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Madness is a prevalent theme in ‘Mrs Dallway’ and is expressed primarily, and perhaps most obviously through the characters Septimus Warren Smith and Clarissa Dalloway – however the theme is also explored more subtly in more minor characters such as Lucrezia and Mrs Kilman. Virgina Woolf’s own issues inspired her greatly, as she herself suffered…

In the vast tapestry of literature, a powerful narrative unfolds, weaving a tale of friendship, redemption, and the unyielding pursuit of a better tomorrow. Journey with me through the pages of a remarkable novel, where the enigmatic protagonist, Hassan, stands as a symbol of resilience and unwavering loyalty. In the richly woven landscape of Kabul,…

            How far could one go in the name of love? When all else fails, will love suffice?             In life, one can only live at the present moment.  All things that have passed are gone and can never be brought back.  Cherished moments are best kept in one’s storehouse of memories.             Emotion is…

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life is correctly portrayed in The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald’s life is portrayed through the characters, events, and dreams. The characters in The Great Gatsby reflect good or bad qualities of either Fitzgerald himself or people that were in his life. Also, in the book, there are some events that occurred in Fitzgerald’s…

The emotion of fear, which can be distressing and caused by the anticipation of evil and pain, whether it is a genuine threat or not, is the central theme in William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies. The novel explores fear in various ways through three main instances: Simon’s absence of fear, Ralph’s fear of…

Introduction       The book explores the history of the myths that define American identity, the ways many Americans have absolutized those myths, and the ways African Americans and other dissenters have exposed those myths for their discriminatory dimensions. Richard T. Hughes identifies the six key myths that lie at the heart of the American experience;…

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is a narrative about the importance of family unity in a neighborhood where families are being torn apart by poverty. As the oldest sister, Esperanza feels responsible for her siblings. She is a strong believer of family support and disproves of the Vargas’ large chaotic family. She…

Class has recently read Roald Dahl’s short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter”. In “Lamb to the Slaughter” there is a married couple; however the husband wants to divorce his wife Mary. Mary then becomes enraged and takes drastic measures. In the short story there is an interesting transformation in Mary Maloney’s character. Mary Maloney is…

How does Steinbeck present loneliness and isolation in of mice and men? Loneliness and Isolation are one of the primary themes in Of Mice and Men. John Steinbeck illustrates the loneliness of the ranch life in the early 1930’and shows, how migrant workers are driven to find friendship in order to escape from isolation. The…

Compare and Contrast Blake’s use of style in the poems ‘The Tyger’, ‘London’ and ‘The Sick Rose’. Describe how these poems reflect his attitude towards eighteenth century Britain. William Blake was brought up by a rebellious family. His family disagreed with the ways of the church. This led him to believe certain things about the…