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Literary enthusiasts often celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” for its intricate character development, captivating storyline, and exquisite prose. Perhaps one of the novel’s most dissected aspects is its poignant last line: “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” This line encapsulates the novel’s essence, themes, and…

In the conclusion of the novel Of Mice and Men, protagonist George faces three possible courses of action. He can either escape with his friend Lennie, allow the other characters to take matters into their own hands and kill Lennie, or take it upon himself to end Lennie’s life. Ultimately, George’s final decision reflects both…

Phoebe is a freshman in high school, who is considered the popular girl. The description states that she is one of the ‘TTT” ones. Phoebe also has her parents who are together, however they are not the typical happy couple. In the monologue, Phoebe describes a snippet of her parent’s relationship and how she would…

In To Kill a Mockingbird Dill Harris is a very imaginative kid, curious, and amicable because it is his way of coping with his dismal childhood. Dill wants to be in a totally different world; he desires to escape from the pains of reality. He also sees new joys in his audacious friends, Jem and…

A sun submerged below to horizon, giving up orange tension through an island. A kind breeze rustled palms of tree, as boys drew round a fire. A humour was sullen, as they remembered the events of day. Voice of Ralph, once certain and command, hesitated now, as he appealed to the group. We “can not…

Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” is a brief yet significant literary work that delves into the intricacies of human emotions and the quest for personal independence. The narrative follows Mrs. Louise Mallard as she absorbs the news of her husband’s death and experiences a spectrum of contradictory emotions in the late nineteenth century….

In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s poignant short story, “Catch the Moon,” readers embark on a journey of healing, forgiveness, and transformation. Using the humble backdrop of a junkyard, Cofer crafts a tale that is as much about the intricacies of familial relationships as it is about personal redemption. This essay delves into the narrative, examining the…

“Abuela Invents the Zero” is a captivating short story by Judith Ortiz Cofer, which beautifully interweaves themes of cultural identity, generational gaps, and personal self-worth. Through the tale of a young girl named Constancia and her grandmother, Cofer draws parallels between the mathematical concept of zero and the feelings of worthlessness one might face in…

Magical realism, a literary style that has its roots in Latin American literature, seamlessly blends the everyday reality with the supernatural, often introducing elements of fantasy into a realistic environment. It doesn’t ask the reader to suspend disbelief or enter a fantastical realm; instead, it invites them to envision a world where the extraordinary coexists…

Frankenstein Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus is a horror novel. The novel has three editions and the first edition was published in 1818 in London. Shelley wrote the novel at the age of 19. The novel was based on an inanimate creature that was made to bring to life by a scientist named…