Literature Essay Samples Page 79

V.C.AndrewsFlowers in the Attic is the title of one of the most terrifying and thrilling books I have ever read. Its the story of four children who were locked away in the attic for three years. Three years in which they learn how to take care of each other in order to survive. They managed…

Analysis of Early Civilizations Through LiteratureA culture that evolves and changes through time is a healthy culture indeed. From the early pagan warriors to the artisans of the Renaissance, the European world dramatically reformed. The literature of each era indicates the profound cultural innovations. The Anglo-Saxons arguably most important literary piece, Beowulf, is a story…

Although numerous critics have “trashed” the latest film versions of these major British works, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkein’s Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy are strong representative models of universal and classical literature, valuable to academics and laymen alike.Allusions in Harry Potter, such as the King Arthur and Excalibur…

The Bloody Lincoln County War was effectively over by the autumn of 1878. It had climaxed in the savage five-day siege of the McSween house in Lincoln, New Mexico, where Billy the Kid and his companions held off the gunmen of the Murphy-Dolan faction until the house was fired by treachery around them. Their employer…

Last year when I was lining up the contents for TGR #14, I almost typed up an e-mail to Steve Tompkins.  He had been contributing an essay to every other issue of TGR for several years. Of course, I quickly realized Stave was no longer with us and that got me to reflecting on his…

            Not every Romantic is a purist, and not every Naturalist has no hope—which we see evidenced in two poems by Thomas Hardy and John Keats.  While they both touch on the over-riding thoughts and beliefs of their days, they also demonstrate an ability to look beyond their present spheres—to come to clearer understandings of…

For decades, literature has chronically displayed usefulness in stating an opinion, influencing public position over a certain concept, or promoting social as well as political change.  While it initially serves as an artistic endeavor tickling human imagination, literature also manifests the power to influence the human mind with its elements that help communicate the author’s…

With the advent of cloning and genetic engineering, biologists dealt with issues with regards to the ethics of their work when working with human beings. As they already devised ways in which selective breeding are used in plants and animals to improve the chance of survival of their species, they did not throw away the…

According to Goethe, each person perceives the world in a unique manner, implying that individuals possess distinct perspectives and react differently to various circumstances. I concur with this statement as society often engages in discussions about diverse viewpoints. John Steinbeck’s novel, Of Mice and Men, exemplifies the contrasting characteristics of two individuals. The focus of…

uest EyeMemoirs of a Geisha by Aurthor Golden and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison are two thought provoking books with a unique style of writing. Memoirs of a Geisha has a beautiful poetic grammar which captures readers imagination and brings the story to life. Morrison on the other hand uses combined voices to give…