Category: Literature
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Fyodor Dostoevsky: Confession in “Notes from Underground”
Notes from Underground by Dostoevsky is a book which tells the reader about the life and the actions done by the protagonist. The whole novel seems to be a confession. He protagonist stars his story with the words, “I am a sick man… I am a spiteful man. I am unattractive man” (Dostoyevsky 1). The…
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Elements of the Poems under Consideration
Table of Contents Introduction Representation of Theme in Frost’s Road Not Taken Discussing Symbolic Meaning of Frost’s Acquainted with the Night Analysis of Versification in My Papa’s Waltz by Theodore Roethke Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In order to properly analyze the poem, it is necessary to know its main elements. First of all, it is…
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Necessary Target: Theatre
The Necessary Targets is a play that had been written by Eve Ensler. The highlight of the play is about the role of women in the society. The play had remarkably convinced readers to think about the women when it comes to warfare. The author had claimed that the first idea that one gets when…
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Dylan Thomas’ Do Not Go Gentle… And Alfred Lord’s Ulysses: Analysis of Two Poems
Table of Contents Introduction Thematic Analysis Structure and Form of the Poems Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In the year 1951, about two years before his death, Dylan Thomas wrote one of his most famous and oft-quoted poems. This was Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, an address to his ailing and dying father…
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“Chocolat” by Joanne Harris
Table of Contents Introduction Opposition of the characters Religion vs. chocolate Opposition of views Need for compromise Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It can hardly be argued that development is an inseparable part of our life. It is also obvious that development can only be achieved by resolving conflicts. In other words, when the two opposite…
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The dark side of life in America
With the challenges of modern day living, most individuals have to go to all possible lengths to earn a basic living. This is an element that has been well presented in authors Barbara Ehrenreich and Lars Eighner in their essays titled Nickel-and-Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America and On Dumpster Diving respectively. Ehrenreich assumes…
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Arabian Women in “Zainab” and “Duties of a Working Mother”
Work and empowerment is a growing aspect in the female world of late. Most of the women have ventured into employment. This has widely affected their position in society. Saudi Arabian women have had difficulty in defining their position in the family. Their role in the society includes the normal home chores and nothing more.…
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Swahili-Speaking People
Table of Contents Summary of the Arguments Provided by the Scholars What Each Source Adds to the Understanding of the Topic How Each Source Relates to the Original CRA Source Works Cited The main purpose of the paper is to consider three sources about Swahili speaking community and to understand whether the arguments presented in…
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Behind the Counter: Falling Behind the Trend
In his article “Behind the Counter”, Eric Schlosser argues that the fast food industry is behind the country’s trend toward unsupportable earnings. Beginning with the story of a 16-year-old girl named Elisa, he illustrates what a typical work day looks like for her. Although busy, it is not portrayed as unnaturally stressful or more demanding…
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I Stand Here Ironing
Table of Contents Theme in “I stand here ironing” Conclusion Reference I stand here ironing is a story that tackles numerous societal problems including mother daughter conflicts, gender roles, diligence, personal effects of national economic struggles and the challenges of single parenthood. These themes make the story relevant today as it was during the time…