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The Crucible by Arthur Miller: The Author’s Background (421 words, 1 pages)

The Crucible Authors BackgroundIn Americas short history, there has been a small handful of American writers who have truly been able to make a mark on the world. One of those writers is Arthur Miller, an American playwright who has left a legacy that has lasted even beyond his death. ... Read More

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: How the Author’s Use of Narrative Influence the Chapters 9-12? (982 words, 2 pages)

How does Shelleys use of narrative effect the chapters 9-12?In chapters nine to twelve, the narrative is very significant as Shelley changes it from Frankensteins perspective to the monsters (in chapters 11-12). This enables both sides of the story to be shown which creates a sense of empathy within the ... Read More

The Development of Complex Ideas and Themes in The Author to Her Book, a Poem by Anne Bradstreet (462 words, 1 pages)

In the poem, "The Author to Her Book," by Anne Bradstreet, severalcomplex ideas and themes are developed. The poem illustrates the dilemmaof an author whose work is published without her knowing. Extendedmetaphor is used, comparing the work to a child. Bradstreet uses this poemto suggest that society can criticize and ... Read More

The Risky and Decisions of President Obama in the Expansion of Executive Authority (641 words, 3 pages)

Executive EssayPresident Obama is not solely responsible for the expansion of executive authority. Several presidents before him have assumed powers and responsibilities not explicitly stated in the constitution that have expanded their executive authority. Washington was the first president to assume inherent powers from the constitution, this is the first ... Read More

The Use of Archetypes in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1069 words, 4 pages)

Embodiment of Symbols- The Scarlet LetterSinning along with the consequences of ostracization are embraced in The Scarlet Letter, a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne constructed around the Puritan society. Told from the perspective of an unknown narrator, Hawthorne implements several archetypes to further the meaning of this tale such as The ... Read More

The Significance of Pearl and Her Effect on the Characters in Paragraphs 2-3 in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (472 words, 2 pages)

Key Passage Analysis The Scarlet LetterIn Chapter 6 of The Scarlet Letter, paragraphs 2-3 focuses on the significance of Pearl and her effect on the characters in the novel by utilizing the literary and rhetorical devices such as imagery, diction, and syntax. Nathaniel Hawthorne creates the idea that despite Pearls ... Read More

A Debate on the Shaping of the Author’s Identity in Their Pieces of Work (2651 words, 9 pages)

A Readers TravelThe relationship between a writer and a reader is a complicated subject, which is why it initiates many debates. One debate in particular includes the role of the author or, more specifically, the role of the authors identity within his or her own piece of work. Should authors ... Read More

Christopher Hitchens – the Author Who Profoundly Affected My Worldview (508 words, 2 pages)

A writer who has had a very profound impact on the way I view the world is the late British social commentator Christopher Hitchens. Richard Dawkins once described him as one of the most powerful rhetorical artillery pieces and I fully agree. In my opinion he was the finest orator ... Read More

The Author’s View on the Existence of Human Reality in the Allegory of the Cave, a Book by Plato (903 words, 3 pages)

Allegory of the Cave Plato presented to the world a metaphor that is widely known as the Allegory of the cave or the Myth of the Cave. Its Platos view on the existence of human reality. Imagine a group of people spending their entire life tied up living in a ... Read More

What effects do authority and role have on a common person? Do their behavior and decision making change drastically under the of influence others, or when they find themselves in a different position other than the usual common person? The purpose objectives of both Milgrams Obedience to Authority and Zimbardo's ... Read More

The Major Role of Sexism in the Life of Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (486 words, 2 pages)

Reading ResponseIn the historical novel, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850), the protagonist Hester Prynne discovers that sexism takes a large role in her life by determining how the public looks and treats her for committing adultery, while on the opposite end of the line, the man whom she ... Read More

The Gloomy and Crude Characteristics of Society in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1137 words, 4 pages)

In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the Puritan society is constantly described in opposition to the wilderness around it. One symbol of nature, the rose-bush, stands in stark contrast to the dark nature of society. This is demonstrated by the placing of the rose-bush next to the gloomy prison ... Read More

The Notion of Conformity in American Society in Mark Twain’s Corn-pone Opinions and Henry David Thoreau’s Life without Principle (1305 words, 4 pages)

Conform or die. In both Mark Twain's Corn-Pone Opinions and Thoreau's LifeWithout Principle essay it is clearly expressed that it is human nature toconform either based on societies opinions and or expectations of livinglife to the fullest degree. Throughout Twain's essay, he shows how societyconforms to the majority view based ... Read More

The Concept of Conformity in Cornpone Opinions by Mark Twain and Life without Principle by Henry David Thoreau (1315 words, 4 pages)

To Conform or Not Conform... In both Mark Twain's, Cornpone Opinions, and Henry David Thoreau's,Life Without Principle, humanity is questioned by acknowledging that self-approval comes from making your thoughts conform with the majority's beliefsystem. Mark Twain has always been a keen observer of human nature. Forexample, he wrote about those ... Read More

Rebellion Against Authority in 1984, a Novel by George Orwell (651 words, 2 pages)

Disobeying Authority The human race has an undeviating need to have power over others. In todays society, the United States holds a representative democracy type control. All three branches of government have members that are elected for the people, by the people, so that these members are who represent the ... Read More

A Comparison of Flannery O’Connor and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Beliefs about Family (1156 words, 4 pages)

The messages of family and relationships in Young Goodman Brown and A Good Man is Hard to Find reveal each authors opinions about family. Young Goodman Brown, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is about a man named Young Goodman Brown who comes from a Puritan background. When tested by the devil, ... Read More

The Meaning of Maturity in Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Everything That Rises Must Converge by Flannery O’Connor (1164 words, 4 pages)

The idea of measuring maturity has often proved to be a challenge forphysicians, educators, and developmental scientists. A human brain can befully mature, the body fully developed, yet some immeasurable part of thepsyche remains far from mature. Despite depicting characters ofdrastically different backgrouds, both Dr. Heidegger's Experiment byNathaniel Hawthorne and ... Read More

Escapism in Where I Lived, and What I Lived For by Henry David Thoreau (943 words, 3 pages)

The EscapistsExpectations and standards rise up like mental bile, contributing to the mess of stress and confusion. Reality tends to lose its appeal when charred with anxiety and peppered with self-destruction. The bittersweet battle continues as the mind fights to cease its distortion complex against reality. In Where I Lived, ... Read More

The Importance of Finding Happiness and Freedom in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1044 words, 3 pages)

Do I feel joy again? cried he, wondering at himself. Methought the germ of it was dead in me! O Hester, thou art my better angel! I seem to have flung myself - sick, sin-stained, and sorrow-blackened - down upon these forest-leaves, and to have risen up all made anew, ... Read More

The Role of Cultural Identity in the Life of the Author in Spit at the Root: An Essay on Jewish Identity, an Essay by Adrienne Rich (1197 words, 4 pages)

In her work Split at the Root An Essay on Jewish Identity, Adrienne Rich allows us to explore her cultural identity as she attempts to determine its role in her life. She covers the relationship between her present self and her past memories as well as the effects that anti-Semitism ... Read More

The Symbolism of the Letter “A” in The Scarlet Letter, a Book by Nathaniel Hawthorne (2257 words, 7 pages)

In The Scarlet Letter, readers have the opportunity to discover andsolve many different meaning of symbolic objects that are placed throughoutthe novel such as the scarlet 'A' that impacts not only the character of"Hester" but everyone that is around her and the character of "Pearl" whois considered as a living ... Read More

Genuine Peace and Friendship from the Creatures in Walden, a Book by Henry David Thoreau (1281 words, 7 pages)

Snakes and Other Creatures in Thoreaus WaldenIn Walden Pond, Thoreau certainly describes animals from an observatory standpoint more so than an integrated standpoint. While Thoreau does seem to gain genuine peace and friendship from the creatures around him, it is more apparent that they serve as representations of his relationships ... Read More

The Authors’ View of Society in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Oliver Twist , and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (2218 words, 7 pages)

Alice, Huck, and Oliver Analyzed Through EscapeOften times, children are used in literature to reflect on society, certain aspects of modern life, or even on an author himself. Sometimes, these messages are intentional, other times, they are not. The children in the novels of Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Lewis ... Read More

The Role of Authority in Song of Powers, a Poem by David Mason (837 words, 3 pages)

Song of the Powers The Solitude of SuperiorityHumans strive for a purpose in life. In some occasions, however, ones desire for achievement becomes a competition with other individuals to assert independence and power. David Mason illustrates the desire for authority in his poem, Song of the Powers. This work describes ... Read More

The Self-Destruction and Consequences of Revenge in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (898 words, 4 pages)

Revenge Acceptable or Condemnable?Living creatures often find themselves at odds with the individuals with whom they associate. In the event of defeat, humans seek revenge on the victor in hopes of satisfying the desire for justice. While this option appeals to ones wounded pride, several drawbacks accompany acts of revenge. ... Read More

The Author’s Use of Language to Show Various Emotions in Death of a Salesman, a Play by Arthur Miller (865 words, 3 pages)

Language EmotionLanguage is an important tool for writers that can be used to demonstrate the emotion of a character. In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Miller uses different types of language, syntax and punctuation to pull the audience into the world and situations of the play. With each ... Read More

A Review of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Views and Intensive Use of Symbolism (796 words, 4 pages)

One who has read any member of Nathaniel Hawthorne's collection of literature might have picked up on the fact that he was very fond of symbolism and allegory. Anyone who has studied Hawthorne to any extent would pick up on the author's particular disdain for the Calvinist Puritan theologies he ... Read More

A Study of the Effects of Authority on Freedom (528 words, 2 pages)

Authoritys Effect on FreedomFreedom is a natural right. Everyone is born with the right of freedom. However, the environment that a person is in can alter that right. Generally, people are free to do and say whatever they please, but there are limitations. Other peoples expectations can heavily influence anyones ... Read More

Authorial Voice in Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour and William Faulkner’s A Rose for Emily (1945 words, 6 pages)

The word personality can be defined as the sum of total organizedphysical, mental, emotional, and social behavioral characteristics of anindividual. The human is described to have a personality that representhimself which it is reflected in its being. But there's characteristicsthat shapes each personality those attributes are separate in two maindimensions ... Read More

The Conversation between Dimmesdale and Chillingworth in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter (614 words, 2 pages)

Chillingworth has the idea that Dimmesdale might be Pearls father. They talk about keeping secrets, and Dimmesdale thinks that people who keep their secrets as opposed to revealing them, despite the consequences, are more miserable. Dimmesdale and Chillingworth talk about the justification of keeping ones sinful secret from the world. ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013