Category: Literature 5177
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Character Transformation in Lahiri’s “The Open Boat” and “Hell-Heaven”
Table of Contents Introduction Characters Presented In the Story and Associated Conflicts Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Characters are the most important elements of a narrative because they drive thematic expressions and the whole story toward its ultimate goal. In other words, the types of characters presented in a story, the conflicts they experience, their relationships,…
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“The Overcoat” the Story by N. Gogol
Table of Contents Introduction Thesis Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In the short story “The Overcoat” N. Gogol portrays a small man influenced by social conditions and urban city. The main character of the story is Akakii Akakievich, who works as a clerk copying documents. His single intense desire is not for a rifle,…
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Clifton’s “Far Memory”, Sexton’s “You, Doctor Martin” and Auden’s “A Bride in the Thirties” Analysis
Table of Contents Far Memory by Lucille Clifton You, Doctor Martin by Anne Sexton A Bride in the Thirties by Wystan Hugh Auden Works Cited Far Memory by Lucille Clifton This poem, in seven parts, represents how the protagonist of the story, a woman who becomes a nun, embarks on a journey of facing her…
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Monologues in “Things I Know to Be True” by Bovell
“Things I Know to be True” is a family drama written by Australian author Andrew Bovell. Geordie Brookman and Scott Graham staged the play and showed it in the UK and the USA, where it became a success. An abundance of literary and dramatic devices, as well as special effects, draw the audience and critics’…
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Discussion of the Poem’s Context “Wulf and Eadwacer”
“Wulf and Eadwacer” is an Anglo-Saxon poem found in the 10th century Exeter Book and famous for its difficult interpretation. I believe this poem is essentially an expression of wife and mother’s grief. In the very beginning, it is made clear that by its context and emotional mood, “Wulf and Eadwacer” was written by a…
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“The Lost Letters of Pergamum” Analysis: Honor and Shame
The Lost Letters of Pergamum is a collection of letters in which prominent people from the nobility and churches of the century first communicate and discuss various matters. In general, this book shows people writing letters about how Christianity gradually and appeared influenced the world around. The plot describes the appearance of the first ideas…
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“The Red Dress” by Alice Munroe
Introduction “The Red Dress” is a short story by Alice Munroe, published in 1946. The tale is told from the point of view of a young girl who goes to high school and lives with her mother, who sews outfits for her daughter. The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of the…
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Vonnegut and Kafka: A Plea to Change Perspective on Life
Table of Contents Introduction Issue Description “The Metamorphosis” by Kafka “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Vonnegut Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The literary works by Franz Kafka, “The Metamorphosis,” and Kurt Vonnegut, “Slaughterhouse-Five,” show that the abilities of the person to change their destiny are limited in many cases, and the individual can only submit to the circumstances to…
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Explication of “Diving Into the Wreck” by Adrienne Rich
This poem dramatizes the conflict between the fight for women’s empowerment and rights. Rich’s oeuvre is characterized by the extended metaphor at the heart of this poem. She speaks about the struggle for women’s empowerment by using the image of a woman training for a deep-sea scuba dive and discovering a shipwreck. In a broader…
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“The Marriage Proposal” by Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov is considered to be one of the most notable and acknowledged Russian playwrights among the world. His unique approach to writing plays is shown in their structure, themes, and language. Chekhov is primarily known for his significant dramatic masterpieces, including “Three Sisters” and “Uncle Vanya”, but it is important to notice that his…