Essays on Literary Genre

“Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes is about a boy named Roger. In the beginning of the story Roger steals from a woman named Mrs. Jones and attempts to steal her purse. Roger fails to do so, so the woman takes him to her house …

The first scene that will be analysed is the one where Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega are going to fulfil their duties as gangsters (0:06:45-0:20:12). The scene shows how normal it is for the main characters to have a job as gangsters and kill people …

“Mao Zedong: Man, not God” by Quan Yanchi was first published in 1992, book is translated to English from Chinese by Wang Wenjiong and edited by Gale Hadfield. The book is based on the recollections of Li Yinqiao, Mao’s bodyguard for many years. Highlighting the …

Protagonists are the characters in stories that overcome defiant odds, undergo a change in personality, or gradually come upon some realization. It is the tendency of writers to place the protagonist at the helm of the story to develop the character and how they evolve …

Comics as Learning Opportunities Comic books have come a long way since their inception more than 75 years ago. Particularly in the past decade or so, comics have become increasingly recognized for their potential literary value. Offering a combination of reading and visual stimulation that …

“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 …

The narrator in [Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a low class working citizen telling the reader, in detail, about a distinguished gentleman named Richard Cory who eventually put a bullet through his head. Almost everyone, including the narrator, would stare at him with …

I have chosen to do my following script from when Molly, Daisy and Gracie have just been captured and are being taken to Moore River Native Settlement. The reason I have chosen to start my script from there is because there will be a range …

In “The Stolen Party” Liliana Hecker assumes that Rosaura’s party was stolen. This was evident because although she was invited as a guest to the party, she was really there to help. This was shown when Senora Ines gave Rosaura money instead of toys at …

Since its release in 1868, “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott has held readers’ attention. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March’s endearing story has become a treasured classic, arousing interest in its provenance and veracity. This essay explores the claim that “Little Women” is a …

Aspects of a Tragic Hero To be a tragic hero, the character must show a great strength of heroism, including a vulnerability, that could lead to his or her demise. Sophocles, the great ancient playwright of the Greek Empire was as popular then as he …

In this essay I intend to use two sitcoms to answer the question. Gender representation is a major part of many sitcoms and I will be looking into why this is, and how they are represented comically. I will be using an episode of Absolutely …

Though Cormac McCarthys All The Pretty Horses and William Faulkners The Unvanquished are completely different, their style and plot techniques share more similarities than differences. All The Pretty Horses and The Unvanquished both depict the importance of honor in a persons life, whether it be …

Kate Chopin’s short fiction, “A Story of an Hour” was written in the late eighteen hundreds prior to the civil rights movement that afford women new privileges. Chopin provides a view of marriage that at the time was not openly communicate but most likely common …

The sound of the door swinging shut was deafening in the semi darkness and humid conditions that seemed to stick, like glue to the inner walls of the room. The harsh winter wind caught on the light doorframe, holding the door ajar for a moment, …

He uses punctuation, enjambment (13) metaphors to his choice of imagery in this sonnet. He is very strict in structuring his creative imagination and deep emotions in this sonnet. This sonnet deals with Skate’s concern of his own mortality as well as his concerns for …

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 …

In the story “Recitatif” by Toni Morrison I believe that Maggie is the most important character. She brought the two main characters, Twyla and Roberta, together. Maggie also represents the two main characters mother’s. Maggie is also the last person we are left thinking about …

The most notable line by Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet is “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” Hamlet’s statement defines the central theme of the play and provides the reader with insight into Hamlet’s psychological dilemma. His self-inquiry is a …

Coming up with an unoriginal date idea is never hard. Simply look around you, see what everyone else is doing, and copy that! While some people enjoy the traditional standby of dinner and a movie, others are looking for ways to spice up their love …

The development of Saruman’s character serves as an engrossing examination of depravity and moral degradation in the carefully woven tapestry of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Fans and academics have argued about and speculated about Saruman’s slide into evil. Originally a Maia, a strong spiritual being, and …

Dramatic irony is a feature of many plays. It occurs when the development of the plot allows the audience to have more insight about what is happening than some of the characters themselves. Iago is the source of much of the dramatic irony in Othello, …

We came across many problems with the staging of our production because we had different ideas we wanted to communicate. Firstly we wanted to create the idea of a circus by using Theatre in the round however there were more cons than pros and although …

The 19205 were a time of dramatic social and political change. The economy was booming, more people lived in urban areas than rural, changes in music styles, and the nationwide spread of businesses, Women all over the nation were “freer” now and less discriminated against. …

John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Reverend Hale, Reverend Parris, and Mary Warren are the main characters who are apart of the Puritan Community. The Play is about Witchcraft or what the town of Salem believes it to be considered of Witchcraft, Along with actions of hero’s …

The masterpiece “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck is more than just a narrative; it is a profound study on morality, human nature, and the intricacies of life. Steinbeck threads a tapestry of resonant quotations throughout the book, each reflecting the many elements of existence. …

Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains” provides readers with a harrowing but insightful reflection on the effects of unbridled technological development and humanity’s hubristic disrespect for nature. The tale is set in a post-apocalyptic future and depicts a setting where machines still exist but …

Hard-Boiled Detective fiction is a style of writing that tell stories about crime and have detectives investigate the mysteries behind such events. It originated in California during the depression era in Los Angeles around the early or mid-thirties and it reflects the writers. Many Hard-Boiled …

Jose Cruz December 12, 2011 My English Research Paper Use general quote about betrayal (brainyquote. com) not from Hamlet. This quote from Shakespeares Hamlet includes two very important words; The words “Haste” and “revenge” not only deal with life but with many other literary works …

When the word Superhero is mentioned, the common man would typically reference the all-great and powerful Superman. A hero is a figure in a culture that is morally just, shows courage, and obtains physical abilities that are simply out of this world. But they are …