Introduction 'Lost', a groundbreaking television series that aired from 2004 to 2010, captivated audiences worldwide with its complex narrative and richly developed characters. The series, created by J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeffrey Lieber, set new standards for storytelling in the medium of television. Its unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and drama, coupled with existential themes, makes it an...
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A personal understanding of one’s own identity begins to develop the moment we are born. Our identity is molded by our surroundings and the values that are present in our homes. Having an identity relates to the sense that we need to feel like we belong. Everyone in the world wants and almost needs to feel accepted and “at home”...
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Literary analysis Married people having affairs is viewed as an immoral act in many cultures and societies. It’s viewed like that because it’s often something that can destroy families and relationships. However, in “The Storm” Kate Chopin demonstrates that an affair is not a very bad thing, perhaps it could even be a good thing depending on the circumstances. In...
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An attempt to bring to light the cruel condition to which black slaves are destined in the plantations in the United States of America, Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s 1847 socio-political poem “The Runaway Slave of Pilgrim Point”, draws on the parallelism between black and white as a metaphor for the different conditions for the black and the white man. This essay...
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No Second Troy is a poem by William Butler Yeats, and it is one of his most celebrated works. The poem is a typical lyric, and it expresses the feelings of a poet who is in a state of misery and pain. Overall, the poem centers on a single issue of his disappointment, pain, and agony. 'Her' in the poem...
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Characters of this story by Thomas King include the strong-willed mother who feels as if she declares herself a “Canadian” she is denouncing her native roots. She sees the Blackfoot as a whole and refuses to acknowledge the “border” around it. She is loyal and stands her ground as a member of the Blackfoot tribe. Her son who is also...
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Back To School Documentary: The covid-19 pandemic made us acknowledge the major global perplexes we are facing. Whether they are economic, political, social, or environmental issues; we are witnessing such aspects rapidly diminish and hit their lowest of low in terms of technicality, ethicality, and the pursuit of a normal day-to-day life. But most importantly, the pandemic affected students and...
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Nevil Shute’s On The Beach is a thrilling story inspired by the possible outcome of nuclear war. Many changes are evident throughout the entire plot due to the situation; the end of the world. In addition to environmental changes, the lasting survivors go through profound mental, physical, and emotional changes. The character who goes through the most impactful change is...
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In this day of age, everyone is on their phone texting each other. Human interaction is being limited and texting is the new way to have a conversation. But is texting the best way to interact with someone? In the story “Cat Person” by Kristen Roupenian, Cat Person tells the story of a college student, Margot, and the relationship she...
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'In oak terrace' tells the routine life of an isolated elderly woman whilst bringing sympathy to her situation from the reader and making them reflect. The poem begins with the blunt statement 'Old and alone' which perfectly introduces the protagonist. Clearly, it is evident that this woman is isolated and at the age where death awaits her, and this is...
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In the poem “Let America Be America Again,” Langston Hughes, brings attention to inequality by making the Great Depression the main subject. Hughes begins the poem by using repetition throughout his poem: “Never was America to me” which places emphasis on how America is not the “America” it claims to be. The speaker seems to be pointing out the failure...
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Hamlet: An Existential Crisis in the Making Through the dawn of mankind, one thing has remained constant for humanity, and that is our crippling mortality. The tragedy of Hamlet by William Shakespeare is about the self-doubt of the tragic hero Hamlet and his journey towards revenge in order to honor his father. Shakespeare uses the popular ideology of the time,...
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In the given passage from Miller’s play, Death of A Salesman, Biff confronts Willy about his decision to leave the family. An argument ensues between the two of them after this revelation. This extract of Death of A Salesman by Arthur Miller from Act 2 describes the events that occur after Happy and Biff are confronted by Linda for abandoning...
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Antigone is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles, that centers around a young female, Antigone, after the deaths of her two brothers. Antigone’s two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, were battling for the throne of Thebes. As the brothers were dueling against each other, they ended up defeating one another. Since Eteocles was the King of Thebes and was seen as defending...
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Some people say that it is easier to forgive an enemy than a friend because of the pain you receive when a friend hurts you When a friend betrays you and the friendship you hold, the wound is cut deeper than the one an enemy makes. But what exactly is betrayal? Betrayal is simply the breaking of trust or connection...
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Introduction William Shakespeare's Macbeth stands as one of the most profound tragedies in literary history, drawing upon the quintessential elements of the tragic form. The play delves into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes such as unchecked ambition, moral corruption, and the inevitable descent into madness. At its core, a tragedy examines the downfall of the protagonist, whose...
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In life, taking the known route does not necessarily have the most beneficial ending- this is partially due to the fact that the unknown road provides options for personal growth and new experiences. This idea is conveyed throughout The Road not Taken and is specially reinforced in the last stanza. The Road Not Taken was written by Robert Frost in...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once declared that “Life is a journey, not a destination”. 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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Famous author and playwright Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a brilliant comedic play written in 1895. The play is a comedy of manners and takes place in London and the estate in Hertfordshire. The main protagonist of the play is Jack Worthing, a leading character in the play. Jack Worthing’s conflict in the play is living a...
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In Plath’s poems “Contusion’ and “Edge” there is a central theme and image of death that is liberating and perfect. These themes and images are constant throughout many of Plath’s poetry, but in these two particular poems, the idea of death is more forthcoming. “Edge” the last poem that Plath wrote before she ended her life is also another reason...
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The first poem of Neruda’s that illustrates loss through masterful use of imagery, symbolism, metaphor, and allusion is “Sonnet 17.” The poem adopts the form of a Petrarchan sonnet, which often follows an “abb abba” rhyme scheme, this type of verse usually presents a problem within the first eight lines, using the remaining six lines to offer a resolution. In...
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William Shakespeare`s ‘Sonnet 130’ is an unusual sonnet since it contravenes the concept of female beauty and, instead, provides alternative perspectives concerning beauty and love. Written probably keeping his lover or mistress in mind, Shakespeare compares her physical features and mannerisms with the unlikeliest of natural objects. It stands apart from other sonnets because it breaks the poetry conventions that...
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Poetry Foundation presents William Shakespeare’s famous poem, Sonnet 130, titled “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun.” According to Spacey, the poem talks of a mistress who does not conform to the conventional standards of beauty. Shakespeare compares the mistress with the beautiful things of life, but he finds none that perfectly fits the mistress. In this regard, Shakespeare...
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Romantic or platonic, lifelong or fleeting, love surrounds and shapes our meaningful relationships every day, teaching us lessons, presenting us with new experiences, and changing our lives forever. Good morning, I am Maddison Clark and today, as my role as literary expert, I will be analyzing how the theme of love, within two poems from different time periods, differ and...
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Summary of Sonnet 116 This is a true Shakespearean sonnet, also referred to as an Elizabethan or English sonnet. This type of sonnet contains fourteen lines, which are separated into three quatrains (four lines) and end with a rhyming couplet (two lines). The rhyme scheme of this sonnet is abab cdcd efef gg. Like most of Shakespeare’s works, this sonnet...
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American Literature has played a big role in impacting our society today. 1917-1937 was the era of the Harlem Renaissance, the Roaring 20s, The Lost Generation, and the Jazz Age. These Eras are important because of how they affected us and changed us for the better. These moments in history have led to wars, the great depression, and being poor....
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The excerpt from Nectar in a Sieve and “Marriage Is a Private Affair” demonstrate the negative and the positive influences of modern ideas and modern ways on traditional cultures. To begin with, one of the pronounced positive influences of modern ways on traditional cultures in the excerpt from Nectar in a Sieve is the medical expertise that is more advanced...
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When you hear the name Shakespeare what do you think of? Do you think he was overrated or do you think he was a great established writer? At first, I thought he was overrated and didn’t want to study him and his work. Only after studying have I realized that he is very important to our history. Even though he...
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Written by Alexander Pope in the 18th century, The Rape of the Lock is a narrative poem renowned for its satirical depiction of traditionally epic conventions and characters in addressing the frivolous reality of vanity. Although the inspirations that lead to the creation of the poem are highly debated, with some speculating that the poem was written as a commentary...
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“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”, otherwise known as Sonnet 18, is one of Shakespeare's most well-known sonnets. Shakespeare presents the question “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day” and he then begins to describe all the unfavorable traits of summer. He then states that it has the following traits; too windy, too hot, too cloudy, etc....
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