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Adrienne Rich was an American poet, essayist, and feminist. She was called one of the most widely read and influential poets of the second half of the 20th century, by one of her many admirers Cary Nelson, in the Anthology of Modern American Poetry. She was born into an era in which women were looked…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne demonstrates the social outcast of a sinned member of the puritan society accused of adultery. The story follows the life of Hester Prone and how she contends with difficulties with her public shaming. Although, the Scarlet Letter is the true symbol that grows in meaning throughout the story. Text-to-Itself:…

In J. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins faces numerous obstacles that propel his personal growth. His encounters with these challenges allow him to mature at a faster pace than the peaceful atmosphere of the Shire would have permitted. Prior to the arrival of Gandalf and the dwarves at his doorstep, Bilbo led an uneventful…

The theme of death has intrigued readers and authors for thousands of years and will continue to do so in the future.  It is the vast unknown that has left humans in fear and amazed.  There is no one who can tell others what it is like to die because everyone who knows is dead…

“All Summer in a Day” is a short story by Ray Bradbury, first published in 1954. It is a story that has captured the hearts of many readers with its poignant themes of hope and despair, as well as its vivid imagery and powerful message. Set on Venus, the story follows a group of schoolchildren…

All educators have a personal philosophy, whether it’s known or not. My philosophy has always been that anyone can learn, as long as there is a teacher willing to try. As future educators, we strive to teach each student to the best of our abilities. In the following paragraphs, I will be discussing my reflection…

On important theme within The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn is thestruggle between good and evil as experienced when Huck’s personal sense oftruth and justice come in conflict with the values of society around him. Theseoccurrences happen often within the novel, and usually Huck chooses the trulymoral deed. One such instance occurs when Huckleberry realizes that…

A hero can be defined as “a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Beowulf is the tale of an epic hero who is faced with many obstacles and is ultimately successful. He is the perfect archetype of what a hero should be; he develops from…

As part of my English, I chose to focus my lesson using a poem because I felt poetry can spark a child’s imagination and their creativity within a short time. Another reason for poetry, I felt it does not have to be read in a particular order and it can be visited again and again for…

Fate is to blame for Romeo and Gullet’s deaths, because it cited that they would be star-crossed lovers and have a disastrous ending. The tragic deaths in Romeo and Juliet were fueled by Table’s hatred of the Montague, Romeos irrational decisions, and unlucky fate. Table’s abhorrence Of the Montague was the reason why he picked…