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Comparing Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 with To his Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell I will be comparing two poems, ‘Shall I Compare Thee…?’ with ‘To His Coy Mistress’, I will examine the purposes of each poem and the techniques used by the two poets to convey ideas and to achieve purposes. Sonnet 18 was written by…

In This Side of Paradise, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the archetype of the wandering hero in a quest is repeated in the novel in the person of Amory Blaine. During the entire novel, he is as though engaged in a roller-coaster ride, a journey of sorts, in pursuit of his dreams – through his education…

The Lord of the FliesThe adventure novel, The Lord of the Flies, was an epic tale that depictedthe different facets of the human spirit. It was written by William Golding inthe 1950’s and recieved many awards. It was declared the “Outstanding Novel ofthe Year” by E.M. Forrester. The author did in no wat mean for…

In July 1890, esteemed Irish author Oscar Wilde’s first and only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was published, making its first appearance to the public (Buzwell). The novel’s main character is Dorian Gray, a young gentleman who becomes in possession of a portrait that ages for him, in addition to bearing the brunt of…

The water we use today is the same water the dinosaurs used. We cannot create new water. For millions of years, the water we have has been used and reused. This has been possible because of the natural cycles that clean the water each time we use it. Because of this, it our duty to…

The poems To My Dear and Loving Husband and To His Excellency, General Washington are two interesting poems. To My Dear and Loving Husband was written by Anne Bradstreet. To His Excellency, General Washington was written by Phillis Wheatley. These two poems are very similar. On the other hand, they are different also. The authors,…

Choosing an heir t’ rule his countrymen. 5 But wisdom wasn’t of my father’s fortune, ‘Twats this that was the thread to his undoing. Unhorses and begins walking over the rocky unstable ground leading his horse. My Journey leads me to the company of mine own, But this treacherous ground gives notice of malicious weather….

The media played a crucial role in the 20th century by highlighting fascinating stories, as seen with Howard R. Hughes. Born into wealth as the son of Howard Hughes Sr., Hughes gained immense interest from both the American public and newspapers. He became famous during the mid-1900s for his achievements as an industrialist, aviator, and…

In Jack London’s short story “To Build a Fire,” the protagonist embarks on a challenging journey through the harsh winter of the Yukon. While his companions opt for a shorter route, he decides to search for logs along a longer path. After several days, he finally catches sight of sunlight and hopes to reach the…

Trolling through Two Tales of the Three Billy Goats GruffThe traditional tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff delivers its insight on the protective role of the older family members. The story has been retold, edited and illustrated in many different versions, all of which offer a particular experience of the three goats’ adventure. The…