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Abe Lincoln Hero of our PastThere have been many tragic heroes throughout history. Some stand out more than others. one comes to mind, John F. Kennedy, for his great leadership abilities. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand for what he believed was right. Another is Abraham Lincoln, one of Americas first tragic heroes. Tragic…

Arthur Miller, in his dramas, trades with the unfairness of society’s moral values and the characters who are vulnerable to its inhuman treatment. A good bulk of these dramas were really successful and earned legion awards. Harmonizing to Brooks Atkinson, a critic for the New York Times, Miller’s play Death of a Salesman was successful…

Even though there have been numerous fairy tales developed over time, Cinderella remains ingrained in our collective consciousness. It taps into our empathy for Cinderella’s mistreatment. Some argue that the universal appeal lies in the story of a disadvantaged girl defying odds to attain wealth and happiness. This theme unites all versions of the tale….

Lennie Smalls is a barley bucker, but despite his enormous size, he is incredibly innocent and lacks an understanding of how the world works. His mind remains pure and unaffected by the evils of society. In John Steinbeck’s book, Lennie finds himself in Crooks’ room, a place that not many people have access to, primarily…

My essay analysis focuses on Paradise Lost by John Milton. I aim to investigate three key ideas that emerged in the 17th century and are prominently depicted in Milton’s work: man, nature, and experience. This century witnessed an intensified examination of numerous matters such as religion, politics, power, and freedom, which had been raised since…

The Bible is meant to be read by people who seek guidance and wisdom from God. It is full of stories of trials and triumphs made possible by following the words of God. People all over the world get everyday inspiration from men and women of the bible. However, if there is one book in…

To the general public slavery is known as a wicked and pitiless practice that has long since been abolished. However, to many other poor souls, slavery has had a much deeper impact on them. There are many accounts having to deal with slavery and its evils, yet The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,…

In Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, animalistic imagery is seen throughout the play and intertwines many characters. There are two main types of animalistic behaviors seen in the play. First there are the common predator-prey relationships that are visible in all animalistic societies. In the animal kingdom there is a food chain where some smarter or more…

Surely, many people have experienced the feeling of not being truly seen, where their roots, culture, and history hold no value to anyone but themselves. This feeling is depicted in Lie-Young Lee’s poem “Persimmons,” which explores the speaker’s upbringing in a bilingual and bicultural environment. In our lives, we may be forgotten by those we…

The Scarlet Letter Roger Chlorinating Is seen as the mall antagonist throughout the whole story. The town’s people think he is the black man from the forest trying to harm their beloved Reverend Timescale. Even Hester, his wife, thinks she sees a change in him that has transformed him into something more wicked. But is…