Category: Literature

  • Irish Literature in English Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion References Introduction Language use and parody is one of the main devices used by Irish poets and writers to create a double vision and link reality and fantasy. One of the functions of the double vision is to offer an escape from reality, and one of the forms…

  • Fuller’s “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” and “Purple Hibiscus” by Adichie

    Table of Contents Description Similarities Conclusion A description for both books has been analyzed. Styles used in both stories have formed differences and similarities. Similarities are analyzed under narration and dialogue while differences are on humor and symbolism. The conclusion shows an analysis of the stories. The link in the styles is analyzed showing the…

  • “After a Great Pain” by Emily Dickenson

    Of the many poems for which Dickenson was revered, “After a Great Pain” holds singular meaning for both her fans and critics. The reason for this can be attributed to the fact that, it addresses the universal theme of healing after suffering. The process of recovery from pain and grief is a common experience for…

  • Why are we afraid of poetry?

    Poetry is one of the greatest forms of expressing human thoughts. Poetic language is a specific language which seems to be too ideal. However, when some people consider poetry as the greatest destination of the literature, others are afraid of poems and everything connected with them. There are a lot of different reasons why people…

  • Shockley’s (Mis)takes One to Know One Poem Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction A Historic, Strange Election Criticism of President Obama Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Evie Shockley, an articulate poet, wrote and published (Mis)takes one to know one. The poem is a fascinating work of literature where she expresses her raw and candid thoughts about contemporary political matters. (Mis)takes one to know one incorporates…

  • Hercules by Seneca and Euripides: Comparison

    Both Seneca and Euripides portray Hercules in a similar manner with the same storyline. The action takes place after the last labor of the main protagonist, who kills the tyrant Lycus, the usurper of the throne of Thebes. Later, Hercules is cursed with madness by vengeful Hera, and in this state, he murders his own…

  • Journey to Self in “Quicksand” by Nella Larsen

    The first Larsen’s novel is considered to be in a certain manner biographical. The lead character of the novel has a definite resemblance to the author. Both of them were the children from the interracial marriage of the black man and the white woman. In spite of the fact that there are only two novels…

  • “The Bean Eaters” by Gwendolyn Brooks

    Table of Contents Summary Analysis Conclusion Summary The poem, “The Bean Eaters” portrays the old couple’s poor state they live in alongside how they are fighting to be alive despite all their difficulties. Some visible hardships include their old age, poor diet but live with positivism. Their household materials are as old as they are.…

  • The Peculiarities of Victor Sejour’s “The Mulatto”

    During a long period of time the institute of slavery in such country as the United States of America was considered as the main controversial issue which influenced the social, economical, and political development of the state greatly. Slaves as the part of the society had not any rights, and their rebellions became more frequent.…

  • Momaday: Summary and Analysis of Poem

    Table of Contents Summary Analysis Conclusion Summary The individuals in the poem are trying to remind each other of what they had agreed between themselves. That they remind each other of what they had agreed themselves and that they should be one common unit working in unity and that whatever they plan, they should do…