English Literature Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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The Reflections of Author’s View of Human Behavior in Their Works: Examples from Dorothy Parker’s The Standard of Living and Toni Cade Bambara’s The Lesson (537 words, 1 pages)

An author's view of human behavior is often reflected in their works. The short stories, The Standard of Living by Dorothy Parker and The Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara are both examples of works that demonstrate their author's view of lifestyles from the past. Parker's The Standard of Living reflects ... Read More

Literary Examples of a Perfect World, Utopia and Dystopia (1177 words, 2 pages)

In all of human history, the notion of a perfect society has been considered and attempted, but never truly attained. A positive perfect world, were every member is blissful, is a utopia. Alternatively, a negative perfect, world full of disdain and melancholy, is a dystopia. 1984 is a dystopia because ... Read More

The Tragic Traits Shared by Medea and Clytemnestra in Greek Plays (1156 words, 2 pages)

Tragic heroes from Greek tragedies almost always share similar characteristics. Medea from Euripides's play Medea and Clytemnestra from Aeschylus's play Agamemnon display and share tragic traits. They are both vengeful wives who share similarities in the cause of their vengeance but have some differences in their chosen means of revenge ... Read More

Reflections of the Past in William Wordsworth’s The World is Too Much With Us and W.B. Yeats’ Among School Children (240 words, 1 pages)

The poem "The World is Too Much With Us" by William Wordsworth, is similar to the poem "Among School Children" by W.B. Yeats, in many ways but different in many other ways. "The World is Too Much With Us" is a poem that symbolizes negativity. The poem deals with the ... Read More

The Characters of Jean Val Jean, Javert and Marius in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (287 words, 1 pages)

The main character of the story is Jean Val Jean. He is a large man, very strong, but with a good heart. The minor characters are Javert, a police investigator, who is said to have a "bullet-shaped head". He is tall and sinewy, with coarse black hair. Other characters are ... Read More

Ordinary People, Yet True Heroes of Arthur Miller’s Play and Jim Sheridan’s Movie (1197 words, 2 pages)

Arthur Miller's allegorical play, "The Crucible" set in Salem 1692, and Jim Sheridan's film, "In the Name of the Father (1993)" set in 1970's Belfast, are two texts in which the protagonists, John Proctor and Gerry Conlon respectively, uphold the traditional notions of a hero. Proctor is a farmer, struggling ... Read More

Differences between Dogs and Cats as House Pets and How to Choose the Right One for You (412 words, 1 pages)

Owning a house pet can be an enjoyable experience, if a potential owner takes time before purchasing the animal to research what type of care will be needed for the type of animal he or she chooses. Dogs and cats are among the most popular pets however, their care is ... Read More

Comparison between the Views of Oedipus and Queen Iocaste in Oedipus Rex, a Play by Sophocles (1466 words, 2 pages)

In this paper I will present an interpretation of the Play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. 'Compare and contrast the views of Oedipus and Queen Iocaste as to the validity of uncontrollable fate, and oracles being able to see the future. ' King Laios the ruler of Thebes, has a son ... Read More

The Character of Clovis Sangrail in Saki’s Short Stories (709 words, 1 pages)

Clovis Sangrail Clovis Sangrail is a character featured in three of the Saki short stories covered this semester. The three featured short stories are Tobermory, The Unrest-cure, and The She-Wolf. Clovis is undoubtedly one of Sakis preferred individuals because he is a reoccurring character. Since Sakis main intention was to ... Read More

A Paper on the Characters of Clarissa Dalloway and Septimus Warren Smith in Virginia Wolf’s Book Mrs. Dalloway (779 words, 2 pages)

In Virginia Woolfs book, Mrs. Dalloway, Clarissa Dalloway and Septimus Warren Smith grow up under the same social institutions although social classes are drawn upon wealth it can be conceived that two people may have very similar opinions of the society that created them. The English society which Woolf presents ... Read More

A Paper on Nature of Evil and the Play Hamlet (1039 words, 2 pages)

The abstract concept of evil has vastly transformed throughout human history, ranging for the supernatural and mystical to the very humans amongst whom we live. In modern times, evil has become an entirely ambiguous term. Who is evil? What is evil? Men like Adolph Hitler and Saddam Hussein have been ... Read More

A Personal Recount on Child Abuse (1162 words, 2 pages)

While I was growing up I was raised in a home with a loving and supportive family. I went to a catholic school in my hometown and never really associated with anyone outside of that school. While I was growing up I thought every family was raised the same way ... Read More

A Paper on the Character of Odysseus in Bernard Evslin’s Book Adventures of Ulysses (1000 words, 2 pages)

In the "Adventures of Ulysses" by Bernard Evslin the main character Odysseus goes through a series of exciting and dangerous trials during his trip back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. In this story Odysseus is portrayed as an epic hero. This can be seen through the fact that he ... Read More

A Paper on the Main Character of Dostoevsky’s Novel The Brothers Karamazov (3181 words, 4 pages)

The main characters of Dostoevsky's novel The Brothers Karamazov are, as the title suggests, the members of the Karamazov "family," if it can indeed be called such. The only things that the members of this family share are a name and the "Karamazov curse," a legacy of base impulses and ... Read More

An Essay on Chekhov’s Love Talent (2562 words, 4 pages)

Chekhov's Love Talent The love relationships that strain traditional relationships in both "Angel The Darling" and "The Lady with the Little Dog" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov are similar in how they depict foreshadowing, yet the stories develop differently, skipping an introduction, jumping into developing the characters and then Chekhov begins ... Read More

A Paper on Character Changes in Sophocle’s Tragedy Antigone (1474 words, 2 pages)

In Sophocles Greek tragedy, Antigone, two characters undergo character changes. During the play the audience sees these two characters attitudes change from close minded to open-minded. It is their close minded, stubborn attitudes, which lead to their decline in the play, and ultimately to a series of deaths. In the ... Read More

A Paper on the Character of Mademoiselle Reisz in The Awakening (531 words, 1 pages)

Although Mademoiselle Reisz seems to be relatively insignificant in The Awakening, she has a profound influence on Edna. Mademoiselle Reisz is one of the only characters in the novel who can understand Edna's true character. Reisz inspires Edna to have a courageous soul that dares and defies (63). Mademoiselle Reisz ... Read More

Causes and Effects of Internet, ICQ and IRC on My Life (768 words, 1 pages)

Causes and Effects of Internet, ICQ and IRC on My Life Nowadays Internet becomes more and more popular in our society. We communicate less in real life and actually totally change our lifestyle. I am using Internet for long three years and now I noticed that it affected my life ... Read More

Cats and Dogs Bring Joy and Love into Our Lives (589 words, 1 pages)

Cats and Dogs Since death is a destination for everyone, both active and passive, curious and indifferent, you might as well take some chances, have some fun, and be honest about your experiences. Cats and dogs have been one of the most controversial topics among humans for decades. Famous cats ... Read More

Characters of Phoebe, Holden, Allie and Jane (478 words, 1 pages)

There is a time in a persons existence when they loose their innocence. No longer are they sheltered from the harsh outside world, they are a part of it. They are now corrupt. A process that engulfs all and is only stopped by death. These are the thoughts of Holden ... Read More

Themes of Innocence and Childhood in the Character of Holden Caufield (478 words, 1 pages)

J.D. Salinger uses Holden Caulfields anti-heroic characteristics to develop the theme of innocence and childhood. Holden is afraid of growing up and would prefer to remain an innocent child. He seems unable to face the responsibilities that come as one gets older. His continued flunking at school shows this. They ... Read More

Plot Analysis of A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell (783 words, 1 pages)

Case Dismissed A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell is a story of a woman named Mrs. Foster-Wright. She was a woman who was taken to jail after a man called Mr. Hale and his son came to see if her husband, Mr. Wright would like to join in ... Read More

Human Spirit in T. C. Boyle’s Carnal Knowledge (1245 words, 2 pages)

It is our human spirit that separates us from animals. Because animals lack a spirit of their own, they have no conscience to guide them with the inner sense of right and wrong. T.C. Boyles Carnal Knowledge portrays two people, Jim and Alena, who live as if they lack a ... Read More

An Analysis of Plot and Major Characters in Candide by Voltaire (1056 words, 2 pages)

I am not too familiar with the events that occurred in this book. It is set back in the times of kings and queens, barons, lords and other titles. The author, Voltaire, who was born Francios-Marie Arouet, was very critical and suspicious of government and officials. He used his writing ... Read More

The Great Utopian Society of El Dorado in Voltaire’s Candide (520 words, 1 pages)

A utopian society is any imaginary political social system in which relationships between individuals and the state are perfectly adjusted. In the novel Candide, Voltaire describes a hidden uptopian kingdom called El Dorado. El Dorado is described as a paradise of happiness. It is probably the country where all is ... Read More

Carver’s Characters of the Millers and the Stones (718 words, 1 pages)

Carver and Conflation Humans are never completely satisfied. They always manage to find something about themselves-their looks, their job, their social status-that is substandard. The discontent with ones self often arises when he compares himself to another. The comparison leads to envy or jealousy and even a want to be ... Read More

The Use of Irony and Humor in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest (881 words, 2 pages)

The Importance of Being Earnest In the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" Oscar Wilde employs a great sense of comedy throughout the entire play, but in particular the first act. The play is set in victorian times, where there is a social struggle between the different classes of society. ... Read More

Briar Rose: Anne Sexton’s Story of Insomniac (839 words, 6 pages)

"Briar Rose" is the classic fairytale of Sleeping Beauty come to life. And what a life it is taken from her family, hidden way from her destine. Only for fate to come and intervene. The story tells of fairies and prophecies. The author Anne Sexton, speaks of an insomniac laying ... Read More

Significance of Number 124 in Toni Morrison’s Novel Beloved (772 words, 1 pages)

Beloved A Darkness in 124 What is the significance of the number 124? Is the number 124 merely a place or can it actually be characterized as something more important in this novel? In my opinion 124 is more significant than a simple address. The number 124 can be characterized ... Read More

Review of Morrison’s Novel Beloved (1747 words, 2 pages)

Only once one has understood oneself can one begin to truly live. In Morrisons novel, Beloved, she employs a variety of literary techniques to convey her theme that the past is never really dead rather it lives within everyone it affects. Towards the end of the work, Morrison includes three ... Read More

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