Essays about Books Page 10

In the novel O Pioneers! By Willa Cather, Alexandra Bergson and Marie Shabata have very different lives. Alexandra is a hard working woman of the land, and is more masculine than most women. She has to serve as a caretaker for many plots of land, as her father died when she was young, and put…

In the works of literature, such as Of Mice and Men and The Glass Menagerie, numerous symbols are present. Many of these symbols possess similar meanings, resulting in comparable themes in both stories. Both tales revolve around The American Dream and its challenging nature to attain. Moreover, there are characters in both narratives who exhibit…

The study of the book of daniel is the study of prophecy, and as such, deals with the future. In studying these, we, as christians, can gain a better understanding of the bible and of god. Through this study an understanding is obtained of the battle between the forces of good and evil, and the…

Social networking is an interesting subject to talk about because there are many different viewpoints in which a person may stand beside when debating, “Is social networking harmful to society? ” In the new digital age, it is tough to argue the harmful effects of such an innovative idea such as Facebook or Twitter, because…

Summary Charles Spurgeon is known as one of the most significant pastors, orators, authors and humanitarians of the nineteenth century. In addition to authoring numerous books, founding Stockwell Orphanage, serving as pastor of the Church in Waterbeach, Baptist Church of New Park Street in Southwark, London and the famed Metropolitan Tabernacle, Spurgeon also founded the…

After participating in the Howard Days panel about the Lancer Conan series,  I realized quite a few are interested in Lancer Books and the later Zebra Books. The presentation (and my previous article) concentrated on Frazetta’s influence, but now let’s talk a little more about Irwin Stein and Walter Zacharius, the founders of Lancer Books. Irwin…

   The book Night, by Elie Wiesel, describes Wiesels’s experiences as a Jew just before and during his transfer to a concentration camp. In spite of his horrific experiences, Wiesel’s faith, as well as his relationship with his father, remained strong throughout his ordeal.     Ethical reasoning involves determining what is good for an individual…

Book 1 of Plato’s Republic explores the concept of justice and examines four different perspectives. The first view suggests that justice entails speaking the truth and fulfilling one’s obligations. The second perspective argues that justice involves assisting friends and harming enemies. The third viewpoint posits that justice serves the interests of the powerful. Lastly, there…

Push/Precious Paper “Life is hard. Life is short. Life is painful. Life is rich. Life is …. Precious.” This sentence effectively summarizes the contrasting aspects of the film, which delves into the difficult and poignant elements of life, while also leaving room for hope and optimism in a better future. The movie “Precious” centers around…

‘The Notebook’ by Nicholas Sparks is a modern romance story that takes place during the years before and after World War II. Noah and Allie have a memorable summer together, but circumstances such as her family and the socio-economic conditions of that time keep them apart. Despite Noah’s efforts to stay in touch with Allie…