Fiction Essays and Research Papers Page 12

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s magnum opus, ‘The Scarlet Letter,’ is a masterstroke of American literature, combining elements of moral drama, romanticism, and historical fiction. The book is set in the Puritan society of the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the mid-seventeenth century, presenting a story that delves into themes of sin, guilt, redemption, and human nature. The characters…

Casablanca to me was not the war movie that I was expecting. As it was still a war movies as the film is deeply intelligent and functions both as a political allegory about World War II and a timeless romance. With this I did respect the Cinematography within the film as it favored to use…

Beowulf was the first literary super hero. Like the common day superman, Beowulf has ordinary human characteristics, as well as superhuman powers. Like the Anglo-Saxons of Beowulfils time, he is boastful, manly, and willing to outdo his fellow neighbor. The only difference between him and the rest of the Anglo-Saxons is that he possesses extreme…

In “The Cask of Amontillado” Edgar Allan Poe takes us on a journey into the mind of a mad man. The story relates a horrible revenge made even more horrible by the fact that the vengeance is being taken when no real offense had been given. In a short space and with ultimate technical skill,…

I remember when l was 7 years old, my mother had dressed me in my pink puffy dress and she tugged at my ponytails and tightened them so whenever I was running around, the Barretts wouldn’t fall from the ends of them In church. I can tell you that I was crying, they were really…

In William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the main topic of the play is related love, as the characters became involved with personal conflicts involving the issue of love, The characters— Titania, Demetrius, Lysander, Helena, Puck, Hermia, and Egeus- spend a night in the dark and mysterious woods, causing each character to act different resulting…

“The Beast in the Jungle” is a vivid tale about the life of two friends who became entangled and lost because of their own beliefs, by Henry James. The narration is conducted on behalf of the protagonist, John Marcher, who thinks that his life is doomed to an obscure catastrophe. Out of a curiosity that…

The time is about 10 PM. Quiet suburban neighborhood, most people are relaxing or preparing to sleep. All but a group of my closest friends. We are all around the age of 14. We’re planning our nightly attack on the neighborhood houses. Planning out hiding spots, backup plans, and victims. This was a weekly ritual…

When your younger the common response for the question, what do you want top be when your older? Is Fireman, policeman, President, Dr. etc. When I was that age I didnt have a clue. Now that I’m older and more mature I should have a pretty good idea. All the occupation I studied looked like…

In Alice Walker’s short story, “Everyday Use”, the character Dee was portrayed as quick- witted and determined. The story began with two daughters who were raised alike, yet lived extremely different. There is a fine line of distinction between the traits and aspirations of the two. Alice Walker drew portraits through her words of three…