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Abstract This study sheds light on the use of the underworld myths in Eavan Boland’s poetry, its imaginative and realistic uses. When people refer to an awfully unpleasant situation or experience, they unconsciously describe it as “Underworld” also as “Hell” which has become a widespread figure of speech these days, the conception of underworld usually…

The 19th-century author, Mark Twain, wrote an intriguing book named the The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In chapter 29, “Becky Returns,” Tom wants to spend time with Becky Thatcher, the daughter of the local judge after she was on vacation all summer. In chapter 8, “Games in the Woods,” Tom is reenacting Robin Hood and…

The story starts with Ben, a young man whose very unfortunate unlike his perfect little sister Emma, who always has been the ”good” child throughout their parents eyes. Now she need his help more than ever before. Everything changes during one night, one single mistake. Characters: Emma. The 22 year old perfect sister who had…

Struggle in class is a central element in the analysis of social change in western societies; the basis of the perspective is economics. This is known as the Marxist theory. Marxism was created by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Marxism was a philosophy that said that the current government systems of the time (capitalism and…

Self-Identity, Freedom, and Death in Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” The story of an hour by Kate Chopin introduces us to Mrs. Mallard as she reacts to her husband’s death. In this short story, Chopin portrays the complexity of Mrs. Mallard’s emotions as she is saddened yet joyful of her loss. Kate Chopin’s…

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…

Most Americans are too well aware of the problem that the U.S.A faces surrounding school shootings. However, one of the most tragic shootings was at Sandy Hook Elementary School where 20 innocent children were brutally shot and 6 adults died protecting them. Dawn and Mary by Doyle rivetingly retells this tragedy with the untold angle:…

“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…

Amendment to the Constitution. In January 191 9, the amendment became part Of the Constitution (Yankee). It prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol in the United States. It also forbade the import and export of alcohol as well. The amendment was supposed to be an answer to social instability and moral decline at…

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…