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The Importance of Lenie in Of Mice and Men, a Play by John Steinbeck
Of Mice and Men
A commonality found in almost all aspects of stories revolves around the main protagonist and his or her confidante. The secondary character not only aids the main character, but to unravel deeper aspects in the story as well. Seen in the novel, Of Mice and Men, the main character George, a scrawny farmworker with “restless…
The Crucible: Witch Trials in Salem
Arthur Miller
John Proctor
Salem Witch Trials
The Crucible
The Crucible is a play based on the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. During this period, accusations led to trials and convictions for witchcraft, and twenty people were hanged. Not being honest caused Abigail and her friends to ruin the lives and families of others, such as the Proctors. Her whole goal was…
Either Love Them Or Hate Them
Beowulf
Beowulf Epic Hero
Beowulf Hero
Literature
Heroes. Tragic to Anti. Loveable to Forgettable. Either Love them or Hate them. Heroes in all are what everybody needs but doesn’t necessarily wants. Heroes persay are the glue that keeps everyone and everything together. They either can do something amazing like save a kitten from a tree that makes them being loved by everyone…
Into the Wild: Chris’ Emotional Intimacy Analytical Essay
Chris Mccandless
Emotion
Into the Wild
Within the book of Into the Wild, we see how the solitude and seclusion from society impact the life of Chris McCandless. One of the effects that we see as a direct result from Chris’ isolation from society is with his emotional intimacy. For a few instances in the book, Chris makes clear tries at…
Heart of Darkness: Imperial Darkness Character Analysis
Heart of Darkness
Imperialism
Novel
Racism
In Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad does not portray a completely positive or negative attitude about imperialism, but rather appears to waver between supporting its ideology and denouncing its sins. When considered its historical context, this novel presents a very specific attitude about Africa held by Europeans, i.e. that the conquest of Africa was essential…
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Comedy
William Shakespeare
During his life, William Shakespeare published many works, but the writing highlighted in his comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, had true technical and skillful writing. Shakespeare’s work debunks Ernest Hemingway’s statement about the field of wiring, “We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” This play truly denies the…
Louse Mallard in ‘The Story of an Hour’ by Kate Chopin Review
American Literature
Character
Freedom
The Story of an Hour
The protagonist of the story of an hour Mrs. Louse Mallard is an unhappy woman ,who is suffering from a heart condition ,and a discontented marriage . There is a whole lot told about her vague feelings when she learns about MR. Mallard’s presumed death, that we are certain of . for example: she thinks…
No Control over Happiness in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Brave New World
Literature
Novel
Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is a dystopian novel follow by Bernard Marx, a Citizen of The World State, who is the odd one out in a futurist world. Men and women are given equal opportunities for the most part, where there is world peace, no war plus everything that occurs or happens is one’s…
Holden Caulfield is a Normal Teenager
Catcher in the Rye
Character
Holden Caulfield
Have you ever thought about what influences you to make the choices you make? Or the consequences that will come along with it? The novel entitled The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger introduces main character Holden Caulfield and his thoughts through his personal journey. Holden is a troubled teenager trying to find…
A Personal Critique of Fahrenheit 451, a Book by Ray Bradbury
Culture
Fahrenheit 451
Philosophy
A reissue of the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has climbed up the Barnes & Nobles best sellers book of 2017 list, at number 46. According to Barnes & Nobles, the book consists of a futuristic, dystopian society that is rather dull and bleak, instead of the active, and lively futuristic society on experiences…