Ralph Waldo Emerson once declared that âLife is a journey, not a destinationâ. This recurring idea can be found throughout numerous works of literature. These pieces are conveying the message that one should focus on what they gain from their experiences, rather than living for the goal. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the author presents a comparable idea through...
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The Great Gatsby is a story set in the 1920s and written by F. Scott Fitzgerald to convey a warning about the state of society. The title characterâs goal is to overcome the social class barriers that prevent him and his lover, Daisy, from being together. He is trying to live out what many would refer to as the âAmerican...
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Bigotry in âThe Prioress Talesâ and âGeneral Prologueâ The description in The Prioressâ Tales is full of bigotry and depicts Prioress as a woman of dual character. In the General Prologue, Chaucer describes her as a polite, aristocratic, and godly nun but realistically, she is a bigot whose stories are full of anti-Semitic attitudes. The Prioressâ tales portray her as...
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Monsters are a metaphor for fate and the destructive forces of nature. âHe who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster . . . when you gaze long into the abyss the abyss also gazes into you.â Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good, and Evil, 1886 Subsequent to the publication of J.R.R Tolkienâs âThe...
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Shirley Jacksonâs âThe Lotteryâ is a frightening illustration of a society that has only two classes, specifically a working class and an oppressive wealthy class. Looking at the text through a Marxist lens makes the distinction between classes even more apparent. The bourgeoisie, or the wealthy upper class, are those who hold power over the lower class using oppression. This...
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Literature has impacted the world in numerous ways. It has formed our beliefs into different things and has made us look at the world differently. Author Connie Willis said 'That's what literature is. Itâs the people who went before us, tapping out messages from the past, from beyond the grave, trying to tell us about life and death! Listen to...
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âDo you know what we call opinion in the absence of evidence? We call it prejudice.â The Cambridge Dictionary defines prejudice as, an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge. In a world where prejudice is seen on a daily basis, it is not uncommon for children's books and movies to address this...
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Both Schumacher and Wilde have uniquely crafted their texts, portraying the overwhelming obsession that the respective eponymous protagonists, The Phantom of the Opera and Dorian Gray, face throughout the film and novel. Both texts delve deep into the wild and unruly minds of the protagonists through the use of camera angles, character interaction, imagery, symbolism, costuming, setting, soundtrack, and narrative...
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By masquerading as an autobiography, Robinson Crusoe attempts to blur the lines between fact and fiction. Although written by Daniel Defoe, the novelâs first edition credits the fictitious and titular Robinson Crusoe as the storyâs true author. In order to add validity to the claim of Crusoe acting as the workâs author, Defoe crafts an entire preface featuring a fake...
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Lord of the Flies written by William Golding is a novel that tells a story about a group of English school boys who find themselves stranded on an island without any adult supervision. From the start, it is quite evident that there are some distinct personality differences between the boys on the island. Because of this, the batch of boys...
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A New York article published in 2006, attempts to persuade readers that all immigrants, no matter their origins, should be accepted by Americans. âAngels in America,â written by John Tierney, goes on to say, although most U.S. citizensâ ancestors were at one-point immigrants, today they fail to give any concern for new migrants. Tierney makes the point that Mexican immigrants...
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Antigone by Sophocles Antigone is convinced that she will be obeying the law of the gods by burying her brother, Polyneices, in honor, although against the command of King Creon. Antigone decides to disobey the Kingâs decree of leaving her brotherâs body to rot, after he is killed by his own brother, Eteocles. Antigone argues that doing so would be...
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Gregorâs metamorphosis accomplishes several of his aims: First, it frees him from his hated job with an odious company by using disabling him from working; second, it relieves him of the requirement to make an agonizing desire between his filial duty to his parentsâparticularly his fatherâand his desperate yearning to emancipate himself from such responsibilities and dependence. It as a...
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Social reformer, Dickens, utilizes the theme of social responsibility to criticize the capitalist, yet supposedly âChristianâ Victorian society he lived in. He wanted to âhauntâ his readers with the social message of the importance of expressing the allegory within Dickinsâ novella: lower classes can no longer be ignored. In the extract, from Stave 3, Dickens is presenting âIgnoranceâ and âwantâ,...
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Introduction: The crucible, By Arthur Miller, has been relevant to many different groups across the world, throughout history. The conception of corruption prevailing and the truth being disregarded are the main focuses of the text. They relate to the major human experience that shapes our responses and reactions to heavy-weight world conflicts. That in the face of conflict true human...
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One national authoritative source demonstrated that American people are all living with fear and extended intimidation in their life, reflecting on the declining participation rate in public safety construction. Arthur Miller, the admirable and passionate writer, offers a convincing argument that accusation on peopleâs identification not only has been considered a violation of personal rights, but also has immensely destructive...
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In the play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, a group of young women in Salem, Massachusetts falsely accuse other villagers of witchcraft. The trials and accusations put the village into a frenzy that results in the death of nineteen individuals and the arrest of two hundred others. Arthur Miller wrote this play to create an allegory between McCarthyism and the...
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Introduction Introduction: Frankenstein, published in 1818 was written in the peak era of Romanticism and the gothic genre. This statement leaves one curious about the category that the novel fits into. Thesis: After examining the romantic and gothic genres, it is clear that Frankenstein respects the ideals of Romanticism and the gothic genre because of the novelâs elements such as...
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'Beowulf' is an antiquated epic ballad wherein the incredible legend battles against beasts and monsters to serve individuals. Conclusiveness and boldness, which are innate in the hero, leave no uncertainty. From the start, the epic picture of Beowulf as an unbelievable warrior can appear to be amazingly chivalrous, went for legitimately helping individuals without good and passionate attributes. All things...
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In this bittersweet memoir, journalist Jeannette Walls tells her story in an emotional and humorous tone to depict the life of her rather dysfunctional family. She recounts the memories of going on adventures (âskedaddlesâ they call it), bouncing from one neighborhood to another with her family. Jeannette details her life from childhood to adulthood, and focuses on the unconventional upbringing...
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As time has gone by many authors have chosen the Faustian Bargain as a topic for their stories and novels. What is the Faustian Bargain, and how does this have any impact on a literary work? Throughout all aspects of Literature, you can find the Faustian Deal or what is sometimes known as, âThe Subsequent Fallâ. Robert Stevenson, Willkie Collins,...
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âEvolutionâ is a word that means the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form. When someone âevolves,â you can no longer go back to the person you once were, resulting in you diving deeper into your personal growth. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is portrayed as the male protagonist. He is...
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One of the biggest struggles people deal with in life is getting through an obstacle and doubting themselves in the process. Whether it be a physical, emotional, or mental struggle, having the strength to persist through it is a very important characteristic that will give you the confidence to get through anything that comes along the way. Each of these...
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Lord of the Flies As An Allegory If read from the surface level, Lord of the Flies can be interpreted as a novel about the struggle to survive on a deserted island and the effects it has on its residents. When the reader looks in depth, they see an allegorical novel that has an underlying meaning and is filled with...
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Filled with paranoia in an unjustified Puritan society, Arthur Miller's The Crucible depicts the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and its deeper meaning within it. In The Crucible, John Proctor is the protagonist and tragic hero of the story. John Proctor is a farmer and town leader whose downfall initially begins when he commits adultery, but the ultimate flaw is...
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A single protagonist or antagonist is difficult to identify throughout the play Antigone. The author, Sophocles, allows the audience to see all sides of the same story by relying on the neutrality of the Elders who narrate the plot. Considering the time period of the writing, it is surprising that two characters who compete for the spotlight are women. Antigone...
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The Great Gatsby was written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald back in 1925. It continues to be one of the most studied novels in the modern world. It discusses themes such as the wealth of the âold moneyâ society, segregation, and the illusion of the American Dream. Gatsby was a young man who ran to accomplish astonishing wealth. Despite his more...
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Marriage as an essential for women to gain a favorable social standing is a common Austen theme. In Jane Austenâs era women were expected to settle in their households, they were very dependent on their partnerâs income and financial status. Unlike any other woman, Jane Austen was well-raised and had a comprehensive education. Through her passion for reading and writing,...
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The two sisters speak to two completely different types of human personalities, and this differentiation between the two sisters has been outlined for us by Austen at the very beginning. Elinor has a quality of understanding and a coolness of judgment by the goodness of which she, however just nineteen years, is fit for being her mother's guide. She can't,...
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The novella âThe Metamorphosisâ by Franz Kafka is a short story about a man named Gregor that turns into a cockroach after waking up. The graphic novel also titled âThe Metamorphosisâ by Peter Kuper is an adaptation of Kafkaâs novella that has illustrations to go along with the storytelling. Something that the two versions have in common is symbolism to...
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