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Life and Creative Path of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne One of the most significant names in the field of literature is that of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a man known for his deeply imaginative thoughts and great command over written word. He was born on July 4, 1804 at Salem, Massachusetts. His father, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sr., was a sea captain who died of…
It Matters to Me – Seamus Heaney
Organized crime
Seamus Heaney
Fellow classmates it is a pleasure to have all you gathered here in front of me. Today I would like to talk about something, which I feel strongly about.You may be unaware of this but the issue, which I wish to talk about, costs Northern Ireland’s workers millions of pounds each year and is an…
Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert Analysis
Madame Bovary
Research ProposalThe following study is a revisitation of classic novel with a focus on protagonist, relying on the premise that the main emotions generated by story are organized around fictional personae. The critical approach taken requires clarification in terms of its fundamental assumptions, since it goes somewhat against the grain of current mainstream criticism. A…
To Build a Fire Book Review
Jack London
To Build a Fire
The Man- He was very arrogant, and stubborn, but very knowledgeable and observant. PLOT- “To Build a Fire” by Jack London is a tragic story about one mans ignorant battle with nature, which becomes his demise. The Newcomer is an inexperienced young man who comes to this frozen land in search of gold. He has…
Arrow of God Short Summary
Chinua Achebe
God
In his novel “Arrow of God,” Mordaunt discusses how the Nigerian author Chinua Achebe addresses the issue of personal conflict. The protagonist, Ezeulu, is the chief priest of Ulu, the deity worshipped in the village of Umuaro. Ezeulu grapples with an internal conflict as he strives to retain his authority despite his old age and…
How to Lie With Statistics Book Review
Book Review
Summary of the book “How to Lie with Statistics” The book How to Lie with Statistics, authored by Darrell Huff, examines the manipulation of statistics, whether intentional or unintentional, to deceive readers. It enables readers to critically analyze and comprehend the underlying narrative conveyed by the numbers. In essence, the book exposes the tactics employed…
The Utilization of Allusions in Brave New World
Brave New World
The utilization of allusions in Brave New World vitalizes science, history, and literature, emphasizing the importance of these elements through the facade of deeming them nonexistent. “Over the main entrance the words, “Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Center,” as Russian scientist Pavlov conducted experiments to determine how conditioning takes place, individuals began to respond in…
The Great Gatsby character analysis
Character Analysis
Great Gatsby
Throughout The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby plays the main character. He is slowly introduced and revealed by Nick Carraway, his neighbor. Gatsby does both right and wrong things, he has acquired his great amounts of wealth through shady business and all to attain a financial situation that is equivalent to that of his love, Daisy…
The Lady or the Tiger Story Analysis
Fiction
Human Activities
Jealousy
Frank Stockton, the author of The Lady, or The Tiger?, incorporates and describes multiple characters in this short story. These characters are crucial as they are responsible for the thoughts and actions depicted throughout the narrative. Their importance lies in helping readers understand the entire plot through their actions. Each character has their own distinct…
Macbeth’s Mental deterioration
Macbeth
In ShakeSpeare’s Macbeth, Macbeth’s mental deterioration throughout the play is a result of Macbeth killing the king and disrupting the chain of being. The chain of being is a system of ranks, for example a king is above everyone else but under god. So the king serves under god but is responsible for everyone under…