Literature Essay Samples Page 108

What would you do if you had enough power to control a whole country? Some would only rule to benefit themselves while others might rule for the greater good of the country. In George Orwell’s 1984, the government rules to benefit themselves, which is the best option for the country seen through the eyes of…

A theme is a very important aspect to analyze in any story, A theme is an idea that is repeated throughout a story that holds meaning and importance. In a story, themes not only help the reader relate to text on a personal level, but also assist the reader in fully understanding the characters and…

The story “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway is a masterwork in the technique of subtext, where much is implied yet deeply felt. The narrative is told via a straightforward exchange of words between a man and a woman at a Spanish railway station, but it really explores deeper issues of decision-making, repercussions, and…

In The Outsiders by S. E, Hinton, the author discusses many universal themes such as the way people act under pressure, trying to hide from reality, and friendship. The Outsiders is about a boy named Ponyboy who has two brothers named Barry and Sodapop that hang out with Johnny, Two-Bit, Daily, and Steve. The novel…

One of the reasons myths have aged well is because of their relatability; people today can read a myth and incorporate it into their own lives. That is a large reason why writers choose to incorporate them into their novels: to make them more relatable and intricate to the readers. Zora Neale Hurston is no…

Analysis of “Ode to a Nightingale” and “To a Skylark” “To a Sklyark”, and “Ode to a Nightingale” 19th century English romanticism poems; written by Percy Shelley and John Keats. Keats and Shelley use allegory imagery of the bird to express an aesthetic expression, and their understanding of human nature. While Shelley’s impression of the…

This story teaches that no one can escape death, even someone who tries to run. “The Appointment in Samarra” had 3 talked about characters. In my fictional analysis I said that the protagonist was the servant and the antagonist was death. The merchant in the story was a minor character. The servant is who is…

Upon nearing the island that holds my dream house, I catch a fleeting glimpse of its imposing size, making it the standout structure in the vicinity. My private plane touches down on the air strip adjacent to the house. Disembarking from the plane, I embark on a path through a densely forested area that leads…

What is depression? What causes depression? Depression, also known as major depression, clinical depression or major depressive disorder is a medical illness that causes a constant feeling of sadness and lack of interest. Depression affects how the person feels, behaves and thinks. Depression can lead to emotional and physical problems. Typically, people with depression find…

This book report was done for S.E. Hinton’s novel, THE OUTSIDERS. In my essay, I explore the quote, “stay gold” and it’s meaning. I used a poem that was in the novel to express this topic (the poem is by Robert Frost). What it basically is about is the cycle of life. I have just…