It was early morning, the water was glistening, the wind gently blowing, and the sun was peeking out just enough to send rays of warmth throughout on a cool fall day. Imagine learning about nature in this calming clear environment. By just learning in a calm environment and having experienced the subject in person people can learn more rather than...
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Introduction Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Black Cat' is a chilling tale that delves into the dark recesses of the human mind. One of the notable aspects of this short story is its unique narrative perspective, which provides readers with a disturbing glimpse into the disturbed mind of the protagonist. In this essay, we will critically examine the use of point...
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Introduction Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman' explores the tragic downfall of Willy Loman, a middle-aged salesman who is consumed by his pursuit of the American Dream. Through a critical analysis of the play, we can examine the themes of disillusionment, the destructive nature of capitalism, and the impact of societal expectations on the individual. Disillusionment and the American...
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Introduction Edgar Allan Poe, renowned for his macabre and mysterious tales, employs rich symbolism in his short story 'The Black Cat.' Through the use of symbolic elements, Poe delves into the depths of human psychology, exploring themes of guilt, insanity, and the destructive power of obsession. This critical essay aims to unravel the symbolism embedded within the narrative, examining its...
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Introduction Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned English poet of the Middle Ages, is celebrated for his literary contributions, including his magnum opus, "The Canterbury Tales." Through his intricate storytelling and vivid character portrayals, Chaucer tackles various social issues of his time. In this critical essay, we will delve into Chaucer's exploration of social justice in "The Canterbury Tales," analyzing his critique...
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Introduction William Golding's novel 'Lord of the Flies' presents a disturbing portrayal of human nature and the descent into savagery. Among the various dark themes explored in the book, the prospect of cannibalism stands out as a particularly chilling and thought-provoking aspect. This essay will delve into the occurrence of cannibalism in 'Lord of the Flies' and analyze its significance...
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‘Advice to Youth’ is Twain’s address to youth, to those who are on the threshold of meeting the world. For the author, the most important stage of development is youth - the stage when people, like clay, begin to cement their habits, values, and character, which will remain for the rest of their lives. Therefore, given the opportunity, he decided...
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“[Austen] began by being an ironical critic; she manifested her judgement of them not by direct censure, but by the indirect method of imitating and exaggerating the faults of her models, thus clearing the fountain by first stirring up the mud. This critical spirit lies at the foundation of her artistic faculty. Criticism, humour, irony, the judgement not of one...
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Shakespeare is known for his remarkable plays and is often regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of his time as well as today. Enclosed in his anthology of historical plays, he referred to many historical documents to gather the information he needed. But in reality, Shakespeare dramatized many of these historical events, which also included the addition of certain...
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Introduction Readers may find that the way Dickinson wrote is very similar to the way that we text messages - the lines are short, broken, and sometimes as if they haven’t been organized well. The words are also quite clear and straightforward; the paradoxical language she used may make us confused, but it is also to some extent similar to...
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Segregation has been rooted in society since the start of civilization. It has been more than just a simple means of separation based on skin color. It is more based on the differences in moral values between each race, and the values that are considered more accepted and “better”. Art has always been an outlet for people to express their...
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Nature initially defines the universe as composed of two essential components: 'Nature and the Soul.' Interestingly, [Emerson] forges on briefly in the singular and the plural, suggesting that 'all is not separate from us, all which Philosophy distinguishes as the NOT ME, that is, both nature and art, all other men and my own body, must be ranked under this...
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Is Shakespeare relevant? The question so many people, past present, and future, have questioned timelessly over again. There’s no doubt that Shakespeare has been such a controversial topic, especially in the developing society of the 21st century. William Shakespeare has been taught in the Australian curriculum for as long as the formal education system has existed. And yet only in...
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While only from 1830 to 1860, the literary movement, Transcendentalism, continued to have a profound impact on American culture. Transcendentalism was founded by Ralph Waldo Emerson, who is best known for his essay, Self-Reliance. In his essay, Self-Reliance, Emerson states: “Society everywhere is in a conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members.” He makes a strong statement...
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Introduction "The Odyssey," an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, stands as a monumental work in the literary canon, chronicling the arduous journey home of the hero Odysseus after the fall of Troy. Composed around the 8th century BCE, this timeless narrative weaves themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the quest for identity against the backdrop of divine...
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Introduction George Orwell's novel, 1984, serves as a haunting portrayal of a dystopian society dominated by totalitarianism and the suppression of individual autonomy. Published in 1949, Orwell's work continues to resonate with readers due to its stark depiction of power dynamics, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth. Set in a future world where the Party exercises complete control over every...
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“When it comes to identity, people venture every day trying to find out what it truly means to them. Identity is seen as who you are in society, how society sees you, and the traits or characteristics that pretty much define who you are” (Claudia Pellicori). During the Harlem Renaissance, blacks were constantly searching for their sense of identity, and...
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Jay Gatsby, the main character of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel ‘The Great Gatsby’, is presented to readers as a mysterious millionaire, rich and successful, who made himself, formed his character, and in sum realized everything he aspired to. On the one hand, such a person should be admired, but something prevents me from this. Probably the reason is that I...
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A pillar of guidance, a beacon of light, a figure eliciting strength and love who shapes their children into adults as they mature to one day venture into the real world - a mother. Every mother hopes to see their kid prevail throughout everyday life. This hope has prompted parents, especially mothers, to invest their life’s worth into their child’s...
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‘Frankenstein’, a novel written by Mary Shelley in 1818, is about an open-minded scientist Victor Frankentein whose inventions through innovation and sacrifice led to the creation of a monster that he would later realize was a horrible choice. Victor’s decision had irreparable consequences, both for his own life and for the lives of his loved ones, but the main question,...
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In societies where members of the elite class have access to tools that the majority do not, the elite group uses these tools to dominate and oppress the masses. In ‘Animal Farm’, the excellent author George Orwell raised the theme of ignorance and the importance of knowledge, enlightening that everyone can learn through understanding everyone’s thoughts and ideas on how...
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Societies in dystopian fiction often develop elaborate systems of social class. Take the example of George Orwell's ‘1984’, where there were the proletarians who are known as the ‘lowest’ in the social class system. In ‘1984’, the ‘proles’ were divided into Oceania's working class which the government considers to be uneducated and almost animal-like. It is known that Oceania’s population...
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Love is said to be one of the most complex emotions for which people tend to have a wide range of explanations. Descriptions of love can be seen as page after page of devotion or merely a sentence of appreciation. William Shakespeare’s poem ‘Sonnet 130: My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun’ is a poem about a man’s mistress...
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All traditions have an intention and a purpose dedicated to the current time period, but it may come to a point where practice is no longer justified. In 'The Lottery', a short story written by Shirley Jackson, a rural town of 300 is 'celebrating' the killing of one member, which is believed to ensure a profitable harvest for the year....
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How far would you go to preserve something that was lost from your society? Montag, the main protagonist of the book ‘Fahrenheit 451’, kills his mentor, Beatty, with a flamethrower to preserve the freedom to read. Montag is a fireman who burns books as a job due to the fact that in his world it breaks the law to read...
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The piece I plan on investigating is ‘Harlem’ by the late incredible Langston Hughes. This piece is curated by the voice of the Harlem Renaissance, he affected road language and clear symbolism in his verse. The poem suggests conversation starters about the yearnings of a people and the outcomes that may emerge if those fantasies and expectations don’t happen as...
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To analyze the theme of insanity in Edgar Allan Poe's short story ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’, would require a definition of insanity. The American Journal of Insanity defines insanity as a chronic disease of the brain, producing either a derangement of the intellectual faculties or a prolonged change of the feelings, affections, and habits of the individual. Legally, one is considered...
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Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ published in 1843, explores the psychological paranoia which facilitates the psychoanalytical journey of a madman. The grotesque deviation of the murderer’s seemingly sane mindset dramatizes the equivocation which, instead of its attempts to separate from madness, rather highlights it. The wide range of imagery and sensory descriptions used within Poe’s story illuminates the light...
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Claude McKay was born September 15, 1889, in Clarendon, Jamaica. His name is Festus Claudius ‘Claude’ McKay. His parents have eleven children and he was the youngest of them. At the age of ten, he started writing poetry. In 1912, he attended Tuskegee Institute and Kansas State Teachers College. McKay moved to Harlem, New York, which is when he published...
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