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‘The Lottery’ tells the story of a tradition that has been upheld by a small town for many years: casting of stones as form of sacrifice. This is to guarantee good harvest throughout the year, and has been done through drawing lots. For many years, this tradition was upheld by the townspeople until slowly, as…

In the short story, “To Hell with Dying” by Alice Walker, the narrator is a young girl who reminisces about the “revivals” that took place at the house of her alcoholic and diabetic neighbor, Mr. Sweet. Many times throughout his life Mr. Sweet was near death and the narrator’s father would summon his children to…

“Spear and Fang” is certainly not one of Howard’s best tales, but it is with this story that the young Texan became professionally published, in the July 1925 issue of a then fairly recent pulp magazine, Weird Tales. Weird Tales, which had begun publication in March 1923, claimed to be the first magazine entirely devoted…

The main lesson we can learn about writing from Matthew Lewis’ novel The Monk: A Romance is that William Shakespeare was a remarkable and imaginative author. Almost every aspect of Lewis’ story is inspired by Shakespeare’s works. The most evident reference to Shakespeare in The Monk: A Romance is seen in the plot, which resembles…

“Town of Cats,” a captivating short story by Haruki Murakami, centers around the life of Tengo, a young man with a troubled past. The narrative provides profound insights into Tengo’s strained relationship with his father during his formative years. This tension remains evident throughout the story as it unfolds in various locations. With skillful storytelling…

A moving book about African American women in the early 20th century is “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker. Walker creates memorable characters and a gripping narrative throughout the book. The hardships, tenacity, and development of the characters are shown in “The Color Purple” chapters. This article explores the connections between identity, empowerment, love, and…

George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a satirical allegory through which he presents his cynical view of human nature. He uses the animal fable effectively to expose the issues of injustice, exploitation and inequality in human society. Orwell uses the allegory, Animal Farm, to present the story of The Russian Revolution and essentially express his opinions…

How does Jane Austen present the themes of love and marriage in Pride and Prejudice through Elizabeth and Darcy and Mr and Mrs Bennet? In the 19th century within English society, a woman’s main aim/purpose in life was matrimony. This was even more so for young girls like the Bennet sisters. The entailment of their…

“Once you allow your foundation to be restored, not a small or quick task, you will be able, with God’s help, to build the life He always intended you to have” (Sandra Celeste). Chinua Achebe, the author of “Civil Peace,” writes about a stereotypical life in Africa, from struggles to miracles, the story is focused…

According to the Free Dictionary by Farlex, to be misunderstood is to “not be appreciated or given sympathetic understanding. ” Oftentimes teenagers find themselves being really misunderstood as if it is them against the world. In the “Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank, this is only maximized by her ever-changing body and emotions…