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A Literary Analysis of My Papa’s Waltz by Theodore Roethke (1253 words, 2 pages)

Roethke's Use of Tone Childhood experiences seem to be the ones that are recollected most vividly throughout a person's life. Almost everyone can remember some aspect of his or her childhood experiences, pleasant and unpleasant alike. Theodore Roethke's poem "My Papa's Waltz" suggests even further that this concept could be ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Hobbit by Tolkien (1285 words, 2 pages)

Many books have a central theme that can mask smaller implied ideas and subjects. JRR Tolkien's books typically include a main story as well as secondary tales and a singular idea that cover smaller implied concepts. The Hobbit wavers very little from Tolkien's style. The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien is ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (735 words, 1 pages)

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a novel set in Nigeria at the time that it was first being colonized by Europeans. The novel is centered on the character Okonkwo, who was at the beginning of the novel a great and respected man in his village, Umuofia. Okonkwo was ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of King Lear by William Shakespeare (3898 words, 7 pages)

Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is a detailed description of the consequences of one man's decisions. This fictitious man is Lear, King of England, who's decisions greatly alter his life and the lives of those around him. As Lear bears the status of King he is, as one expects, a man ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller (3505 words, 5 pages)

Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman can be seen as an eulogy of a dreamer, which depicts one man's tragic life and death as he tries to bring his family into grace. Miller does, however, also uses this play to express underlying themes and ideas. Reading Death of a Salesman ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (744 words, 2 pages)

The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar William Shakespeare In 1598, Francis Meres described Shakespeare as the most excellent in both sides - comedy and tragedy. His comedies are unsurpassed for the marvellous harmony they establish among so many apparently discordant elements. His tragedies, rightly interpreted, do not reveal a spirit of ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literary Analysis of the Tortoise and the Hare (301 words, 1 pages)

The Tortoise and the Hare Once upon a time, a tortoise and a hare had an argument about who was faster. They decided to settle the argument with a race. They agreed on a route and started off the race. The hare shot ahead and ran briskly for some time. ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (928 words, 1 pages)

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Should not be read in schools Although literature is a subject that should be explicit and from the heart, some books are completely saturated with truth and therefore makes the book too intense for high school reading. One of these books is I ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Time Machine (380 words, 1 pages)

The Time Machine The book I read for my book report was the Time machine. It was written by H. G.. Wells and its copyright date is 1980. This book is very interesting to read because it is filled with excitement, sorrow, and a lot of mystery. It has many ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (687 words, 1 pages)

In the book, The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, there is a character named Lord Henry Wotton. He is the storys antagonist and whom critics often think most resembles Oscar Wilde. Wilde remarks Basil Hallward is what I think I am Lord Henry what the world thinks of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1143 words, 3 pages)

The novel To Kill a Mockingbird succeeds in portraying the lifestyle of a relaxed southern town in the early 20th century. It shows the families, feelings, and bigotry of the time. There are three main themes in the novel, which are justice is not blind, mob rule is not the ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of A Separate Peace (1866 words, 2 pages)

One of the major themes in A Separate Peace is the coming of age. The theme of maturity can be viewed as a growing realization of the war in the school (in which the students realize that they have to enlist into the war "as men"), or the private and ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of To Build a Fire by Jack London (577 words, 1 pages)

The significance of the words 'dying and death' in Jack London's 1910 novel, 'To Build a Fire' continuously expresses the man's dwindling warmth and bad luck in his journey along the Yukon trail to meet 'the boys' at camp. London associates dying with the man's diminishing ability to stay warm ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Theme for English B by Langston Hughes (272 words, 1 pages)

In the poem "Theme for English B," by Langston Hughes, he talks about the African American struggle for equality. The poem starts off with a professor giving his students a paper to write about whatever subject they want. The instructor says to th students, "let that paper come out of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of The Tempest by William Shakespeare (341 words, 1 pages)

The Tempest Benjamin Winspear's adaptation of the tempest by William Shakespeare is a dramatic play about a wronged duke that is shipwrecked on an island. Winspear's tempest has been adapted to allow role merging where characters have been removed completely, merged and cast members play multiple roles. The acting standard ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of The Tempest by William Shakespeare (1417 words, 2 pages)

THE TEMPEST In The Tempest, it would seem that no two characters could be further apart than Prospero, the "right duke of Milan", and Caliban, the "salvage and deformed slave." They represent two different extremes on the social spectrum that of the natural ruler, and the naturally ruled. Their positions ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare (868 words, 1 pages)

In Shakespeare's comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew," one of the most important themes is that what a person is really like is more important than how they appear to be. One of the main ways that the this is shown is by mistaken identity. This is shown by Petruchio's ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Sweet Hereafter (787 words, 1 pages)

In the final section of the novel, The Sweet Hereafter, Banks seems to be using the demolition derby setting as a place for everyone to meet and see just exactly how things have changed in the town of Sam Dent since the tragic bus accident that happened the previous winter. ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Blue Winds Dancing by Tom Whitecloud (807 words, 1 pages)

Tom Whitecloud, the author of the short story Blue Winds Dancing, utilizes a fairly common type of structure to portray the journey of a young Indian man. Whitecloud set the events up in chronological order, although the action is stopped quite frequently to allow the thoughts of the main character ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Stranger by Albert Camus (734 words, 1 pages)

In The Stranger, Albert Camus reveals Meursault, the book's narrator and main character as distant, isolated, and unemotional. He does not think much about events or their consequences, nor does he express much feeling in relationships or during emotional times. He displays unconcern throughout the book in his reactions to ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Story of Beowulf (684 words, 1 pages)

THE STORY OF BEOWULF FROM GRENDALS POINT OF VIEW One night, as Grendel was sleeping soundly in his home in the swamplands, he was suddenly awakened by the sound of music. The music angered Grendel because he had been up late the night before entertaining his monster friends and was ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Symposium by Plato (806 words, 1 pages)

In Platos book, Symposium, The Speech of Phaedrus depicts love as the most wonderful god, making men and even gods weak in their knees. Love makes men and women lose control and do anything for their lover. Gods will bend the rules and lovers will make sacrifices. These claims listed ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Cosmos by Carl Sagan (228 words, 1 pages)

Ever since I was a child I have had an avid interest in space. In my elementary school years the space exhibit was my favorite in the natural history museums in Frankfurt, Tokyo, and London. When I became a little older, I ogled Carl Sagan on "Cosmos," read every book ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1980 words, 3 pages)

Many consider the southern "ideal" as consisting of stunning manor houses, the breathtaking panorama, and the posh populace however, this ideal has been severely tarnished due to slavery. Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird gives profound insight into the daily lives of citizens occupying a small-town, Maycomb, in the heart ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Hamlet by William Shakespeare (954 words, 2 pages)

In William Shakespeares play Hamlet, cultural identity is explored through Hamlets isolation which is created by the conflict between his duty to his father, and his duties to the throne and society. Hamlet is isolated from his society due to his turbulent emotions, which result from his indecision on how ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Inferno by Dante Alighieri (1200 words, 2 pages)

Ryan Henson Mind 180 Essay 2 What is the significance of Virgils relationship with Dante? The Inferno is an epic poem by Dante Alighieri, one of the greatest poets in the history of western literature. In it, he uses his mastery of language to blend elements of classical literature with ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (828 words, 1 pages)

In the book "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse the significance of the river is displayed throughout the experiences that Siddhartha has next to the river and the things that by listening to the sound he comes to understand. Siddhartha is learning something from the moment he rides the ferry to the ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Short History of Night by John Mighton (536 words, 1 pages)

"The Short History Of Night" by John Mighton fervently seeks to expound upon the idea that societal disorder will eventually affect all levels of society despite any purposeful attempts to be detached, whether physically, using status or otherwise. Throughout many facets of the play this thought is effectively echoed, more ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of The Scream by Edvard Munch (1034 words, 2 pages)

The Scream For my paper I selected The Scream by Edvard Munch on page 398. Edvard Munch is looked upon as one of the most significant influences on the development of expressionism. Edvard Munch was quoted as saying "We want more than a mere photograph of nature. We do not ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (778 words, 1 pages)

The Scarlet Letter Psychological Analysis "I experienced a sensation...of burning heat and as if the letter sere not of red cloth, but red-hot iron." These words in the introduction to The Scarlet Letter describe the letter as an object that contains power. The power left in the little red piece ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013