Edgar Allan Poeâ one of the first writers of his time to have earned his living through the publication of his worksâ is renowned for his short stories. His diverse catalogue includes his famous The Fall of the House of Usher, The Purloined Letters and many more among which The Black Cat has a place of its own in the...
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The short story, âThe Black Cat,â was written by Edgar Allan Poe. The main characters are the speaker, his wife, and a black cat named Pluto. The conflict occurs when the speaker constantly gets mad at everyone and suddenly snaps, committing a crime. The speaker grew up with a childhood filled with abuse, and as a form of protection, he...
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Susan Glaspellâs Jury of Her Peers illustrates how womenâs moral judgment is influenced by the authority of men and how a shared female experience gives insight that is ultimately more important to womenâs moral judgment. Womenâs awakening, their feminine solidarity, and political advocacy are inseparable from their awareness of the gender discrimination and oppression embedded in the existing legal system,...
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During the 19th century, women were obligated to follow the wants of their husbands who had complete power of every little thing. They had a limited say in any decision and had to burden themselves with their thoughts as their opinions were never prioritized. Constantly in the world around us, people are influenced by the expectations put into place. Many...
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Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. In the short stories âMy hotel yearâ by Douglas Coupland, we have a view of the doomed relationship of two Headbangers who are clearly lost in life. We meet the narrator who is going through a rough path, but is full of hope that this rough...
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'Southern Gothic' is a literary tradition that came into existence in the early twentieth century. It has its origin in the Gothic style, which had been popular in European literature for long time. Gothic writers were inventing desolate, upsetting scenarios in which mystery, secrets, sometimes supernatural occurrences, and protagonists' extreme characteristics, were combined in order to create a suspense and...
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A minor character from Eudora Weltyâs, âA Worn Pathâ, is the hunter. Although he does appear in an important part in the story, when he encounters Phoenix in the forest, he is still considered a minor character and the story did reveal many things about the hunter. The story revealed that the hunter is just a stock character because he...
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During the 20th century, Latin American authors blended the folkloric storytelling of rural communities with academic elements of high literature to create the genre of magical realism. Characterized by its mix of fantasy and realism, the genre mixes gritty, authentic narration with symbolic elements of the fantastical. Though most of Gabriel Garcia Marquezâs works embody some element of magical realism,...
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Behind every person, object and event, there is a veiled motive, undetectable by the public. Deception is an act or statement which misleads, hides the truth, or promotes a belief, concept or idea that is not true. Appearance leads to the formation of an opinion, which can be inaccurate due to deception. There is a thin line between perception and...
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Select one of the short stories and discuss how a particular social group is constructed eg race, gender, socio-economic status. Particular social groups are often constructed in a negative light. In the short story âA Jury of Her Peersâ, the author, Susan Glaspell constructs a patriarchal society in which females are tremendously disregarded. The author uses various narrative conventions to...
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A situation, state, or idea is artificial when it has been created unnaturally, and therefore seems unnecessary or insincere. Thus, in many ways, the term âartificialâ can be applied to Henrik Ibsenâs play A Dollâs House, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichieâs short stories âJumping Monkey Hillâ and âThe Arrangers of Marriageâ from her short story collection âThe Thing Around Your Neckâ....
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Science fiction texts effectively utilize a variety of textual forms and features to explore fictional futures, which cooperate to develop a commentary on the present. âGattacaâ (1997), produced by Andrew Niccol, and âMovementâ (2011), by Nancy Fulda, are two texts that reveal the ongoing rivalry between Earthâs creator, God, and the evolvement of scientific technology. However, as a consequence of...
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Introduction John Bell Clayton's short story "The White Circle" delves into the complex psychological and social dynamics of childhood rivalry, jealousy, and the struggle for power. Set against the backdrop of rural America, the narrative centers around two boys, Tucker and Anvil, whose interactions unravel the deeper themes of morality, innocence, and the human propensity for cruelty. Through his nuanced...
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In their lifetime, people can expect to make several choices and decisions. Some decisions may be small, simple, and to a degree, minor. However, there comes a time in one's life in which a decision must be made, significantly impacting their life. Often individuals will turn to a source of motivation that is personal, regarding their individual beliefs, perspectives, and...
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âWomenâ, is a word associated with a nurturing persona; in modern times, a symbol of perseverance and strength. However, the opinion on women has been shaped throughout the years with both negative and positive connotations. Although the perspectives changed, many still oppress women, finding them inferior to men. The short stories, âThe Yellow Wall Paperâ, written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman,...
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Money is one of the most significant fundamental factors that influence social customs; it makes people greedy and corrupt; even worse, it causes family collapse. Due to the background of 'The Rocking-Horse Winner', it is the period of Western industrial civilization where materialism is extraordinarily prevalent and money is the symbol of social status. In the introductory paragraph, Lawrence makes...
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Adulthood is a poisonous word that most people don't want to hear or experience. Like a venomous snake, the bite is as deadly as it is. When we were young, we wanted to grow faster so we to reach our dreams and experience what adults could experience; but when we grow up and face the reality of our world, we...
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âGirlâ, by Jamaica Kincaid, is a short story teeming with literary merit. Jamaica Kincaid, whose original name was Elaine Potter Richardson, was born on May 25th, 1949 in St. John's, Antigua. Kincaid is a Caribbean-American writer whose works focus on representing familial relationships, as seen in this short story. The short story âGirlâ by Jamaica Kincaid, was published in the...
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âHow Did I Get Away with Killing One of the Biggest Lawyers in the State? It Was Easyâ by Alice Walker represents the life of the viewpoint character. She allows herself to become grounded within an elaborate affair pervaded by sexual objectification as a result of aspects of her life, such as her relationship with her mother, as well as...
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The dissimilar reader's perception of Curt Lemonâs death and the soldiers hearing voices in the forest have had Tim and other soldiers falter in translating what had happened during the events when they had just happened versus when he narrates them. Throughout the book, you see the soldiers question their sanity, but never confront the question directly. They always answer...
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In the 1800s most women had very difficult lives. There were many issues and restrictions such as, not having the right to own their own property, they could not keep their own wages, and were viewed as mentally ill. In âThe Story of an Hourâ by Kate Chopin, the story is told in a third-person omniscient point of view. Mrs....
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In both the short stories âThe Story of An Hourâ and âGirlâ, Chopin and Kincaid focus heavily on the roles that women must play in order to fit societal norms. While the two stories are written in different times, both views the restraints of societal norms on women as a negative occurrence, railroading women into one singular path of life....
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John Updike is viewed as one of the best writers in present-day American history. He is known for the idea that common parts of American life can be very captivating. He desired for the audience to see the excellence and enchantment of life, so he attempted to depict ordinary things utilizing the clearest yet wonderful language conceivable. A significant number...
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'The Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin uncovers the convictions held by the general public seeing ladies as mediocre when contrasted with their male partners. Ladies were relied upon to hold fast to the desires of their spouses in a home setting. It was normal that each lady gets hitched, and this was for the most part to more...
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âThe Story of an Hourâ is a very famous short story by Kate Chopin, published in 1894. This story is one of the earliest pieces of feminist writing in American literature and links up with the awareness of womenâs rights and the female position in society. The protagonist of this story is Mrs. Louise Mallard, who has just been informed...
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Introduction In Guy de Maupassant's renowned short story "The Necklace," verbal irony serves as a powerful literary device, shedding light on the characters' true intentions and values. Maupassant masterfully employs verbal irony to highlight the stark contrast between appearance and reality, revealing deeper layers of meaning within the narrative. Unveiling Hidden Desires Verbal irony is prominently showcased through the protagonist...
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William Faulkner in âA Rose for Emilyâ conveys the message that there is always more than meets the eye. Faulkner assembles a story in which Miss Emily, an aristocratic elderly woman, is isolated from the townspeople around her. By using a first-person point of view of the townspeople, Faulkner establishes a reliable yet external narrator to reveal Emilyâs life was...
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Introduction Junot Diaz's short story "How to Date a Browngirl, Blackgirl, Whitegirl, or Halfie" explores the theme of cultural identity and the impact of stereotypes on relationships. Through the narrator's perspective, the story delves into the complexities of dating across racial and cultural lines, shedding light on the societal expectations, prejudices, and internal struggles faced by individuals navigating diverse romantic...
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Introduction Ray Bradbury's short story, "The Veldt," explores the theme of the destructive potential of advanced technology and its impact on human relationships. Set in the future, the story portrays a family living in a fully automated "Happylife Home" equipped with a virtual reality nursery. This essay delves into the central theme of the story, examining how the abuse of...
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Introduction Ray Bradbury's short story, "The Veldt," presents a captivating narrative that delves into the intricate psychology of its characters. Published in 1950, the story portrays a futuristic world where technology dominates human lives and examines the effects of this dependence on the family at the center of the narrative. This essay will delve into the literary aspects of "The...
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