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A Literary Analysis of the Short Story Victory Lap by George Saunders (990 words, 5 pages)

Depicting One Moment Through Three Minds The series of events that take place in George Saunders short story Victory Lap could happen in any suburban neighborhood. Saunders presents the story of fifteen-year old Alison Pope, an unnamed parishioner of a Russian church disguised as a meter-reader, and Kyle Boot, Alisons ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Apology, a Poem by Marie Howe (1801 words, 7 pages)

Burning Questions Left Unanswered Marie Howes Apology is peculiar for a devotional a poem eloquent, persuasive language describes the speakers own inner turmoil brought on by unresolved issues involving the speakers parents following their death, justifying why the speaker must abandon the addressee, a lover, who is ironically in the ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Lyric Poem Tears, Idle Tears by Alfred Lord Tennyson (1319 words, 6 pages)

For my literature analysis, I chose the work, Tears, Idle Tears, written by Alfred Lord Tennyson in 1847 (Tennyson, 1847). The poem is non-rhyming, and in blank verse, with the same phrase at the end of each fifth line, the days that are no more. There are repeated words that ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Autobiography of Frederick Douglass in the Book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1049 words, 3 pages)

There are many famous abolitionists, but the first abolitionist who should come to the forefront of ones mind when they think of freedom and liberty is Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass was an African American slave born on an early 18th century Tuckahoe, Maryland plantation, who became a famous abolitionist and ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Second Inaugural Address of President Abraham Lincoln in the United States (653 words, 2 pages)

Sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, in his Second Inaugural Address, explains to the nation that the great Civil War is almost over. Lincoln proposes this speech to show the idea of hope to his people. Through a promising tone, Lincoln exemplifies appeal to the American peoples desire ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Novel Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho (2831 words, 10 pages)

I must say that this particular novel was, at times hard for me to read but I really challeng myself in order for me to learn more. Because this novel colored by the authors intimate knowledge of the world of mental hospital, their relationships, and the comfort and anxiety in ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Novel The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne (927 words, 4 pages)

A pure hand needs no glove to cover it. - Hawthorne, Nathaniel Haunted by a guilt that wasnt his, a burden to carry for the great Nathaniel Hathorne .He suffered greatly while having that name always being associated and hated for someone elses atrocious acts. John Hathorne was one of ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of William Shakespeare’s Play Romeo and Juliet (1678 words, 5 pages)

Romeo and Juliet is a play written by Shakespeare. It is a tragedy of two lovers from two opposing families in a fight. We find this out in the prologue which happens to be a Shakespearean sonnet. So far we have been introduced to Romeo who is of the house ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of a Good Man Is Hard to Find, a Short story by Flannery O’Connor (812 words, 2 pages)

Literary AnalysisIn Flannery OConnors A Good Man Is Hard to Find the grandmother of the story views herself above the other characters in the story. She judges the other characters as well as the world for not being as good as it used to be. She also tries to have ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Metaphors in Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (952 words, 3 pages)

The violent battle royal, a significant obstacle the narrator must overcome before being able to present his speech, in the opening chapter of Invisible Man serves as a visual representation for the racial inequality still existing in America. And though the narrator seemingly triumphs the situation, achieving a victory for ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Dead, a Short Story by James Joyce (2523 words, 8 pages)

James Joyces The Dead is a short literary novella that begins as a well-documented afternoon and closes with a feeling of intimacy and beauty that only a few stories are able to create. This work of fiction is a prismatic tale that is a brief read that very quickly creates ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Feminist Manifesto by Mina Loy (1146 words, 4 pages)

Feminist Manifesto strives to persuade its audience that the only way women may achieve power over men is to destroy aspects of herself and enact change throughout the population. The way in which the text is written and the ideas being discussed act in a way that forces the reader ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Robinson Crusoe,a Novel by Daniel Defoe (2612 words, 8 pages)

Arguably, the main struggle of a fiction writer is the conflict between originality and believability, to create a living, breathing character that carries the authors message forward. Daniel Defoes Robinson Crusoe is not immune to this struggle as the marooned hero slowly converts himself alone on his island. Michael McKeon ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Midnight in Peking, a Book by Paul French (1350 words, 5 pages)

Midnight in PekingA story without characters consists of little more than a recollection of events that could be of natural causes and include no conscious beings, or instead include something as simple as a mouse but as only a trigger point for further events to progress. Characters in a story ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Style of Parallelism (809 words, 2 pages)

ParallelismParallelism, also known as parallel structure or parallel construction is a style that involves starting an idea in the first half of the verse and then using a similar grammatical structure repeating, negating, completing or otherwise elaborating it. In literature parallelism is used to convey messages of morality and emphasize ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Point-of-View of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (475 words, 2 pages)

Literary Analysis of the Point-of-View of The LotteryShirley Jacksons The Lottery tells the story of an annual lottery held in a small unnamed village. Throughout the story, the reader anticipates what the prize for the winner might be, and foreshadowing hints that the lottery may be more than what is ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of I Years Had Been from Home, a Poem by Emily Dickinson (854 words, 3 pages)

Preserving an IdealizationEmily Dickinsons poem I Years had been from Home (Poem 609) describes a person returning to her home after many years of absence. The speaker approaches the door of the house, considers entering, but imagines an unfriendly stranger answering the door, and ultimately runs away from the house ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Speech of George W. Bush in His 9/11 Address to the Nation (825 words, 3 pages)

On September 11, 2001 the United States was tragically struck by a series of terrorist attacks that left many people dead and many fearful of the future. The President of the United States at the time, George W. Bush, addressed the nation shortly after the attacks in his 911 Address ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Speech of 1851 by Chief Seattle (917 words, 3 pages)

A speech delivered by Chief Seattle, Speech of 1851, uses imagery to illustrate a vivid vision of a land of 2 million acres sold to the U.S. Government. Similar strategy of imageryis usedby Willa Cather in her novel O Pioneers as she describes the land of the Divide. Both lands ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Elbows on the Sky, a Poem by Byron Herbert Reece (916 words, 3 pages)

As a writer, poet, and word artist, Byron Herbert Reece (author) wrote some of the most contemplative, influential poems ever written within the south east, even in the United States. Even though growing up in the tail end of the Appalachian Mountains, Reeces talent reached farther than the mountainous walls ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Paths of Glory by Alexander Walker (1661 words, 5 pages)

In Paths Of Glory Alexander Walker discusses the stark contrasts in the film, such as the elegance of the military establishment with its spacious and luxurious interiors compared to the cramped, dark bloody quarters and trenches that the soldiers are forced to endure. How visually effective is this approach and ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Speech That Queen Elizabeth I Gave in 1588 (688 words, 3 pages)

This speech was spoken by Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1588, with her army being the intended audience. The purpose of her speech was to boost the morale of her soldiers before they went out to defend England from the invading Spain. The Queen emphasizes that although she is ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Virgil’s Use of a Simile to Compare the Characters of Dido and Diana in the Poem, Aeneid (326 words, 1 pages)

Aeneid Lines 498-504 Reflection EssayThrough the use of a simile (lines 498-504) Vergil compares Dido to Diana through Didos followers and leadership, suggesting Dido possess qualities of a goddess. Qualis in Eurotae ripis aut per iuga Cynthi exercet Diana choros (498-499). The opening line of the simile composed in lines ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (746 words, 1 pages)

Analysis of The Metamorphosis by Franz KafkaDavid Wyllies translation of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka explores the transformation of Gregor Samsa into a horrible vermon. Through Samsas transformation his responsibilities within his family, as well as how his family sees him, is revealed which shows why his transformation is appropriate ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Book 4 of the Aeneid by Virgil (362 words, 1 pages)

In book 4 of the Aeneid lines 259-299 Aeneas is visited by Mercury, the messenger god, who is sent by Jupiter to get Aeneas back on track in his journey to Italy. The distraction caused by Dido has hindered Aeneass ability to continue his journey, but after being reissued his ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Epic Book, King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild (2626 words, 8 pages)

King Leopolds GhostKing Leopolds ghost is an award winning, and best selling book written by Adam Hochschild. Hochschild, while reading another book, stumbles upon a footnote that awakens him to a deceiving chain of events that lead to the death of millions, and the conquering of Africa. This book brings ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Song, Successful by Drank ft. Trey Songz (341 words, 2 pages)

Successful by Drake ft. Trey SongzOn the surface, Drakes song Successful is pretty straightforward. Trey Songz is looking up to Drake and expressing that he just wants to be like Drake, successful. Trey just wants the money and the cars, the cars and the clothes, the hoes. I suppose. There ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (834 words, 2 pages)

Pride and Prejudice AnalysisIn Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth pridefully refuses to back down from her preconceptions of Darcy's character, yet after reading Darcy's letter, Elizabeth realizes that her wrongful prejudices misled her, thus opening the novel up to the larger meaning of the importance of her learning ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Utopia by Thomas More (1497 words, 5 pages)

Utopia Analysis and ReflectionOf the many great pieces of classic literature, one stands out as a gripping and thought provoking account of a new world this is Utopia, a novel by Sir Thomas More. More began writing Utopia in 1515, and it was eventually published the following year. Utopia is ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Short Story Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway (773 words, 2 pages)

Modernism Critical AnalysisHills Like White Elephants, a short story by Ernest Hemingway, displays a young couples struggle to make a decision regarding the topic of abortion. Due to the time period, this decision acts as a major source of controversy, and it presents itself as the main conflict within the ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013