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The short story “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, the story is about two sisters and a mother. Despite the family being poor, the mother works hard to provide for both of her daughters. Dee is the eldest daughter and despises where she came from. Dee, later on, gains an education, attends college, and obtains a…

The reputation and good name of a family was of premier importance in the 16th and 17th centuries when Romeo and Juliet was first written and performed.  Shakespeare’s audience would certainly understand the value of a name and the need to protect it from any association that would taint it.  In this play, Juliet, a…

In both Shakespeare’s Macbeth and George Orwell’s “1984,” the main characters challenge societal norms in pursuit of personal objectives. While Macbeth grapples with this moral dilemma centuries ago, the same conflict is explored in a more contemporary context in “1984.” Winston’s fluctuating trust and mistrust in societal values raises doubts about the authority of society…

What body wash do you use? The two most sold are Dove and Dial. For myself I prefer to use Dove. Dove smells ten times better, also makes your skin softer and it washes off easily; so there’s no soap scum left over. Another reason I use it is there are a variety of fragrances…

Amy Tan explores the complex meanings of language in her celebrated short story, “Mother Tongue.” She emphasizes that language is not solely a means of communication but also a tool used by society to judge individuals. Tan aims to challenge the belief that differences in language diminish a person’s value by demonstrating how deviations from…

Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a powerful character whose traits go against the stereotypes of a Jacobean woman. Her soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 5 included dark imagery such as “dunnest smoke of hell” and “take my milk for gall”. The use of dark imagery emphasizes lady Macbeth‘s violent behavior. The imperative “come you spirits”…

In William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies, irony is present at every turn. Irony is the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. Ironic situations on the island do exactly this as they show both character flaws as well as present a microcosm…

Both Lydia and Wickham are responsible for their selfish relationship. Lydia’s behavior is extremely irresponsible, as she flirts with anyone and everyone without any boundaries set by her parents. This allows her to take advantage of her actions, making herself and her household ridiculous. By engaging in relationships with older individuals whom she hardly knows,…

Individual vs. Society Gatsby vs. the American society in 1920s. From Nick’s perspective, Gatsby might have made vast fortune by illegal means and is capable of behaving like an aristocrat, he is still not respected as the ‘old money’ from East Egg; Gatsby’s mansion, his shimmering parties, fancy clothes and cars, cannot erase his past…

Labeled as the father of modern short story and of modern play, Anton Pavlovich Chekov wrote the short story “The Grasshopper”, an ingredient to his collection of critically-acclaimed writings. During the golden time of his career, 1886-1887, he began writing stories that demonstrate his ability to render life from within the minds of his characters…