Category: Literature

  • “Sagittarius” by Hrbek and “My Goat Ate Its Own Legs” by Alex Burrett

    Table of Contents Introduction Sagittarius Point of View and Conclusion Point of View/Conclusion Reference List Introduction Though the mouth of a man/woman can only speak to a limited number of people based on his/her being limited by space and time, he/she is capable of speaking volumes and volumes to millions and millions of people through…

  • Analysis of The Orphan and the Elk Dog

    The short story “The orphan and the elk dog” tells about Long Arrow, who is a young boy. Due to his hearing disability, the tribe does not accept him. However, even after getting rid of his problem, Long Arrow wants to prove his worth to the tribe as a member of the community. This essay…

  • Theme Comparison in “The Road” by McCarthy and “Anthem” by Rand

    Table of Contents The Sense of Community The Role of Intimate Connection Challenging the Moral Standards Together Conclusion Works Cited A dystopian setting can provide a different perspective on an aspect of modern society by putting it to an extreme. This maximization gives novelists an opportunity to share their views on controversial ideas in an…

  • “The Moon is Down” by John Steinbeck

    Table of Contents Introduction Lessons learnt and how they can be applied Lessons to the American leaders Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The moon is Down is a novel that was set in the small town of Norway during the World War II. The novel is unknown to many but has been widely distributed among the…

  • Chinese Poetry: The Use of Naturalism

    Table of Contents Introduction Main text Summary Works Cited Introduction Pauline Wu attempts to explain the reasons and how imagery was used in classic Chinese poetry throughout her chapter on “Imagery in the Classic of Poetry.” She argues that the reason the poetry was written was to communicate something about the human condition, but how…

  • The Play “Oedipus”: The Fight Between Good and Evil

    The play Oedipus is a classic story that shows the fight between good and evil. It illustrates how a person’s fate is almost set in stone and sometimes it does not matter what a person does but they will not change anything no matter how hard they try. Oedipus is a victim of his destiny…

  • Personal Is Political: Margaret Atwood

    Table of Contents Introduction Conclusion Works Cited Introduction A poet is a person who has a poetic imagination, thought, eloquence expression and creation. On the other hand, poetry is an imaginative awareness expressed by means of sounds, rhythmic language, and meaning with an aim of evoking emotional response. “Poetical” is the exhibition of rhythmical or…

  • Edward “Blackbeard” Teach

    Many bloodthirsty pirates got their moment of glory during the Golden Age of Piracy, but Blackbeard can rightly be considered the most infamous. His unique appearance, behavior, and lifestyle forever enshrined the concept of a pirate in popular culture. Many aspects of his life are still not known for sure and are a topic for…

  • Rosaleen and Zach in “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd

    Table of Contents Introduction The moral courage of the two characters Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Sue Monk Kidd’s novel The Secret Life of Bees throws light on the some of the significant changes underwent by the American society in the early sixties. Much attention should be paid to the Civil Rights Movement which was…

  • “Why Don’t We Listen Better?” by Jim Petersen

    Table of Contents Introduction Response Critique Comparison with other Theories Application Conclusion References Introduction The way people communicate has changed considerably since the inception of the digital era. Despite these advancements, human beings have lost the ability to communicate effectively. One of the primary mistakes we make when talking to other people is the failure…