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Melville’s Moby Dick is rich with symbolism and its namesake is no exception. Melville’s commitment to biblical references is unwavering, but it is not until Ahab is formally introduced that Melville makes clear that the formidable sperm whale is more than just a lucrative commodity. Melville’s familiarity with Calvinist doctrine and perhaps his own internal…

Reading this story made me want to read all of Lynda Barry’s work. It’s the perfect starter and one would surely be looking for more. I didn’t understand it much at first but after researching some of the words, I found it really hilarious. It’s so natural and so unscripted. We talk in the house…

Othello’s speeches are covered with romantic and poetic glow and in his speeches we come across with an adventurous hero who grown up in the shade of romance, adventure, war and danger of lifeaction. Since his childhood days he had been a romantic adventurer who had seen the difficulties and bitter adventuruos experiences in far…

The story revolves around the central theme of placing importance on religion. There is ongoing debate about whether the story of Beowulf is based on Paganism or Christianity. Some argue it was written from a pagan perspective, but I personally believe it to be a Christian narrative. Although I initially didn’t see it this way,…

The Picture of small T.C. in a Prospect of Flowers depicts several apparently unrelated events, which are drawn together by an implicit in fable. In the beginning of the verse form T.C. , a beautiful immature adult female, is found at the forenoon of her life in a bed of flowers. Following T.C. is described…

In the short story “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, there are many themes and motifs presented throughout the plot. The major theme of heritage is present throughout the story. Walker shows the importance of heritage through her extensive use of irony. For example, Dee changes her name to Wangero to reflect the new fad of…

The story’ “On the Rainy River” develops the theme of pride as a motivating factor, first introduced by Jimmy Cross in “The Things They Carried” and “Love. ” Just as Jimmy Cross feels guilty about Ted Lavenders death, O’Brien feels guilty about going to Vietnam against his principles. He even stated, “l feared the war,…

Joan of Arc is one of the most famous feminine figures in the world history. Her life was a road full of sorrows, deprivations and struggle for liberation and independence. Joan of Arc proved that there was always way out; all that was needed was struggle and hope for better future. In 1920 Joan of…

            In “The Lottery,” by holding the lottery every year, the community gains a sense of security. They are convinced that the lottery will keep them safe. Old Man Warner says, “Next thing you know, they’ll be wanting to go back to living in caves, nobody work any more, live hat way for a while….

Compare the presentation of two male characters, one from “Wuthering Heights” by ‘Emily Bront�’ and one from “To Kill a Mockingbird” by ‘Harper Lee’Pay close attention to their roles as outsiders. Remember to compare the similarities and differences between them. Show your knowledge of both texts. Use quotations to support points you make. Show knowledge…