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A Detailed Account on the Watergate Scandal as Reported by Woodstein (1274 words, 2 pages)

Woodstein- The Watergate Story In 1972 the United States was in a social turmoil. Vietnam was at its height and three of the biggest rock-and-roll artists of all time had just died. Riots were all the rage hippies and radicals were everywhere. The country was in upraise. And thanks to ... Read More

An Arguement About The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (1071 words, 2 pages)

What is so arguable about The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein? There are plenty of things that anyone could argue about while reading any of Silversteins works. A person could argue that he is a children's writer and made his name known in Playboy Magazine, or that he publishes poems ... Read More

A Comparison of Warhol and Lichtenstein’s Art Styles (763 words, 1 pages)

Kristin Andersen English 101- Hall Compare and Contrast Essay October 11, 2001 From a young age, both Warhol and Lichtenstein demonstrated surpassing talent in art. Andy Warhol, real name Andrew Warhola, was born in 1928 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to Czechoslovakian parents. Before he could walk, Warhol was coloring in coloring ... Read More

A Paper on Correspondence between Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein (335 words, 1 pages)

When one thinks of the big names in the sciences, Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein are among those that we regard as the greatest minds of their time. Its an interesting exchange when two such geniuses comment on issues that are of great importance to society, and often their words ... Read More

The True Friendship of Lennie and George in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (326 words, 1 pages)

True Friendship But not us! An why? Because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and thats why. (Page 14) This quote came from Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck. Lennie and George can trust and depend on each other because ... Read More

Reflection of John Steinbeck’s Life in His Story Travels with Charley (859 words, 2 pages)

n 1960 John Steinbeck decided to reacquaint himself with America after being away because, in his own words, "I've lost the flavor and taste and sound of it. I'm going to learn about my own country." So he set out on a 3 month journey with his dog to do ... Read More

An Analysis of Three Main Themes in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1042 words, 2 pages)

Three Main Themes In Frankenstein Mary Shelley illustrates many important themes in her famous novel Frankenstein. She presents these themes through the characters and their actions. Three of the most important themes in the novel are birth and creation should be left to God, alienation leads to distress, and the ... Read More

Aspects of Loneliness Observed In “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck (1315 words, 2 pages)

"Of Mice and Men" is a powerful and moving novel by John Steinbeck, telling of two men following their dream of independence in the midst of the Depression. The theme of Loneliness is particularly prominent in this novel and is demonstrated clearly by many aspects of writer's craft. The most ... Read More

Christina Wall’s Review of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (316 words, 1 pages)

Christina Wall Theme of Frankenstein One of the themes that a reader may interpret by reading Mary Shelleys Frankenstein is that the quest for knowledge can lead to a self-destruction. We can definitely see how Victors thirst for knowledge leads to his downfall throughout Shelleys story. Victors own aspects of ... Read More

The Highlight of Marry Shelley’s Novel Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus (2030 words, 3 pages)

The novel Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus was written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. This was the highlight of her work. The main plot of the story is enveloped by a unique frame story. The narration shifts from Robert Walton to Victor Frankenstein to the monster and in the end back ... Read More

The Priority of Achieving Happiness Instead of Wealth in John Steinbeck’s the Pearl (849 words, 2 pages)

In John Steinbeck's The Pearl, a destitute pearl diver finds a giant pearl with which he hopes to buy peace and happiness for his family. Instead, he learns that the valuable pearl can not buy happiness but only destroy his simple life. Throughout the fable, there is a constant theme ... Read More

A Summary of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl (809 words, 1 pages)

The Pearl, which takes place in La Paz, Mexico, begins with a description of the seemingly idyllic family life of Kino, his wife Juana and their infant son, Coyotito. Kino watches as Coyotito sleeps, but sees a scorpion crawl down the rope that holds the hanging box where Coyotito lies. ... Read More

A Paper on the Character of Jim Casey in John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath (1184 words, 2 pages)

Jim Casy exists as the philosopher, the motivator and the voice of reason in The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. The ex-preacher is used to express some of the book's major themes, explicitly articulated in his actions. Jim Casy, by fulfilling his predominant role as the novel's guiding moral ... Read More

A Paper on the Creature in Marry Shelley’s Frankenstein (729 words, 1 pages)

'All things truly wicked start from an innocence.' Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) The Creature was not born evil. Nor was his corruption his fault. He was born innocent, without fault or sin. The Creature was turned to a Monster after he learned of humanity, and what a cold, cruel thing it ... Read More

A Description of Lives of Simple Men in John Steinbeck’s Chrysanthemums (1610 words, 2 pages)

The Chrysanthemums, by John Steinbeck, is set in the beautiful valley of Salinas, California, during a time when California was the land of plenty. A place where dust storms and drought were unheard of, where water was plentiful and the air sprinkled with the sweet smell of fruit blossoms. A ... Read More

A World of Hope in Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath (1125 words, 2 pages)

In John Steinbecks novel, The Grapes of Wrath, the lives of small hold farmers are shown to be uprooted not only by the forces of nature, as well as the forces of progress. One feels sympathy for the plight of farmers locked in a battle against a drought and an ... Read More

The Writing Style of Gertrude Stein (1185 words, 2 pages)

If one wishes to use it properly, the term avant-garde should meet three criteria when used to describe works of art. First and foremost it must defy artistic trends of the time, distancing itself as far as possible from established trends of the time. It also must take considerable time ... Read More

A Comparison of John Milton’s Paradise Lost and Marry Shelley’s Frankenstein (942 words, 2 pages)

Upon reading Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" and John Milton's "Paradise Lost," an obvious correlation sticks out between the two novels. However, after the obvious "Paradise Lost" reference in "Frankenstein," how much do the stories resemble each other? The correlation doesn't jump out in each novel, but it is definitely alive in ... Read More

The Heartless Criminal Justice System in the Novel Frankenstein (829 words, 2 pages)

Primary essay assignment Essay topic Analysis the criminal justice system presented in this novel, using the three examples of Williams murder, Clervals murder and Elizabeths murder. Include the official responses to these acts of murder in your commentary. Thesis the justice system presented in this book is heartless and is ... Read More

A Short Essay on the Theme of Friendship in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (418 words, 1 pages)

Of Mice and Men The book that I have read that has really stayed with me is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. I really enjoyed reading it which is unusual because I usually dont enjoy reading to much. There was something about George and Lennies friendship that really ... Read More

Discrimination and Alienation in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (409 words, 1 pages)

ALIENATION AND DISCRIMINATION Crooks Crooks is the main person who is discriminated against. This is due to the fact that he's black. Nobody listens to anything he says, "If I say anythin', it's just a nigger sayin' it." Another reason he's not as accepted is because he's got a crooked ... Read More

An Brief Outline On “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck (536 words, 2 pages)

Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck Setting South of San Francisco in the Salinas Valley of California probably during the depression of the 1930s three locations-along the banks of the Salinas River near the ranch, in the ranch bank house, and in the barn. Background info George Milton has cared ... Read More

Hardship and Loneliness during the Depression in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (625 words, 1 pages)

In his Novel Of Mice and Men Steinbeck describes vividly the hardship and especially the loneliness of people during the depression. In order to overcome these feelings, Candy, one of the main characters in the novel, takes care of on old, blind, and lame dog. At the same time, George ... Read More

An Analysis of George in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (460 words, 1 pages)

George is one of the main characters in John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men. In the climactic moments of the story, his retarded friend, Lennie, has gotten himself into a huge bind. As he had done before with mere mice and a puppy, Lennie accidentally killed Curley's wife when ... Read More

The Theme of Loneliness in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (2134 words, 4 pages)

Loneliness is a basic part of human life. Every one becomes lonely once in a while but in Steinbeck's novella "Of Mice and Men", he illustrates the loneliness of ranch life in the early 1930's and shows how people are driven to try and find friendship in order to escape ... Read More

John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men as a Social Commentary (286 words, 1 pages)

OF MICE AND MEN - SOCIAL COMMENTARY In Of Mice And Men, the author John Steinbeck, adds many characters and events which make the novella a social commentary. How the author describes Crooks, Curleys wife, and the relationship between Lennie and George, display the views, and social concerns of that ... Read More

Moral Paradox in Frankenstein (2242 words, 3 pages)

Moral Paradox in Frankenstein Mary Shelleys Frankenstein poses the dilemma of finding morality in the text. The novel forces the reader to question the acts of the tales characters, to ask whether or not their thoughts are moral, whether or not their actions are right. Answers to these questions do ... Read More

An Analysis of Frankenstein (746 words, 2 pages)

The story Frankenstein is about a scientist called Victor and a creature that hunted him. The creature was artificially created and given life by Victor himself, but instead of giving thanks the creature murdered Victor's family instead. In a short paragraph like this, most of readers will give pity to ... Read More

The Use of Vivid Description in John Steinbeck’s Novel The Pearl (1714 words, 2 pages)

The Juicy Part of the Novel Imagine biting a sweet apple as all the juice flows into your mouth. As the juice goes down you cherish the moment and enjoy it. John Steinbeck's novel, The Pearl, is full of vivid description, the juicy part of the novel. His rich language ... Read More

Criticism of the Romantic Ideology in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1793 words, 2 pages)

Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein is a critique of the romantic ideology from it's time. Even though there are elements of a celebration to be found within the text, ultimately the criticisms contained in the novel far outweigh the celebratory points thus sending the message across that the novel is a ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013