Upon opening Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, you may embark on a deep journey through friendship, love, and a science-driven society where some question their own humanity. Masterfully written, Ishiguro’s novel brings a new light to the world of dystopian novels as we …
When Rosa Parks, a name well-known in black history, refused to move to the back of the bus so a white man could have her seat, was arrested and thrown in jail for disorderly conduct. Black people were treated horrible in the south and when …
It has been said that if you make a bold action, to be prepared for what comes next, usually means something bad. While in some cases this is is true, about 90% of bold actions has a reward, not a risk. This is shown in …
This all started in April 2011, the month I became suicidal. The month my mom got diagnosed with Stage 4 Stomach cancer. The minute I walked in the hospital room where my mom was laying, her eyes were burning red, and she struggled to smile, …
Neil Gaiman’s popular novel “Coraline,” a gloomy and amusing story, exists at the crossroads of the actual world and a terrifying parallel universe. The locations in this novella serve as more than simply a backdrop for the action; they also act as forces that mold, …
A key character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece “The Great Gatsby,” Daisy Buchanan is a personification of the glamor, glamour, and disillusionment of the Roaring Twenties. Fitzgerald examines deeper issues of love, treachery, and the elusiveness of the American Dream via her in addition to …
’Tis, a sequel to Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes, is an interesting memoir about overcoming difficulties, no matter where you are or what others think of you. At the beginning, Frank is still on the boat to head to America. He and a priest are acquainted, …
I was getting up for a glass of Pepsi when I got an email. Any writer, author, or journalist knows this email moment. The notice pops up in my inbox and my heart takes a wild, insane, rollercoaster ride. First, my heart goes up, way, …
The American short story landscape of the 20th century is punctuated with tales that delve into the human psyche, societal norms, and the juxtaposition of reality with illusion. John Cheever’s “The Swimmer” stands as one of these pivotal narratives. Set against the backdrop of suburban …
Regionalism author Kate Chopin and Victorian poet Robert Browning. Рave masterfully created literature classics depicting the plight of humanity. Chopin’s short story Story of an Hour and Browning’s epic poem My Last Duchess have effectively presented the reader. With women within their oppressive society. However, …
In the short story and the movie; “The Secret life of Walter Mitty” the protagonists are very resembling of each other in terms of personalities and the way they envision themselves, but yet there are many elements that differentiate the two. Walter Mitty is a …
Insecurity is an innate part of human life, but it can cause people to do things that they otherwise would find horrible. One of mankind’s natural instinct is to be insecure, as people are insecure due to a fear of not knowing what will happen …
This is the first novel in the set of McCarthy’s so called “Border Trilogy,” and by far, the best. It stands on its own as a classic American novel. It is the story of a taciturn 16-year old Texan, with a love for horses and …
Introduction As a student of literature, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” fermented, indelibly marked on my imagination. This terrifying and baffling short story depicts a narrator infected with a mania that frightens, with an eye like that of a stroker, he brings often, visiting …
With its moving examination of individuality, femininity, and social expectations, Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” stands as a brazen indictment of the social mores of her day. A diverse cast of people who represent many socioeconomic characteristics are at the heart of this story. The characters …
The setting is a very important part of any plot. It sets the scene, gives visualization, and develops the theme. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, the settings of Scouts house, Mrs. Dubos house and the schoolhouse are exceptionally important. It is in these …
Saad Ahmed Prof. Frank Meola EN-2013W Assignment 3 Italo Calvino’s deceptively easy style of writing gives captivates the interest of the readers. He makes one simple tale interesting and well anchored. His writings are very well-constructed; it’s like the soft cotton inside the seed: Even …
In the short story by Ray Bradbury a husband and wife talk over coffee about a weird dream that they had, which said that the world would end sometime that night. The woman was scared because of her denial and anxious feelings which caused her …
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Role Of Puck Darryl Chancey The role and character of Puck, or Robin Goodfellow, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is not only entertaining but quite useful. William Shakespeare seems to have created the character of Puck from his own childhood. In …
“Explore the theme of Transformations in “Northanger Abbey” In “Northanger Abbey” Austen crafts from start to finish a perfect paradigm of her own satirical wit and burlesqued humour, which go to all lengths imaginable to disguise and embed her novel’s transformations. These demonstrate her great …
It was July 4, 2006, on a Friday morning. I woke up to my dad and my stepmom arguing over something that happen the day before. The whole family was supposed to go to my uncle’s lean woods house, but because of the argument between …
“Seize your moment”(Coco 2017) was a very influential phrase in Pixar’s Coco, directed by Lee Unkrich, co-directed by Adrian Molina starred Anthony Gonzales as main character Miguel, Gael Garcia Bernal as his co-lead, Hector, and Benjamin Bratt as the villain, Ernesto de la Cruz. The …
In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Mrs. Dubose, Calpurnia and Dill have other identities which are revealed later. To Scout and Jem, Mrs. Dubose is a mean old lady, Calpurnia is their strict housekeeper, and Dill is their friend with a dad that …
Sometimes, it is necessary to have an omniscient narrator, someone who can read the minds of the other characters and explain to the reader exactly what is happening. Other times a narrator does not always know what is going on. This is more engaging for …
For many us, family is considered as a loving and comfortable institution, but there is no such thing as the “ideal” family. Most families struggle with one aspect or another and in Amy Tan’s short story Two Kinds, an excerpt from her novel The Joy …
In Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street, characters struggle with their daily lives in the poverty-stricken neighborhoods of Chicago. Some view Mango Street as the only place they would ever want to live, while to others it is simply a stepping stone to a …
The Iron Fist revolves around the life of Danny Rand, a billionaire who is concerned with unravelling his identity and being in control of his father’s company. Danny and his parents suffered a tragic plane accident which left his father dead and his mother’s whereabouts …
Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried” is not just a collection of tales about the Vietnam War but a profound exploration of the human spirit, the weight of memories, and the abstract burdens soldiers bear. O’Brien masterfully intertwines fiction and reality, guiding readers through the …
Literary landscapes are peppered with protagonists who are thrust into adventures that challenge and transform them. Amongst these memorable characters stands Meg Murry, the central figure of Madeleine L’Engle’s acclaimed novel, “A Wrinkle in Time”. At first glance, Meg might seem an ordinary teenager struggling …
Introduction to Literature Nathan Pritts February 11, 2013 A Glimpse into The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin Literature can be found at every turn and there are many different genres to choose from. Each brings with it a new world for the reader …
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