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Wolfishly or George Wilson, in different ways ND in different situations, experience the difference between their desires and their realized experiences, between what they imagine for themselves and what their lives are really like. Hope is the only thing that helps these characters from moving forward with their aspirations and not be overcome by the…

The Metamorphosis is a wild ride from cover to cover. The novel begins where most novels end, at the climax.  This unique use of narration by Kafka is a literary device which is not often used but central to the plot of this novel.  It allows the reader to focus fully on the most important…

The plot and story of Shakespeare’s Othello are taken nearly entirely from Giraldi Cinthio’s tale of The Moor of Venice, a novel that many consider to have been rescued from complete irrelevance solely by its connection to the highly acclaimed Shakespearean play. Proponents of simplicity and a focus on linear plotlines may argue that Cinthio’s…

In his poem “Do Not Go Gently into that Good Night” Dylan Thomas mainly portrays his view through imagery, choice of words, and the constant use of metaphors. The poem uses only two rhyme sounds while repeating the first and third line end words throughout the third line of each stanza and using both words…

William Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night is a comedy owing its title to the last night of the Christmas season.  Characters in this particular play include young, aristocratic Viola, nobleman Orsino, noblewoman Olivia, Viola’s lost twin brother Sebastian, Olivia’s servant Malvolio, Olivia’s uncle Sir Toby, the house fool Feste, Olivia’s maid Maria, Antonio, and Sir Toby’s…

Introduction section of Curley’s wife She is newly married to Curley. Curley’s has no name on this novel because she wants recognition, attention, her own identity, and her own life. To emphasise how she has none of these things, Steinbeck doesn’t even give her a name. She is just someone’s “wife”. This shows that there…

Characters in the texts; “As you like it”, the play by Shakespeare, “Standing in the shoes of others”, the speech by Linda Burney and “Girl Interrupted” the 1999 film directed by James Mangold, find a sense of belonging under the influence of place. A physical place is often symbolic of whether a character feels accepted….

Hide and seek is an enjoyable game that can be played by both children and parents, promoting stronger relationships and forming enduring memories. The game is simple to initiate and doesn’t demand many materials, only a minimum of two participants. To fully enjoy the game, it is advised to have a group of five to…

The story “Greasy Lake” by T. C. Boyle revolves around three teenage boys who consider themselves to be rebellious individuals. However, after a series of unfortunate events, they begin to question their desire for danger. The boys embark on a quest for excitement but quickly find trouble when they arrive at Greasy Lake. Assuming that…

“The Sailor who fell from grace with the sea” is a story set in contemporary Japan, where cultural conflict is widespread. The narrative centers on three characters’ tragic lives and is split into two sections: “Summer” and “Winter”. The contrasting settings of land and sea are also vividly portrayed, highlighting the stark contrasts between Western…