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Main Themes of the Poem Ozymandias by Shelley (549 words, 1 pages)

The message or theme of the poem of "Ozymandias" is that man is insignificant and his efforts are vain when compared to the forces of time and nature. Shelly expertly uses diction in the poem to portray important ideas. By encompassing time and nature into a theme Shelley brings a ... Read More

The Themes of Uprising and Downfall in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1260 words, 2 pages)

Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, is a classic tragedy involving the uprising, and eventual downfall, of two seemingly evil people, Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth. It is unusual to find a character in drama who is entirely evil. Throughout Macbeth, both Macbeth and his wife commit vile, evil actions. However, ... Read More

Major Themes and Issues in the Play Headlock (586 words, 1 pages)

"Headlock" is a non naturalistic play that covers many topics, themes and issues. Perhaps the most dominant of which, is isolation. The isolation a boy or man feels on an emotional level to his peers, the isolation of being locked away in prison, the isolation of losing your brother. Masculinity ... Read More

The Main Themes of A Very Short Story by Ernest Hemingway and The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (922 words, 2 pages)

The Short Story V.S Pritchett said '...the short story tells us only one thing, and that, intensely.' I do not agree with this assertion and believe that whilst this might be true to some short stories, this cannot be applied to them all. To show this I will look at ... Read More

The Themes of Control and faith in A Child Called It by David Pelzer (651 words, 1 pages)

"A Child Called 'It'" My essay is on the book called, "A Child Called 'It.'" This novel is about one of the inferior cases of child abuse in the state of California. The author of this novel, David Pelzer, provides a detailed outline of his terrible life, growing up the ... Read More

A Brief Analysis of Themes and Ideas of Candide Voltaire Works (1250 words, 2 pages)

In writing Candide Voltaire had six major themes which are optimism, the problem of evil, the role of fate or providence, free will, an attack on religion and the importance of work. Voltaire's satire of philosophical optimism is one of the major issues of Candide. Throughout the story, satirical references ... Read More

An Explanation of the Themes and an Analysis of the Poems by Catullus (513 words, 1 pages)

Understanding Catullus's Poems Many of Catullus's poems expressed Catullus's love for his beloved Lesbia. In the first poem he is relishing her kisses and declaring the eternity of their love. The three later poems show him sadder and he accurse Lesbia of unfaithfulness yet still confesses his love for her. ... Read More

Violence and Other Themes on the Movies by Quentin Tarantino (662 words, 1 pages)

Once again, Quentin Tarantino outdoes himself. The movie True Romance was excellent. It presented real issues that some people are forced to deal with in their lives. The title of the movie is misleading. You would think this was going to be a love story. Actually it is, but unlike ... Read More

An Analysis of Jack London’s Stories and the Themes in Them (800 words, 1 pages)

Most of Jack London's stories are set in the outdoors. By using the outdoors as a backdrop, London offers a unique perspective to the story's themes and different character types. In "To Build a Fire," I believe that London uses the theme and character of a rugged, independent outdoorsman to ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Invisible Man Themes (786 words, 2 pages)

David Horowitz Period 7 Quinn Invisible Man Themes 1) Balancing social and personal responsibility The central problem the narrator encounters throughout his life deals with the balance between social and personal responsibility. The public and private self of a black man come into continual conflict. Most often, the personal nature ... Read More

The Themes of Hell and God in Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum (575 words, 1 pages)

Down in the Pit "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edger Allan Poe is a thrilling story about life in a dark pit or cell. This story shows that life isn't always great and the only thing that can save man from hell is god. The setting, irony, and point ... Read More

Summary, Characters and Themes in the Short Story The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence (675 words, 2 pages)

The Rocking Horse Winner Summary This story is about a boy named Paul who received a rocking horse for Christmas, which made him excited about horse racing. At the same time seemingly unrelated events began to unfold The boy's mother began to display lewd materialism and a drive for money, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Loneliness, Confusion and Frustration in the Painted Door by Sinclair (686 words, 1 pages)

Sinclair's short story "The Painted Door" is a tragic story, about loneliness, confusion, and frustration. The three characters in this story all have their own personal dilemmas, which tie up into one immense problem. A husband who is simple, hard working man, is not consurned about himself, and is comitted ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Upper Class and Lower Class in the Ninny by Chekhov (252 words, 1 pages)

The Ninny In the late nineteenth century, and even today, the rich have believed themselves more important than the poor. When the story took place, it was common to have people divided by the amount of money that they owned, otherwise known as their class. People in the upper class ... Read More

Nathaniel Hawthorne Was Drawn to Themes of Sin and Punishment (1503 words, 2 pages)

Within a relatively small body of work, Nathaniel Hawthorne experimented with different forms and techniques of writing. He was self-taught and self-inspired. Hawthorne's works are deeply concerned with the ethical problems of sin and punishment. He created symbolic fiction through his shadowy and unreal characters. But Hawthorne's best characters revealed ... Read More

An Analysis of the Use of Reliable Characters in Jane Austen’s Novels to Relay Important Themes (1029 words, 2 pages)

The Importance of a Reliable Character As a novelist, Jane Austen must guide the implied reader's views in order for the complete impact of her plots to be perceived. Austen accomplishes this through many rhetorical techniques however, she is most successful when using a reliable character's viewpoint. Several times Austen ... Read More

The Themes of Shakespeare’s Play Taming of the Shrew (674 words, 2 pages)

One of William Shakespeares most clever plays is Taming of the Shrew. The play carrys many themes through it repeatedly from beginning to end. One of the more important themes within the work is true love prevails . The theme is present within many characters in the book. Petruchio and ... Read More

Symbolic Themes and Subtle Analogies in Gospel Song by Dorothy Allison (1171 words, 2 pages)

Symbolic Themes in "Gospel Song" by Dorothy Allison Gospel Song contains many complex, subtle analogies. Dorothy Allison, the author, repeatedly brings up the same traditional physical manifestations of specific ideas until they become thematic enough that the reader recognizes the symbolism as intentional. Most of these symbolic themes point to ... Read More

The Themes of Being Safe and Taking Risks in Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin (591 words, 1 pages)

If we want to discuss about being safe and taking risks in the story of Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin, we should know what is the meaning of being safe and taking risks by itself. I think all people agree that if we are driving on a road, and we ... Read More

An Analysis of Socio-Political Themes of the TV Show The Smurfs (2840 words, 5 pages)

1.) Introduction This is a discursive analysis of the television programme The Smurfs, created by Peyo, and first aired during the greater part of the eighties. In other words, it is an analysis of some of the socio-political themes I have noticed in the show.?060FONTgt The Smurfs is a unique ... Read More

The Common Themes of Suffering and Adjustment in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and the Song Hurt by Nine Inch Nails (1221 words, 2 pages)

Holden Caufield is a person with many mixed feelings. His happiness was left, but not forgotten in the past, and he suffers terribly because he cannot adjust to these changes to his world and also to himself. In the strong sense, looking back at the lost sense of reality that ... Read More

A Brief History and the Major Themes in the Works of Mark Twain (963 words, 2 pages)

I. Biography Samual Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835, and died in 1910. Twain's father was John Marshall Clemens, a visionary lawyer and landowner from virginia and his mother was Jane Lampton Clemens. When Clemens was twelve his father passed away. After his fathers death Samual Clemens left school to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Themes in as You Like It (1064 words, 2 pages)

The main themes of "As You Like It" are the pastoral ideal and the ideal of romantic love. Forest of Aden is the primary setting where these themes develop. Nature serves as a refuge from society where we can find solutions to injustice and unhappiness. This play is a comedy ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes of Passion and Violence in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1204 words, 2 pages)

ROMEO AND JULIET Consumed by Fire - by Scott Walters I hate and I love. Why I do so, perhaps you ask. I know not, but I feel it and I am in torment. Gaius Valerius Catullus Too hot, too hot! William Shakespeare, The Winter's Tale For a love story, ... Read More

The Themes of Grievances, Confusion and Guilt in “Acquainted with the Night” by Robert Frost (1655 words, 2 pages)

The Darkness of being "Acquainted with the Night" When reading poetry such as Robert Frost's "Acquainted with the night," one must give special attention to the aspects associated within it, in order to gain a better understanding of the poem's content. More specifically the aspects of tone, voice, language, setting ... Read More

Themes of Slavery and Discrimination of Race in the Film “Remember the Titans” (262 words, 1 pages)

Remember the Titans Theme Maintenance of a Strong Relationship A relationship is like a necklace it doesnt serve its function if you dont connect the first 2 from each end. But then again it will not serve its function if 1 link in the middle is weak and breaks. Remember ... Read More

Religious Themes In “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”, a Novel by James Joyce (1202 words, 2 pages)

Religion and Its Effect on Stephen Dedalus Religion is an important and recurring theme in James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Through his experiences with religion, Stephen Dedalus both matures and progressively becomes more individualistic as he grows. Though reared in a Catholic school, several ... Read More

The Major Themes and Imagery In “Put Yourself in My Shoes”, a Story by Raymond Carver (1360 words, 2 pages)

"Put Yourself in My Shoes" "Put Yourself in My Shoes" is one of the longest and most complex stories in the collection, and one of its finest. In addition, it brings together a number of the themes and images that have recurred throughout the book. For example, it depicts the ... Read More

Themes of Misunderstanding and Prejudice as Depicted in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird (830 words, 2 pages)

Prejudices in Society and Law Society Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird uses crowds to help develop its theme. The townspeople, represented how people go in favor of the more popular side. Most people will go on this side because the benefits will go to the people. They can also ... Read More

The Themes of Fear and Prophetic Sense of Destruction in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” (1094 words, 2 pages)

Death Conquers All The Fall of the House of Usher, Edgar Allen Poe In his short story "The Fall of the House of Usher", Edgar Allen Poe presents an elaborated plot filled with a prophetic sense of destruction. Poe uses several literary devices, among the most prevalent, such as his ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013