Literature Essay Samples Page 336

Jack London’s stories often depict the ongoing struggle between humanity and the natural world. This conflict is evident in his short fiction piece, “To Build a Fire,” which showcases mankind’s failure to heed nature’s warnings. The story opens with captivating imagery that effectively portrays the extreme cold and hostile weather conditions. For instance, London writes,…

In The Merchant of Venice, the role of Shylock is crucial as he is depicted as a money lender who charges interest, also known as a usurer. Shylock made an agreement with his customer, Antonio, stating that if Antonio failed to repay him, Shylock would have the right to take a pound of his flesh….

Authors often use shock to move the audience to a deeper understanding of a universal theme. In the story by Shirley Jackson titled “The Lottery,” a slow-paced story in a “peaceful” village ends with the brutal death of one of its populace. In the science fiction short story by Ursula Le Guin “The ones Who…

In the book “Talking Heads”, Alan Bennett introduces his characters as ‘artless’, implying that they are unaware of the significance of their words and unaware that they are sharing a story whose meaning they do not fully comprehend. “This is true of most of the monologues that he wrote, except for ‘A Cream Cracker under…

In the film Chinatown, Jake Gittes embodies the characteristics of a typical indifferent private investigator. He handles his clients’ marital issues by capturing evidence of their infidelity. Jake remains unfazed by any situation and often employs provocative humor, even when he reaches dead ends despite having strong instincts. Throughout the movie, Jake is portrayed as…

Angela Carter’s A Souvenir of Japan tells the story of a young Caucasian woman temporarily living in Japan. This woman narrates her experiences and observations of Japanese culture, and portrays the low placement of women in Japanese society. Much of the language Carter uses to describe the narrator’s Japanese lover is magical and linked to…

Curler does not allow her to speak with the other men, and they reject her every time. When she attempts to talk or flirt with them, she is quickly rejected. None of the men want any trouble with Curler. Having no one else, the men on the ranch are the only people she can confide…

The opening scene of the play sets a mysterious tone with the witches chanting “fair is foul and foul is fair.” The contradiction in their words adds to the mysterious atmosphere. Furthermore, the play begins with three witches discussing a meeting. In Scene ii, Macbeth is initially portrayed as a heroic figure for his brave…

This passage occurs after Othello has tragically ended Desdemona’s life and uncovered Iago’s malevolent scheme. This moment takes place near the conclusion of the play, where Othello contemplates taking his own life. Gratiano, recently entering the chamber, engages in conversation with Othello. In the beginning, Othello asserts that he possesses the ultimate weapon (‘A better…

Edwin Arlington Robinson frequently explores the distress and profound difficulties encountered by individuals throughout their lives in his poetry. This recurring motif is evident in his works such as “Richard Cory,” “Miniver Cheevy,” and “Mr. Flood’s Party.” Loneliness, the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption, and suicide commonly emerge as key concerns in his verses. It…