Literature Essay Samples Page 664

In Blizzard of One, Mark Strand explores a common theme across all of his short poems, which is Nature. Within this collection, Strand’s short poems are intriguing, with several standing out. The first poem, “Untitled,” utilizes both first and third person perspectives to express the pain associated with love. Another notable poem is “The adorable…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story that takes place among Puritan people, who brand a woman and she learns to cope with their hypocrisy. The narrative delves into Hester’s internal conflicts, her bond with her daughter Pearl, and her journey towards self-acceptance. However, a significant aspect of the book revolves around the…

Storytelling and food From age old ‘ paati kathais’ (grandma’s stories) to public performances like villu paatu and katha kalakshepam, every discourse in our country is a kind of storytelling. “Storytelling is more about body and voice. It creates a cathartic effect on the listeners,” says Eric Miller, Director, World Storytelling Institute. Stories give expression…

In Jack Kerouac’s novel “On the Road,” the narrator, Sal Paradise, presents a seemingly optimistic view of life. He consistently expresses his excitement for the adventures ahead and his high hopes for the future. According to Sal, the novel is characterized by youthful enthusiasm and unreserved optimism for the new experiences he seeks. However, a…

Introduction This extended essay intends to explore the extent to which Tennessee Williams uses the protagonist to portray escapism as her coping mechanism that ultimately leads to her self-destruction. The Significance of the Topic Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire (Streetcar), one of the most famous American plays of the 20th century that depicts humans’…

Americans know that fruits and vegetables are a healthy source of nutrition, this knowledge is offset by the food industry’s $2 billion campaign that teaches young people to desire highly processed junk foods. Feeding America estimates that elementary school students only receive about 3.4 hours of nutritional education per year. Working hand in hand with…

The average twentieth century man’s goal was, in a way, to live alone. The era was an age of growing wealth and exploration for the nation. For the first time, it was common for young men to leave their families and the places they grew up and were familiar with. They traded these locations in…

In 1933, Jewish born Maxwell Gaines had an idea that would not only change his life, but alter the course of pop culture forever. He had the idea to make a magazine collection consisting of popular comic strips which would be published in the daily paper. One year after his breakthrough idea, Gaines published the…

In Edgar Allen Poe’s eerie tale “The Cask of Amontillado,” Montresor, the protagonist, embraced his family motto of “No one insults me with impunity.” This motto proved especially significant after Fortunato, a wine connoisseur who had insulted Montresor, became the target of his vengeance. Set during Italy’s Carnival Night, Montresor cunningly lured Fortunato into believing…

“The Crucible” was written by Arthur Miller and is performed all over the world. Many clues contribute to the way people question this play and how the dramatic suspense is built up. Details help create the atmosphere and keep the audience interested. Many meanings and allegory can be taken from this play with the help…