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When looking at ‘Great expectation’ and ‘To kill a Mockingbird’ I think there are many similarities between the two. Both the authors have expressed their views through children’s points of views; this is what makes them so similar. If I was to compare the experiences of childhood for both Scout and Pip there would be…

Both plays depict various similaritities of themes and treatment of that theme. Both the plays deal with some aspect of sexuality that was considered taboos by their contemporary societies. Bernard Shaw tries to captivate our attention on the issue of prostitution and also depicts sub-theme of incest in relation to Frank and Vivie’s relation, while…

The roles of important characters in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens are significant and symbolic. Among them, Madame Defarge represents the cruelty and hatred prevalent during the French Revolution. On the other hand, Sydney Carton, the central character in the novel, undergoes a transformation from being an unmotivated, alcoholic attorney to performing…

In the book the “Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne the character Chlorinating changes multiple times In the story, unfortunately he keeps getting worse and worse. Chlorinating turns from the knowable scholar, to a symbol of evil, to the point where he is even portrayed as the devil. In chapter 3 on page 53 it describes…

Mahayana Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809 during his life he was one of the most celebrated writers of dark poetry and fiction. He has a unique style of Gothic in his narratives. Pope’s works haunt the mind and thrill the body. His story lines have left chills up readers’…

Like many Howard fans, I was first introduced to his lusty characters through Marvel comics. Piggy-backing on the success of Lancer’s paperbacks, Marvel launched the four-color Conan in 1970. It ushered in a comics phenomenon that continues until today, almost half a century later. Let’s look at some of the highlights of Howard’s comics career,…

William Shakespeare was surely the world’s most performed and admired playwright. He was well known in his time, and like many artists his fame continues to grow after his death. His plays dealt with many controversial topics, from racism to witchcraft- perhaps adding to the appeal of his plays in general. Shakespeare led an amazing…

The words “dying and death” play a crucial role in Jack London’s 1910 novel, “To Build a Fire,” as they consistently symbolize the protagonist’s decreasing warmth and unfortunate circumstances during his journey along the Yukon trail to meet his fellow companions at the camp. London links dying to the man’s diminishing capacity to stay warm…

“I’m eleven, ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two and one, but I wish I was one hundred and two. ” This quotation implies the character’s emotion towards her birthday and her reaction to it. Sometimes a writer’s words can provide a glimpse of the speaker’s or character’s personality. The writing that speaks…

In his novel The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald explores various themes, with the central message being the unattainability of the American Dream. Fitzgerald portrays two contrasting groups – individuals who possess seemingly perfect lives and those who are still pursuing their dreams of success. Tom and Daisy exemplify the former, as they enjoy a…