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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a story about a scientist and the monster that he created. The scientist and the monster in the story keep trying to find their places in the society. In the story, one of main topics is the pursuit of self-definition. Victor Frankenstein is the scientist who creates the monster. When he…

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a romantic tragedy that expresses true love as well as main elements such as loyalty and betrayal and this essay will discuss how they all are equal parts of the play. There is loyalty between friends and family, betrayal against Romeo and Juliet and there is true love,…

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…

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…

Playwright Arthur Miller explores the pernicious effects of panic and hysteria, as well as the fallout from unbridled authority, in his play “The Crucible,” which is set in Salem during the witch trials of the 17th century. The play’s characters exhibit a diverse array of traits, goals, and ethical conundrums. Examining the characters’ strengths, faults,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…