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Theme Comparison in Yzur by Leopoldo Lugones and Talpa by Juan Rulfo (923 words, 2 pages)

There are many fascinating stories in the collection of Contemporary Latin American Short Stories. Pat McNees, the editor of this book, has put together great short stories that catch many readers attention and interests. Two stories that caught my eye and that I believe have many themes in common, are ... Read More

Theme Analysis of Barn Burning by William Faulkner (996 words, 2 pages)

Sarah InmanEnglish 2326, Rose (T 6-10)Response Essay 4July 3, 2001Barn Burning Sarty's StruggleThe theme of William Faulkner's Barn Burning is Colonel Sartoris Snope's desire to break away from the oppressive conditions of his family life. He is pulled between his family and his morality. In this essay, I will discuss ... Read More

The Theme of Revenge in Hamlet by William Shakespeare (1135 words, 4 pages)

Revenge is a major theme in the Tragedy of Hamlet. Revenge causes one to act blindly through anger, rather than through reason. It is based on the principle of an eye for an eye, but this principle is not always an intelligent theory to live by. Young Fortinbras, Laertes, and ... Read More

A Theme of Abortion in Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway (961 words, 2 pages)

In "Hills Like White Elephants" Ernest Hemingway relies on symbolism to convey the theme of abortion. The symbolic material objects, as well as the strong symbolic characters, aid the reader's understanding of the underlying theme.The material objects that Hemingway uses to convey the theme are beer, the good and bad ... Read More

The Theme of Dehumanization in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” (919 words, 2 pages)

They were clearing out his room depriving him of everything that he loved they had already carried away the chest of drawers, in which he kept the fretsaw and other tools were now budging the desk firmly embedded in the floor, the desk he had done his homework on when ... Read More

The Theme of Illusion in Tennese William’s A Streetcar Named Desire (1093 words, 2 pages)

While it can be argued that all of the characters in Tennese Williams' play, A Streetcar Named Desire are living in an illusion, I do not think that all the characters are living an unreal existence, however some are, in particular Blanche, Stella and Stanley. Blanch, to some extent, is ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme in F.Scott Fitzgerald “The Great Gatsby” (962 words, 2 pages)

Human beings have a tendency to need some sort of tangible or perceivable proof in order to fully understand a concept. Most people will not take what is being told to them as true unless they are shown somehow that it is true. In a work of fiction, the author ... Read More

Analysis of Themes And Narration in Everyday Use by Alice Walker (988 words, 2 pages)

The Theme and Narration Technique of Everyday UseEveryday Use, by Alice Walker, was first published in 1973. The story opens as Maggie and her mother, a black farm woman, await a visit from Maggies older sister, Dee, and a man who may be her husband--her mother is not sure whether ... Read More

What is home? Home can be defined in a variety of ways. Having a feeling of completeness is a main component that allows one to find such a special place. Home can be anywhere. Not only feeling complete, but also being able to express oneself freely and having a feeling ... Read More

The Theme of Marriage in Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge and Jude, the Obscure (918 words, 2 pages)

Both of the novels, The Mayor of Casterbridge and Jude, the Obscure, written by Thomas Hardy are full of hardships and broken hearts. Many of the characters are hurtful and in return hurt badly. Each of Hardys novels seem to portray an underlining feeling of aversion towards marriage. In each ... Read More

The Theme of Morals and Values in William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” (970 words, 2 pages)

Essay Number OneThroughout the story Barn Burning, author William Faulkner conveys the moral growth and development of a young boy, as he must make a critical decision between either choosing his family and their teachings or his own morals and values. The reader should realize that the story Barn Burning ... Read More

The Themes of the Poetry of the Romantic Era (1780-1830) (839 words, 4 pages)

RomanticismWhen we think of romance or romantic we often associate the term with love. People talk about how they want their significant others to be more romantic. But what does the term romantic really mean. Does it mean giving flowers, spending an evening alone by candlelight, bringing home extravagant gifts, ... Read More

The Theme of Prejudice in Lee Harper’s To Kill a Mockingbird (937 words, 2 pages)

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRDTHE THEME OF PREJUDICETo Kill A Mockingbird is a novel which can deceive the reader into thinking that it is very simple. However, if the reader delves beneath the surface, she may find that there are a number of complex themes running through the novel. One of ... Read More

Femininity versus Masculinity in Susan Glaspell’s Play “Triffles” (971 words, 2 pages)

Femininity vs. MasculinityTrifles, a one-act play, written by Susan Glaspell, has an interesting plot about an abusive husbands murder at the hands of his abused wife on a secluded farm in the Midwest (Russell, pg. 1). The opening scene of the play gives us a great deal of information about ... Read More

The Theme of Consequences in Arthur Miller’s Play Death of a Salesman (1009 words, 2 pages)

No one has a perfect life. Everyone has conflicts that they must face sooner or later. The ways in which people deal with these personal conflicts can differ as much as the people themselves. Some insist on ignoring the problem as long as possible, while some attack the problem to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Racism in The Bluest Eye (885 words, 5 pages)

Racism in The Bluest EyeThere is really nothing more to say--except why. But since why is difficult to handle, one must takerefuge in how. When bad things happen to us, the first thing weask ourselves is why? Most of the time however, theanswer to why is not readily available to ... Read More

The Common Theme in Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” and Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blue” (951 words, 2 pages)

Robert Frosts The Road Not Taken, James Baldwins Sonnys Blues, and Zalman Kings In Gods Hands, share a common theme of individualism.Every society has certain values and generally accepted ways of living that are considered normal. These principles are what keep societies organized and orderly. Conforming to these principles, however, ... Read More

An Overview of the Theme and Plot of Browning’s “My Last Duchess” (889 words, 2 pages)

The Scooby Doo Theory The Governess' Sanity and Early Ghost Appearancesin The Turn of the ScrewMany works of literature throughout history have addressed the workings of the mind, both sane and insane. Browning's "My Last Duchess" is a good example, as is "The Buried Life" by Matthew Arnold. James' The ... Read More

An Analysis of the Characterization and Themes in The Stranger (958 words, 2 pages)

Meursault, the main character and the narrator of the story, is a 30-year-old shipping clerk who lives an ordinary day-to-day existence. We see him as a son (at his mother's funeral) as a friend as a solitary creature pursuing simple experiences from moment to moment and as a prisoner, first ... Read More

The Theme of Food and Feasting in Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street (954 words, 2 pages)

To eat or not to eat is the dilemma which is reiterated throughout "Bartleby the Scrivener A Story of Wall-Street". This same dilemma presents itself within the minds of the storys characters as well. Settings and characters reinforce the theme of food and feasting. Characters nicknames such as Turkey, Nippers, ... Read More

A Look at the Theme of Love and Intimacy in D.H Lawrence’s “Sons and Lovers” (881 words, 3 pages)

In D. H. Lawrence's Son's and Lovers, Paul's intimacy with the women in his life is complemented and analogous to his experiences in nature. Throughout the development of the novel, as intimacy is shared, it is only through nature and natural elements that we see this intimacy occur. This comparable ... Read More

The Themes of Seeing and Blindness in Oedipus Rex, a Play by Sophocles (967 words, 3 pages)

The play Oedipus Tyrannus, written by Sophocles, is a play filled with symbols and irony involving the aspect of both vision and blindness. This aspect of the novel takes on an important role in the life of Oedipus, the ruler of Thebes. He originally feels as though he knows and ... Read More

The Theme of Marriage in Jane Austen’s Novel Pride and Prejudice (872 words, 2 pages)

The central theme of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice is marriage, as indicated in the opening line of the book "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in a want of a wife." As we later find out, ... Read More

The Theme of Nature and Death in Different Times Written Poems by Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor (862 words, 2 pages)

Nature and DeathLiterature delivers or expresses ideas according to the social and cultural settings of the particular time of the writers. Even though, it is designed to be in a certain time frame, the concepts overlap each other. The poems In memory of my dear grandchild by Anne Bradstreet, Upon ... Read More

An Analysis of the Outsider Theme in the Work by Claude McKay (805 words, 1 pages)

McKay's "Outsider" ThemeClaude McKay was an important figure during the 1920's in the Harlem Rennaisance. Primarily a poet, McKay used the point of view of the outsider as a prevalent theme in his works. This is best observed in such poems as "Outcast," "America," and "The White House." In these ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Hiding and Confessing Sin in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (829 words, 2 pages)

Hiding Sin and Confessing Sin 91001 4th The way Hester and Dimmesdale approached their sins has a direct correlation with how they lived the rest of their lives. Hester confessed her sin because she had no choice she already had incriminating evidence in the form of a child and had ... Read More

Analyzing the Theme of Identity in Sharon Oard Warner’s novel Object Lesson (860 words, 2 pages)

Identity is within all of us. Without it, we would be nothing. It determines just about any personality trait, habit or manner one can think of. That humans have such varied attitudes is intriguing, but where does identity come from? People identify themselves using not only qualities within them, but ... Read More

The Theme in the Anthologized English Essay “Shooting an Elephant” (843 words, 2 pages)

"Shooting an Elephant" is perhaps one of the most anthologized essays in the English language. It is a splendid essay and a terrific model for a theme of narration. The point of the story happens very much in our normal life, in fact everyday. People do crazy and sometimes illegal ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Emotions versus Control in the Movie “Sense and Sensibility” (727 words, 3 pages)

In the movie Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen illuminated the repeated theme of emotions versus control through the actions of her two characters, Marianne, who was very sensuous and Elinor, who was very sensible. Their actions showed how Marianne was in touch with her senses and fully experienced her emotions ... Read More

An Examination of the Three Major Themes in the Novel “1984” (854 words, 3 pages)

Symbols are everywhere. Whether its the cross of Christianity, or the swastika of the Third Reich, symbols can convey messages of love, or hate, without ever having to say a word. While George Orwell in his masterpiece 1984 does, of course, use words to convey his themes, he also uses ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013