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A Literary Analysis of the Superstitions in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (1319 words, 6 pages)

James 1Chad JamesMrs. CoferAmerican Literature3 December 1999Supersitions in The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnPeople by their own nature are superstitious and terrified of things, objects, and events they do not understand. The South, more prodominately evident in supersition than anyplace in the United States. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn identifiable elements ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Use of Irony in Works by Kate Chopin (333 words, 1 pages)

The use of irony makes stories enjoyable to read. Stories with irony keeps readers interested and in suspense. The use of irony Kate Chopin uses in the short story The Story of an Hour keeps readers attached to the story and lets readers understand Mrs. Mallards true feelings about her ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Stranger by Albert Camus (1610 words, 3 pages)

In The Stranger, Albert Camus portrays Meursault, the book's narrator and main character, as aloof, detached, 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 an impassiveness throughout the book in his reactions ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (603 words, 1 pages)

Victoria Hubble October 14, 1999Character AnalysisEssay 4The Story of an Hour, by Kate Chopin is an ironic story because, LouiseMallard realizes the independence that she gains from her husbands death. Themoment she realizes this freedom, and is willing to take this new way of life into herarms, her husband returns, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crain (617 words, 1 pages)

Stephen Crains The Red Badge Of Courage shows clearly how the fear and courage soldier goes through in war. The psychology in war changes the soldiers that are in it. Psychology can also be displayed by the propaganda the government will put into the one-sided war effort. Another point would ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Pearl by Steinbeck (1718 words, 3 pages)

Steinbeck' s The Pearl was based on a story he had heard during his expedition with a friend to the Gulf of California about a poor Mexican fisherman who found a pearl which he though would guarantee his future happiness, but however it almost destroyed him before he threw it ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Poem Design by Robert Frost (1668 words, 3 pages)

In the poem Design, by Robert Frost, the speaker tries to convey a message of some protruding evil that occurs in everyday life. The poem is designed to make the reader see different signs of small evils in our lives. Then the poet brings all the information about evil together ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (747 words, 2 pages)

We began the class by asking if this is the world in which we wish to live in. I did not know then and I do not know now. We watched video after video and read book upon book that investigated our society. On the last day of class, you ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (4191 words, 8 pages)

One of the more popular books by Emily Bronte is Wuthering Heights. It is simply about two houses, Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, and the relationships between their inhabitants. Because of this well-known piece of literature, many scholars have commented on it. For example, Sarah Tegge wroteIn Emily Brontes Wuthering ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Book a Street Car Named Desire (433 words, 1 pages)

In the book, a StreetCar Named Desire, there are many main characters that stand out in my mind as having a few personality disorders. Most of all though, Stand and Blanch stand out in my mind. They are both decent people in some ways, but in most they have some ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Street Soldier by Joseph Marshall (772 words, 1 pages)

Street SoldierStreet Soldier, by Joseph Marshall, is a inspiring well written book. The book is about his life and how he started the Omega Boys Club. The Omega Boys Club is a club that helps keep inter city kids off the streets. There is a connection between the author's life ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Strawson’s Criticism of Russell (819 words, 3 pages)

The main point of Strawsons essay is to essentially to disprove Russells theory of descriptions. Strawson felt that Russell, along with the rest, had somehow lost the sense of reality that he now hoped to reestablish in his analysis. As supporting material, he began with a general overview of Russells ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Strangers from a Different Shore by Ronald Takaki (1405 words, 3 pages)

Struggling StrangersStrangers From A Different Shore by authorprofessor Ronald Takaki has brought a new perspective of my growing knowledge of the hardships and endless obstacles that Asian-Americans have struggled with through their immigration experience. Immigrants of Asia represent many countries and many different situations that have brought them to this ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Mystique of Science in the Press by Dorothy Nelkin (391 words, 1 pages)

In Dorothy Nelkins article The Mystique of Science in the Press she only touches the image of scientists in the newspaper. Nelkin explains that scientists are described as a combination of wonder-worker and nerd. Today scientists are portrayed through newspapers, movies, television, and books. They are stereotyped by having glasses, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen (853 words, 4 pages)

SpiderwebsA spider becomes caught in its own web. This is an example of an attemptedmanipulation that went awry. Hedda Gabler, by Henrik Ibsen, is a work about a womanwho manipulates the fates of others in order to fulfill her own wishes. The title characteris a woman who has recently returned ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Character Hester Prynne in Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (887 words, 1 pages)

Hester Prynne was a beautiful, young, tall woman with shiny dark hair, piercing black eyes, and a beautiful complexion. She was living in Amsterdam with her husband, Roger Chillingworth, until he sent her to America alone while he cleared up business matters. In America, Hester had a love affair with ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Simplicity in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1141 words, 2 pages)

Hester and the Scarlet Letter Unobtainable SimplicityThe achievement of simplicity in life never occurs because things are not simple, but manifold, being viewed differently, and speaking more than one purpose. Nathaniel Hawthorne journeys to seventeenth century Boston and introduces Hester Prynne as he makes his awareness of this idea evident. ... Read More

A Literary Analysis and a Comparison of Skunk Hour by Robert Lowell and the Armadillo by Elizabeth Bishop (825 words, 3 pages)

Frustrations Armored AromaSkunk Hour by Robert Lowell and The Armadillo by Elizabeth Bishop are two closely related poems. Both share the theme of an animal carrying with it natural defenses, and the image of an isolated spectator. However, there is one important contrast between these poems The Armadillo portrays a ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Theme in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (789 words, 4 pages)

The title of the novel Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, can be interpreted as a theme running through the novel. Pride, observed Mary, . . . is a very common failing, I believe. By all that I have ever read, I am convinced that it is very common indeed, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin (515 words, 1 pages)

Gretchen BolingMrs. Wood A.P. Language Composition12 April 2000OpeningsThe tone of many novels is set within the first few lines or pages the reader can also tell the author's style through diction detail, and syntax. Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice is a novel such as this- Austin's opening sentence sets the ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Feminist Views in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1703 words, 3 pages)

Jane Austen, the author of Pride and Prejudice, holds feminist views and uses the novel to show her opinions about womens issues. Pride and Prejudice is a personal essay, a statement of Jane Austens feelings about the perfect lady, marriage, and the relationship between the sexes. Jane Austens characters, plot, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis and a Comparison of Things Fall Apart and My Husband’s Nine Wives (616 words, 1 pages)

Journal 4 AfricaWe have been recently studying the country of Africa and one aspect that I have found rather interesting is how commonly polygamous marriages are practiced there. We were able to understand these situations in better detail from studying Things Fall Apart and reading about Okonkwos many wives and ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut (1050 words, 2 pages)

Rage Against the MachinesIn Kurt Vonneguts first novel, Player Piano, he brings up quite a few interesting points. His portrayal of a United States that has become a slave to its own ingenuity is somewhat entertaining. What really got to me was the fact that its easy to imagine people ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Character Ramatoulaye in so Long a Letter by Mariama Ba (779 words, 1 pages)

Ramatoulaye is Mariama Bas main character in So Long a Letter. We learn about her through reading the letter she wrote to her best friend Assiatou. Her letter describes and speaks of all the situations she came to face in her life. From these situations, we obtain a full portrait ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Sexuality in Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning (906 words, 2 pages)

Romantic writers often held interesting philosophies of sexuality. On one hand, they were taught to believe that sensual things were sinful, while on the other hand, they were constantly confronted with sexuality in everyday life. Robert Browning is one of the most renowned Romantic poets who often explored the issue ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Portia the Control Freak from the Merchant of Venice (660 words, 3 pages)

Portia the Control Freak (The-Merchant-of-Venice)I would love to write a critical essay about the role of Portia inShakespeare's "Merchant of Venice," hailing her as one of Shakespeare's greatest contributions to the society of the sane however, I find this impossible after re-reading the text. At first, I hung on her ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Tale of Heike (1799 words, 3 pages)

Questions on The Tale of Heike1. Taira no Shigemori and the Emperor Takakura have a great deal in common. They are related, because Kiyomori wife's sister is Takakura's mother. Both are very benevolent towards the people of their country. When Shigemori stopped Kiyomori from attacking the Cloistered Palace and kept ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Dreams in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1397 words, 2 pages)

Queens and Dreams, Real and Ideal"A dream is a wish your heart makes," according to Cinderella. Are dreams and fairytales an idealistic notion, or are they actually conceivable? In the play, Romeo and Juliet, Romeo's best companion, Mercutio makes a speech reflecting upon the essence of dreams and fantasy. Basically, ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Novel Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw (725 words, 1 pages)

DiscriminationSociety has been split apart since renossance England. The novel Pygmalion written by Bernard Shaw demonstrates that proper speech and a fake appearance can easily fool the upper class English. Different levels of society are usually seperated because of money, appearance and speech, and attitude. Pygmalion satirizes the snobbery of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw (866 words, 4 pages)

In this day of repressive, unsavory humanity, where the young idolize thelower classes, while the politically correct look down upon the elite, everyhousehold should have a copy of this timeless tale. Although many scorn theelite, it is they who preside over society. This book is as entertaining as it isprovocative. ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013