Literature Essay Samples Page 70

In Kate Chopin’s “The Storm,” we see a multitude of literary themes. The most important among those is her use of local color. This short story was written in the late nineteenth century at a time when women were to be seen, not heard. Chopin had a different outlook on life and it showed in…

Social protest literature, which emerged in the 18th century, is a type of literature that discusses social issues without necessarily offering solutions. Its importance increased greatly following Japan’s surrender in World War II and during subsequent events such as the Vietnam War, Cold War, hippie movement, civil rights movement. It remains relevant today. In this…

Between the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, which laid the foundations of the German Empire, and the First World War of 1914, stretches a period of peace which Cassou called the period of Balance of Power in Europe. (Cassou, 7) During the XIX century the efficiency of the capitalism was proving a source of people’s satisfaction….

If you have any money left after Howard Days you might want to pay a visit to Columbus, Ohio the weekend of July 29 – 31. That is the weekend of this year’s PulpFest. This convention is the premier pulp collecting event of the year and the venue is the excellent Ramada Plaza Hotel &…

Robert E, Howard’s “The Pool of the Black One” (Weird Tales, October 1933) features a magical pool that kills humans by transforming them into miniature statues.  There is firm evidence that the concept was borrowed from the works of Sax Rohmer and Robert W. Chambers, two authors whom Howard frequently listed among his favorite writers. “Robert…

In Class With Bertens & Co.:A Very Brief (Comparative, Critical,and Casual) HomageClemens RuthnerTrinity College, Dublin234In fall 2006, during my visiting professorship in Canada, I had the pleasure of teaching MLCS / C. LIT/ EASIA 507, an introductory course in literary theory. It lookeda bit complicated as the course was meant for a very heterogeneous group…

Once upon a time there was a pretty young girl named Cinderella. Cinderella was loved by everyone because she was good and sweet and kind. But Cinderella’s widowed father believed that she needed a mother. So he married again to a woman with two daughters of her own. Soon Cinderella’s father died and she was…

In the play Othello by William Shakespeare, one of the most important characters of the play is Othello’s lieutenant, Michael Cassio. The protagonist, Cassio, is important to the plot because of the role he plays in Iago’s devious plan towards the other characters in the book. Cassio plays a critical role in the play because…

George Orwell’s “1984” is not merely a chilling dystopian narrative of totalitarianism; it is a rich tapestry woven with numerous symbols that enhance its depth and dimension. These symbols serve to amplify the novel’s central themes, drawing readers into the bleak reality of Oceania and illustrating the dangers of unchecked power and the erasure of…

What is alteration? Webster ’ s Second Collegiate Dictionary, defines alteration as to do to go different ; alter ; transform ; convert. Many things, people, and universe events are able to alter. Peace may be present for old ages and shattered by a dissension over faith, or displacement of political power. Technology changes the…