Category: Literature
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“Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card: The Transformation of Scientific Knowledge into a Literary Text
Orson Scott Card is an outstanding and widely recognized master of the science-fiction literature genre. His main ability which is highly valued by his admirers is transforming his remarkable scientific knowledge into a literature text. In the following paper, I have my goal to observe the way Orson Scott Card transforms scientific knowledge into a…
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The “Litany” Poem by Billy Collins
I was a poetry reader when I was in elementary and high school during any school events. I was also involved in drama during my elementary school years. I enjoyed reciting poetry in front of a crowd of people. I have been doing that when I was a little girl, even in a kindergarten. To…
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“The Fine Art of Baloney Detection”: Analysis
Perceiving information and integrating it into the further decision-making process represents one of the core skills that most people possess to some extent. The development of critical faculties needed to access the information in question and determine the degree of its veracity, on the other hand, requires thorough work. In “The Fine Art of Baloney…
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Tom Wolfe: What Is “The Right Stuff”
Although there are many conclusions that could be made on the literary work The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, one in particular that is of great significance is the definition of the work. In this piece of Wolfe’s, “the right stuff” as it is referred to is what Wolfe believes is morally correct or prudent…
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A Tale for the Time Being Novel by Ruth Ozeki
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki is an exceptional novel that conveys deep meaning. This objective is attained through the active use of symbols, which present profound ideas in a mesmerizing, thought-provoking manner. Such an effect corresponds with one of the primary functions of literature, which consists of inviting the reader on…
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“From Topic to Thesis” Book by Kibbe
From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research by Michael Kibbe is dedicated to preparing students and young scholars to conduct research in theology. Kibbe masterfully presents ways to work with the Bible and other theological texts, suggesting ways for the most optimal search and analysis of information (Kibbe, 2015). This paper is a…
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Kafka and the Uncanny
Sigmund Freud, a famous and recognized psychologist focuses largely on the representation of the uncanny, a mysterious experience that cannot be explained, but that happened in the past. Although this experience is well established, it is repressed by our consciousness, but later flashbacks in an unexpected disguise. These explanations are typical of Franz Kafka stories…
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“Rip Van Winkle”: Rip Van Winkle’s Personality
The main qualities that appear intrinsic to Rip Van Winkle’s character are kindness and placidity. He is described as “good-natured” and “a kind neighbor,” suggesting that his attitude towards others is welcoming and without malice. Van Winkle is different from his ancestors, who were “gallantly” and “martial,” which almost makes knights (Irving, 2017, p. 517).…
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Angels and Insects: Resisting Society’s Perceptions of Femininity
Table of Contents Introduction Description of the passage Comparison with a movie from popular culture Conclusion Work Cited Introduction “Angels and Insects” depicts a character known as Matilda(Matty), who defies society’s expectations concerning a person of her nature. Likewise, the movie “Ugly Betty” also challenges stereotypes about femininity by curving out a new path for…
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“When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine” by Jhumpa Lahiri
When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine by Jhumpa, Lahiri examines the loneliness and isolation of being in a foreign land. She further shows that also those living in their own homes and country can also feel disconnected and alienated. Mr. Pirzada comes to America from Dacca, India. He meets a foreign culture, different people, an…