Category: Literature 5177

  • The Division of Classes in Elizabeth Gaskell’s “Old Nurse’s Story”

    Table of Contents Introduction The Division of Classes Role of Haunted Manors in Victorian Horror Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The horror literature of the Victorian era contains references to class relations, women’s roles in society, and the family and often deals with the psychological aspects of fear. An example of such work is Elizabeth Gaskell’s…

  • Tragedy and Comedy: Genre Differences

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Introduction Tragedy and comedy are the classic genres which became most popular for the elegant audience. The thing is that people are intended to see art examples of vital things terrifying or gratifying a spectator which can be implied in the play that is why the flow of people’s…

  • Literary Techniques in “The Dead” Story by James Joyce

    “The Dead” is a short story written by a prominent Irish poet and novelist James Joyce and included in his 914 collection Dubliners. In this work, the narration is focused on the Misses Morkan’s annual dance where their nephew, Gabriel Conroy, arrives with his wife. Although there are several essential themes covered in “The Dead,”…

  • “Chronicle of a Death Foretold” by Gabriel García Márquez

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Chronicle of a Murder Foretold, a book by Gabriel Garcia Márquez, examines the idea of responsibility concerning crime and justice. Márquez depicts the intricate network of components that lead to the murder of Santiago Nasar, a young man wrongfully accused of stealing Angela Vicario’s virginity, using…

  • Reflection of Society in Literature

    Outline The introduction discusses the thesis statement literature reflects community and the body part discusses the statement in terms of the two literary works ‘The Lesson ‘ by Toni Cade Bambara and ‘A Rose for Emily’ by William Faulkner. Finally, there is conclusion which confirms the thesis statement. Literature and Community Literature reflects group of…

  • Reacting to “Turmeric and Sugar” by Anna Vangala Jones

    Getting acquainted with “Turmeric and Sugar” by Vangala Jones allowed me to find peace and bright happiness in the depths of my soul. With this text, I traveled years back to my childhood, when the perception of the world was more magical and even heartwarming. The latter word can be used to describe the identified…

  • Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Dolores Umbridge

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The wolf in sheep’s clothing is a traditional trope born from the same-named fable that teaches that appearances can be deceiving. The fable tells the story of a wolf wearing a sheep’s skin to blend with the rest of the sheep and lure an innocent lamb to…

  • “Paper Menagerie” Stories Book by Ken Liu

    Ken Liu’s paper titled Paper Menagerie has employed different themes in its story. It has deployed the theme of connection, resentment, culture, prejudice, love, and struggles. Resentment is clearly shown when Jack, who is happy in his childhood, tries to reject his tradition and embrace the American lifestyle immediately; he is mature. The prejudicial theme…

  • Existentialism in Tolstoy’s “The Death of Ivan Ilyich”

    In Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich, the titular character leads a life defined by superficiality and conformity, only to confront the emptiness of his existence on his deathbed. Through Ivan’s story, Tolstoy explores existentialist themes of the search for authenticity and the human condition. As Jean Wahl notes in A Short History of…

  • Emily Dickinson “I’m Nobody! Who Are You?”: A Formalist Analysis

    One of Emily Dickinson’s most famous poems is titled “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” The poem’s first line is among the most brilliantly inventive and unforgettable in all of her poetry. In its poetic vision that fame lends complexity to life, the poem represents the reality of the world. The poem reassures readers that their…