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A History of Humanism and Humanistic Literature in the Renaissance (1124 words, 2 pages)

Humanism in the Renaissance The renaissance started in the 14th century in cities of Northern Italy. During this time the social elite became more interested in the literature and ideas of ancient Greece and Rome. People started to reject some of the ideas and practices of medieval civilization and turned ... Read More

The Importance of Literature in Public School System and Other Education Systems in the United States (611 words, 1 pages)

Imagine a world without words no reading, no writing, no communication. It is difficult to imagine such a place existing. Surely in this day and age when technology is advancing at a rapid pace and knowledge is the key for success, such a communication-less world has been eliminated. Yet for ... Read More

The Theme of a Female Warrior in the Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston (637 words, 1 pages)

Aside from her actions, Maxine Hong Kingston isn't much more different than the woman she so greatly idolized. In her novel, "The Woman Warrior", Kingston expresses her desire for respect and support from her village. In the meantime, she ultimately puts Fa Mu Lan up on a pedestal as the ... Read More

Stereotyping Females in Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (4817 words, 6 pages)

In the famous Thomas Hardy novel 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' I will explore the representation of female charactors and to what extent they are perceived as stereotypes. Thomas Hardy lived during the Victorian period his experience in Victorian England shaped the novel. Tess, which was first serialised in magazines was ... Read More

The Importance of Love in Literature (709 words, 1 pages)

What is love's importance in literature? Love has an immense impact and importance in literature. This strong emotion defines characters relationships with family, significant others, and even God. Love in literature also helps a reader become not only closer to the characters of a novel but also more involved and ... Read More

Representations of the American Jazz Age in Literature (1499 words, 2 pages)

The 1920s was a time of excess and growth. Economically, the 1920s was a time for great financial gain. Largely because of improvements in technology, productivity increased while overall production costs decreased, and the economy grew. Not only was this time filled with prosperity, but corruption as well. People finally ... Read More

The Theme of Death in Literature Such as Death Be Not Proud by John Donne and Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone by J. K. Rowling (1606 words, 2 pages)

"Sleep is death without the responsibility," but is sleep death, or at least how near to death is sleep? What is the point in sleep? What have we achieved after lying still for eight hours? Is it an escape? Does sleep wrap you up in a little cocoon of well ... Read More

An Analysis of Facts in Historical Documentaries, Movies and Literature (1629 words, 2 pages)

"Some were vomiting as they walked. Many were naked or in shreds of clothing. On some undressed bodies, the burns had made patterns of undershirt straps and suspenders and, on the skin of some women, the shapes of flowers they had had on their kimonos. Many, although injured themselves, supported ... Read More

Appreciating Women’s Contribution to American Literature (2467 words, 4 pages)

Introduction Throughout history, women have had to fight hard for equality in many aspects of life. In the early history of the United States, women were not allowed to express themselves about certain societal issues. Therefore, women began to write journals, dialogues, and poetry to get some of their thoughts ... Read More

The Issue and Problems with Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in African Culture in Today’s Society (2678 words, 4 pages)

Warrior Marks Female circumcision is a traditional ritual that is mostly practiced in Africa on young girls with ages that vary from birth to pre-pubescent. It is reported to have its origins (with varying degrees of reliability) in ancient Egypt. Female circumcision was also discovered being practiced in western India ... Read More

A Comparison of Female Characters in the Fire Dwellers by Margaret Laurence and Afterimage by Helen Humphries (1065 words, 2 pages)

The Fire Dwellers, by Margaret Laurence and Afterimage, by Helen Humphries are both written by Canadian female authors. Both novels portray the parallel lives of two separate females, each woman approaching a different stage in their life. Both women undergo similar experiences in the social, sexual and characteristic aspects in ... Read More

A Comparison of the Canterbury Tales and Beowulf in Literature (574 words, 2 pages)

The Canterbury Tales CharacterKnightBeowulf Quest- fights religious wars - fights for god - fights for the good of others- kills evil things - fights in order to have bragging right - fights for the good of others Societys View- most admired person of all the tales - seen as a ... Read More

A Brief History of Transcendentalism a Term Describing the Movement in American Culture That Energized Much of the Literature of the 19th Century (1335 words, 2 pages)

Timothy Lynch English-Essay 1131999 Transcendentalism is a formidable term describing the movement in American Culture that energized much of the literature of the nineteenth century. To transcend something is to rise above it, to pass beyond its limits. In other words, the spiritual life is more important that the material ... Read More

French Literature and Its Reflection of French Cultural and Political History (327 words, 1 pages)

French Literature, the literature of France, from the mid-800s until the present. French literature is considered one of the richest and most varied national literatures, noted especially for its examination of human society and the individual's place within society. French literature does not include francophone literature--works written in the French ... Read More

An Analysis of the Female Characters in the Clerk’s Tale and the Wife of Bath’s Story (1933 words, 2 pages)

The clerk tells his tale as a rebuttal to the "Wife of Bath's" story, each tale has an opposing view about which sex is more dominant than another. The woman of Bath is a woman that speaks her mind without being afraid of her image, which was very uncommon during ... Read More

The Stereotype of Female Taming in Shakespeare’s Time in the Taming of the Shrew (1340 words, 3 pages)

Dan Cicio 4E-PHI The Taming of Katherine In Shakespeare's time, the ideal wife was subservient to her husband, and it was the husband's inherent duty to take care of his wife's money, property, and person, including both physical and moral welfare. If a man's spouse proved rebellious, he had the ... Read More

Elements and Concepts in the Gothic Literature: Sublime, Supernatural and Horror (1116 words, 2 pages)

Important Elements in Gothic Literature The gothic genre, as with all genres, is made up of many elements and concepts resulting in a massively broad and varied spectrum including the supernatural, the sublime and horror to name but a few of the more common and generally fundamental ones. Some concepts ... Read More

The Portrayal of Female Characters in the Song of Roland (1492 words, 4 pages)

The Role of Women in the Song of Roland Women are not mentioned often in the Song of Roland. They appear in only seventeen of almost three hundred laisses. It is because they are included so rarely, however, that the women stand out amidst the throng of male characters and ... Read More

The Constant Theme of King Arthur in the Popular English Literature over the Ages (1266 words, 2 pages)

There has been a lot of material written about King Arthur and his court. He has been a popular figure in literature for over 800 years. People believe he was only a myth and some people believe he was an actual person. Not a lot of information on King Arthur ... Read More

Kate Round Writes About Lack of Support for Female Teams in Why Men Fear Women’s Teams (927 words, 2 pages)

Kate Round's author of "Why Men Fear Women's Teams," explains the many reasons why women's professional team sports have not succeeded in the United States throughout the past years. Rounds specifically states in her article, "The lack of support goes beyond economics, to sexual bias and homophobia," (Rounds, 44). Rounds ... Read More

A Literature Analysis of the A Mirror of Society (1212 words, 5 pages)

Literature - a Mirror of Society The literature of a country is affected and influenced by how the people of that country live. This paper will prove that The French Revolution greatly influenced 19th Century French Romanticism. First, the cultural values of the revolution will be identified. Then, the different ... Read More

A Comparison of the Importance of Literature and Sciences in a Society (1186 words, 2 pages)

If we lived in a world without literature, learning only the sciences, would we be the same people? Does the human race need literature at all, does it have any worth whatsoever except as entertainment? Do people actually learn from literature? These are all questions that divide the human race ... Read More

An Analysis of the Significance of the Harlem Renaissance in the Development of African American Literature, Art, Music and Dance in 1900s (534 words, 1 pages)

The Harlem Renaissance In the early 1900s, particularly in the 20s and early 30s, African American literature, art, music, and dance began to flourish in Harlem, a section of New York City. Variously known as the New Negro movement, the New Negro Renaissance, and the Negro Renaissance, the movement emerged ... Read More

An Analysis of the Uneducated, Hypocritical and Bitter Female Characters in The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald (1617 words, 3 pages)

In Chapter One, Daisy recalls the birth of her daughter. She says "I'm glad it's a girl, and I hope she'll be a fool - that's the best thing a girl can be - a beautiful little fool." - Consider Fitzgerald's presentation of female characters in the novel make reference ... Read More

Inspiration of African Americans in Writing Slavery Literature (897 words, 2 pages)

Litr Imagine yourself at the mercy of another human being. You are reliant upon this person for rations and shelter. This person controls your existence in every way possible. You are told when to wake up, what to do, how to do it and when to stop doing it. If ... Read More

A Comparison of Female Characters the Wife of Bath and the Prioress in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tale (1463 words, 2 pages)

The Wife of Bath vs. The Prioress The only two women described in great detail in The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer, are the Prioress and the Wife of Bath. These two women appear similar in the General Prologue of the poem but, as we see through their tales, they ... Read More

Stereotyping Stereotypes: An Argument in Favor of Female Stereotypes (993 words, 2 pages)

What is wrong with female stereotypes in women magazines? Absolutely nothing. A stereotype is a generalization, a generalization is what the majority of a given subject is like or what they do or do not do. There are numerous instances where stereotypes are problematic, but there are numerous instances where ... Read More

Portrayal of Male and Female Characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Works (933 words, 2 pages)

Many people may wonder about my slash fanfiction pieces and my thoughts on homosexuality. I am an avid supporter of gay rights, and I cannot put it in a clearer manner. Slash fanfiction deals with male homosexuality. Whilst there are slash fanfiction that deals with lesbianism, eititled "fem slash", it ... Read More

An Analysis of Racism in the American Literature (1217 words, 2 pages)

Racism in American Literature Many readers assume that novels such as The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird, Light in August, and also Of Mice and Men have a strong racially discriminating nature. These are great novels in American Literature but they strike great controversy even years after ... Read More

Homer's The Odyssey has been popular for centuries, at one point it was used primarily to instruct students who were expected to learn Greek as part of their education, but nowadays, most young readers are introduced to this epic through their language arts curriculum. In fact bridged versions of The ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013