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Godlessness, faithlessness, hopelessness are all common qualities In which we find when talking about the absurd. The absurd, which Is commonly characterized as being dark and dreary period, brings about two of the most famous authors in all of literature; Edgar Allan Poe and Ambrose Bierce. These two authors still today twist the minds of…

In the article In Defense of Prejudice which author is Jonathan Reach, the author elaborates a viewpoint that is very different from the traditional society viewpoint about the prejudice. In the traditional American society, most of people and the government believe the prejudice is not good for the development of the society, so they always…

“The man who is incapable of working in the common or in his self-sufficiency and has no need for others is not a part of the community, like a beast or a god,” quoted from Aristotle. This statement bears resemblance to the epic heroes Gilgamesh and Achilles, as fate plays a significant role in their…

There is prejudice and violence throughout the novel. Very few characters have the relationship that Lennie and George enjoy: One based on friendship, talking and support. Most characters are in conflict with one another and the threat of violence hangs heavy throughout. One of the reasons that some characters get into violent situations is because…

Ernest Hemingway’s “Cat in the Rain” and “Hills Like White Elephants” describe a theme of difference between husband’s desires and wife’s desires. Both stories have the same conflict about an inconsiderate husband who always ignores his wife’s desire. The husband is not a family man. He indirectly shows that he doesn’t enjoy being with his…

‘Great Expectations’ is a book about the story of a boy going from being a young working class child, to becoming a gentleman. The story is set in the 19th century when there was a huge gap between rich and poor in society.Pip is a poor working class boy, taken in by his mothers sister…

Quest for Life Quest for life is the process of self-realization, when a person establishes individual goals and carries out the necessary procedures to achieve these goals. Depending on the goal and the path, a person chooses for their realization determines if the person’s life will be successful or unsuccessful. It is sad when a…

‘The Sick Rose’ was a poem written by William Blake who originated from London. He was a profoundly religious man, and his spiritual life inspired his writing and paintings. Although he was Christian, he did not go by the rules, as he believed in having his own freedom in life. He published numerous collections of…

The character of Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s Tragic History of Hamlet experiences a fluctuation between sanity and insanity. When he desires to take revenge, Hamlet pretends to be crazy, referred to as an “antic disposition” (I. V. 463). However, when he deems it necessary, Hamlet reverts back to his logical state. Hamlet himself acknowledges that…

Harper Lee’s descriptions are vivid and cinematographic- one of the reasons. Perhaps why the novel translated so well into film. Referring to the epigraph and what it tells the reader about key themes will help to show your awareness of authorial purpose. Referring to any symbolism used by the author can be effective- for instance,…