Literature Essay Samples Page 784

The film To Kill A Mockingbird holds many different criteria for which it can be judged. Some of the most striking aspects of the film concern the point of view of the narrator, and the symbolism as well. Our first-person narrator is Scout Finch, who is five when the story begins and eight when it…

Within the Shakespearean play “Romeo & Juliet,” various types of love are depicted, including a genuine and honorable affection shared between the protagonists, Romeo and Juliet. While it is evident that Romeo and Juliet possess a deep, authentic love for one another, their relationship appears to be characterized by haste. Within a mere six days,…

In the essay, “Am I Blue? ” by Alice Walker, Walker discusses the emotions that animals have and the similarities that those emotions have to human emotions. In this way, Walker is comparing her emotions, as a human, to the emotions of a horse (Blue). Walker uses imagery to portray this comparison. When speaking of…

In Flight Patterns, Alexie uses fiction elements such as characters, plot, and tone to communicate the idea that due to racism Americans often misjudge others, rather than basing their judgments on character. The main character, William, is a healthy, ritualistic Spokane Indian living in Seattle, Washington who knows a wide variety of American trivia. He…

In both Shakespeare’s Macbeth and George Orwell’s “1984,” the main characters challenge societal norms in pursuit of personal objectives. While Macbeth grapples with this moral dilemma centuries ago, the same conflict is explored in a more contemporary context in “1984.” Winston’s fluctuating trust and mistrust in societal values raises doubts about the authority of society…

The fight scene takes place in the barn where Lennie is looking at the new-born pups, and Curley ran into the barn with the impression that his wife was cheating on him with Slim. The scene is already made slightly dramatic by portraying Curley, who has previously been portrayed as a small thug, as a…

The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare set in 16th Century, Venice. This is a play about a Merchant, Antonio, who borrows money from a Jewish money lender, Shylock. Antonio is borrowing the money for his friend, Bassanio. Antonio wishes to give the money to Bassanio so he can attempt to win…

                  Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are two of literatures well known characters.  Both have a keen sense of detecting, and are eccentric, egotistic in brilliant different ways.  Sherlock Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in “Study in Scarlet (1887). He introduced his character to an audience who grew to love the character so much, they demanded…

Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun” tells the story of the Youngers, an impoverished African-American family in the 1940s who all have dreams they want to fulfill. Unfortunately, their economic situation and the prevailing racism of the time prevent them from pursuing these aspirations. However, with the insurance money received following “Big Walter’s” demise,…

Lamb to the Slaughter In the short story “Lamb to the Slaughter”, author Roald Dahl conveys his feelings that the troubles in life can be solved by analyzing the situation before acting, that you should appreciate what you have, and that ultimately that everyone is a lamb, all with the power to break free of…