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A Literary Analysis of on Moral Fiction by John Gardner (650 words, 1 pages)

John Gardner s On Moral Fiction John Gardner s On Moral Fiction is a fine example of fictional analysis. After reading the excerpt assigned in class, I was in awe at the truth and reality presented. I had never thought of morality in that sense and found it to be ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literary Analysis of NCAA’s Amateur Myth by Allen L. Sack and Ellen J. Staurowsky (1365 words, 2 pages)

In the area of collegiate sports, there have been numerous heated debates about the integrity of many things concerning the NCAA and how it handles legal and ethical issues. Two well renowned scholars tackle this issue in their co-authored book entitled College Athletes for Hire, The Evolution and Legacy of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of after the Bomb by Gloria Miklowitz (737 words, 4 pages)

After the Bomb After the Bomb written by Gloria Miklowitz is a thrilling novel that takes place before, during, and after a bomb which supposedly was sent from Russia by accident. L.A. and surrounding cities are all altered by the disastrous happening. Philip Singer a teenager is in a position ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Ode to a Nightingale and a Comparison of Ode on a Grecian Urn (1264 words, 2 pages)

Consider Ode to a Nightingale, Ode on a Grecian Urn, and Bright Star.Discuss the presentation of the mortal and immortal in these poems.In all three of these poems the ideals of mortality and immortality are compared and contrasted. As a human being Keats posses all the traits of humanity namely ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Lady with a Pet Dog by Anton Chekhov (1059 words, 2 pages)

In the short story "Lady with a Pet Dog", Anton Chekhov is ridiculed for being immoral for he depicts an adulterous relationship between the characters Dmitry Gurov and Anna Sergeyevna. Since Chekhov refrained from giving his views on this situation he has been condemned for being objective. In reality, Anton ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Wars by Timothy Findley (2151 words, 3 pages)

Timothy Findley s novel The Wars shows the cruelty and perversity of the First World War. However, as the plural in the title suggests, it is more than just a story about the historical war. War also works on a metaphorical level. In fact, there are three wars in it ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Natural by Bernard Malamud (687 words, 3 pages)

Throughout the novel The Natural , the author, Bernard Malamud, describes manyimportant events which lead to the making of a hero. Although the many connections andrelationships which are established in the story are often changing, each of them has amajor impact on the life of the main character. Roy Hobbs ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Turn of the Screw and Daisy Miller by Henry James (526 words, 1 pages)

Henry James does an extraordinary job in establishing innocence in two distinguishable scenarios. Henry James, author of The Turn of the Screw and Daisy Miller uses somewhat of a superficial approach in using youth and beauty, in order to institute innocence. This is the basis for conflict in the stories. ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Candide by Voltaire (750 words, 1 pages)

Candide is a story of a worthy man s life during the Enlightenment period in which Voltaire tries to produce a mad, evil world. In this world, Candide struggles to survive, yet some how comes to terms with the way life ultimately is. In the book, life is somewhat expressed ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Organisation of Memory by Tasneem Sarwar (1222 words, 2 pages)

The Organisation of memory By Tasneem SarwarA considerable amount of research has been carried out on the nature and structure of memory, its functions and processes but recently, psychologists such as Schank (1975) have started to conduct empirical studies on the organisation of memory. This essay will examine one of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T. S. Eliot (1429 words, 5 pages)

The conscious and subconscious are two important themes in discussing both the 1919 poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot, and the Derek Walcott's 1967 play "Dream on Monkey Mountain." In discussing the authors use of the conscious and subconscious in these two works many similarities ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Colossus by Sylvia Plath and a Comparison to Ain’t Wastin Time No More by Greg Allman (1346 words, 3 pages)

The Colossus and Ain t Wastin Time No More The two works that will be examined in this paper are The Colossus by Sylvia Plath, and Ain t Wastin Time No More by Greg Allman. Separately, these works are unique and very individualistic. When looked at together, however, there is ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Raskolnikov’s Psyche (273 words, 1 pages)

Raskolnikov s psyche changes in many ways throughout this novel in the beginning he is already agitated and on edge, once he murders the pawnbroker he almost loses his mind, but then Sonia comes along and shows him the way out of the madness. Also Raskolnikov seems to have two ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Short Story Araby by James Joyce (802 words, 2 pages)

ARABYThe short story Araby , by James Joyce, expresses the meaning of the word blind for an understanding of the story. The blindness, which refers to a dead-end street, revolves around a young boy from North Richmond. Loneliness surrounds this individual in every aspect of his life. The most devastating ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of after Apple-Picking by Robert Frost (657 words, 1 pages)

Set in the evening of a late autumn day at the end of harvest time, Robert Frosts "After Apple-Picking" can be interpreted in two ways. The first is that the poem is an insight into Frosts thoughts on the triviality of life, especially his own. The second is that it ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Temporary Insanity in Hamlet by William Shakespeare (1282 words, 3 pages)

Hamlet s Temporary InsanityWilliam Shakespeare s Hamlet is a tragic story of a young prince who goes mad after his father s death, and the related events. In the story his Uncle, who then usurps the throne to which Hamlet s father had previously occupied, kills Hamlet s father. Hamlet ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Other People’s Children by Joanna Trollope (2072 words, 7 pages)

Other People's Children written by Joanna Trollope studies, ultimately, the construction of a new family. It strongly challenges the issue of steparenting by examining the assembly of a step-family, the problems which occur as a result and the formation and disintegration of relationships surrounding this new family. Trollope became a ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Racism in to Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (376 words, 1 pages)

to kill a mockinbird -racismfair because they believed there was evidence in Tom Robinson's favor. At the end of the book, however, Scout realizes the same about Boo Radley. When she finally meets him, she sees how unfair she has been to him. She and Jem had believed all of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Devil and Daniel Webster by Stephen Vincent Benet (1427 words, 6 pages)

Stephen Vincent Benet's short story, "The Devil and Daniel Webster" deals with a great man, who has to fight against the devil and many of the worst men in American history in order to save his neighbor, Jabaz Stone's soul. Stephen Vincent Benet uses many narrative elements to present the ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (1479 words, 6 pages)

Julius Caesar Summary Julius Caesar opens with conflict, the plebeians versus the tribunes. The plebeians are celebrating Caesar'svictory over Pompey. The tribunes yell at the people for their fickleness in celebrating the defeat of a man who wasonce their leader. Caesar enters Rome with his supporters and a crowd of ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Book the Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence (1572 words, 2 pages)

The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence is a heart-warming story of a ninety year old woman who is nearing death and who has very little to look back on with pride. Her life had been ruled by her concern of outward appearances and manners. Although she often felt love and ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Poem the Dance by William Carlos (614 words, 1 pages)

Dance of the MerryThere is no better dance than a dance of joy. Whether it s the joy of having fun, knowing the right moves, or being in an altered state, dancing is an important part of every culture all around the world. Most people might agree that a poem ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Last Days of Socrates the Dialogue with Crito (1372 words, 5 pages)

In the Last Days of Socrates the dialogue Crito recounts Socrates last days before hisexecution. Socrates had been accused of corrupting the youth and not worshipping the Godsof the state. During his trial he denied all accusations and attempted to defend himself byproving his innocence using reason . He was ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Short Story Powder by Tobian Wolff (973 words, 2 pages)

RHinmanPressured into risky decisionsIn the short story "Powder" by Tobian Wolff, the father of the boy narrating seems like he is desperate to salvage his marriage and show to his wife how responsible he is -ironically by pushing the boundaries of time, safety, and the law in order to get ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Novel the Catcher in the Rye (832 words, 1 pages)

Catcher QuestionsQ Can Holden relate to modern day Teens?A Yes, I think that Holden can relate to modern day teens in some ways. Holden is living in the fifties at this time, and a lot of stuff has not changed. One specific example of this would be when he went ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Novel the Minister s Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne (634 words, 1 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an interesting novelist. His writings usually contain some form of tension. For example, the tension between the minister and the people in the village in The Minister s Black Veil. Hawthorne also liked to focus on one particular character in his novels and show how different heshe ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Poem Words 1035 and the Beatles Song (995 words, 2 pages)

Words 1035 The theme of this poem is certainly not subtle it s all about lonely people. Ah, look at all the lonely people! Ah, look at all the lonely people! (1-2). These are the opening lines of what would become a number one hit song for The Beatles back ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Essay on Coaches by Michel De Montaigne (728 words, 1 pages)

The world is a place of chaos nowadays. At every turn of a corner, there is desolation triggered from humanity's sidetracked views of what the world is about. With all this deception and superficiality, pureness in the human soul seems almost non-existent. Michel de Montaigne recognizes the essential need of ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Book the Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (1256 words, 6 pages)

The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane is a book based on ayoung soldier engaging in the civil war. The psychological conflict thathe faces throughout the story is both internal and external. The battlesare fought in the readers face to show the young soldiers' conflict withhimself, other soldiers and ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Work of Ibsen and His Writing Style (11254 words, 17 pages)

The established view of Hedda Gabler sees the play as a study of the frustration and despair engendered in the exceptional individual by a conventionalised society. In this paper I present a psychoanalytic re-interpretation of the play which in certain respects inverts this received reading. Insofar as it does so, ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013