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Comedy, Courtly Love, Drama, Fiction, Novel, Protagonist, Short Story, Tragedy, 1984, A Raisin in The Sun, Animal Farm, Beowulf, Fahrenheit 451, Frankenstein, George Orwell, Hamlet, Into The Wild, Lord of The Flies, Macbeth, Of Mice and Men, A Modest Proposal, All Quiet on The Western Front, Allegory, Antigone, Between The World and Me.
Woman to Child is a poem written by Judith Wright. The title Woman to Child refers to the speaker’s relationship with her child, and how she feels about it. The poem Woman to Child is about the speaker’s love for her child, and how she wishes she could keep him safe from the world. The … Read more
Dover Beach is a poem by Matthew Arnold. Dover Beach is renowned for its use of imagery and sound. The poem Dover Beach uses imagery to describe the beach as a place where “the sea is calm and beautiful.” The sound in Dover Beach is also used to create a sense of peace and tranquility. … Read more
Adrienne Rich’s poem, “Living In Sin,” is a haunting and beautiful exploration of a woman’s experience living in an unhappy marriage. The poem tells the story of a woman who is slowly coming to realize that her relationship is not what she thought it was. The poem is narrated by the woman, and she describes … Read more
Humans are so strange. We put so much value on things that, in the grand scheme of things, don’t really matter. For example, take onions. Most people think they’re gross and smelly. But to some people, onions are amazing. They add flavor to food and make it more interesting. Onions have been around for centuries, … Read more
Ithaca is a poem by Constantine Cavafy that was published in 1911. The poem makes allusions to the Greek island of Ithaca, home of the legendary hero Odysseus. The poem begins with the narrator describing how Ithaca has been his home for many years. He talks about how he has seen the island change over … Read more
Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is a poem about the inevitability of change. The speaker in the poem talks about how everything that is gold—meaning anything that is new or beautiful— eventually fades away. The poem is often interpreted as being about the loss of innocence, and this interpretation is supported by the fact … Read more
Sir Patrick Spens is a ballad that has been passed down through the ages. It tells the story of a Scottish nobleman who is tasked with sailing to Norway to fetch the king’s daughter. However, Sir Patrick and his crew are caught in a storm and are forced to turn back. Tragically, Sir Patrick and … Read more
On the river, vainly I encounter a Yuan Shao’s sconce. Snowy ridge—alone I watch sun setting in the west; Swordgate—still hindering men coming from the north. (from Du Fu’s Autumn Is Done Translated by David McCraw) Readers of Tang Dynasty poetry have learned about social and political structures of the time because it was heavily … Read more
Everyone will die eventually, but different people has different attitudes towards death. In the poem “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”, Dylan Thomas tells people that when we face death, we should not just give up and accept death quietly and peacefully, we should fight for more life and never give in to … Read more
Digging is one of Seamus Heaney’s most renowned works. The speaker of the poem starts off writing at his desk and then has a flashback to remember his ancestors and his childhood. The speaker recalls specific encounters that he reflects on and how they affect him. He then snaps out of the flashback and continues … Read more
Explain how the theme Appearance vs. Reality is demonstrated in The Importance of Being Earnest. Adelle: The theme Appearance vs Reality is demonstrated in The Importance of Being Earnest by the fact that the characters appeared to be something they’re not. For example, Jack in the city is actually named Ernest. Ernest in the country … Read more
Emily Dickinson is one of the greatest poets in America’s history. Even though her works were published posthumously, she still managed to leave an impact on her readers with her unique style of poetry. Through her works, Dickinson challenged the stereotypes surrounding poetry during her time. By employing unique and unconventional styles of writing, Dickinson … Read more
Auron stood away from the altar. He could only watch his two companions approach it in abject silence. He’d noticed Davon’s change gradually as they made their way back from Morvac. He was emotionless, lending only blank, uncaring stares as they traversed the wooded areas to the spire. Matthiu was more beside himself. The unending … Read more
Auron stood away from the altar. He could only watch his two companions approach it in abject silence. He’d noticed Davon’s change gradually as they made their way back from Morvac. He was emotionless, lending only blank, uncaring stares as they traversed the wooded areas to the spire. Matthiu was more beside himself. The unending … Read more
“War is the best thing in the world,” said no sane or knowledgeable person, ever. Whatever reasons there are to go to war, such as benefiting or protecting the way of life, the outcome is inevitably devastating. War affects not only the people intimately involved who are in combat, but also civilians who live near … Read more
World War I’s powerful and long lasting impact affected people all over the world. A significant figure from the literature of World War I, Wilfred Owen, expressed his powerful thoughts on the war in his writing. Owen had experience in the war as a soldier himself which made him particularly noteworthy. He noted many hardships … Read more
A metaphor is defined as being “the transfer of a quality or attribute from one thing or idea to another in such a way as to imply some resemblance between two things or ideas” . The key features of metaphor ranges from exaggeration and extension to the resemblance and connection between ideas within the poem, … Read more
The Personal Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe As a writer, editor, and literary critic, Edgar Allan Poe uses his poetry to portray exoticism and mystery in his themes. While the writer is famously known for works such as, “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”, he sparks the interest of many … Read more
Analysis of Sympathy In Sympathy, Paul Laurence Dunbar portrays the caged bird and elaborates upon its presence to develop a deeper meaning. As the author looks at the caged bird, and he feels its pain. It’s stuck in a cage, it can’t fly around as birds are meant to do, and it’s suffering since it … Read more
Shel Silverstein’s Life and Work To start with, Sheldon Allan Silverstein also known as Shel Silverstein was an author, writer, cartoonist, poet, singer- songwriter, musician, composer, and screenwriter; he was even nominated for an Oscar because of his song “A boy named Sue” performed by Johnny Cash (“Shel Silverstein Biography”). Silverstein started his career in … Read more
Everyday, someone experiences the loss of a family member or friend. This loss impacts everyone differently. All of us have or will experience the loss of someone close. Some individuals experience intense grief, whereas others are able to move on easily. The poem “English” by Yusef Komunyakaa explores the perspective of a boy who befriends … Read more
The poem “anyone lived in a pretty how town” was written by E. E Cummings, one of the most popular poets who was known for his innovative style and structure in writing. People are very fond of Cummings poem because unlike traditional poets, Cummings is rebellious, has his unique choice of words and refuses to … Read more
Sheldon Silverstein wrote many great poems, so I decided to analyze two of best: ‘A Light in the Attic’ and Where the Sidewalk Ends’. These poems are one of the biggest icons in children’s literature and made Silverstein one of the most recognized children’s authors in history. Also, these two poems have been considered best-sellers … Read more
“… they got enough to put up with. ‘ [he said. ] I was surprised. I don’t surprise easy. ‘But that ain’t fair,’ I said finally. When the [expletive] did you start expecting anything to be fair? ‘ he asked. He didn’t sound bitter, only a little bit curious;” modern author S. E. Hinton, like … Read more
Two Poets, One Idea Walt Whitman and Donald Hall–These names incite a sense of excitement in almost every individual who enjoys poetry. The two American poets hail from different time periods, different backgrounds, and different lifestyles that have led to different experiences. However, despite their differences, the two poets appear to be very similar upon … Read more
The song night and day is a beautiful poetry which was written by Cole porter for the 1932 musical play Gay Divorcee. This song is regarded as one of the Porter’s most popular contribution to the Great American Songbook. This song holds a noticeable distinction that it has been recorded by dozens of artists. The … Read more
In Greenview the Howth clock stood over the town like a guardian. ‘TICK TOCK TICK TOCK’ it went as it counted the hours, minutes and seconds of every day. On the outskirts was the Greenview forest which contained all the memories of our childhood, building forts and playing hide and go seek. On the other … Read more
Claude Monet’s painting Water Lilies illuminates a pond of water lilies by transitioning from darker shades around the edges to lighter ones in the middle. The lilies are spread out just enough apart to make them somewhat recognizable. If not looked at closely this could be viewed as a patch of colors. There is a … Read more
Social inequalities have shaped and defined the culture of the modern american history. Social inequalities were the breakpoints that drove movements such as the harlem renaissance and many more african american fronts all striving for equality. This idea is dominant in both the poems of “langston hughes” and “The Blind Side” directed by John lee … Read more
The purpose of “Acquainted with the Night” is to show the loneliness one can have going through depression. Almost feeling like everything is sad, even objects or things that don’t have feelings. This poem illustrates someone sad and lonely one night walking down the street “unwilling to explain. ” The title of this poem holds … Read more
The sexual intent of the Old Testament is throughout the manuscript, as the Prophet Isaiah continues to reference the LORD’S marriage with His people by further declaring, The reference to? land repeatedly describes a person’s being or body as its actual meaning. Hephzi-bah, in Hebrew means ‘my delight is in her and Beulah means ‘husband/married. … Read more
Purpose of Article This journal article, written by Victor Mendoza, observes the relationship between sexual desire and economic consumption in the poem Goblin Market. The article is broken up into five sections, each examining a different aspect of this relationship. Mendoza draws heavily from Karl Marx’s writings on economic structure to frame his argument. Summary … Read more
Much like poetry, “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. ” Music and poetry are two platforms in which artists from the beginning of time have chosen to circulate their ideas, feelings, and opinions. Although different in popularity, these mediums are alike in various ways. Nonetheless, not … Read more
“My Papa’s Waltz” is one of most popular contemporary poems written by Theodore Roethke. The poem was first published in 1942 by Heast Magazines, Inc. from The Collected Poems of Theodore Roethke. It is a poem about a boy recalling a time with his father while they share a dance of waltz. This poem consists … Read more
Discoveries deepen our understandings of ourselves and the world and have a transformative effect on those who discover. In William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest, and Gwen Harwood’s poem ‘The Glass Jar’, the authors use the aracterisation of main characters in their texts to explore the ways in which discovery affects people and how it changes … Read more
Earnest Hemmingway’s short story Hills Like White Elephants is one that is unique for its time. In 1927, when it was first published it wasn’t very well understood. The story takes place at a bar within a Spanish railway station. Unlike the norm for most stories of the time, Hemmingway was very vague when describing … Read more
I woke into my new life as I had the previous ones, lying naked in the remembrance capsule, amniotic gel glazing my body. “Mnemonic levels show all green,” said one of the recall technicians from inside their control room. “What is the last thing you remember, Doctor Fedorov? ” Irina, her hair like a halo … Read more
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Dylan Thomas’s poem “Do not go gentle into that good night” is an example of the poetic form villanelle, which is a nineteenline poem with two repeating rhymes and two refrains. “Do not go gentle into that good night” expresses the inevitability of death, and how old … Read more
Thesis Statement: Both parents in each poem foreshadowed their lives on their child to improve their children’s outtake on life. By doing so they’re being a good role model and showing their child great leadership. In the Poem, “Langston Hughs/Mother to Son(1926), Langston Hughs composed the structure of “Mother to Son” as a discussion between … Read more
James Dickey once said that, “A poet is someone who stands outside in the rain hoping to be struck by lightning” (“James Dickey,” 2015). Thus, one would be lead to believe that James Dickey must not like poets or poetry. Contrary to this belief, James Dickey is a renowned American poet himself and is praised … Read more
How do different poets use the voice of the speaker in their poems to reveal their ideas and engage their readers? The speaker’s role in a poet’s expression and engagement of readers is essential. It influences a story’s direction, the emotions invoked in the reader, and how themes are shaped into ideas. Robert Browning’s dramatic … Read more
1.The story opens with a description of the transition of the spring season. The weather becomes warmer, the birds come out to sing, and flowers reopen themselves up to the world. April showers bring the greenery back to life. This can also be said about the humans excited for tolerable weather. By celebrating the vitality … Read more
Humans are always seeking knowledge to progress further in life or even just to prove they are above others. In the poem “Eve’s Apology in Defense of Women” it explains why Adam should be blamed as well for Eve eating the fruit. Men are seen to be more superior to women and more powerful and … Read more
Poetry is a collection of words that tell stories, paint pictures and stir up emotions. Poems can be interpreted differently by each reader. Some find a particular poem to have a specific meaning, while another could find a completely opposite meaning. Poems often use imagery and simile or metaphors to illustrate an idea, thought or … Read more
The poem “Theme for English B”, written by Langston Hughes, is a narrative from the point of view of a black student on his first day of English B. Throughout the poem the speaker addresses his anxieties about how the class will go. The poem is set around the time that black students were first … Read more
One of Dylan Thomas’ most famous poems, Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night, is an emotional and passionate poem. It is a poem that is intended to cause fury. He is able communicate the theme of the poem by the use of figurative languages, such as metaphors and personification. Another effective way of … Read more
‘Girl is an astonishing prose poem written by Jamaica Kincaid, this is one of the monologue that is easily imagined in a clear dramatic context. The irony of this prose poem come from the title given to it “Girl” because the girl only gets to speak two line through out the text and the rest … Read more
The Panther In this poem the theme is that we are trapped by society. Rilke wrote the poem after he went to the zoo and observed the animals there. The panther reminded him of a prisoner, in the sense that they both have lost all their freedom and are waiting for an escape. The poem … Read more
The poem “Caedmon,” written by Denise Levertov, enlists readers to learn more about God and creation and by doing so expands their understanding of the universe. At one point or another in life, people go through stages where they have no inspiration and sometimes shrink back from something that they think is too complicated to … Read more
Poetry is the time old form of expression that allows one to explicate him or herself using very little words. A single poetic line can provoke a variety of emotions and send the reader to another place. Many scholars and English professors will tell you poetry consists of rhyme and meter, form and rhythm. They … Read more
