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Satire can be found in our everyday life, something we find in the Newspaper, Tv, music even in Novels. Most political cartoons we find in newspaper are a very big example of satire. What is satire? The main purpose of satire is to criticize or point out issues in society or in an individual. Satire…

In the story, we witness the stark contrast between Ambrose Bierce’s world and our own. From the outset, it becomes clear that in today’s society, no one would be hanged or executed for tampering with a bridge. Peyton Farquhar, a wealthy Southern man, was born into a life of luxury with a wife, children, land,…

Tennessee Williams’ play, The Glass Menagerie, is narrated by Tom Wingfield from his memory. Set in St. Louis in 1937, the play centers around three main characters: Amanda Wingfield, the mother; Laura Wingfield, the sister; and Tom Wingfield, the narrator. Although Tom serves as the narrator, he has infrequent on-screen appearances. Meanwhile, Amanda takes up…

You Dont Know MeIn Chapter 1 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck spoke for Mark Twainwhen he made the statement, You dont know about me…but that aint no matter. TheAdventures of Huckleberry Finn was not a sequel to his other adventure stories but aliterary statement questioning how civilized our American society really was. Twain…

Erich Maria Remarque’s novel All Quiet on the Western Front, set in World War I, centers around the changes wrought by the war on one young German soldier. During his time in the war, Remarque’s protagonist, Paul Baumer, changes from a rather innocent romantic to a hardened and somewhat caustic veteran. More importantly, during the…

Outpace Shaker was a philanthropist, poet, activist, prophet to some, and a martyr. His phrase “Thug Life” was the battle cry for the underdog. It was the glimmer of hope and guiding light for people who had lost hope for their future. Outpace Shaker was something like a black Jesus for the African- American community….

The Road Not Taken is presented with a decision. A difficult decision, for the choice he makes will determine the life he leads. “And sorry I could not travel both, and be one traveler, long I stood. ” As he stares down both roads he notices one road looks grassier than the other, with newly…

English Discussion on Shakespeare “What point is there in studying a dramatist who lived 400 years ago?”. Shakespeare is a British dramatist, lyric poet, and actor who lived from 1564-1616. Today it’s the 6th of September 2010. Shakespeare died almost 400 years ago. So why should people still keep busy with someone who lived such…

Coleridge famously describes the analysis of Iago as “the motive hunting of a motiveless malignity”. Using the soliloquies as a starting point, discuss your view of Iago and compare your views with other critics. Of all Shakespeare’s villainous creations Iago stands out as being the most wickedly stimulating yet most misunderstood character. His apparent lack…

In some works of literature, childhood and adolescence are portrayed as times graced by innocence and a sense of wonder; in other works, they are depicted as times of tribulation and terror. Focusing on a single novel or play, explain how its representation of childhood or adolescence shapes the meaning of the work as a…