Literature Essay Samples Page 743

In Oedipus the King by Sophocles, Oedipus is responsible for the tragedy of his downfall. Oedipus is presented with a series of choices throughout the play, and his arrogant and stubborn nature push him to impulsively make the wrong decisions, the decisions that ultimately lead him to his downfall. While Oedipus and those around him…

What lessons does scout learn in To Kill a Mockingbird? The whole of the part one of this novel is a series of life lessons preparing Scout for the hardships she is going to face in the second part of the novel. Due to the influence of the likes of Atticus, Miss Maudie and Mrs…

They symbols that contributes to the theme of “The World on a Turtle’s Back” (an Iroquois legend) include the turtle, the great tree, and the twins. These symbols contributes to the theme because they all represent one form or another in the story of creation. According to the myth the culture values all that is…

From the story of Harry Potter to the trilogy of Lord of the Rings, many books have been adapted for the big screen. Those who have read and watched a certain story are often interested in comparing the two contexts. One such book is Tuck Everlasting, which was recently adapted into a feature film based…

In J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, has significant interactions with numerous individuals, particularly members of his immediate family. These interactions unveil Holden’s philosophy towards each family member and prompt contemplation on the validity of his perspectives. Throughout the novel, Holden utilizes the term “phony” a total of forty-four…

David Sedaris uses satire to depict the dysfunctional dynamic between his father and sister Amy in “A Shiner Like a Diamond.” Amy’s entire life, her father obsessively scrutinizes her appearance, likening his intensity to that of a pimp. He firmly believes that a woman’s physical beauty holds the utmost value. Amy, a naturally strong and…

The book The Warrior Ethos, by Steven Pressfield depicts the warrior’s mentality from ancient times to the present through a variety of different aspects and stories. In The Warrior Ethos, Pressfield states that men are not born with the certain qualities that make a good warrior, but instead are inculcated through years of training and…

Alice Walker who wrote: “The Welcome Table” had issues of race and gender that were the center of her literary work and her social activism. She participated in civil rights demonstrations. (Clugston 2010). This short story has a theme of life and death. It shows the plot of the story, the point of view, and…

Praise be to Almighty Allah, the most merciful and compassionate creator who created a tree from a tiny small seed and made it a blessing for mankind. May peace be upon Muhammad Sallah Alaihi Wassalam, the seal of prophets, who taught us how to cultivate and obtain our daily food from trees. My prayers are…

The title To Kill a Mockingbird is very significant to the novel as it portrays many forms of mockingbirds throughout it. As the novel progresses, it becomes clear that Boo Radley and Tom Robinson are the true Mockingbirds of the story. They both are innocent from the accusations claimed upon them. When choosing the title…