Category: Literature 5177
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Arabian Nights: The Tale of the Husband and the Parrot
Introduction The Arabian Nights have always been viewed as the staple of the Arabian folklore and a source of wisdom on which the Arabian philosophy is based. However, apart from addressing the general notions of justice and the battle between the good and evil, the collection of tales also examines the notions of interpersonal relationships…
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Transition of Traditional Gothic Literature to Modern Horror
Table of Contents Introduction Specific Themes in Traditional Gothic Specific Themes in Modern Horror Transitional Themes in the Evolution of Gothic Genre Reflection of Societal and Cultural Norms and Fears Conclusion References Introduction Traditional Gothic literature is a genre with stresses on elements such as death, fear, confinement, and romance. It developed on the basis…
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The Novel Atonement: Mcewan’s Cogitations About the Nature of Creativity
Table of Contents Introduction Christian Motifs Past and Atonement Individual Perspective Fictive Atonement The Author and God Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Ian McEwan is one of the novelists who touches upon the nature of art and creativity as the act of forming a new world and influencing people who live there. In this Atonement, McEwan…
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Analysis of Bias in Children’s Books
Analysis of Bias Based on the Derman-Sparks’ Model All the Colors We Are: The Story of How We Get Our Skin Color Bias in Illustrations A review of this book reveals minimal stereotypes in its illustrations. The author has attempted to reduce the oversimplified generalization of different races and ethnicities that may have inaccurate and…
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“The Laramie Project” a Play by Moisés Kaufman
Table of Contents Development Stages Achievement of Self- Awareness Conclusion References The Laramie Project was supposed to highlight and unfold the story of how a town responds to tragedy, controversy and worldwide media attention. The citizens gave a chronology of events and how they were able to combat the disaster. The paper would discuss the…
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The Novel “Disgrace” by John Maxwell Coetzee
Table of Contents Introduction Lucy and her Behavior With Regards to the Rape Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The novel Disgrace by John Maxwell Coetzee depicts the harsh realities of the so-called “culture of rape” – a culture in which women are often perceived as objects that are to be utilized in order to satisfy the…
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Saving Rufus’s Life in “Kindred” Novel by Butler
Kindred is a fictional novel written by Octavia Butler, which touches upon the topic of the value of human life, referring to the horrifying antebellum South events. The female protagonist Dana suddenly experiences the time-traveling to the past and meets her ancestor Rufus, the antagonist of this story. Dana has to make turning decisions that…
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Themes and Styles in Anne Bradstreet’s Poems
Introduction The three poems by Anne Bradstreet, namely: In Honor of That High and Mighty Princess Queen Elizabeth of Happy Memory, To the Memory of My Dear and Ever Honored Father Thomas Dudley Esq. Who deceased, July 31, and of his age 71, and Contemplations have a number of elements in common. On the same…
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“Birds without a Nest” by Clorinda Matto de Turner Literature Analysis
Clorinda Matto de Turner has recounted the misfortunes that befell the Yapangui family in Killac, Andean, in the late 19th century in her novel, “Birds without a nest: A story of Indian life and priestly oppression in Peru”. Just like the other Indian families, the Yapanguis also have to endure suffering in the hands of…
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Tomorrow at Dawn by Victor Hugo: A Poem Analysis
One of the most striking and unusual poems is Tomorrow at Dawn by Victor Hugo. This author is known for his unusual style and method of presentation, which makes a special impression on the reader (Matthews 682). His work includes several literary devices and features that create a concrete character of thoughts. First of all,…