Category: Literature

Lake Tahoe has not only transformed America, it has also played a major role in the conquest of California. The lake put a beginning to a sexual revolution, was a premise for a ski industry and also led to the launch of Republican Party. The novel Tahoe beneath the Surface by Scott Lankford tells about…

Cinderella, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, tells the story of a young child, Cinderella, whose mother dies and her father re-marries a cruel step-mom who has two daughters. In spite of the continuous mistreatment by her step-mom and stepsisters, Cinderella does not return evil for evil; she stays true to her mother’s wish that she…

The world of short stories in America flourished in the twentieth century with the arrival of new writers who aimed at creating a niche of their own. The subjects that were dealt with in the stories were of various themes, but most of the writers were particular about giving a message through their works. Some…

Table of Contents The writing styles and language use of Ciaran Carson The writing styles and language use of Edward Kamau Brathwaite Sources The writing styles and language use of Ciaran Carson Carson’s first book was The New Estate (1976). In the ten years before The Irish for No (1987) he perfected a new style…

Reading Schedule It should be stated that the novel itself is not difficult to comprehend. As the writing is concise, clear and dynamic, I have read it over the course of three days, spending an hour each day (Picture 1). However, the author used satire extensively, which complicated the comprehension at first. Therefore, I dedicated…

The overall tone of Robert Frost’s poem titled “Out, out” can be described as exceptionally dramatic. The author is rather emotional about what happens to the main character and the reactions that beholders display. This genuine feeling of empathy is what moves the narrative forward and makes the audience feel remorse as well. The poor…

The focal point of the paper is to determine and evaluate symbolism and figures of speech for a short story: A Secret Lost in the Water by Roch Carrier, translated by Sheila Fischman from French. It is true that a short story like this, requires a lot of control on the part of the writer,…

Table of Contents Introduction Main text Summary Works Cited Introduction In their works, William Inge and Eugene O’Neill pay a special attention to the theme of darkness, desperation, anxiety and human weaknesses. In both worlds, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs and Long day’s Journey into Night, characters inhabit a very complex world.…

Table of Contents Introduction Sons in “What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything” and “Next Term We’ll Mash You” Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The topic of sons can be considered a sophisticated one since it encompasses various types of relationships and difficulties that a young person has to endure and overcome. Youngsters can be…

The short story Reunion is a wonderful representation of the selfish love of a parent conveyed through the first-person narration (the son) and multiple symbols that John Cheever introduced skillfully. Although it is a short story the author managed to provide a clear understanding of how quickly the son got disappointed in his father and…