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

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The Motif of Deadly Repetition in Dubliners by James Joyce (370 words, 1 pages)

Deadly RepetitionIn James Joyce's Dubliners, the theme of paralysis is presented throughout the motif of deadly repetition exhibited in both stories Clay and Eveline. Maria and Eveline are from two different stories, and yet are both stuck in the cycle of deadly repetition. The two women, both go through life ... Read More

A Short Analysis of Guests of the Nation, a Story by Frank O’Connor (730 words, 4 pages)

You Can Pick Kill Your FriendsA slaughterhouse is more than a place to kill pigs and carve meat for production it can be the place where you forage friendships, only to slay those friends later. Guests of the Nation by Frank OConnor brings to light this issue and has Belcher ... Read More

The Influence of Literature on the Life of Dorian Gray in The Picture of Dorian Gray, a Novel by Oscar Wilde (1245 words, 3 pages)

The Picture of Dorian GrayThere are many types of material that can have a strong influence on our lives, whether it changes our thoughts, beliefs, or perception of any given subject. Literature is one example of a mode through which one person can extend their influence on to another. Many ... Read More

Disillusionment and Attempts of Escape in Araby, a Short Story by James Joyce (2901 words, 9 pages)

Disillusionment and Escapism in Joyces ArabyJames Joyces story "Araby" can easily be seen as a story about a young boys unrequited love. From gazing at his friends older sister from afar, to whispering her name in silent prayer, it is easy to see how the thought of her occupies the ... Read More

Comedic and Satirical Elements of Lord Arthur Saville’s Crime by Oscar WIlde (1584 words, 5 pages)

Comedic and Satire Aspects of Lord Arthur Savilles CrimeShort stories of the Victorian Era often reflected the society and politics of the time. In the short story, Lord Arthur Savilles Crime, Oscar Wilde often portrays the imperialistic society in which he lived in. He emphasizes the different classes of society ... Read More

An Analysis of the Prosody of Scaffolding, a Poem by Seamus Heaney (866 words, 3 pages)

Rhythm, meter, and overarching sound effects also known as prosody bring the words of a poem to life and offer readers a deeper understanding of the piece overall. To best grasp a poems prosody, the reader must first analyze and interpret the poem through the process of scansion. Analysis of ... Read More

Finding Your Own Inner Peace: An Interpretation of The Lake Isle of Innisfree, a Poem by W.B. Yeats (789 words, 3 pages)

Written by WB Yeats in the year 1888, The Lake Isle of Innisfree artfully packages the themes of serenity, the soul, and dreams in a way that only poetry can. Although written over 125 years ago, readers today find WB Yeats poem both relatable and applicable to trials of the ... Read More

The Friendship between Bruno and Shmuel and the Interpretive Nature of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, a Novel by John Boyne (1125 words, 2 pages)

The Boy in the Striped PajamasIn the tale of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, John Boyne introduces a main character who displays a heart-wrenching perspective on the subject of German concentration in World War ll. The novel follows young Bruno as he embarks on his final adventure to discover ... Read More

The Theme of Discontent, Resentment, and Frustration in A Little Cloud, a Short Story by James Joyce (512 words, 2 pages)

Head in the CloudsJames Joyces A Little Cloud, written in 1914, tells the story of the conservative Dublin clerk known as Little Chandler who sets up a meeting with Ignatius Gallaher, an old friend of his, at a restaurant called Corlesss. Gallaher made himself a successful journalist in London since ... Read More

Eveline’s Decision in Eveline by James Joyce (687 words, 3 pages)

EvelineComing from a strong Irish family, I understand Eveline by James Joyce to my core. When I was young I was groomed to be a family person. Always do whats right for the family, first! my grandmother would constantly say. That phrase still rings in my head over and over. ... Read More

The Themes of Beauty, Morality, and Youth in The Picture of Dorian Grey, a Novel by Oscar Wilde (695 words, 3 pages)

The Disrupted Canvas of the Artists MindTo the average 21st century internet roaming teenager being aesthetic is a way of life. Today, to be aesthetic is the equivalent of taking a photo of oneself in appealing colors with a thick filter that corresponds in an equally appealing fashion. In a ... Read More

The Use of Lilliputians and Brobdingnagians for Satire in Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift (1018 words, 4 pages)

Jonathan Swift uses the Lilliputians and the Brobdingnagians in Gullivers Travels to satirize, not only the culture of aristocratic England at the time, but also certain people and events. He uses satire beautifully throughout the entire novel, but especially in parts one and two to create an outside perspective of ... Read More

Stephen’s Transformation in the Third Chapter of a Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (357 words, 1 pages)

In chapter three Joyces language depicts Stephens developing fear for his soul and his determination to reconnect with God in any way he can. He started as an uncaring sinner, but later realizes he wants to move away from his past transgressions.In the beginning of the chapter Stephen presents himself ... Read More

A Comparison of Araby by James Joyce and The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe (832 words, 3 pages)

What is Great Literature? Araby vs. The Tell Tale HeartGreat literature is a heavily debated term. For an eight year old boy, Im sure Captain Underpants is considered one of the best books in the world. When I was in middle school paranormal romance books seemed to be all that ... Read More

A Comprehensive Analysis of Eveline’s Character in Eveline, a Short Story by James Joyce (1130 words, 4 pages)

Eveline sat in her window, contemplating what she would be leaving behind her family, her duty as home-maker, her neighborhood and the people in it. What would happen in her absence? She muses, What would they say of her in the Stores when they found out that she had run ... Read More

The True Nature of Life in South Boston in the Late 1970’s Portrayed in All Souls, a Memoir by Michael Patrick MacDonald (2339 words, 7 pages)

Souls of SouthieAll Souls is a memoir written by Michael Patrick MacDonald about his life in South Boston in the late 1970's, "Southie" as everyone calls the all-white Irish Old Colony project. Although no one wants to admit it, Southie has been overrun with poverty, drugs, crime, and violence. Thus ... Read More

The Satirization of the Victorian Ideal of Earnestness in The Importance of Being Ernest, a Play by Oscar Wilde (829 words, 3 pages)

The Importance of Being ErnestThe Importance of Being Ernest, written by Oscar Wilde, is a very unique play. Wilde mocked Victorian high society throughout his play, starting from his title. The drama satirizes the very idea of earnestness, a virtue to which the Victorians found very significant. A satiric comedy ... Read More

The Relationship Between Beauty and Morality in Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray (693 words, 3 pages)

Oscar Wildes The Picture of Dorian Gray explores the relationship between beauty and morality through a young mans Faustian trade for eternal beauty and youth. Dorian, a beautiful man, remains unaware of his extraordinary beauty until Lord Henry introduces him to his corrupt ideals. Through his hedonism and aestheticism, Dorians ... Read More

An Analysis of the Cycle of Life in Endgame, a One-Act by Samuel Beckett (726 words, 2 pages)

As I read Endgame by Samuel Beckett, I was intrigued because underneath the seemingly minimal lives of the characters, I sensed more than just existence. I believe that Beckett created these characters to represent the various stages and a sort of cycle that people go through in life. Clov is ... Read More

The Uses for Babies in Ireland in A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift (864 words, 4 pages)

With a swift skim over Johnathan Swifts A Modest Proposal, one might come to the conclusion that Swift wrote a proposal on other uses for babies in Ireland. However, by digging deeper into knowing Swifts background and further analyzing the proposal, it is understood that Swift was a satiric author. ... Read More

Comfort Versus Risk and the Role of Women in Eveline by James Joyce (1161 words, 4 pages)

The Sacred Heart, The Human Heart, and the Unassailable Chasm Between What happens to a dream deferred? According to James Joyce, perhaps nothing. Illustrated in his short story Eveline, this Dublin-born author both poses and responds to the age old-question of comfort versus risk. In a time of upheaval throughout ... Read More

A Comparison of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce and Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling (562 words, 2 pages)

A Portrait of The Artist as a Young Man vs. Harry PotterEpiphanies generally mark the major turning points of a protagonists life. In James Joyces A Portrait of The Artist as a Young Man, the concept of self awareness through revelation, or epiphany, is of central importance. The main character ... Read More

Conflicts and Relationships in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (1666 words, 6 pages)

Conflicts and RelationshipsThe Roman statesman Lucious Annaeus Seneca once stated that One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. This quote does not only apply to the Roman era it can be applied to every century and to every aspect of life. ... Read More

An Analysis of In the Rear-View Mirror by George Bernard Shaw (1346 words, 3 pages)

In the Rear-View Mirror Analysis IB November 2008 Paper 1Shaws poem In the Rear-View Mirror is of a man driving away from his loved ones into a new life, narrating the different stages in his journey as the distance grows and the changes in the relative sizes of the people ... Read More

The Treatment of Women Regarding Courtship in She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith (642 words, 2 pages)

Ever since woman was created by God in the Garden of Eden, she hasbeen through adventures, solved problems, and broken barriers. However,since woman was created to be man's helper, she has always been inferior toman in that way. During the 18th century, women were treated differentlydepending on their class for ... Read More

An Analysis of the Coming of Age Stories Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Spear and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne (887 words, 3 pages)

Coming of age stories with a historical setting, are stories about children or teenagers dealing with issues in their society that force them to mature. The child will form an opinion, either consciously or subconsciously, about an the issue. This opinion will typically go against the social norm. The main ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Ambiguity in The Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen (354 words, 1 pages)

Ambiguity in Elizabeth Bowens The Demon Lover leads to far too many interpretations of the simple ghost story. Granted, it allows for lively class discussions, ambiguity in this story causes readers see alternate views that were not intended by the author. On the surface, The Demon Lover is about a ... Read More

The Theme of Paralysis in Eveline and Clay From Dubliners by James Joyce (685 words, 3 pages)

Themes of Paralysis in Eveline and Clay from Dubliners by James JoyceAs a high school student who has compulsory schooling and required classes there is sometimes a sense of being stuck that I have felt. This sense of being stuck is also known as paralysis. Its not just high school ... Read More

The Extreme Detriments of Colonization in Gulliver’s Travels, a Book by Jonathan Swift (1730 words, 6 pages)

In the final part of Gullivers Travels, Gulliver concludes, They go on Shore to Rob and Plunder they see an harmless People, are entertained with Kindness, they give the Country a new Name, they take formal Possession of it for their King they murder two or three Dozen of the ... Read More

The Role of Class, Morality, Language, and Image in Pygmalion, a Play by George Bernard Shaw (937 words, 3 pages)

Pygmalion Essay Test1.Class, in social terms, is what determines at what place in the society you are based mostly on how much money you make, and how you act. High class people are typically known as prim, proper, highly educated, clean, and rich people. The characters that show high class ... Read More

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