Often, when someone commits evil deeds, it causes the victim to take action. This, however, may simply escalate the situation to the point where the characters forget about morals and beliefs for retribution. In the novel, The House of the Spirits, by Isabel Allende, and …
In this mock press release from The Onion, the author satirizes the way products are marketed to consumers. He seems to think that the methods used by advertisers are exaggerated and manipulative. The author shows his contempt for marketing techniques by using Irony, diction, and …
Odysseus, a hopeless player or a faithful husband? In my opinion, I believe that Odysseus is a hopeless player. Although he was trying to return to Ithaca so that he could be reunited with his beautiful wife Penelope, on his journey he was not always …
Othello is a character displaying all the classic traits of a tragic hero. Linguistically he is eloquent in style; “Rude am I in my speech and little blessed with the soft phrase of speech” (1.3.82-3). This also implies his modest side although he generally acts …
The color and shape I chose for Othello are silver and the indifferent shape. I thought about it for a while and this indifferent shape fits othello perfectly for many reasons. Like Othello this is the outsider of the group since it has no real …
The color and shape I chose for Othello are silver and the indifferent shape. I thought about it for a while and this indifferent shape fits othello perfectly for many reasons. Like Othello this is the outsider of the group since it has no real …
“Love is blind and lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commit,this quote from the Merchant of Venice describes the four lovers’ dilemmas in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Nevertheless, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream this statement not only applies to the true love between …
As the rain hit me like a thousand knifes, I checked my disreputable, scruffy watch for the time. I had a few more minutes until I had to be at the diminutive, quiet corner shop across from the busy train station to meet Emmy before …
During the 18th century, the Philippines is still facing the abusive Spanish colonization Imprisoned for accused treason, thirty-five years old Jose Rizal was the greatest enemy of the Spaniards in the Philippines, with his outstanding linguistic ability and the interest in the sciences and the …
Othello is a character displaying all the classic traits of a tragic hero. Linguistically he is eloquent in style; “Rude am I in my speech and little blessed with the soft phrase of speech” (1.3.82-3). This also implies his modest side although he generally acts …
In 1993 China was hit with an “event that caused a great literary and publishing earthquake… ” The Abandoned Capital hit bookstores in late July of 1993. This novel is Jia Pingwa”s graphic and sexual explicit insight on the contemporary life in Xijing, an ancient …
Othello is a character displaying all the classic traits of a tragic hero. Linguistically he is eloquent in style; “Rude am I in my speech and little blessed with the soft phrase of speech” (1.3.82-3). This also implies his modest side although he generally acts …
The color and shape I chose for Othello are silver and the indifferent shape. I thought about it for a while and this indifferent shape fits othello perfectly for many reasons. Like Othello this is the outsider of the group since it has no real …
Othello is a character displaying all the classic traits of a tragic hero. Linguistically he is eloquent in style; “Rude am I in my speech and little blessed with the soft phrase of speech” (1.3.82-3). This also implies his modest side although he generally acts …
The color and shape I chose for Othello are silver and the indifferent shape. I thought about it for a while and this indifferent shape fits othello perfectly for many reasons. Like Othello this is the outsider of the group since it has no real …
Interpreter of Maladies Good Evening, My name is Trisha Hariramani. A student of The Cathedral Vidya School Lonavala Batch IBDP1 doing my English SL in the A1 course shall be presenting my individual oral presentation on the Character of Mrs. Das in the short story …
The color and shape I chose for Othello are silver and the indifferent shape. I thought about it for a while and this indifferent shape fits othello perfectly for many reasons. Like Othello this is the outsider of the group since it has no real …
The opening paragraph of this short story begins with the introduction of Gregor Samsa as a newly transformed insect. The narrator’s intent in regards to this brusque stating of Gregor’s new physical shape, is perhaps to convey Gregor’s own surprised and confused feelings into the …
In “The Yellow Wallpaper,” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the relationship between an oppressive husband and his submissive wife pushes the protagonist from depression into insanity. “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner is the story about a young woman who is overwhelmingly influenced by her …
In “The Yellow Wallpaper,” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the relationship between an oppressive husband and his submissive wife pushes the protagonist from depression into insanity. “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner is the story about a young woman who is overwhelmingly influenced by her …
Racial segregation along with social equality has been of the many issues in the United States since the nation was formed. Unlike most other issues in this country, segregation was dealt with to an extent but eventually came to a complete halt. Blacks were still …
“Love is blind and lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commit,this quote from the Merchant of Venice describes the four lovers’ dilemmas in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Nevertheless, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream this statement not only applies to the true love between …
The etymology of forgiveness comes from old English “for” meaning completely and “giefan” meaning to give or to receive. It is defined as to give up resentment against an offense. In psychology forgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance …
Of Mice and Men Chapter Four Study Guide Vocabulary: Define the following terms. Aloof: Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote. Fawning: To exhibit affection or attempt to please. Apprehension: Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread. Indignation: Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, …
Bless Me Ultimo Essay “The ways of men are strange and hard to learn (peg 8)”. The novel, Bless Me ultimo by Antonio Mare, tells a story of a young boy named Antonio who lives in New Mexico with his family. Throughout the book the …
Existentialists and intellectuals relatively have similar views about certain things. Existentialists are intellectuals while some intellectuals can be existentialists. However, there are instances when their philosophies can reveal differences which make them stand out and identify themselves. This paper aims to discuss how one is …
The role of a tragic hero within a story line is essential in a dramatic film or written work. The hero has the standards of becoming a great character that can take charge of the story through courageous action and bold dialogue. However, since the …
Introduction Poetry at its deepest level, communicates unspeakable aspects of human experience. It is man’s greatest invention a channel wherein he gains the power to manipulate words to better express his thoughts and feelings. It has the unique ability to delve deeply in all topics …
The poem tells the story of the lovers that starts just after the fairytale of their lives has ended. Actually, it reveals the continuation of relationship where fairytale usually cuts the story at the kisses and declaration of love followed by “The End” (a story …
She stood in the middle of the hall of an unfamiliar house, where the wind washed against the windows as she heard a howling noise. Her empty eyes saw the old picture frames, of her father as teenager, as the hallway light flickering on and …
Theme
A literary theme is the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work. The theme of a story can be conveyed using characters, setting, dialogue, plot, or a combination of all of these elements.
Voice
In literature, the voice expresses the narrator or author's emotions, attitude, tone and point of view through artful, well thought out use of word choice and diction. A piece of literature's voice is one of its most defining and important features and can completely change the way a story is read and received.
Structure
What is structure in literature? The definition of literary structure is that it is the organization of a story's various elements, including plot, characters, and themes. It forms a frame that helps a reader understand how a story's elements tie together.
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