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The Anglo-Saxon version of Beowulf and Dante’s Inferno are both considered epic poems. Both pieces of literature were written in very different time periods that reflected the culture of their time, causing contrasts in their themes and the author’s purpose. Dante wrote Inferno in the fourteenth century as a response to political events happening in…

It was once said that Stratton was more important than Bude. When I sayimportant, I mean that the place in general needs to have these 7 factors:a social centre, a religion centre, a work centre, a population centre, alocal government, a trade and industry centre and of course; a law andjustice centre. Stratton had all…

The media played a crucial role in the 20th century by highlighting fascinating stories, as seen with Howard R. Hughes. Born into wealth as the son of Howard Hughes Sr., Hughes gained immense interest from both the American public and newspapers. He became famous during the mid-1900s for his achievements as an industrialist, aviator, and…

People say, “a hero is someone who saves the world from disaster,” while others say, “a hero is someone who is strong, and can beat up anybody.” We all have different opinions on what a hero is. But, In my description a hero is someone that is courageous, clever, unselfish, and is not afraid to…

The High Middle Ages is a period of European history between 11th and 13th century. It is a time of great social and political changes. During that age the rise of chivalry becomes common and it is followed by the occurrence of the religious wars known as the Crusades. These events seem to be of…

The American Dream (discussion of the problems that arose when trying to reach the American Dream, based on three films, “Citizen Kane”, “Grapes of Wrath”, and “Death of a Salesman. “) By teenage If you are an American and if you have a family, a house and a car, a sufficient Job with a good…

In her two stories, The Story of an Hour and Desirees Baby, Kate Chopin employs irony extensively. The utilization of irony is strikingly similar in both stories, leading to the tragic demise of a woman in their seemingly male-dominated society. The Short story, The Story of an Hour, initially suggests a possible happy ending. However,…

“All Summer in a Day” is a short story written by Ray Bradbury, first published in 1954. The story is set on Venus, a planet where it rains constantly, except for one day every seven years when the sun shines for just a few brief hours. The story follows a group of school children who…

Trolling through Two Tales of the Three Billy Goats GruffThe traditional tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff delivers its insight on the protective role of the older family members. The story has been retold, edited and illustrated in many different versions, all of which offer a particular experience of the three goats’ adventure. The…

Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Odd Couple, The Out-of-Towners, The Sunshine Boys are just a few of Neil Simon s most successful plays which have kept millions of people amused for many years now. His success in the playwriting business has earned him respect from his readers and recognition not only as the most successful playwright,…