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Chapter 4 of the ‘Of Mice and Men’ novelette introduces a character named Crooks. Crooks isn’t shown as a chief character of the narrative. but is given much visible radiation in this chapter. Crooks is a black adult male set on a 1930’s spread. working as a stable vaulting horse. Steinbeck presents the Character of…

In his short story, “Fear”, Chicano author Gary Soto conveys that people can sympathize with what they fear and feel shamed for their actions and thoughts against it. He illustrates this by using his own experience in school as a prisoner to Frankie, an emotionally disturbed bully to show that he can somewhat understand why…

Vulnerability in ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a core theme which Steinbeck explores both in the natural world and human society. In fact, the title itself seems to suggest that men and mice, essentially weak animals, are one and the same. Vulnerability relates to fragility. The mice and pup which Lennie crushes effortlessly; the dog…

Throughout Melinda and Esperanza’s life, their views of the world begin to change. They face many challenges and hardships. However, as they get older, they learn to tackle these problems. In this novel, The House on Mango Street_by Sandra Cisneros, and the novel, M, by Laurie Anderson, it becomes clear that both Melinda and Esperanza…

In William Golding’s novel “Lord of the Flies,” the conch shell serves as a powerful symbol that represents order, democracy, and civilization amidst the chaos and savagery that unfolds on the uninhabited island. This essay will explore the symbolic significance of the conch in the narrative, highlighting its role in establishing a sense of authority,…

The play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry examines familial relationships and their impact on an individual’s development and group cohesion. The drama set in 1950s Chicago follows the Younger family, an African American working class family, as they struggle with poverty, prejudice, and their aspirations. The drama emphasizes the importance of family,…

Comparative essay: Leadership in Lord of the Flies and Animal Farm Essay question: You are required to write a comparative essay. You should compare one aspect of the texts such as theme, conflict, character or relationship. The texts are ‘Lord of the Flies’ and ‘Animal Farm’. The two books, Lord of the Flies and Animal…

In “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck there are many characters that show out to be greedy after Kink got the pearl. For example: the priest, the doctor and Kink. The priest turns out to be greedy when Kink gets the pearl. When the news came to Him he started to wonder whether he had baptized…

“Advice to Youth” is a cleverly crafted speech penned by Mark Twain in 1882. It aims to entertain the youth while offering valuable guidance on establishing a solid foundation in life. Twain believes that the early years of one’s youth are crucial for sowing the seeds of success, ensuring prosperity in adulthood. From start to…

In The Cask of Amontillado, Edgar Allen Poe displays the theme of revenge. In the story, Montressor narrates the story and feels he has been wronged by Fortunado and vows for vengeance against him. Montressor attempts to justify his future crime to the reader. “A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is…