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Although one soldier claims that they are no longer young because the war has made them old, the young soldiers reaction to events around them show that they are still young men. All Quiet on the Western Front is, ultimately, a novel about a group of soldiers and their attempts to show their maturity through…

Introduction Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” is a literary masterpiece that reaches beyond the confines of its horror genre, delving into the very essence of human nature. The characters that populate the pages of this chilling tale are not only vessels for the supernatural but also intricate reflections of the human soul. From the depths of fear…

Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board,” (Page 1) starts Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, a story about a young girl’s experiences as she tries to find love. The novel begins by distinguishing the dreams of men and women. The dreams of men either come along naturally, or “sail…

The journey into the future begins in a person’s past. The pressure and expectation to be a certain person can significantly change the individual you become. The pressure may not seem like its important or impactful in a person’s life but, it can affect the future. In the novel, The Kite Runner, we see Baba…

Coming of age stories with a historical setting, are stories about children or teenagers dealing with issues in their society that force them to mature. The child will form an opinion, either consciously or subconsciously, about an the issue This opinion will typically go against the social norm, The main character will become aware of…

To be at home is to be at peace within oneself. Khaled Hosseini, author of the bestselling novel The Kite Runner, focuses greatly on the connection characters feel to a certain location as a home. But every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Hosseini also explains the consequences of over and under attachment to…

In Toni Morrison’s Beloved, Paul D, a black slave, encounters a chicken, Mister, running around the yard while Paul is tied up to a bit and has his hands tied behind his back. Paul D feels inferior to a mere chicken due to its freedom and state of free being. As Mister walks by Paul…

In the world today, there are many forms of societal differences that hold people back from their dreams and desires. The two novels, Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton and Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston, both accurately portray those exact societal problems. In society, people are oppressed in many ways, such as…

Introduction Within the literary tapestry of horror and suspense, few novels have left an indelible mark like Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” Published in 1897, this Gothic masterpiece draws readers into a world where fear and fascination intertwine, fueled by a cast of characters that have transcended time. Our journey takes us through the haunting corridors of…

During this semester I feel like college has been a “Jungle”. In my first semester, many obstacles always seemed to try to bring me down and get in my way from being successful and being happy. By listening to Drakes song “Jungle” I tend to think about how life is like a Jungle and you…