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An Analysis of Oedipus (513 words, 1 pages)

Oedipus, ruler of Thebes, murdered his father and married his mother. Such acts are almost always deemed unnatural and criminal they are not tolerated within traditional society. A person who has committed these illegal acts of murder and incest would be considered a criminal, yet Sophocless character, Oedipus, is not ... Read More

An Analysis of the Three Aspects of Transcendental of the Writing of Ralph Waldo Emerson (719 words, 2 pages)

The writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson dealt with three aspects of transcendental thought, which consisted of spiritual, philosophical, and literary content. In his time, Emerson imparted an influence upon his contemporaries and American literature. He explicitly encouraged other writers by his appeal for new American literature and new voices because ... Read More

An Analysis of Women Freedom on Depressive Life That Gilman Lived (1658 words, 3 pages)

For the women in the twentieth century today, who have more freedom than before and have not experienced the depressive life that Gilman lived from 1860 to 1935, it is difficult to understand Gilmans situation and understand the significance of The Yellow Wallpaper. Gilmans original purpose of writing the story ... Read More

An Analysis of Women Freedom on Depressive Life That Gilman Lived (1568 words, 3 pages)

For the women in the twentieth century today, who have more freedom than before and have not experienced the depressive life that Gilman lived from1860 to 1935, it is difficult to understand Gilman's situation and understand the significance of "The Yellow Wallpaper". Gilman's original purpose of writing the story was ... Read More

An Introduction to the Issue of the Struggle for Power (1534 words, 3 pages)

The struggle for power is an age old one, indeed. Opposing nations vying for control of a province, officials seeking powerful positions against equally cunning rivals, and the fight for dominance in a household are all examples of this struggle. It is a mental and physical battle, fought on many ... Read More

The Social Problems That Led to the Fall of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1245 words, 3 pages)

'THE GREAT GATSBY AND THE FALL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM'The book 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald was an 'icon of its time.' The book discusses topics that were important, controversial and interesting back in 1920's America. The novel is 'an exploration of the American Dream as it exists ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Dead Child by Gabrielle Roy (293 words, 1 pages)

An overview of the short story "The Dead Child"The Dead Child written by Gabrielle Roy is a story about how an young inexperienced substitute teacher helps her students to deal with the death of their peer-Yolande. The story takes place in a small Metis villege in Manitoba on a summer ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1213 words, 4 pages)

Women In The Canterbury Tales The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer serves as amoral manual for the 1300s and years after. Through the faults of both men and woman,he shows in each persons story what is right and wrong and how one should live. Underthe surface, however, lies a jaded ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Teddy by J. D. Salinger (632 words, 1 pages)

In "Teddy" by J. D. Salinger, Teddy is illustrated as a Christ figure. Many aspects of his life are similar to those of Jesus. Salinger created in Teddy a mirror-image of the real Christ.From a very young age, Teddy displays a profound understanding of the universe and life itself, exhibited ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character of Owen Meany in the Novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving (1392 words, 2 pages)

"Watch out for people who call themselves religious make sure you know what they mean-make sure they know what they mean!" (572). In the novel written by John Irving, A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY, the protagonist, Owen Meany, developed an unusual religious significance. Owen experienced visions of future events, he ... Read More

The Tensions of Family Life in a Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen (1290 words, 6 pages)

"A Doll's House" is classified under the "second phase" of Henrik Ibsen's career. It was during this period which he made the transition from mythical and historical dramas to plays dealing with social problems. It was the first in a series investigating the tensions of family life. Written during the ... Read More

A Literature Analysis of the Novel House Made of Dawn by Momaday (1059 words, 2 pages)

Throughout House Made of Dawn Momaday forces the reader to see a clear distinction between how white people and Native Americans use language. Momaday calls it the written word, the white peoples word, and the spoken word, the Native American word. The white peoples spoken word is so rigidly focused ... Read More

Comparing and Contrasting the Gods in Homer’s Epic with the God of the Hebrew (2965 words, 5 pages)

Tucker 1Comparison and Contrast of the gods in Homers epics with the God of the HebrewsThere are many similarities and differences between the Greek gods and the Hebrew God. These similarities and differences are revealed in the character and functionality of the gods. The revelation of similarities and differences can ... Read More

The Portrayal of Hedda in Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler (348 words, 1 pages)

In Henrik Isben's Hedda Gabler, he masterfully portrays the main character, Hedda, as "neither a monster nor a saintshe is simply a tragic character who is destroyed by the unharmonious and irreconcilable contrasts in her own character." Ultimately, this very unique character brings about her own demise. She is truly ... Read More

An Analysis of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen (342 words, 1 pages)

In Henrik Isbens Hedda Gabler, he masterfully portrays the main character, Hedda, as neither a monster nor a saintshe is simply a tragic character who is destroyed by the unharmonious and irreconciliable contrasts in her own character. Ultimately, this very unique character brings about her own demise. She is truly ... Read More

A Review of the Story of A Farewell to Arms (2471 words, 4 pages)

Summary for each chapter title setting13.Henry has been taken to the American hospital in Milan where Miss Gage, a young nurse takes care of him. The head nurse forbid Henry to drink wine but he disobeys, and pays some Italians to bring him wine with the newspapers.Titles Arrival at the ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by T. S. Elliot (1220 words, 5 pages)

T.S. Elliot writes what we call a beginning is often the end And to make an endis to make a beginning. The end is where we start from. In order to begin selfrealization a person must first conquer a hindrance in their path. This idea is used toportray the nature ... Read More

An Analysis of Character Construction in Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer (3034 words, 5 pages)

Character Construction In Chaucer's Troilus And CriseydeCharacter Construction in Chaucers Troilus and CriseydeChaucers epic poem, Troilus and Criseyde, is not a new tale, but one Chaucer merely expanded upon. One of these expansions that Chaucers work has become renowned for is the improvement of the characters. Generally, Chaucers characters have ... Read More

An Analysis of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1179 words, 6 pages)

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer serves as a moral manual for the 1300s and years after. Through the faults of both men and woman, he shows in each persons story what is right and wrong and how one should live. Under the surface, however, lies a jaded look and ... Read More

An Assessment of the Novel, Anthem by Ayn Rand (1574 words, 3 pages)

Imagine a world where the individual has been repressed to the point that the word I no longer exists. Now, as hellish as that sounds, imagine that you are the only one who has the capability to break free from the iron fists that are choking you and your brothers. ... Read More

A Summary of the Novel, Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner (3760 words, 5 pages)

Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner is the story of a man who outraged the land that then turned and destroyed the mans family (Serafin 356). Growing up as a poor mountain white, Thomas Sutpen yearns for more than what he has ever had. He marries a young woman and fathers ... Read More

The Journey of Gene Towards Maturity in the Novel, A Separate Peace by John Knowles (771 words, 4 pages)

Gene Forrester's difficult journey towards maturity and the adult world is a main focus of the novel, A Separate Peace, by John Knowles. Gene's journey begins the moment he pushes Phineas from the tree and the process continues until he visits the tree fifteen years later. Throughout this time, Gene ... Read More

The Reasons for the Rise in Computer Crimes in the Recent Years (1266 words, 2 pages)

Computer crime has increased in resent years. The book gives several examples of past computer crimes. Before reading chapter 2 I thought that computer crimes only involved crimes that where associated with hacks. But I learned that a computer crime is a crime that involved a computer in any way. ... Read More

The Reasons for the Start of the Communist Party in China (2810 words, 4 pages)

Change is the dramatic art of survival. If one is to survive, one needs to adapt to changing needs and desires. The Communist Party in China was started for just that reason. The Chinese wanted a change from what was going on in the country at the time. The student ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Ordinary People by Judith Guest (1368 words, 5 pages)

Ordinary People Ordinary People by Judith Guest is the story of a dysfunctional familywho relate to one another through a series of extensive defense mechanisms, i.e. anunconscious process whereby reality is distorted to reduce or prevent anxiety. The bookopens with seventeen year old Conrad, son of upper middle-class Beth and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (933 words, 2 pages)

When Wuthering Heights was published it was blasted its contemporaries as obscene. They railed that Catherine and Heathcliff were the most immoral and in general worst people they had ever had the misfortune of reading about. Although Wuthering Heights has taken it's rightful place as masterwork of 19th century literature ... Read More

A Review of Alan Paton’s Book “Cry the Beloved Country” (778 words, 1 pages)

Cry the beloved country, by alan paton, is a book which tells the story of how james jarvis, a wealthy estate owner who, because of his own busy life, had to learn of the social degradation in south africa through the death of his only son. If arthur jarvis had ... Read More

Catch-22: Heller’s Harmonious Unison of Comedy and Tragedy (1615 words, 3 pages)

Heller's Harmonious Unison of Comedy and TragedySince the dawn of literature and drama, comedy and tragedy have always been partitioned into separate genres. Certainly most tragedies had comedic moments, and even the zaniest comedies were at times serious. However, even the development of said tragicomedies left the division more or ... Read More

An Analysis of the Play “All My Sons” By Arthur Miller (1451 words, 3 pages)

All My Sons, a play by Arthur Miller, tells predominantly of the story of the Kellers. This play takes place after World War II, in the year 1947. It is a drama of actions and consequences and morality. This theme of actions and consequences is shown after Joe Keller ships ... Read More

A Biography of Timothy Leary an American Psychologist and Writer (969 words, 4 pages)

Turn on, tune in, drop out. That saying has turned into the slogan of TimothyLearys mind-expanding movement. Although a graduate of both West-Point andBerkley, and a Harvard professor, these were not his greatest lifetime achievements.Throughout his publicized life, he became the spokesperson of the psychedelic age. Hisdevotion to the belief ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013