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Romanticism and Realism are two distinct artistic periods that overlapped for almost a decade. Despite their differences, there are also similarities between them. Romanticism was an intellectual movement in the arts that lasted from 1790 to 1870. It rejected Classicism and the Enlightenment, instead focusing on the individual, bias, illogical, creative, spontaneous, emotional, and transcendental…

Wednesday 21st November 2012 Quaiyum Miah Explore how Steinbeck presents the theme of power and powerlessness in the relationships between characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’. Focus on the events in chapter 4. The theme of power and powerlessness in chapter 4 of ‘Mice and Men’ is presented by Steinbeck in various ways. For example…

Wordsworth theory of language of poetry and Coleridge’s criticism on it, is of great significance in the history of literary criticism. Wordsworth revolts against the poetic diction of eighteenth century. His theory has some merits and at the same time has certain demerits. Wordsworth rejects poetic diction by saying, “avoid poetic diction”. He says that…

During the 19th century, society was a lot different in both governmental and economic. In Pride and Prejudice, the author, Jane Austen, uses irony and satire to criticize aspects of the society. Jane Austen uses her satire to marvelously bring out the ridiculous characters. These characters symbolize her criticism on the society. Through her use…

Huck FinnBen Goo In the novel Huck Finn, the 3 subjects of slavery, racism, and superstition all play an important role in the personality traits, expectations and actions of almost all of the characters in the book. The book relied on these subjects as not only as a base for satire in the book but…

Although it is the same story, the war of the world’s book (1898) and film (modern) have their differences and similarities. Differences A major difference between them is when it is set and the location. The difference between 1898 and 2005 really changes the story. In 1898 people are fleeing from the tripods in horse-drawn…

The description of Rodion’s room is only five or six feet long, stirs up the feeling of depression and misery. Dostoevsky describes his room in which anyone would experience disturbance, nervousness and anxiety. Undoubtedly, Raskolnikov would have to turn into a depressed and angry individual without any pleasure, hope or optimism if he lives under…

The tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet is not unheard of and none tire easily of this beautiful yet tragic tale. Romeo and Juliet is by far one of the best of Shakespeare’s creations, the tale of doomed love, which never fails to touch ones heart. The following character analysis is that of Tybalt…

In the short story ‘Mate’ written by Kate Grenville, the idea of not belonging is clearly explored. The story reveals a situation where Will Bashford goes to broad extents to fit in the small country town of Boolowa. The composer suggests that we can change our appearance but may not guarantee or alter our sense…

“Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” This quote by Benjamin Franklin shows, like in The Great Gatsby, money can’t buy happiness. First, the author describes Tom Buchanan as the wealthiest character and the biggest…