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Amniocentesis is a poem that reflects on the experience of being pregnant later in life. It is a 15-line poem divided into two stanzas. The first stanza consists of 6 lines while the second one consists of 9 lines. The poem “Amniocentesis” by Wolfe comforts her unborn child during a surgical procedure. The procedure involves…

In the memoir “Shooting An Elephant,” George Orwell narrates his experience as a British Colonial police officer in Burma. Despite harboring hatred for the British Empire and his actions, Orwell faces moral dilemmas that contradict his beliefs, ultimately exposing his character flaws. In the story, Orwell consistently presents evidence of Non¦l’s lack of decision-making ability…

In today’s society, colors hold various meanings, representing emotions, individuals, nations, societies, and cultural aspects. Red signifies action, confidence, courage, and vitality, making it the warmest color. However, on a negative note, it can also symbolize anger or a temper. In Chinese culture, red represents prosperity and joy, whereas in South Africa, it is associated…

The period from 1829 to 1837 is commonly known as the “Age of Jacksonian Democracy” or “The Era of the Common Man,” although these terms are not entirely accurate since America was not a true democracy. Women were excluded from voting and considered inferior to men. Additionally, free blacks did not enjoy the same rights…

The  book  ‘The  Forever  War’  is  based  on  the  fiction  written  by  Joe  Haldeman. It  is  basically  a  novel  based  on  the  interstellar  war, winner  of  the  Nebula  Award  in  1975  and  Hugo  Award  in  1976. It  is  based  on  the  war  between  the  humanity  and  the  alien  Tauran  species. It  deals  on  the  theme …

Know, O Prince, that between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the rise of the Sons of Aryas, there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars – Nemedia, Ophir, Brythunia, Hyperborea, Zamora with its dark-haired women and…

When thinking of progress, most people think of advances in thescientific fields, believing that most discoveries and technologies arebeneficial to society. Are these advances as beneficial as most people think?In the novel Brave New World, the author Aldous Huxley, warns readers thatscientific advances can be a threat to society. This is particularly evident inthe fields…

Introduction             It is very rare in the field of published literature that a work such as an autobiography receives such acclaim and popularity. In order for an autobiography to be successful, it must be very well written and hold relevant meanings to the people and have timeless appeal. Such is the case with the…

The poem “This Type of Love” by Shihan delves into the immense power of love. It showcases how love can motivate us to take extraordinary actions and influence our behavior. Shihan opens the poem by confessing that his love is so intense that he feels an urge to share it with all his friends. This…

QUESTION 1 This sonnet uses the Shakespearean rhyme scheme, ABA CDC beef g. This sonnet contains a 3 quatrain and a couplet. The theme of the poem focuses on the poet’s fear of death at a young age. He is filled with lots of ideas to write poetry and books and would not be able…