Identity Thief: Character Misjudgement in A Separate Peace and The Poison Tree The quality of individuality and the vital role it plays in a human life is a theme often explored in literature. It is difficult to argue against the importance of being true to oneself and maintaining a strong, independent character. However, many times … Read more
In Milton’s Paradise Lost he expresses the different aspects of Eve and Satan . Satan uses his manipulation from the start of the creation of Eve. Satan uses his rhetoric to make Eve fall into his plan and cause her to corrupt Eden. Eve goes wrong by becoming Satan and creating Adam to sin. Eve … Read more
“We have only one story. All novels, all poetry, are built on the never-ending contest in ourselves of good and evil” (Steinbeck 11) and East of Eden is one of the stories, surrounded by good and evil. East of Eden is filled with religious references, and deeply tied to old testament stories, specifically the garden … Read more