Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Jane Austen is generally accredited to be one of the most widely read and accepted writers in the world of English literature. Effective use of realism, indirect speech, and crucial social…
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Themes in “The Lady or the Tiger” by Frank Stockton
Table of Contents Introduction Jealousy The Power of Fate Human Nature Savagery in Humans Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Intractable moral choices have been known to capture the attention of readers for a long time. In the short story “The Lady or the Tiger”, the author, Frank Stockton, highlights two most intriguing choices, one involving love…
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Shakespeare’s Impact on the English Language
No one can dispute the fact that Shakespeare’s works have had an impact on the English language and should be studied in schools by students. Shakespeare had a great contribution when comes to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the authoritative record of the English language, used mostly by students. In this case, Shakespeare is almost…
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African Society in “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe
Introduction Written by Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart is a captivating novel that was published in 1958. The author lived from 1930 to 2013. The novel offers a response to various European literal works that presented the African people as primitive and ones who required European enlightenment for them to progress. Achebe depicts African society,…
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Geoffrey Chaucer: The Master of Popular Poetry
Geoffrey Chaucer is an extremely famous English poet from the 14th century best known for his “Canterbury Tales.” This work of poetry depicts several pilgrims traveling to the town of Canterbury, which was a very important holy place in Medieval England. Travelers belong to all walks of life and, in order to pass the time…