Category: Literature
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“Jude the Obscure” Novel by Thomas Hardy
Table of Contents Introduction Summary Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Jude the Obscure is the last novel by Thomas Hardy, it starts as a periodical series and is first issued in book form in 1895. The novel was burnt in public by the Bishop of Exeter the same year. The main character, Jude Fawley, is a…
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Comparative Literature: The Bath by J. Frame and The Hollow of the Three Hills by N. Hawthorne
There is a great number of different forces which influence human beings and make them go further, develop themselves and investigate something new, even if it is hidden somewhere deep in a persons soul. These acts of self-cognition and negotiation of own fears, problems and taboos demand great power, will and bravery. The last one…
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Family Life in Harold Pinter’s “The Homecoming”
Harold Pinter’s two-act play “The Homecoming” that first appeared in print in 1965 is a predominantly family-oriented play about members of a family living in North London, provides several views about family life in England during those times. Some views are credible while others are grotesque. The first credible view is the setting of the…
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Literature: Bravery in the Stories “Hollow of the Three Hills” and “The Bath”
Bravery is a courageous behavior or character. It comes in many forms and does not necessarily mean being unafraid. Rather, it is borne out of the desire to tackle fears and come out triumphant over them. It is about doing something that one is not sure will work when the odds are stacked against them.…
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“In Strangers’ Arms: The Magic of the Tango”
Table of Contents Book Summary Why tango fascinates and engages people all over the world Works Cited Book Summary In the introductory section of the book, Beatriz Dujovne discusses the history of tango which is now regarded as the most popular dances in the history of the twentieth century. The author challenges the historical myth…
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The White Collar Book by C. Wright Mills
Table of Contents Introduction Thesis Statement The Comparison of Two Pieces of Prose Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The White Collar Book by C. Wright Mills is the collection of poetry and prose about the working world. The author touched upon almost every aspect of the white-collar employees’ work nowadays as well as the historic background…
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Ridiculous Plot Points in Chekhov’s “Three Sisters”
Anton Chekhov’s play Three Sisters is one of his most interesting works for analysis. This play contains several philosophical thoughts that appeal to not all the readers. However, those who succeed in understanding the story and following the train of the characters’ thoughts find this play amusing because it contains several funny moments and even…
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Herman Melville’s “Bartleby”
The story of Bartleby is about an individual who enters the life of the author and brings with him a totally different aspect of life altogether that is difficult to comprehend due to his restrained nature. In this paper, we will assume that this is a story about love. We will see that the author…
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“Outlaw Platoon” by Sean Parnell Literature Analysis
Table of Contents Outlaw Platoon Duty to fulfill obligations Personal courage Selfless service “Outlaw Platoon” Sean Parnell and John Bruning (the authors) provide narration about the events that occurred during a tour to Afghanistan by the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army. This book provides a good picture of what being a soldier in…
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The Acts of Heroism in Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex”
Table of Contents Introduction Theme Conclusion References Introduction Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” is widely read around the world. This is because this play/story involves various characters with personalities innate to almost everybody. “Oedipus Rex” is a story which everybody can relate to, everybody can learn a lesson and everybody share with their siblings and/or offspring. Heroism…