Category: Literature

  • Six characters in search of an author

    To induce a change in the way in which the audience and the performers in realist plays view their own lives, Luigi Pirandello in his play “Six Characters in search of an author” intentionally goes against the dictates set in place by the realists in the manner he creates the story in the play. Being…

  • Innocence and Experience in Joyce, Kincaid, and Frost

    It is certainly evident that life and experience occurs, and eliminates or changes the quality of human innocence. Of course, this is perfectly normal. However, frequently those undergoing such a process, can often feel suffering, loss, and perhaps confusion. This is definitely a part of human evolution. Within our text, the reading of the three…

  • Literature Studies: Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan Steiner

    Leslie Morgan Steiner speaks about her book Crazy Love, and her personal story of being a battered wife in a TED talk lasting 15 minutes and 57 seconds. She discusses the way that women feel trapped by abusive relationships, and fearful of leaving. She makes a very strong case that women who do leave actually…

  • Views on Human Frailty by Shakespeare, Dante, Sundiata and Sophocles

    Table of Contents Introduction Shakespeare’s Macbeth Dante’s Inferno Sundiata’s Malinka Epic Sophocles’ Oedipus the King Conclusion Introduction Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Dante’s Inferno, the Malinka epic of Sundiata, and the Oedipus of Sophocles are all representatives of certain ideas, ideals, and values in the human age and history. They all stood for certain symbols during their respective…

  • Literature Studies: “Erasure” a Novel by P. Everett

    Percival Everett is a unique writer. He differentiates himself from the other African-American writers by focusing his work on commercialization of literary culture. The book challenges the shibboleths of American culture and literature. It calls for an alternative to the commercialization of literary literature. The novel is funny. It engages readers through its playful jokes…

  • Important similarities between Dashiell Hammett’s novel the Glass Key and Joel Coen’s film Miller’s Crossing

    Dashiell Hammett’s writing style is generally adapted as the most acceptable to for rendering in cinemas because it is well versed with describing the circumstances as well as the setting. It is displayed in such a manner that favors an objective observer’s point of view (Hammett 10). Miller’s Crossing and The Glass Key represent two…

  • Henry David Thoreau: A Challenge to Become Better

    Table of Contents Introduction Thesis Statement The importance of spiritual awakening to our wellbeing The means by which we awaken spiritually Beyond the conscious endeavor Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Henry David Thoreau, an American author and philosopher is known for his book, Walden which advocates for simple living. Between 1845 and 1847, he withdrew into…

  • Susan J. Douglas: Growing Up Female With the Mass Media

    The media has had a lot of effects on women based on various perceptions. Douglas cuts out an analysis on how the media has been portraying women in the last few years. In this case, she argues that it has been showing different images of women yet they do not reflect popular values. As far…

  • “A Peacock Southeast Flew” a Poem by Anne Birrell

    Table of Contents Introduction Relation of Parent and Child Relation of Husband and Wife Mothers-in-law and Daughters-In-law The legitimacy of the Bonds The Solution Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Relationships among family members vary from one society to another, depending on cultural values and norms. Conflicts normally happen in families, and their root cause is the…

  • How Dale Carnegie’s book can be both related to and influence business in Kazakhstan

    Most of the businesses in Kazakhstan revolve around oil and gas; these industries have greatly contributed to the sturdy economic growth in the country. In addition, Kazakhstan provides one of the largest markets in the middle of Asia and is in the middle of the busy business route between China and Europe. Also, the country…