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A Summary of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen (640 words, 1 pages)

Brack strikes as a very immoral man from the very beginning, due to the aplenty advances he made towards Hedda. He had always subtlety hinted that he thought that Hedda might like a new responsibility and most importantly, that he will fight for the end, for the triangle to be ... Read More

An Analysis of God Helping Those Who Help Themselves (706 words, 1 pages)

God helps those who help themselves, it is said, with fingers pointing at a self-made man who has attained wealth and position, forgetting that thousands of others labor and starve, day in and day out, without ever improving their material lot (57).In the novel a Grain of Wheat written by ... Read More

An Analysis of Fifth Business by Robertson Davies (691 words, 3 pages)

Fifth Business DunstanLots of people in our society can be dubbed as neutral in theirbehavior. They dont take part in the events occurring around them butrather just observe them. This characteristic can be called abeneficial characteristic as it may keep them out of disagreements. Inthe book Fifth Business written by ... Read More

A Synthesis Paper of the Lord of the Flies by William Golding (683 words, 1 pages)

Synthesis PaperSociety frees the individual from the tyranny of disorder. When people are working together with rules, chaos does not occur. In Lord of the Flies, the shell signifies society and order. The book begins with Ralph and Piggy blowing the conch to call the other boys together to order ... Read More

The Vision of Utopia in Both “The Scarlet Letter” and “Pleasantville” (799 words, 1 pages)

Visions Of Utopia "The Scarlet Letter" vs. PleasantvilleIn both "The Scarlet Letter" and "Pleasantville," there is an image of utopia, a perfect world that has been created and everyone that lives inside of it is happy with their lives and couldn't wish for anything better. Also in both utopias there ... Read More

A Description of World War I as a Great Effect on the Lives of Paul Baumer (654 words, 1 pages)

World War I had a great effect on the lives of Paul Baumer and the young men of his generation. These boys lives were dramatically changed by the war, and even though they may have escaped its shells, they were destroyed by the war (preface). In Erich Maria Remarques novel, ... Read More

Can Beowulf Be Considered a Hero? (779 words, 2 pages)

A hero is someone that helps others no matter what the situation. There are many qualities that a hero must posses such as bravery, courage, strength, intelligence and honor. These qualities alone are not enough to make a hero. They must also be pure at heart, fight for the good ... Read More

An In-depth Look at J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” (775 words, 1 pages)

The HobbitThe Hobbit By J.R.R. Tolkien. Dont judge a book by its cover. This famous phrase can very well be applied to the hobbit a small human like creature that goes along with 13 dwarves and a wizard. The wizard, Gandalf, has total faith in the little hobbit knowing full ... Read More

The Analysis of Paul’s Character in All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (782 words, 1 pages)

In All Quiet on the Western Front, Paul is morphed from an innocent child into a war veteran who has a new look on society. Paul used to have a carefree life where he was able to be a kid, but when he enlisted into the army it all changed. ... Read More

A Long Lasting Peace in the City of God (1551 words, 3 pages)

Peace in City of GodIn the City of God, Saint Augustine wants to defend the Church from the allegations that the Romans have against it. Is Christianity dangerous? The Romans seem to think that they undetermined the peace of their society. The barbarians spared Rome for everything that was happening ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Religion in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales (679 words, 1 pages)

Chaucer and ReligionIt is very rare that a book is written without the opinions of the author being clearly expressed somewhere within that book. Geoffrey Chaucers The Canterbury Tales is one such book. In the General Prologue alone, by viewing Chaucers description of the Knight, the Prioress, and the Friar, ... Read More

Tuning in with Personal Communication Ethic (648 words, 3 pages)

Part I - Personal Communication EthicI feel that that the best way to persuade people is with your ears by listening to them. Feeling this way, I based my personal communication ethic on listening. If all you do is talk, then you probably don't have too many friends. I know ... Read More

A Comparison between the Heroism of Protagonists in Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Night (692 words, 1 pages)

Heroism in Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green NightA hero, according to Websters New World Dictionary, is someone who commits an act of remarkable bravery or who has shown great courage, strength of character, or another admirable quality. He is looked up to for the brave and noble things ... Read More

The Description of the Heroic Man of the Anglo-Saxon Times in “Beowulf” (720 words, 1 pages)

The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person with all the extraordinary traits required of an Anglo Saxon hero. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before himself. He ... Read More

An Analysis of the Thin Red Line By Stephanie Smirnoff (694 words, 2 pages)

During the blood-stained war of the novel The Thin Red Line a theme is presented, Only the courageous and emotionally strong-willed survive. Throughout the storyline, the army of men parading through Guadalcanal are bombarded with unpredictable situations and odds. Only the men with courage at their backs and their heads ... Read More

The Imagery of Smoke, Fire and Burning Used in Liza Wieland’s “The Columbus School for Girls” (692 words, 2 pages)

The story The Columbus School for Girls, by Liza Wieland contains the imagery of smoke, fire, and burning as a means of expressing the many aspects of love and passion. The ultimate symbol of love in the story is an all-consuming fire, yet smoke and burning act as manifestations of ... Read More

The Underlying Concept in the Movie “The First Knight” (725 words, 1 pages)

On a beautiful fall afternoon a man decided to take his dog on a walk. They started to hike down a path deep into a forest. Suddenly, the path turned a corner and into a huge black bear. The man froze with fear and with his paw the bear struck ... Read More

An Analysis Children’s Literature in the Context of Harry Potter J.K Rowling’s Novels (538 words, 1 pages)

In the past couple years, there has been a growing phenomenon in the world of children's literature, this phenomenon is Harry Potter. J.K. Rowlings series of novels about a young wizard and his years at "Hogwarts School of Wizarding and Witchcraft," has become one of the most successful children's book ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Character Piggy in Lord of the Flies by William Golding (615 words, 1 pages)

In William Golding's Lord of the Flies the one good soul was found in Piggy. He wasn't violent and he was one of the only boys who tried to keep all of the other children civil by mimicking adults. Although Piggy had physical limitations that some say "prevented" Piggy from ... Read More

An Analysis of the Heroic Ideals in Beowulf (527 words, 1 pages)

Beowulf Embodies Heroic Idealscritical (question1, p6In Beowulf the classic epic, Beowulf, the hero of the epic, and other major characters reflect heroic ideals and beliefs of courage, generosity, unquestioning loyalty and devotion. Courage is most evident throughout Beowulf Beowulf does not back down from any challenge that stands in his ... Read More

An Analysis and an Introduction to the Development of Safety and Comfort in Traveling (549 words, 1 pages)

Ever since the invention of the wheel, transportation has improved in many areas. Safety, comfort, and travel speed are a few of these areas in which transportation has improved. There is a big difference in the safety, comfort and travel speed of transportation in the 1800's compared to the 1900's.Safety ... Read More

How Realistically and Credibly Stowe Presents Slavery (670 words, 1 pages)

Uncle Toms CabinHow realistically and credibly does Stowe present slavery? Stowe presents slavery in the only way she knows how, by using the facts. Several sources of other works in American literature contrast on to how Stowe presents slavery in her novel Uncle Toms Cabin. The elements of slavery are ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Reflections of the Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights and Their Archetypal Damsels (529 words, 2 pages)

1495 words Reflections of Knights and Their Archetypal DamselsIn The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights, there are many different relationships between knights and their damsels. The damsels, in some ways, reflect in different ways throughout the knights. Some example of knights and their damsels are Merlin and ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Work of Thomas Paine (534 words, 1 pages)

Thomas PaineThe complex and remarkable life of Thomas Paine has greatly influenced his many writings. His style of writing also has caused him to become very popular and has helped him influence many people. Thomas Paines common sense and hard life had a strong influence in his writing of Common ... Read More

Comparison of Two Epic Heroes: Beowulf and Achilleus (619 words, 2 pages)

Martin D. VillarrealBritish LiteratureMrs. DeLong11 October 2000(Beowulf Analysis)Epic Hero ComparisonIt is very odd that two men who appear so different can be as similar as Beowulf and Achilleus. They each have a distinct code of honor, an avid need for recognition of their deeds, and both victorious over the enemies ... Read More

The Life and Literary Works of Christopher Marlowe (2936 words, 3 pages)

Christopher MarlowChristopher Marlowe was born on February 6, 1564 (Discovering Christopher Marlowe 2), in Canterbury, England, and baptized at St. Georges Church on the 26th of the same month, exactly two months before William Shakespeare was baptized at Stratford-upon-Avon (Henderson 275). He was the eldest son of John Marlowe of ... Read More

The History of Feminism in Literature (562 words, 2 pages)

Feminism can be roughly described as a movement that seeks to enhance the quality of womens lives by impacting the norms and moves of a society based on male dominance and subsequent female subordination. Although feminist literary writings began to gain popularity in the 20th century, feminist characters have been ... Read More

An Experience in War in For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway (2379 words, 4 pages)

For Whom the Bell Tolls is a novel loosely based on Ernest Hemingway's own experiences in the Spanish Civil War in the 1930's. Before I delve into the book itself, I thought it would be best to give some background information on Ernest Hemingway and on the Spanish Civil war ... Read More

The Anti-War Novel in Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo (678 words, 1 pages)

Joes LosesThe most horrific part of the novel Johnny Got His Gun is the fact that Joe Bonham (the protagonist) is stripped of all he has and left with only his life and a sense of touch. His arms, legs and face have been blown off while fighting for democracy ... Read More

Fight for Survival in a Rundown Residence (638 words, 1 pages)

The Jump-Off Creek introduces the reader to the unforgiving Blue Mountains and the harsh pioneer lifestyle with the tale of Lydia Sanderson, a widow who moves west from Pennsylvania to take up residence in a rundown homestead. She and other characters battle nature, finances, and even each other on occasion ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013