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Satire in “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
Novel
Throughout the novel “A Tale of Two Cities” Charles Dickens uses an extreme amount of figurative language. The type of figurative language that truly rises to the top is when Dickens uses sarcasm and wit to portray a point. This type of figurative language is of course Satire, and Dickens uses it frequently throughout his…
The Canterbury Tales: Corruption through the World of Medicine Personal Essay
Canterbury Tales
Poems
The Canterbury Tales are a unique and long winded set of stories, in the 1300’s, that unfold on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The varied group of pilgrims aboard this journey were seeking out to view a relic of St. Thomas Beckett and were challenged to a story-telling competition for entertainment to help the time pass…
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
A Lesson Before Dying
Novel
“A Lesson Before Dying”, is a novel of two main characters that both learn lessons as they interact with each other, and as the novel progresses. It provides the reader with a story of insight mainly of what Grant was thinking, and you would see how he was changing throughout the story. The novel provided…
“Perfect Chemistry” Novel by Simone Elkeles Book Review
Literature
Novel
Simone Elkeles (born April 24th, 1970) is an American author. She was born and raised in the Chicago area. Simone is a New York Times Bestselling young adult author. And, USA Today bestselling author. She is known for her teen romance “Perfect Chemistry” trilogy and “How to Ruin” trilogy. She started writing in 2000, her…
Surpass Your rival and Become the World’s Greatest Hero
Culture
Entertainment
Fiction
My Hero
Alright, I’m kidding. I like MHA. A lot. I wouldn’t be caught up with the series if I didn’t. So I’m not here to just blatantly hate on something popular for attention. I just ain’t seeing all the hype. To me, Hero Aca is just another shounen. A good one, but another shounen nonetheless. And…
Theme of Redemption in A Lesson Before Dying
A Lesson Before Dying
Novel
Jefferson, on the verge of getting executed for the murder of a white shop owner awaits in jail since his attorney failed. His white attorney had portrayed the image he wanted Jefferson to stay out of jail, however it all changed when he compared him to a hog. While talking to the all-white jury Jefferson’s…
The Breaking of Gender Stereotype in the Graphic Novel Spider-Gwen Greater Power
Fiction
Stereotypes
Superhero
Gender stereotypes we’re created in our society due to the way each gender is portrayed through their actions and everyday lives. Men are stereotyped as the strong figures, the ones who do most of the work and action in life, while women are seen as weak or delegate figures who take help from the male…
A Report on the Struggles of Life in Sonnys Blues, a Short Story by James Baldwin
Music
Short Story
It is fair to say, there is no soul walking among us today who’s’ life has not recognized struggle through its passage. In the story “Sonny’s Blues”, Sonny, the narrators’ brother, struggles with drug addiction at a very early age in life. As with everyone in life that has experienced struggle, of any nature, we…
The Outsider by Stephen King Summary
Novel
Stephen King
Writers
After reading the novel, The Outsider by Stephen King, my belief that people are too quick to judge others was greatly reinforced. Naturally, when it comes to judging the choices of others, as well as their physical appearance, most people are too rash in formulating their own, harsh opinions. The plot of the novel begins…
Conflict between Child and Parent in The Secret Life of Bees
Novel
The Secret Life Of Bees
Conflict between a parent and a child happens in many families. As children get older they begin to speak their mind and do not always agree with the parent and what they have to say. Every family is different, and have their own source of conflict. In the novel The Secret Life of Bees, Sue…