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

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The Problem of Language In “All Quiet on the Western Front” (3166 words, 4 pages)

The Problem of Language in "All Quiet on the Western Front" For it is no easy undertaking, I say, to describe the bottom of the Universe nor is it for tongues that only babble child's play. (The Inferno, XXXII, 7-9.) Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, a ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Faust by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (894 words, 1 pages)

Jeremy Burlingame Jeremy Burlingame The hero that never was In Faust, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe builds a dramatic poem around the strengths and weaknesses of a man who under a personalized definition of a hero fails miserably. A hero is someone that humanity models themselves and their actions after, someone ... Read More

The Symbolism in “Strange News From Another Star” (653 words, 1 pages)

Symbolism in Strange News From Another Star Symbolism in Strange News From Another Star Strange News from another Star is found to be a story which contains numerous symbols which in many cases contain some important, abstract information. Symbolism is something which is very difficult to explain due to the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Gustav von Aschenbach, a Novella by Thomas Mann (1014 words, 4 pages)

Aschenbachwas certainly an artist. A very decent one. He had his life planned out, wasvery accurate and organized. Perhaps even a bit boring, monotonous. He was ahard-working man, he had that certain motus animi continuus. He was seen as agenius. From the beginning, he wanted to become known, to become ... Read More

The Theme of War in Greater Love by Wilfred Owen and All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (1239 words, 2 pages)

The Gruesomeness of World War Ipoetry explication(rewrite)1222 words"Greater Love" is a poem about the painful memories experienced by Wilfred Owen in World War I. These memories seem to overshadow the memories he has for his love. All Quiet on the Western Front is a novel whcich is also about World ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character of Paul Baumer in the Novel, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (964 words, 4 pages)

"THE CAUSE OF DEATH"(271) Erich Maria Remarque's ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT is a very interesting and true-to-heart novel based in the first world war where many men and women died because someone called them the enemy. The main character is Paul Baumer, a nineteen year old man who ... Read More

An Analysis of Siddhartha’s Maturation as Marked by Key Experiences (825 words, 2 pages)

Siddharthas Maturation as Marked by Key ExperiencesSiddhartha, by Herman Hesse is the story of a young Indian noble who ventures off in the world to find an understanding of the meaning of life. His journey begins as a young Brahmin who yearned to unwind the complexities of his existence. He ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes in Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (906 words, 2 pages)

Period 412-4-95English 2 HonorsSiddhartha's JourneyThere are two parts to the main theme of this work. One part is that people can teach religious doctrine, but it may not lead one to find one's true inner "self". The other part is that knowledge can be taught, but wisdom comes from experience. ... Read More

The Teachers Who Aided Siddhartha in His Quest for Happiness (550 words, 1 pages)

SIDDHARTHAIn the book Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse, the main character Siddhartha had many teachers along his quest for happiness. Throughout his life he denounced teachers and their teachings. In his last meeting with his lifelong friend, Govinda, he mentions five in which he was indebted a beautiful courtesan, a rich ... Read More

The Maturity of Crabbe in Dead Poet’s Society by Tom Schulman (541 words, 1 pages)

RELATIONSHIPSCrabbe The dead poets society Throughout the novel Crabbe matures both physically and mentally, with the help of characters he met, specially Mary. Just as we saw Charlie, Neil and Todd develop with the help of Mr.Kienny. Crabbe went from physically weak to strong, mentally insecure to being very emotional ... Read More

An Analysis of A Powerful Ruler Willing to Sell His Soul to Better Himself in “Faust” by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (203 words, 1 pages)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethes work Faust was an elemental romantic work. Faust, the main character of Faust, was similar to Prometheus or Napoleon, one who ventured for power to rule the world. For example in Goethes Faust, the proud condition of human nature can be seen by the way Faust ... Read More

An Analysis of Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (602 words, 1 pages)

FaustChris DavidsonJohann Wolfgang von Goethe102296Translated by Walter Kaufmann Period 2Mrs. Hand AFaustThis novel written originally by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and translated by Walter Kaufmann. There are 201 pages in this novel.. This book is a poem divided into two parts and has many adventures in it. The point of ... Read More

The Concept of Epic Theatre Brought to Life by German Playwright Bertolt Brecht (1074 words, 2 pages)

Epic Theatre turns the spectator into an observer, but arouses his capacity for action, forces him to take decisions...the spectator stands outside, studies. (Bertolt Brecht. Brecht on Theatre. New YorkHill Yang, 1964. p37)The concept of epic theatre was brought to life by German playwright, Bertolt Brecht. This direction of theatre ... Read More

An Analysis of the Brecht’s Writing in the Play of Baal by Bertolt Brecht and Directed by Evan Parry (881 words, 2 pages)

Ben StoutActing ITodd McNerney11-14-96Baal Of DesireOn Thursday, November 7, I saw a performance of Baal, written by Bertolt Brecht and directed by Evan Parry. The play was not an emotional play, but an intellectual play. It caused the viewer to think about the existentialist nature of Brechts writing and the ... Read More

A Summary of the Movie All Quiet on the Western Front (628 words, 2 pages)

In the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" we see the boys almost innocent as they sit in class. The teacher in this scene is pressuring the boys to go to war. He preaches that it is their "duty" to fight. The teacher seems very pushy and strict. He ... Read More

The Depiction of the Impact of War in Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front (623 words, 1 pages)

All Quiet on the Western FrontAccording to the Websters New World College Dictionary, alienation is 1. Separation, aversion, aberration. 2. Estrangement or detachment. 3. Mental derangement insanity. The theme of All Quiet on the Western Front is about how World War I destroyed a generation of young men. It has ... Read More

The Human Cost of War in All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (913 words, 2 pages)

All Quiet on the Western FrontAll Quiet on the Western Front is a book written by Erich Maria Remarkque. It was a book written to reflect the human cost of war. It shows us how war has a hidden face that most people do not see until it is too ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of All Quiet on the Western Front by Remarque (915 words, 1 pages)

All Quiet on the Western Front is a graphic depiction of the horrors of war. In the short note before ChapterOne, Remarque lets the reader know exactly what themes he intends. War is a savage and gratuitous evil, war isunnatural, and war is responsible for the destruction of an entire ... Read More

An Analysis of Love in Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse (1251 words, 5 pages)

"Love" in the novel Narcissus and Goldmund, by Herman HesseDefining the word love is almost impossible. No other word in the Englishlanguage has so many different connotations and uses. There can be no one true singledefinition. However, for the purpose of this paper, I have come to the followingconclusion. Love ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse (831 words, 4 pages)

Heilner's "Beneath the Wheel" and MeAs it did every school day of my junior year, 1112 AM had come oncemore to mark the end of my academic morning, and the beginning of my lunchperiod. After paying my one dollar for a small cherry vita-pup slush drink anda strawberry fruit roll-up, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Eemarque (623 words, 3 pages)

All Quiet on the Western Front Alienation According to the Webster's New World College Dictionary, alienation is 1.Separation, aversion, aberration. 2. Estrangement or detachment. 3. Mentalderangement insanity. The theme of All Quiet on the Western Front is about how World War Idestroyed a generation of young men. It has taken ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes in All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (749 words, 1 pages)

All Quiet On the Western Front Themes All Quiet on the Western Front is a graphic depiction of the horrors ofwar. In the short note before Chapter One, Remarque lets the reader knowexactly what themes he intends. War is a savage and gratuitous evil, war isunnatural, and war is responsible ... Read More

A Brief Analysis of An Elemental Romantic Work, Faust by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (204 words, 1 pages)

Faust An Elemental Romantic WorkJohann Wolfgang von Goethe's work Faust was an elemental romantic work.Faust, the main character of Faust, was similar to Prometheus or Napoleon, onewho ventured for power to rule the world. For example in Goethe's Faust, theproud condition of human nature can be seen by the way ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (586 words, 3 pages)

Faust Book ReviewChris DavidsonThis novel written originally by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe andtranslated by Walter Kaufmann. There are 201 pages in this novel.. This bookis a poem divided into two parts and has many adventures in it. The point ofview is from the writer of the play, 3rd person narration. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarkque (909 words, 4 pages)

All Quiet on the Western FrontAll Quiet on the Western Front is a book written by Erich MariaRemarkque. It was a book written to reflect the human cost of war. It shows ushow war has a hidden face that most people do not see until it is too late. Inthe ... Read More

An Analysis of the Teachers in Siddhartha by Herman Hesse (548 words, 3 pages)

Herman Hesse's SiddharthaIn the book Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse, the main character Siddharthahad many teachers along his quest for happiness. Throughout his life hedenounced teachers and their teachings. In his last meeting with his lifelongfriend, Govinda, he mentions five in which he was indebted a beautifulcourtesan, a rich merchant, a ... Read More

A Movie Review of All Quiet on the Western Front (635 words, 3 pages)

Movie All Quiet on the Western Front In the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" we see the boys almostinnocent as they sit in class. The teacher in this scene is pressuring the boysto go to war. He preaches that it is their "duty" to fight. The teacher seemsvery ... Read More

Exploring the Underlying Theme of Wagner’s Opera (1888 words, 7 pages)

If the name of King Arthur is mentioned, I suppose what comes to mind is notso much one person as a whole array of characters and themes, a montage so tospeak. Of course we do think first of the King, the magnificent monarch of aglorified or idealized medieval realm. But ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Play Faust by Johann Goethe (1521 words, 6 pages)

In the play "Faust" by Johann Goethe, Gretchen's character envelopsextreme aspects of Virgin Mary and of Eve. Mary acts as the symbol of the motherof mankind, the pure woman who makes men's salvation possible. She has no evilin her at all. In contrast, Eve is the archetypal figure of the ... Read More

A Review of Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front (610 words, 3 pages)

Joe GerreinC BlockAP U.S. HistoryAll Quiet on the Western Front, ReviewedErich Maria Remarque had his novel, Im Westen nichts Neues(In the WestNothing New) serialized in the magazine Vossiche Zeitung in 1928. The pacifistwork alienated Remarque from Germany. Ultra-nationalists and Hitlerspropagandists incited the hate of the German people against him. He ... Read More

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