Category: Literature

Table of Contents Introduction Michel de Montaigne Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Lazarillo de Tormes in the renaissance period made literature as a description of the life he had. Lazarillo is a biblical name and acts significantly to the ideas conveyed in literary works. Lazarillo is the same as Lazaro which is in the Bible and…

Table of Contents Introduction “How Does A Man Write a Poem.” Works Cited: Introduction A. Van Jordan is considered a contemporary poet and has written two books worth of good reading. He is a notable African American writer who also serves in the role of teacher. He is a graduate of Howard University, where he…

Table of Contents Reading Summary Questions about the Reading Works Cited Reading Summary The chapters from 12 to 20 in the book “The Martyred” by Richard Kim are connected by one general topic – the concept of truth. Each character of the story has his own position and tries to define the truth taking into…

It is saddening, how all through our lives we tend to search for love, and never find that which we can call true love. At the end of the day, situations make us believe something else or someone is responsible for our travails. But if we can look deep within, we are often responsible for…

A person who is not aware of the date when the story “Our America” was written, will think that Jose Marti wrote the story, which is a speech in its format, in the 21st century. In the opening lines of the story, Marti writes that the villages have changed, that “there are not the times…

Ibn Ishaq wrote a book that elucidated the life of Muhammad. The work can be counted as a hagiography, as it is a biography of the saint. The saint, in this situation, is Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The work encompasses large numbers of episodes related to the life of Muhammad. The work validates…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction “Dark Rivers of the Heart” the suspense novel by Dean Koontz (1994) is one that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The novel works on two different levels. One on level it is popular fiction that is highly entertaining to read as an adventure story revolving…

Table of Contents Introduction Why Act Three, Scene Three Changes Made by Fiona Shaw and Ben Whishaw Effect of Changes on Performance and Notable Style Actors Nonverbal Elements Effective Interpretation Enhanced Understanding Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Richard II is a Shakespeare’s play, which centers on the rise and fall of Richard II, the King of…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Works Cited Introduction Drugs remain one of the most difficult problems for the modern society. No matter how hard people try to eradicate this evil, the number of drugs addicts only continues increasing. The story “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” by Hunter S. Thompson is about a journalist…

Symbolism is used in literature to denote a deeper meaning beyond the usual meaning of words. It can be used to characterize a situation or a person in a story to signify a hidden, concealed, or camouflaged meaning. For example, thunderstorm in a scene signifies troubled times or a catastrophe in the making. On the…