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Shakespeare wrote the play ‘Romeo and Juliet in the early 1600s, when it would have shocked the audience watching its performances because of the dramatic effect created by the social context of those times. It is often considered to be one of the most tragic love stories of all time, and in my opinion it…

William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” stands as a formidable exploration of human nature and the inherent darkness that lurks within. One of the novel’s most elusive and debated symbols is the “beast.” While initially perceived as a tangible threat lurking on the island, the beast’s true nature unravels as the narrative progresses. This essay…

Da Yu was a mystical eastern hero who existed in the 200 BC. He is acknowledged for his contribution towards the controlling of floods in China. On the other hand, Wonder Woman is a western superhero from the DC comics who had powers to do the unthinkable to save the lives of people. The first…

In the literary oeuvre of William Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” stands as a luminous testament to the Bard’s ability to interlace humor, romance, and profound commentary. Set against the verdant backdrop of a mystical forest, the play dances between dreams and reality, challenging our perceptions while entertaining us with its wit. It delves into…

In the novel Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, various themes such as friendship, sacrifice, loneliness, and insecurities are explored. These themes are particularly evident in the scene involving Candy and his dog. Both Candy and his dog are portrayed as old, lonely, and insecure individuals who heavily depend on each other. They…

The House of Hades is Rick Riordan’s fourth installment of his series Heroes of Olympus. Have you ever felt like nobody noticed you, nobody cared, that you were too… aggressive? In this novel you have Nico, Leo, and Frank who learn there’s a difference between life and death, love and hate, want and need. This…

The beginning of Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley begins with a series of letters. These letters are from Robert Walton to his sister Margaret Saville. The series of letters begins by informing Margaret of a journey that Robert is about to partake in. He reminds her of the past; when he read his uncles books about…

This was the strangest December ever in Salem, Virginia history. It was cold but not December cold, it was more like September cold. It was more like autumn and less like winter. The temperature never went lower than 55 degrees, and it went as high as 80 degrees All the news channels blamed it on…

The battle against sexism is a great and daunting one. Women such as Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the author of “the Yellow Wallpaper,” know this all too well. But how does one begin to understand and recognize sexism, much less resist it? This is where stories such as ‘the Yellow Wallpaper’ come in. The purpose of…

Sequel After a few minutes of sobbing, the boys got themselves together and began looking at each other. Everyone was silent until the naval officer came back to where the barbaric boys were standing. “Chief Ralph,” said the officer, “Tell everyone to come abroad. ” Before, Ralph could turn around to tell them, a huge…