Literature Essay Samples Page 87

William Shakespeare’s “Othello” is celebrated not just for its titular character and the treacherous Iago but also for its multifaceted supporting characters. Among them is Roderigo, a seemingly secondary figure whose role is pivotal to the progression of Iago’s schemes. A man driven by passion and manipulated by deceit, Roderigo’s journey offers a closer look…

Upon the Declaration of Independence, a “plan of confederation” was offered to be prepared for the colonies. This plan, known as The Articles of Confederation, established a “league of friendship” among the states rather than a national government. The most significant fact about the created government was it’s weakness, it could not enforce even the…

Humanity and individuals naturally crave attention and personal gratification. This leads younger individuals to seek attention through any means possible, without considering that the attention might be short-lived and unsustainable. In his poem ‘Betting on a Muse’, Charles Bukowski brilliantly delves into the troubling concept of irrelevancy and the reversal of fortune. He skillfully compares…

Elwin Ransom, the courageous and open-minded philology professor at the University of Cambridge, is the central figure in the story. Despite being held captive by Weston and Devin, he maintains his composure and displays a genuine interest. In fact, he initially seems to be a voluntary prisoner. Unlike his captors, Ransom has the bravery to…

The central theme of Hemingway’s work revolves around heroism, with his novels touching on subjects such as fishing, hunting, bullfighting, and war. However, it is the concept of death that heavily influences his writing. Hemingway’s novels explore heroes’ struggles and their perception of death. Being a hero entails taking greater risks and daring more than…

Times bestsellers as of November 2006. While Iris Johannes style has evolved over the years, the same skill that made her “one of the leading authors of romance fiction” has helped establish her reputation in a broader field. As Catherine Coulter noted, “Iris Johannes is a bestselling author for the best reason she’s a wonderful…

Beowulf and Gilgamesh are a pair of legendary heroes who shared many similar characteristics, even though they were written under starkly different cultural context. Being extraordinarily strong and courageous, they are meant to be remembered as glorious heroes by its people forever. However, since the epic of Beowulf is heavily influenced by Christianity rooted in…

The short story Fireweed, written by Skye Brannon in 2009, is a story about a young man named Baluta whose family was killed back in Liberia. I believe the story takes place around 1980-1990 (civil in Liberia) because we hear about the soldiers killing his family and his father also mentions a war coming. The…

Charles Saunders has one of the better fantasy author hosted websites on the internet.  Besides keeping up to date with current fantasy and horror goings-on, Charles periodically delves into his archives and pulls out some real plums from the past such as “Chocolate Covered Conan,” which he posted last month.  Since reviving his sword and…

Death is a shared human experience and therefore a universal theme in literature.  Poetry, fiction, and drama venture into the dark recesses of life by exploring the inevitable fate of everyone and everything that breathes. Death differs from person to person and the treatment of death in literature differs from author to author. Similarly intoxicating…