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In “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck there are many characters that show out to be greedy after Kink got the pearl. For example: the priest, the doctor and Kink. The priest turns out to be greedy when Kink gets the pearl. When the news came to Him he started to wonder whether he had baptized…

“ A psychological novel, besides called psychological pragmatism, is a work of prose fiction which places more than the usual sum of accent on interior word picture, and on the motivations, fortunes, and internal action which springs from, and develops, external action. The psychological novel is non content to province what happens but goes on…

The Crucible, a film by Arthur Miller, depicts the conflict and resolution of the Salem witch trials in 17th century Puritan New England. In this story, a group of young girls is discovered dancing and chanting in the woods at night, leading to strange occurrences in the town. The conflict begins when Reverend Parris, the…

Torvald calls Nora several pet names. What do these names suggest about Torvalds perception of his wife and Marriage? Songbird, Squirrelkin, Featherbrains All these pet names suggest that Torvald does not see him and Nora as equals. He seems to think that he has the higher status and control/power in this marriage and that Nora…

Ann Bradstreet’s portrayal of God differs from Jonathan Edwards’. While Bradstreet sees God as loving and generous, Edwards views Him as malevolent and punitive. Bradstreet’s faith remains steadfast even in the face of devastating circumstances like the destruction of her house and belongings. She expresses gratitude for God’s grace, acknowledging both His giving and taking…

The cycle of life and death is always evident in life. Death is as natural as birth. The difference is the way by which the death reaches a person and that person faces the situation. In the “Law of life” by Jack London, that law becomes much more must-accepted in the situation of a tribe…

The protagonist of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman, possesses idealistic and stubborn traits, along with a false sense of importance. His distorted views on society have a detrimental impact on himself and his family. Willy firmly believes that his personal philosophy will lead to wealth and success for himself and his loved…

In “Heart of Darkness”, Joseph Conrad presents Africa from the stereotypical viewpoint of European sailors, who often portrayed the indigenous people as savages. In contrast, China Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” offers a non-stereotypical portrayal by depicting the natives as members of a traditional society rather than as primitives or savages. The verifiable presentation of European…

In the novella “Of Mice of Men” written by John Steinbeck is set in the mid 1930’s in the United States of America during the great depression. A time of hardship and sorrow for many. The novella is based around two average male itinerant workers who desire to fulfil the so called American dream. where…

            In the short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne entitled “My Kinsman, Major Molineux,” a tale of the quest made by Robin, a youth who is relative of Major Molineux, is shown in light of different elements and twists. The main character, Robin, has started to become acquainted with new discoveries made with that of…