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The term “metafiction” refers to fictional writing that deliberately calls attention to its nature as an artifact, aiming to explore the connection between fiction and reality. This concept is discussed by Patricia Waugh in her book Metafiction: The Theory and Practice of Self-Conscious Fiction (1984). In Tim O’Brien’s novel The Things They Carried, the narrative…

Fiction TestEnglish 2003   Literature Appreciation Directions:  Fill in the blanks in the following statements with the correct word or words that are listed on a separate page. A foil helps to reveal by contrast the distinctive qualities of another character.A character is considered static because he does not change. A flat character embodies one or two qualities,…

Based on the short story that I had chosen which is Pigeon at daybreak written by Anita Desai, I found that there are many literary criticism in her writing. As I read the story, I become more interested to analyse the literary criticism that have been used by Anita Desai especially gender criticism. This type…

For most people, the American Dream depends on where and how they currently live. The term “American Dream” is loosely defined as the acquisition of wealth, fast cars, a beautiful home in a high-scale neighborhood, power, fame, and a loving, supportive, and altogether perfect family However, the American Dream can be more accurately defined as…

Many people are familiar with Hermes, an iconic character from Greek mythology, as the nimble-fingered messenger of the gods. But to call him just a heavenly postman would be to grossly underestimate him. He is one of the most fascinating characters in Greek mythology because of his complex demeanor, which ranges from crafty trickster to…

Gilgamesh and the Monomyth The Monomyth, a theory perfected by Joseph Campbell, is a “hero’s journey in a story that refers to a basic pattern found in many narratives from around the world” (Campbell 2). The Monomyth is divided into three stages: Separation, Initiation, and Return. In these three stages, there are a total of…

Any form of literature uses literary devices which express the author’s thoughts and ideas through the use of language which the audience is able to recognize, interpret or analyze. The use of literary devices enables the audience to understand the message conveyed on a literary work of art and makes the literature more appreciated. Such…

International Marketing Plan is concerned with the structuring of the relationship between a business and the global sector. The environment in which business operates has a greater influence on their successes or failures. There is a strong linkage between the changing circumstances, the strategic response of the business to such changes and the performance. It…

Robert E. Howard was an avid reader of Weird Tales, the famous fantasy pulp magazine that was launched in the spring of 1923. He may have seen the first issue of the magazine while studying in Brownwood. The issues of Weird Tales usually appeared a month earlier than their cover date would suggest. Howard’s first known mention…

Ebony and Crystal: Poems in Verse and Prose (1922, The Auburn Journal) was Clark Ashton Smith’s third volume of poetry, following The Star-Treader and Other Poems (1912, Robertson) and Odes and Sonnets (1918, The Book Club of California). Smith had conceived the volume as early as 1916, and by late 1920 had a manuscript which…