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Discuss the poem It Feels a Shame to be Alive, by Emily Dickonson in conjuction with Jay Parini’s statement “poetry gives voice to what is not usually said” The American Civil War was one of the most violent eras of American history. It was during this period that the poems written by Emily Dickinson carry…

If you can feel it, it’s great.  From the interview by Diana Savage in January 1998 Thomas Lux writes a real meaningful poetry.  He says “And I want it to be understandable by dogs and cats…. so that anyone who has never read poetry can relate to it”. This portrays that the distinguished relationship between…

Later on in the story you also see the slight psychological damages the soldiers will have. When referring to the items in the story the narrator uses them to symbolize, the characters, photos, and letters. “The items Structure both the story and the book. “(Winnfield 1) Allowing a great deal of vision in the story,…

The aspect can be defined as a specific feature or part or a distinct perspective in which something can be seen. Consequently, the various aspects of Atticus manifest when he is compared and contrasted with other characters, through his approach in teaching and guiding Jem and Scout, and through his contribution to the themes within…

When I entered the University of the West Indies, I thought I was at the summit of English Language, the summit of writing, the summit of analysis, but I was in for a rude awakening when I entered my first class for Writing in the Disciplines, FD14A. The foundation course Writing in the Disciplines on…

William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is widely considered one of the greatest dramas ever written, in part, because so much of the play is open to multiple interpretations. One such ambiguous aspect is the indecisive nature of Hamlet’s revenge. Since the play’s conception over four hundred years ago, intellectuals have put forth numerous theories attempting to identify…

Technology has increasingly taken over more and more of people’s daily lives every year. Most believe that this will create a brighter future but Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury symbolizes a version of our future that has become darker due to the rampantly increasing use of technology. Throughout Fahrenheit 451 Bradbury shows readers how…

Shakespeare, a well-known playwright on his generation has written many tragedy-dramas. One of this is Macbeth, it is considered as one of his darkest tragedy ever written. Predominantly, the main character has evolved from being a protagonist in the story to a villain. In the beginning, Macbeth was considered as a hero for defeating the…

In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, he uses four main techniques to create a feeling of sympathy for Macbeth. These come in the forms of; the witches, Lady Macbeth, Banquo (Macbeth’s friend) and Macbeth himself. The play is set in Scotland and starts with a dramatic stormy scene featuring the witches. To create sympathy Shakespeare creates the three…

There are varying perspectives worldwide on the definition of a hero. They can manifest in diverse forms and possess distinct qualities, values, and beliefs. In my perspective, heroes display unwavering dedication to shielding others from harm. They invest their utmost energy into guaranteeing your safety and willingly imparting essential knowledge for survival. The value of…