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“Emma” and “Clueless” Comparison
Jane Austen
In comparing the two texts, you have become aware of how the contexts of the texts have shaped their form and meaning. More interestingly, a comparison of the values associated with each text is made. To what extent has this point of view been your experience? The process of transformation re-expresses a story told for…
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
Book Review
How does Howe make a fairly ordinary street in Columbus, Ohio, an interesting subject? In “High Street” Howe had cleverly combined the emotional and historical appeal of a fairly ordinary street to captivate his readers. Howe made use of the fact that the “High Street” has been a witness to the changing times and way…
Huck’s Voice of Story Teller
Huckleberry Finn
How and why does Twain establish Huck’s voice as storyteller? What do we learn about Huck from what he reveals of other characters’ assessments of him? Twain establishes Huck’s voice as storyteller in the very beginning of the story. He establishes it by Huck’s introduction of the book that must be read that is written…
Odyssey Hero Persuasive
Hero
Odyssey
He went on many adventures, but some in particular stands out above the rest. These stories are all wound around his adventure to get Medusas head and his return to home. Peruses was known as one of Grace’s most celebrated heroes because of his bravery, his determination, and his courage. For example, Peruses is known…
“Othello” and “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare
Othello
Romeo And Juliet
‘Othello’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet’ were both written by Shakespeare between the 1590’s and the 1600’s; both were plays to excite and please the audience of the Elizabethan era with the theme of love and conflict. Shakespeare presents love in various ways; since love is complex, there are many forms of it: sexual, platonic, medieval…
Universality in Confessional Poetry Analysis
Poetry
Confessional poetry, its significance and merits, has held a focal place in English literary criticism. It is a term primarily given to the self-disclosure mode of writing and “use of intimate subject matter adopted and pioneered in America by Robert Lowell” in the late 1950s. (Drabble, M. and Stringer, J. 2003) My thesis proposes to…
Adaptation of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo And Juliet
An Analysis of a Film Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” An Analysis of a Film Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” Discussion Questions: 1. Individual Reaction – Discuss the poetic text of the play and any problems you may have had during your reading. Answer: “Romeo and Juliet” has been translated for…
Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter
Scarlet Letter
Symbolism
In the novel, a symbol is utilized to convey a deeper meaning. The scarlet “A” is the primary symbol acknowledged by both criticism and myself. This letter stands as a tangible representation of the sin of adultery. Throughout the narrative, the “A” is depicted in various forms. One such form that captivates Pearl Prynne is…
Distinguished Guests, Proud Parents and Fellow Graduates
Graduation Speech
It is a great honour to be here. I would first, like to express my appreciation to all my lecturers, thesis supervisor Helene, my love Romain, friends, and family who has supported me throughout this journey. I would also like to thank Cynthia, the IESA and PSB administration for their endless assistance and providing me…
Are Post Apocalyptic Authors Pessimists or Idealists
George Orwell
Mahatma Gandhi
Propaganda
Commonly misunderstood, post apocalyptic authors are actually trying to convey warning messages to ensure the sovereignty of human ideals and to retain them in face of utter turmoil. Post apocalyptic authors create an imaginative dull society in a realistic scenario where individuals with moral values and ideals still exist and rise up against the oppressive…