Category: Literature

Jonathan Kozol’s Amazing Grace is an attempt at revealing the way children survive in the poorest congressional district of America, South Bronx, New York. The entire book is based on personal interviews of children, adults, and clergy conducted by Kozol on his numerous trips to the city. Through this book, Kozol tries to reach out…

Table of Contents Introduction Several levels of meaning in the story What is the author’s attitude to the government of the British Raj? How does the author see human nature? The requirements of being an intelligence officer or spy Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Rudyard Kipling’s book “Kim” is a story about a young Irish orphan.…

Where is Minos said to have lived and ruled? To begin with, the myth declares Minos’ strong desire to rule the land of Crete. As a result, when the King of Crete died, “Minos aimed at the supremacy of Crete,” believing he was destined to rule its territory (Encyclopedia Mythica, 1997a, par. 2). To be…

Table of Contents Introduction Roland Barthes’ literary exploration Author’s death concept Significance of the death of the author for postmodern literature Conclusion Introduction The essay, or article by Roland Barthes, was written in 1967 to criticize traditional literary analysis. Before the sensational statement of Roland Barthes, literary criticism perceived the author of a work and…

“The Last Question” is a story in which Isaac Asimov, the author, questions the immortality of the human race as well as the permanent existence of the universe (Asimov 26). Based on a more advanced environment endowed with technological advancements, the story depicts the future of both the human race and the universe. Deploying a…

Joe Torchio is a seventy-two-year-old patient at Linda Manor, a nursing home. Joe has had a very tough life which turned him into a pessimist. He used to be a brilliant student and became a lawyer but was never quite happy with his job. He developed labile disease at the age of 54 because of…

Jacob Jankowski is the main character of the novel Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Considering the main traits of Jacob Jankowski, it may be stated that this person is too controversial. It is impossible to miss his complex character and opposing personality traits. Reading a book under discussion, many cases are found when Jacob…

Table of Contents Introduction The Art of the Negative Conclusion References Introduction Literature just like all other forms of art depicts the emotions and perceptions of the composer, towards one or several aspects of a society. Over the years, writers have preferred to conform to literal styles as dictated by their locality. However, it is…

Blues-inspired poetry reflects the interaction between literary art and musical tradition that originates from the early 20th century. Most researchers of this area, including Tracy (1981), state that blues-inspired poetry stems from the struggle and culture of African Americans. These people expressed their views and concerns through the music of blues, which quickly found a…

Table of Contents Introduction Kincaid’s “Girl” Diaz’s “Drown” Acker’s “The Language of the Body” Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Authors express themselves through their work. One can tell the character and personality of a writer by analyzing their text. In addition, a given piece of work reflects the situation in society at that particular time. In…