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Goblin Market is a Narrative poem first published in 1862 written by Christina Rossetti. It is about two sisters, one of whom gets sick after eating poisonous goblin fruit, and is healed because of her sister’s bravery. Rossetti claimed in a letter to her publisher that this poem was not meant for children, however she…

The Great Gatsby is often viewed as a representation of the American Dream, but Fitzgerald actually critiques it rather than endorsing it. The novel presents a thorough critique of the American Dream, making it one of the harshest criticisms in our literature. By approaching The Great Gatsby from this perspective, it transcends being merely a…

William Shakespeare is a poet and playwright, often considered the greatest writer in the English language and one of the best playwrights in the world. Often referred to as the national poet of England. The works that have come down to us, including some written jointly with other authors, consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets,…

The poem “A Birthday” by Christina Rossetti utilizes extensive and positive imagery, specifically focused on descriptions of nature. The entire poem is filled with imagery, which serves to convey the overwhelming sense of pure joy experienced by the speaker. There is a noticeable contrast between the two stanzas. The imagery in the first stanza draws…

“What is the satirical comment that Orwell is trying to make in Animal Farm & how does he achieve this? ” George Rowel’s famous Allegorical Beast fTABLE titled Animal Farm, comments on the Russian revolution and on the misuse and abuse of power. A master piece of political satire, Animal Farm is a tale of…

Social Meaning in Fitzgerald Literature Often times fictional writing can be interpreted as commentary on the condition of humans and society. The work of F. Scott Fitzgerald is no exception to this principle. His most renowned novel, The Great Gatsby, is known for it’s demonstration of a society dictated by money, idealism, and love. Fewer…

Most people throughout the centuries have pursued happiness one manner or another. Even ancient texts support this claim. There are different agencies of accomplishing felicity though. This all depends on the manner that felicity is understood and defined. The books of Gilgamesh. Odyssey and Augustine’s Confessions all have different definitions of felicity. therefore they see…

            Greek battles, whether true or fictional, are considered one of the most noble and standard. Aside from land or properties, Greek battles occur for honor. Greek warriors fight to defend and exert their reputation and pride. A Greek warrior could not simply accept defeat. To die for honor is what most of them believe….

“Shakespeare in Love” is an extraordinary film that delves into the notion of forbidden love. It establishes connections between William Shakespeare’s life and Romeo, the protagonist of his play, Romeo and Juliet. This movie and book are ideal for drawing comparisons because they both center around the theme of forbidden romance. “Shakespeare in Love” presents…

With close reference to the extract, show how William Gilding creates mood and atmosphere here. (10) In this extract, we notice that it is the ending events of the novel. So, we can identify that all chaos and destructive events have taken place; as a result, their impacts upon the characters have taken their toll….