Essays about Books Page 28

The Message Sent in The LotteryThe shock value of Shirley Jacksons The Lottery is not only widely known, but also widely felt. Her writing style effectively allows the reader to pass a judgment on themselves and the society in which they live. In The Lottery Jackson is making a comparison to human nature. It is…

William Cowper, pronounced “Cooper,” is one of the few English hymn writers who ranks highly among the English poets as well. Cowper wrote about the simple pleasures of life in the country and expressed a deep concern with human cruelty and suffering. The simplicity of his work and his treatment of subjects in nature contrasted…

William Manchester’s book, A World Lit Only By Fire, transforms our understanding of the medieval and renaissance periods by providing a new perspective. His vivid depiction reveals the authentic experiences of individuals during this time. The book is divided into three sections – The Medieval Mind, The Shattering, and One Man Alone – each offering…

There are many different attitudes and actions shown by the people in the text ‘Raw’ by Scott Monk and the movie Shawshank Redemption that have had an impact on society and their image on establishments. The basic definition of an establishment is an administration which is founded for a spiritual. educational. societal. imprisonment or similar…

The concept of rebellion in Fahrenheit 451 involves standing up for one’s beliefs, facing hardship and struggle, experiencing betrayal from loved ones, and gaining a deeper understanding of human nature. In Ray Bradbury’s book, Montage undergoes a journey that revolves around betrayal, hardship, and a greater realization of the world. Throughout his journey, Montage encounters…

Stemming from the evil within man’s heart, serves us the battle ground for his particular fight between the never ending struggles of good vs. evil. This fighting when thrown into a mixture of fear and panic, that is ever present on the island, leads to revelations of self, that encompasses all of mankind and forces…

Several of my teachers for the last two years have recommended that I read “The 7 habits of Highly Effective People” written by Steven R. Covey. After attending class and listening to “Topic Talks”, I quickly realized that several students felt revolutionized after reading this book. By purchasing Covey’s book, then sitting down to read…

“Isolation is a dream killer” (Barbara Sher). In William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies, a group of stranded kids on an island must learn to survive by hunting pigs and building shelters. As they engage in the process of hunting, the children’s behavior turns cruel and they descend into barbarism. Golding’s intent is to…

For many years authors of literary workshave used their words to make a point. In a book that has difference charactersthe characters themselves can often make a point for the author just by beingwho they Henry James’ “Daisy Miller” and on James Conrad’s”Heart Of Darkness” each have a character that on the surface appearsto be…

Though the book is said to be one of the most stimulating and influential book on Arts and its impact, it will almost certainly change the way you look at pictures. Since this book is not designed as solid textbook but presented in a way to provoke readers to think and observe about images, this…