Literature Essays

Hawthorne as a moralist defines the novel an investigative journey of human decency. While also as a determinist and skeptic thinker of human psychology some romanticism somehow presents the novel is a notable one of its own kind of interpersonal conflict by the nature of relationship and chemistry of different choices of intimated looks. 

Death of a Salesman argues that dreams are illusions for the working class. Because of the constraints of capitalism, these material desires are only promises that will never be kept.  The Cherry Orchard shows examples of materially successful people. Chekhov agrees with Miller that capitalism breeds social inequality. Nevertheless, Chekhov stresses that happiness and success are products of people’s individual definitions too.

In the selection "Understanding convinces to Write as well as check out," Frederick Douglass makes use of a compassionate tone, raised command of the language, images, and also informing information to persuade a white-colored United States reader coming from the 1850s of the humankind as well as knowledge of captive Blacks and also the wickedness of enslavement audience.

In any case, it is ruled as a mishap, which has become so widespread of late; for example, you will hear kids playing senseless games with genuine guns: a serious savage game!

Lady Macbeth inquiries her member thus several opportunities throughout the play, which he right now thinks that individuals presume he is a shirker; thus, in this setting, he makes an effort to create certain folks understand he is there certainly.

In making this argument, she points to the Bible’s injunction to ‘be fruitful and multiply’ as well as indicates the importance of increasing the king’s population in a land still sparsely populated. In making this argument, she is attempting to demonstrate that she is not the nonconformist she is accused of, but rather the quintessential conformist.

The initial basis of deep affection sprouts from physical attraction. The physique of Wade was a big factor in getting Eve to pay attention to him. Physical attraction is present in both men and women but men openly admit being drawn to the physical attributes of the woman at first glance. In fact, it is a strong basis of love and relationship.

Tom’s confession or dramatic monologue has manifold implications within its brief scope. While, through him, Tennessee Williams conveyed the role of a literary artist in the modern context, it also becomes evident from the observation that how in the modern social context common people wish to perceive reality.

These romances help us to look into the lives of people of that age – how the society shifts the emphasis from the order and stability provided by the cultural values, to a new unstable approach. We can see it in our own struggle to find the meaning of life within the limits of the law. Medieval literature is the foundation on which we,  the people of the twenty-one century, stand.

There has been confusion written all round over this anomaly which comes as a surprise for quite a wide cross-section of readers and ones who are actively interested in the Vietnamese historical times and the American foreign policy which for the better part did its trick at exploiting the very same nonetheless.

The font differs from Morris’ designs in some other significant ways as well.  The ascenders rise fully above the x-height, reaching equal status with the cap height whereas Morris’ design has many of the ascenders reaching only halfway to this point.  This provides each letter with its own form of significance without allowing any to take subservient positioning. 

Shelley’s protagonist makes a similar bid for knowledge beyond that of the ‘modern man’ when he attempts to create life on his own terms. “Victor Frankenstein, the 'modern Prometheus' seeks to attain the knowledge of the Gods, to enter the sphere of the creator rather than the created” (Bushi, 2002).

Joy/Hulga’s starts out by using her attitude of patronizing superiority towards Manley Pointer as her usual instrument to defend her safe isolation. She jeeringly refers to him as “the salt of the earth” (O’Connor, 42). She pointedly ignores him during dinner, treating him with deliberate rudeness and lack of courtesy. 

The definition of femininity has been difficult to pin down in recent years but has been a relatively constant idea throughout much of history, at least when one was considering the ideals of the nobility. These ideas were finally explored in the 1960s as the social constructs of the nation were undergoing drastic change.

The society and individuals can be perceived through the personal tone and voice of the author, persona, vivid and bright images, and cultural symbols. Poetry establishes a vague sense of open-ended time and space. At the same time, it serves as the central focus of the piece, both visually and emotionally. 

Here lies the novel’s fundamental challenge for achieving the good life: to live intentionally, which requires transforming the alienating socio-economic forms that structure our relationships to each other and the world and that distort our understanding of the world such that our actions and objectives do not align.

She became interested in writing after receiving Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as a present from her grandmother. In her teens, Oates was engrossed in works by authors like Faulkner, Hemingway, and Thoreau, which inspired her to write.

However, while Williams pays attention to the significance of ‘Structure of Feeling’ in the public in a specific age, ‘something’ can exist in everyone and in every age, as well as in differing ages, although because experiences, symbols, and other contexts are not shared, neither does the meaning, emotion or energy remain the same when the work transfers from one culture to another geographically or chronologically.

New technologies promised lives of increasing comfort and convenience. Politics and philosophy were not especially active in every day life—their practical consequences did not especially exist outside of the salons and cafes where they were discussed by ardent but content young men. This idyll, however, would not last: it would soon prove to be a period of false illusions.

Numerous children’s books depict toys as living beings that have desires, beliefs and opinions. The imaginary worlds, created by the author, where toys walk, talk and express their emotions, thrill the inventive mind of children. The books “Winnie-the-Pooh ” by A.Milne, “Abyssinia” by U.Dubosarsky and “The Doll’s House” by R.Godden present toys as living characters in the plot of the story.

The decline of the “work unit system or danwei” is another major change in the Society, recorded by DeWoskin. “The work unit system is in decline; most of the state-owned sector is still organized into danwei, and every citizen has a file, but companies have given up their greatest measure of control, that over employees’ after-hour lives and general welfare.”

Bradstreet’s works are significant as the first form of American literature. There is now a new emphasis given to Anne Bradstreet in American literature through a number of books written on her life and works, a distinctively long poem recreating the inner life of the poet, by John Berryman, and the publication of new editions of the poet’s works. 

That is why the writer, Jamaica Kincaid, composes a satirical essay- "On Seeing England for The First Time."

Yuniors family is that of migrants originating from the Dominican Republic. At the time he was telling the story, his household was attending a secretive bash.

And unexpectedly, a style synonymous with most poetry, Oliver alters the magnificent relationship with the swamp to from argumentative to victorious. This is ingenious!

The scientific view is that heredity and environment play an important role in determining a person’s behavior. Traditional views hold that a person is born free, autonomous, and behavior is not imposed upon him. In such a case, the individual is responsible for his actions and if they are deemed inappropriate or against social norms, he is subjected to punishment under applicable laws.

Jackson's most famous story opens on a beautiful June 27 as villagers gather for an annual lottery that is held concurrently in other towns. Playful children arrive on the square before their busy parents, and the boys make a large pile of the “smoothest and roundest” stones, whose grim purpose is revealed only at the story's conclusion.

By adopting and nurturing little Eppie, Silas becomes a hero in the eyes of the villagers. The love of Eppie sheds the strong sheath of armor that he has placed around himself. In her novel, Silas Marner, the author investigates issues like redemption love, the conception of society, and the status of the gentry and family.

In literature, the sudden and abrupt transformation in a character’s current ideological stance and, or, a mental disposition is attributed to the notion of an epiphany. Thus, this moment of epiphany is a “moment of seeing which is not reading” (Tigges 99). The nature of this moment of realization varies along with the circumstances that prescribe its development in the plot of a literary form.

LI To be honest, I used to go down every time before I met her. I have hmmm… exhumed my talent only recently. (smiles) FEMALE REPORTER 1 And finally, can you clarify your relationships? Is that just a fling? CAROLINE (giggling and flourishing her arms) How do you think, which answer will bring bigger box-office success to our new movie? Everybody laughs, LI and CAROLINE exchange glances full of suggestions.

They may hit a block within their reading path but that does not mean the answer lies in turning back to literature aimed at teens or children. They should rather seek to expand their literary analysis and critical outlook by engaging further with complex literature. Adults reading YA should be politely encouraged to leave the past behind and engage themselves with literature that requires critical engagement.

As maturing deals with mental, emotional, and physical transformation, it is rife with story-telling potential. Most importantly, such metamorphosis is relatable to every reader if properly executed.

The common phrase “Freudian slip” speaks to its significant cultural and mediatic impact. It is no wonder then that Freud’s suppositions have inspired and influenced so many books and movies.

He advocated for freedom and equality of all races. Through the speech of ‘I Have a Dream’ left behind a mark in the country’s history, which showcasing the extent of rhetoric in the society.

The letter contains the utterances related to the Drum-Taps poetry collection, where he states in the line, “delivers my ambition…to address… the pending action of this time and land we swim in, with all despair…. The unprecedented anguish of the suffering of your beautiful young men, in wholesale death and agony.”

The theme of culture stands out in her narration. From the start, she employs symbolism to illustrate formidable links with kin, acquaintances, and the community. Besides, the effective application of symbolism is able to express the pride she has in their lineage, as expressed by the description of the quilt.

Walker's work would not have had the personal feeling that it has if she didn't put her related experiences into her work. It's like being a Spanish professor, teaching about the beauties of say, Brazil, but not ever being there to experience those beauties. What good is it, if you've never had first-hand experiences there?

Thus, a reader comes across a multitude of instances where Brown deftly interlaces the narrative with philosophical thoughts that are marked by intellectual depth. But his most significant achievement is that he does this with ease and flamboyance without ever sounding preachy and the ideas are so simply put that even a layman reader finds no problem in understanding the concepts.

People who are good will be blessed with good things and that’s what Cinderella’s story conveys, while the opposite holds true for the greedy Matilde. When we examine the fable of Cinderella at a deeper level, it is almost allegorical. Cinderella is the manifestation of the goodness which is inherent in all of us.

Pausanias categorizes love by the main idea: love may be good or bad depending on the performance of the two lovers. Pausanias acknowledged the importance of performance by saying,” turn out in this or that way according to the mode of performing them, and when well done they are all good and when wrongly done they are evil...”.

The husband in the poem is thinking of his dead wife and the wife in the story is missing her dead husband and the life with him.  In the poem, the husband says that “Morning is morning, the evening falls I have, Too much room in my bed, too many phone calls, How’s everything, everything? Everything, everything, you’re missing, you're missing”.

Literary criticism by causality is then nothing less of literary history in this context. In Yoknapatawpha, as with Jefferson, the setting for the story and of other novels and short stories by the author, interests and induces people to classify him and his stance as a Southerner in a time of racial unrest in the United States.

From several chapters of the book, the author has managed to present person (s) experience in a wide political framework, in the contention that psychological trauma can be perceived only in a social context. Scrupulously acknowledged and recurrently using the victims’ own words as well as those from typical literary works and prison diaries.

At hand is but one thing more fascinating than the intellectual history of mankind and that is the intellectual history of a nation. The American populace, beginning into existence in the premature part of the seventeenth century, has been full of activity from the time when in recording their intellectual history in decrees, manners, and traditions.

Although the Aeneid, Iliad and Odyssey have their differences, their importance is considered for the historical values and some of the historical accounts stated in these ancient literary works. The relationship of the gods, humans and fate in the Aeneid, Iliad and Odyssey has both subtle similarities and differences. 

More than simply exploring the ideas inherent in the play, it explored what is meant by theater and celebrated the dream of the stage. In addition, it illustrated to the world how such a radical approach to staging, costuming, musical scores and various other elements could lead to entirely new understandings of the text and of the theater in general. 

To compare the tragic heroes of the ancients with those of the modern, it is possible to turn to Miller’s example of Willy Loman, who bears many of the same character traits and participates in the same direction of movement as Oedipus without the noble stature. “Willy Loman is clearly not the usual tragic hero; he is lower middle class and none too clever.

Coulter who are actually Lyra’s parents seems to have a great influence on Lyra and she is capable of making smart decisions and learns things very quickly. She appreciates her acquaintance with John Faa who is the Lord of the Gyptians who teaches her how to interpret the responses from the ‘altimeter’ and also how to ask questions and get answers.

Food serves as a common ground for people to come together with their stories and helps in healthy exchange or find a peaceful retreat from their busy schedules. Thus all the works essentially help in building food as a metaphor for highlighting changes in economic and social changes as well as emotional and personal alterations in people’s lives.

Because of this inability to seek her remedies, this woman completely loses her mind as well as her family. Women cited in Friedan’s work also tend to lose themselves in a neverending effort to both serve the needs of their families, especially in retaining the feminine image they imagine their husbands want, while not giving in to the desperation of their hearts.