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On His Blindness (Sonnet XIX) is a petrarchan sonnet about how Milton comes to terms with his loss of sight. The sonnet talks about how he looks for help with his blindness in religion, Milton was a devout Puritan. This strongly influenced Milton’s thinking, his family were often involved in many political and religious controversies….

Everyone Else is Pleading Insanity, Why can’t l? If one were to say that Edgar Allan Poe is a good writer, he or she is making an understatement of his work. He is one of the most critically acclaimed writers of all time. HIS stories have put him in a category of notoriety that also…

In  The Tell-Tale Heart, the narrator describes the brutal murder of his roommate, while constantly pleading his case of sanity. Through this, we come to realize that the narrator is nothing other than insane. Although the narrator is insane, he committed a grotesque murder and should pay for what he did. In a case like…

So today, I would like to inform you about Leukemia symptoms, treatments, and who can be affected by it. So, what exactly is Leukemia and what are some symptoms to be aware of? Leukemia is characterized by an increase of abnormal white cells in the blood and bone marrow. In lamer terms, “Cancer Of the…

“Jesus! ” the old lady cried. “You’ve got good blood! I know you wouldn’t shoot a lady! I know you come from nice people! Pray! Jesus you ought not shoot a lady. I’ll give you all the money I’ve got! ” In the story “A Good Man Is Hard To Find,” the major theme is…

In O’Connor, one is struck by the unexpected violence at the end of the story. However, if the story is read a second time, reader can see definite signs of foreshadowing that hints to the ending of the story. Through O’Connor’s technique of strong imagery to foreshadow the people and the events in the story…

James Mercer Langston Hughes, an African American, was a renowned poet, novelist, journalist, and playwright who gained recognition during the Harlem Renaissance for his ability to convey the experiences of Black Americans through his works. He was considered one of the most innovative and versatile black writers of the 20th century, with influences from Paul…

Intense incidents and heartbreak fill Upton Sinclair’s book The Jungle. This vivid and descriptive story follows two Lithuanian immigrants, and their extended family, as they learn to survive in America during the early 20th century. Through painful flashbacks and difficult present moments, the readers witness the fight for the American dream. The family’s downfall was…

This paper will discuss The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and how it fits with the archetypes and plot points of the Hero’s Journey. The paper starts with a brief explanation of why this piece was selected and how it works with the deconstruction methods. Then, there is the review of…

Dear Members of the School Committee, I am writing to you as the parent of a student currently in high school and am concerned that you are considering banning The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the current school curriculum. I want to advise you to change your mind and allow The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn…