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The Importance of the Puritan Setting in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1794 words, 3 pages)

Freedom within a ForestOften in society people are placed under a microscope and criticized, punished, and despised for their individual choices and flaws. In Nathaniel Hawthornes, The Scarlet Letter, life is centered around a rigid Puritan society in which one is unable to divulge his or her innermost thoughts and ... Read More

An Analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Novel The Scarlet Letter (1332 words, 5 pages)

The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne's background influenced him to write the bold novel The Scarlet Letter. One important influence on the story is money. Hawthorne had never made much money as an author and the birth of his first daughter added to the financial burden ("Biographical Note" ... Read More

The Influence of the Background of Nathaniel Hawthorne on the Writing of The Scarlet Letter (3217 words, 4 pages)

The Scarlet LetterNathaniel Hawthorne's background influenced him to write the bold novel The Scarlet Letter. One important influence on the story is money. Hawthorne had never made much money as an author and the birth of his first daughter added to the financial burden ("Biographical Note" VII). He received a ... Read More

The Use of Diction and Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (621 words, 1 pages)

The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne uses diction and symbolism to show the negative effects of stifling conformity verses the positive empowerment found in embarrassing ones own truth. He tries to impress upon his readers that an outsider whether from another physical location, or simply someone who thinks and acts outside ... Read More

An Introduction to the Author of Beowulf: Unknown (1050 words, 2 pages)

Beowulfs author is unknown, as are his motives and inspiration for the creation of the poem. Written some four hundred years before the Norman conquests, it is comprised of three thousand, one hundred and eighty-two lines, dramatically reproducing the timeless struggle between good and evil, along with all the variations ... Read More

A Character Analysis: Pearl from The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (2294 words, 7 pages)

Children are, by nature, incredibly sensitive creatures. They can sense almost any emotion an adult might feel just by observing a particular persons body language and facial expressions. Such is the case with the youthful Pearl from the novel The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. As the daughter of the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Puritan Society in the Novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1126 words, 5 pages)

The Scarlet Letter - Puritan Society In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, life is centered around a rigid Puritan society in which one is unable to divulge hisor her innermost thoughts and secrets. Every human being needs the opportunity to express how he or she truly feels, otherwise the emotions ... Read More

The Unforgettable Impact of Henry David Thoreau on American Literature (832 words, 4 pages)

Henry David ThoreauAmerican literature during the first half of the nineteenth centurytook many forms and ideas that still effect our ever so changingsociety today. Henry David Thoreau was among the notable writersduring this time, and his impact of American literature will not soonbe forgotten. His perseverance, love for nature, and ... Read More

A Look at the Works of Thomas Paine an American Author (1420 words, 3 pages)

Thomas PaineFor many years Thomas Paine was the epitome of American histories greatest drawback. In American history there is always that one detail that doesnt make it into popular curriculum. Whether it be the point of view from the loosing side of a war, to the secret dalliances of a ... Read More

An Look at the Impact of Major American Authors on the Success of The Progressive Era (298 words, 1 pages)

The Progressive EraWhat do Lincoln Steffens, Ida M. Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, Alice Paul and Samuel Hopkins Adams all have in common? All five contributed to exposing the truth behind the progressive eras corrupt politics and social injustice. They were an elite group known by society as muckrakers. Journalists who in ... Read More

An Analysis of the Puritan Society in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1126 words, 5 pages)

Puritan Society In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, life is centered around a rigid Puritan society in which one is unable to divulge hisor her innermost thoughts and secrets. Every human being needs the opportunity to express how he or she truly feels, otherwise the emotions are bottled up until ... Read More

A Comparison Between David Thoreau and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (725 words, 1 pages)

Thoreau and King, Jr.There are times throughout the history of the United States when its citizens have felt the need to revolt against the government. There were such cases during the time of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Henry David Thoreau, when there was unfair discrimination against the African ... Read More

An Analysis of Light and Dark Imagery in Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables”

The Analysis of Light and Dark Imagery Nathaniel Hawthornes The House of the Seven Gables, uses many qualities of symbolism which help develop the novels main ideas. Darkness is the emblematic "color" of the Pyncheons. Contrasted with its opposite, light, it forms one of the major symbols of the novel ... Read More

An Analysis of the One Who Led To Believe as That is an Author (809 words, 2 pages)

One is led to believe that if a person is an author, then that person would have the best education that is available to them. However, this is not the case for Jack London. He dropped out of school at the age of fourteen and explored San Francisco, stole oysters, ... Read More

Life and the Writings of Henry David Thoreau (1452 words, 2 pages)

Born David Henry Thoreau, Thoreau chose to legally change his name at the age of twenty, to make it the name that would later become the highly recognized and respected name of Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau chose a different path for his life than many other individuals during his time, ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by Nathaniel Hawthorne (682 words, 1 pages)

Justin B.Mrs. WilkinsonEnglish Honors III022400Nathaniel HawthorneThe 19th century had many great achievements happen within its 100-year time period. From the building of the Erie Canal, to the steel plow being invented. From the invention of the telegraph, to Thomas Edison creating the first light bulb. While all of these inventions ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Mark Twain the People’s Author (982 words, 2 pages)

Mark Twain The Peoples AuthorDuring the nineteenth century there were many writers, but no American writer during this period has ever been beloved and celebrated as Mark Twain. He captured the attention of his audience in the west, during the westward movement. Mark Twain, who spent his childhood on the ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Nathaniel Hawthorne (468 words, 1 pages)

Nathaniel HawthorneLiterature of ConsienceByChristopher C. CopassEnglish II, 2nd PeriodMr. ScalesApril 29, 1999Nathaniel Hawthornes works established him as one of the most unique authors of the 19th century. With works such as The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne not only entertained his audience, he made them look at their own life and compare ... Read More

A Biography of Samuel Clemens or Mark Twain, One of the Great Authors of America (580 words, 1 pages)

The Life of Samuel Clemens A.K.A. Mark TwainSamuel Langhorne Clemens is better known as Mark Twain, the distinguished novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist, and literary critic who ranks among the great figures of American Literature.Twain was born in Florida Missouri, in 1835, To John Marshall Clemens and Jane Lampton. ... Read More

Biography of Stephen Edwin King and His Success as an American Author (518 words, 2 pages)

The second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King was born on 1974 in Portland,Maine. His name was Stephen Edwin King. After his parents serpertion as a toddler,Stephen and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother. Stephen, David, andtheir mother lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which was ... Read More

An Analysis of the Symbolism Speaking in Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” (770 words, 2 pages)

Symbolically Speaking Symbolism in Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown"Symbolism, something that figuratively represents something else, is prominent in many literary works. One piece of literature that stands out as a perfect example of symbolism is Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown." This story is completely symbolic, and provides a good example of ... Read More

Stephen Edwin King and His Success as an American Author of Contemporary Horror, Supernatural Fiction, Suspense, Science Fiction, and Fantasy (1954 words, 3 pages)

Stephen Edwin King is one of today's most popular and best selling writers. King combines the elements of psychological thrillers, science fiction, the paranormal, and detective themes into his stories. In addition to these themes, King sticks to using great and vivid detail that is set in a realistic everyday ... Read More

A Biography of Arthur Conan Doyle the Famous Author and Adventurer (1756 words, 3 pages)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was more than just an author. He was a knight, a soldier, a spiritualist, a whaler, a doctor, a journalist, and most of all, he was adventurous. He was not the quiet type of person, so he enjoyed expressing himself. Arthur Conan Doyle was born on ... Read More

A Biography of Charles Dickens, an English Author (1514 words, 2 pages)

Something about Charles Dickens and his ability to take his reader to unbelievable places with his imaginative powers allows him the honor of being the most popular English novelist of the 19th century. Dickens has thrilled his readers for many years with his down-to-earth stories about real people forced into ... Read More

The Author’s View of Human Behavior in the Novels, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1258 words, 6 pages)

An author's view of human behavior is often reflected in their works.The novels All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and Lordof the Flies by William Golding are both examples of works that demonstratetheir author's view of man, as well his opinion of war. Golding's Lord of ... Read More

A Book Report on Leprechauns Don’t Play Basketball by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey (260 words, 1 pages)

January 6, 2000Leprechauns Don't Play BasketballDebbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesLetter 4Dear Mrs. Schafer The book Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball, is very good. It is about four kids that are trying to find out if their teacher is really a vampier and if their P.E. sub is really a leprechaun. Howies ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Role of Nathaniel Hawthorne (272 words, 1 pages)

Author Profile Nathaniel HawthorneNathaniel Hawthorne, named after his father, was born on July 4, 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts. Four years after Hawthornes birth, his father died. This left his mother to take care of him and his two siblings. A very important event occurred to him at age nine when ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Major Barbara Author and the George Bernard Shaw Setting (3443 words, 4 pages)

Title Major Barbara Author George Bernard Shaw Setting The play extends over three days in January 1906. The beginning starts in the library of Lady Britomart, the estranged wife of Andrew Undershaft. It then continues with a visit to the West Ham Shelter of the Salvation Army. The play finally ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by Herbert George Wells an English Author and Political Philosopher (343 words, 2 pages)

Herbert George Wells English author and political philosopher, mostfamous for his science-fantasy novels with their prophetic depictions ofthe triumphs of technology as well as the horrors of 20th-century warfare.Wells was born September 21, 1866, in Bromley, Kent, and educated at theNormal School of Science in London, to which he won ... Read More

An Analysis of Our Town, a Play by Thornton Wilder (474 words, 1 pages)

Christian Ward182000What is the definition of a small town? Is it where everyone knows your name, like the theme song of Cheers, or is it where everyone cares about each other and knows what's going on in town. Grover's Corner fits the definition of the classic small town back in ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013