Category: Literature

The grass always looks greener on the other side. This saying has varied implications and can be explicated in every day’s life occurrences. The axiom implies that the grass on the neighbor’s lawn looks greener than in ones’ own. In a figurative sense, the adage can be taken to mean that one always wishes to…

Table of Contents Introduction Sacrifice Concept in Kim’s “The Martyred” and Yi’s “Your Paradise” Violence and Sacrifice Sacrifice as Atonement The Idea of Innocence in Sacrifice Martyrdom as an Outcome of Sacrifice The conflict between Self-Transcendence and Self-Interest Sacrifice’s Binding Power in a Community Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The idea of sacrifice is not new;…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Introduction The short story entitled “Night Women” by Edwidge Danticat is a monologue. The protagonist is a young woman who is a prostitute and leads a secret life with her young son who is not aware of what is going on. From the exposition that is given about…

Table of Contents Introduction Sundiata’s Destiny as the Source of His Heroism Hunahpu and Xbalanque: Two Aspects of a Single Force Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Heroes depicted in literary works often represent people’s cultural values as they consider heroic what they value most. Examples can be found in Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali, telling…

Table of Contents Introduction The plot structure Ascension and decline The notion of hierarchy The depiction of obedience Summary References Introduction The Renaissance, marked by the new wave of inquiries into human nature and the relationship between the earthy spiritual experiences and insights and the further position of the soul in the structure of the…

Receiving world recognition for a specific genre and then taking a complete turn and exploring another one definitely is a bold move. However, Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian poet who gained the level of recognition that made him the symbol of Russian poetry, was no stranger to bold experiments with his artistic abilities, hence several…

Table of Contents Introduction How the Lovers in the Books Fall Apart by Death Deceit Taking different paths in life In conclusion/Thinking Line Works Cited Introduction Inasmuch as a single author produces several publications, he/she must feature a significant relationship between or among the publications, regardless of their title differences. John le Carre provides the…

Table of Contents Historical Context Critique of Conformity and Blind Obedience to Authority Critique of Groupthink and the Need for Diversity and Inclusion Critique of Violence and Discrimination Conclusion Works Cited “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson has captivated readers with its eerie tale. The story takes place in a small American village where a lottery…

In the minds of many people, poetry is a form of literature that follows strict rules of rhyme and rhythm. However, poetry can be expressive and unique without adhering to the standards of the old language. The poem “Snapping Beans” by Lisa Parker is a good example of stepping away from the traditional poetry writing…

The legend of the Mayan twin gods is a metaphor for the creative process and illustrates how everything came to be as a result of the heroic actions of the Mayan community. In addition, the narrative of Sundiata is essential to Africans for several reasons, the most important being that it demonstrates the significance of…