Readers travel through literature with a variety of characters in Geoffrey Chaucer’s masterpiece, “The Canterbury Tales,” each of whom represents a distinct aspect of medieval society. The Knight, a representation of the great virtues of chivalry, loyalty, and duty, leads the procession of pilgrims. The …
Lucy Maud Montgomery, known as Maud, was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in November 1874. Her mother died when Montgomery was almost two years old. Her father remarried, and Montgomery spent her childhood with her grandparents in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. In 1911, …
When a spouse dies their partner’s world changes, the short story “Story of an Hour” is centered on Mrs. Mallard reacting upon the news that her husband has been killed in a train accident. Theoretically she should be in a world of grief although; in …
Tragedy is defined in Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary as 1) a medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall of a great man or 2) a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force, such as destiny, and having …
The story “How to Date a Browngirl, Blackgirl, Whitegirl or Halfie” by Juan Diaz, is a basic teenage boys guide to dating. This short story is a typical every boys dream. Within the character, and the setting and the descriptive detail, the author creates a …
In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies the one good soul was found in Piggy. He wasn’t violent and he was one of the only boys who tried to keep all of the other children civil by mimicking adults. Although Piggy had physical limitations that …
The book To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee. It was published in 1960, then it went on to win the Pulitzer prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award winning film. Harper Lee always considered her book to be …
Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Tell-Tale Heart” takes place in the protagonist’s house. It is told through a first-person narration given by the protagonist. (more…)
Lucetta enters the story when Elizabeth Jane meets her at her mother’s grave. Elizabeth -Jane noticed that it was a lady much more beautifully dressed than she. This mysterious woman disappears in to the distance as Elizabeth goes to confront her. Soon Elizabeth Jane meets …
Every film has at least one identifiable genre. The genre is the type of film you are watching, for example Frankenstein is of the horror genre, Star Wars is in the Sci-Fi genre etc. Some films have two or more genres, like Titanic, which is …
The writing styles of ane Eyre and Never Let Me Go hold few similarities. Where the former describes settings and actions at length and in-depth, the latter leaves the readers wondering about the workings of the world. Further, ane Eyre is written in the third-person …
The Fault in Our Stars written by John Green is a novel based around two teenagers, one of whom has thyroid cancer (Hazel Grace) and the other osteosarcoma (Augustus Waters), and their journey upon falling in love while dealing with the realities of terminal cancer. …
In the historical fiction novel “Lyddie” by Katherine Paterson, the main character has to decide on whether to sign a petition or not. Lyddie Worthen is a poor girl who originates from Vermont, is working VERY hard to pay a debt that her mother owes. …
Leroy Brown (a.k.a. Encyclopedia Brown) is a smart fifth grade boy. He has more books than anyone in his hometown ofl daville. His dad is the chiefof police and secretly his son helps him with his cases. The newest case is about a jewel thief. …
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a mysterious stow and captivates to audiences on drama aspects alone. I think that Stevenson wrote the story to show the dual nature of man and of society in general. Although often Dr. Jekyll and …
Forgiveness has been a prominent theme in many of the books studied throughout Lit Comp 2. Three works of literature where this was a major theme are Ordinary People by Judith Guest, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom and All My …
After re—reading Ernest Hemingway’s short story “Hills like White Elephants” over and over, it seems to me that the final decision Jig makes is to go through with the abortion. I believe she did it for her own sake though, not to please her American …
In this chapter, the detailed analysis would focus on the aspect on different attitudes adopted by Edgar Allan Poe to portray his conception of death in selected poems. Poe himself sees death in various experiences and his transformation of death from one poem to another …
In James Hurst’s story “The Crimson Ibis”, the story goes from not accepting his disabled sibling Doodle to realizing that Doodle cannot be changed. The story “The Crimson Ibis” is about a boy who, out of pride, takes the life of his younger sibling Doodle. …
Do you believe these two stories are similar or do you think that they can’t be compared? Even though these two stories may seem very different, one being fictional and the other a true story. I believe they are similar and can be compared. Night …
Part 3 starts early in the morning, the host and his guests get out of bed and prepare to ride forth from the castle. They eat a small breakfast, and they leave with their hunting dogs. They ride through the woods, chasing after a deer. …
The influence imagination has over a person can be very powerful. Both Charlotte Brontë and Lewis Carroll captured the importance of imagination for both adults and children. Using imagination allows adults to be themselves after they have spent a lifetime hiding their true selves, and …
Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands” is a mesmerizing fusion of realism and imagination that chronicles the moving journey of a robotic man with scissors for hands. The film’s hauntingly beautiful storyline and rich visual tapestry are interspersed with phrases that have a significant emotional impact. Quotes …
The Scarlet Letter, various characters demonstrate sacrifice for what they value. The act of sacrifice is seen commonly in the book, especially with Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth, along with their interactions with each other. The story begins with Hester Prynne with her daughter Pearl and …
“Emma Lewandowski, champion and qualifier for the New England Junior Equitation Finals” echoed through the audience, as I achieved the greatest accomplishment of my life. During my childhood I aspired to be a junior horseback rider, soaring over jumps. I began riding as a bonding …
Anton Chekhov is the author of the comedy The Sea Gull. Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. Chekhov primarily practiced as a medical doctor throughout most of his literary …
Honestly. the first impression I have of the movie was “boring“ because when I saw the scenes of the movie, it reminded me of the 17th century where soldiers still wore that red like uniform. The hairstyle of the characters were so old-fashioned and people …
The Outsiders, published in 1967, is a novel written by S.E Hinton. The story surrounds a “gang” of boys who live on the Eastern side of town – the poorer and wilder side – and the relationships the characters have with one another. They are …
Biography of Nathaniel Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in salem, Massachusetts, on july 4, 1804, into the sixth generation of his salem family. His strictly Puritan ancestors included businessmen, judges and seamen. Two aspects of his family background especially affected his imagination and writing career. …
In the Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams, Stanley Kowalski displays his brutality in many ways. This classical play is about Blanche Dubois’s visit to Elysian Fields and her encounters with her sister’s brutal and arrogant husband, Stanley Kowalski, and the reveling truth of why …
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