Category: Literature
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Born in the USA: A Reflection
Table of Contents Introduction Reflection Works Cited Introduction Born in the USA: How A Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed To Put Women and Children First, is a book that was authored by Dr. Marsden Wagner. The book underscores the error in thinking that the obstetrics and gynecology sector in the US has reached a…
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A Perfect Day for Bananafish by David Salinger
The story revolves around Seymour, who had just come from war and is on vacation with his wife. He has posttraumatic stress disorder and this is of concern even to the wife’s parents. In the end he commits suicide. The story has a weak ending as the main character dies. As it unfolds, it is…
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The Reunion by John Cheever
The world we live in is constantly changing, and so all the people do. But there are some problems that always remain the same for many generations. One of such problems is generation gap. It is interesting and sad how people who have one blood fail to understand each other. It is not only about…
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Message in “Mending Wall” Poem by Robert Frost
“Mending Wall” is one of those poems that are not particularly difficult to decipher. Written by Robert Frost, the poem addresses a metaphorical wall that people build around themselves, excluding others from their lives. However, while the topic and theme of the poem are quite clear, its message might not be. At first glance, Frost…
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“Dawn” by Elie Wiesel
Table of Contents Introduction Innocence Loss Murderer Conclusion Works Cited Introduction “Throughout the course of Elisha’s journey through WWII and with the Freedom Fighter Movement, he develops different identities as a result of his loss, suffering, and guilt. Elisha transforms from and innocent child, to an adolescent filled with uncertainty to a man who has…
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“American Son” Novel by Brian Roley
Fiction is usually seen as a means to express some ideas and thoughts mainly for an entertaining purpose. However, it can be also evaluated as a tool helping in understanding the past with its lifestyle, mood and tendencies. In the following paper, the book “American Son” by Brian Roley will be addressed from the historic…
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Queen Guinevere in Malory’s “Le Morte d’Arthur”
The book Le Morte d’ Arthur explores various topics that can be linked to the modern issues related to society and the reflection of culture and power dynamics. Certain characters majorly demonstrate detailed and complicated set of values and unique morals that can be exemplary within the literature’s projection on modern society. Queen Guinevere’s character…
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The “Black Fatherhood” Book by Khalid Akil White
Table of Contents Introduction: Summary of the Book Interesting Ideas Connection to Previously Discussed Material Relation to Modern Families Gender Roles Main Issues Resonating with Me Questions Conclusion Reference Introduction: Summary of the Book The book Black fatherhood by Khalid Akil White revolves around the negative stereotype of a black father and misconceptions linked to…
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Elements of the Gothic in James’s ‘Turn of the Screw’
Table of Contents Introduction Gothic The First Debate Apparitionist approach Non-apparitionist approach Focusing on the psychometric nature of the governess Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In 1898, American-born British author Henry James published a short novel that is still causing a great deal of academic debate today. A Turn of the Screw is essentially a simple…
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Stereotypes as Double-Edged Weapon in “Axolotl” by Cortazar
Nobody in this world can influence one person and stay intact as long as each reaction, and each act implemented by one individual towards another, presupposes interaction. This concept is vividly presented in the Axolotl short story by Julio Cortazar. The work presents a double-transform between a main character of the short story and a…