The first step is to pick an appropriate topic when you are creating an essay on Literature.
However, there are so many subjects to write about that it could be troublesome to make a decision. In addition, there are a few considerations to keep in mind in order to choose an adequate heading.
For instance, you should consider the possibilities of the research behind certain matters, the relation with the topics in your study plan and so on. In this article, we propose some good titles for your upcoming assignment.
The main purpose of the list is to facilitate the assignment in several ways and to promote the discussion about literature. In my opinion, it is beneficial to include topics related to one or several literature studies. This allows me to write on multiple subjects and I am grateful to our faculty member, Prof. Jules Journes, Professor of English at Université Paris Diderot (URDT) for the work.
In order to make this kind of article in full use, an entire course on Literature has to be studied. This means that you would have to look at the major books published on Literature: for instance, the classics of Robert and Mary, the classics of Joseph Conrad and Jane Austen, works of the poets, writers and philosophers, the works of the literary critics of all times, authors whose works are recognized as the best.
The Atonement is a novel by Ian McEwan. It tells the story of a young girl, Briony Tallis, who makes a false accusation that leads to the imprisonment and death of an innocent man. The novel explores the themes of atonement and forgiveness, and their importance in human relationships. The Atonement is told from multiple … Read more
“New York Burning” is a novel by Jill Lepore. It tells the story of New York City during the American Revolution. The city was a hotbed of activity, with many people fighting for independence from Britain. The book follows the lives of several people who were involved in the conflict. The book is well-researched and … Read more
When considering the literary analysis of “The Camel and His Friends”, it is important to remember that this story is not just a simple fable. Rather, it is a complex tale that employs a number of different narrative techniques in order to make its point. One of the most important aspects of the story is … Read more
Blood is a key theme in Macbeth. To the characters in the play, blood represents different things. For Macbeth, it is a symbol of his guilt. The blood on his hands reminds him of the innocent people he has killed in his quest for power. Lady Macbeth also associates blood with guilt. She tries to … Read more
The complex relationship between George Milton and Lennie Small is one of the most interesting aspects of John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men. The two men are complete opposites – George is small and quick-witted, while Lennie is large and slow-minded. Yet, they are drawn to each other and have a deep bond that … Read more
Arturo Vivante’s short story “Can-Can” is a tale of two people who fall in love despite their differences. The story follows the couple as they navigate their relationship and ultimately choose to break up. Despite its brevity, “Can-Can” offers a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of relationships. Vivante deftly captures the tension and conflict that can … Read more
My Last Duchess is a dramatic monologue written by Robert Browning. It was first published in 1842 in his collection Dramatic Lyrics. The poem tells the story of a Duke who is showing a portrait of his late wife to a servant of the Count whose daughter he is seeking to marry. The Duke describes … Read more
Setting is important in Gulliver’s Travels because it helps to create the satire that is essential to the novel. The different settings allow for different types of humour, and also help to criticise different aspects of society. For example, the first part of the book is set in Lilliput, which is a land of tiny … Read more
“The Storm” is a short story by Kate Chopin, first published in 1898. The story centers around a young couple, Calixta and Bobinotte, who are caught in a storm while they are home alone. The storm quickly becomes a metaphor for the passionate sexual encounter that takes place between the two characters. Critics have praised … Read more
“Shaving” is a short story by Leslie Norris. It tells the story of a man who shaves his head in order to feel more comfortable in his own skin. The story begins with the protagonist, John, feeling self-conscious about his hair. He has been losing it for years and it has started to thin out. … Read more
The Amigo Brothers is a short story written by Puerto Rican author Piri Thomas. The story is about the titular brothers, Antonio and Felix, who are close friends and boxing partners. Though they come from different backgrounds, the two share a strong bond that is tested when they are pitted against each other in a … Read more
Lord of the Flies is a novel by William Golding that was first published in 1954. The story is set on a deserted island and follows a group of boys who are stranded there after their plane crashes. As the boys struggle to survive, they begin to experience various conflicts with one another. One of … Read more
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a novel by Harper Lee that was published in 1960. The novel centers around the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, and its residents during the 1930s. “To Kill a Mockingbird” deals with racial inequality and social injustice. Racial inequality was a major issue in the United States during the 1930s. … Read more
Zora Neale Hurston is an important writer of the Harlem Renaissance. “Spunk” is one of her most well-known short stories. It tells the story of Joe Kanty, a man who is killed by his wife and her lover. The story is set in the small town of Eatonville, Florida. The town is mostly populated by … Read more
Mine Boy is a novel by Peter Abrahams. It was published in 1946 and is set in South Africa. The novel tells the story of Xuma, a black man who moves to Johannesburg to find work. Xuma faces many challenges in his new life, including racism and discrimination. Despite these difficulties, Xuma perseveres and eventually … Read more
Pet Sematary is a novel by Stephen King that tells the story of the Creed family and their experiences with death. One of the major themes in the novel is the Wendigo, a mythical creature from Native American folklore. The Wendigo is said to be a spirit that lives in the forest and preys on … Read more
Brave New World, a novel by Aldous Huxley, is often referred to as a Dystopia. In Brave New World, the government controls every aspect of citizens’ lives and there is no such thing as individual freedom. The government uses technological advances to control the population and keep them under its thumb. Citizens are not allowed … Read more
Mark Twain’s “Advice to Youth” is a classic example of satire. In this piece, Twain mocks the seriousness with which adults often approach topics like morality and etiquette. He does this by offering absurd suggestions that are meant to sound sensible but are actually quite ridiculous. For example, he advises young people to never tell … Read more
Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” is a short story about a man who is trying to build a fire in the coldest conditions. The story is set in the Yukon Territory in the middle of winter and follows the man as he tries to survive the cold weather. Jack London was born in San … Read more
Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Nature and Self-Reliance” is an essay about the importance of nature in shaping one’s character. Emerson argues that self-reliance is the key to success in life, and that nature provides the best source of inspiration for achieving it. He also contends that humans must learn to appreciate the beauty of nature, and … Read more
Graduation is an important milestone in everyone’s life. It marks the end of one phase of our lives and the beginning of another. Graduation is a time to celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to the future. Maya Angelou’s “Graduation” is a poem that celebrates the accomplishments of Graduates. The poem highlights the importance of … Read more
Borders, by Thomas King, is a novel about family, love, and loss. The story follows the lives of two families who are forced to leave their homes and cross the border into the United States. The novel explores the themes of identity, belonging, and home. Borders is a moving and powerful story that will stay … Read more
I Used to Live Here Once is a short story written by Jean Rhys. The story is about a woman who returns to her hometown after many years away. The story explores the themes of memory and loss, as well as the idea of home and what it means to belong somewhere. The story is … Read more
Naturalism is a literary technique that refers to the depiction of natural events in narrative form. The tale follows a guy’s fight against nature in the Yukon Territory and his ultimate demise. London employs realistic description and unflinching realism to depict the harsh realities of life in the wild, as well as humans’ attempts to … Read more
Juan A. A. Sedillo’s short story “Gentleman of Río en Medio” tells the tale of a man who is forced to leave his home in New Mexico and head south to Mexico in order to escape the law. While on the run, he meets a beautiful woman who helps him to find safety and shelter. … Read more
The Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a novel by Gabriel García Márquez that tells the story of the death of Santiago Nasar. The novel explores the role that honor plays in the culture of the fictional town of Sucre, Colombia. Honor is a central theme in the novel, and it is something that both … Read more
The Red Convertible is a novel by Louise Erdrich that tells the story of two Native American brothers, Lyman and Henry, and their relationship with each other. The story is set in North Dakota in the 1970s. The novel explores themes of brotherhood, love, loss, and redemption. Lyman is the older brother and is responsible … Read more
Sula is a novel by Toni Morrison that tells the story of two black girls, Sula and Nel, who grow up together in Ohio. The book is full of symbols that represent different aspects of the characters’ lives. One symbol is the peach tree. The tree is first mentioned when Sula and Nel are children. … Read more
“A Loaf of Bread” is a short story by James Alan McPherson. The story is about a man who is struggling to make ends meet. He has a wife and two young children. The family is living in poverty and the man is desperate to find a way to provide for his family. He takes … Read more
One of the most beloved Disney movies of all time is Beauty and the Beast. The story of Belle, a beautiful young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle, has captured the hearts of people around the world. But what many people don’t know is that Beauty and the Beast was … Read more
Raymond Run is a short story by Toni Cade Bambara. The story is about a young man named Raymond who is a born worker. He has a strong work ethic and is always willing to help out around the house or in the community. He is a role model to his younger brother, Rudy, and … Read more
When Sherman Alexie wrote “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona,” he was exploring the experiences of Native Americans. In particular, he was interested in the ways that they grapple with the meaning of life. Alexie grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington state. He was exposed to many different cultures … Read more
Bel Kaufman’s Sunday in the Park is a warm and funny story about family life. It’s a great read for anyone who wants to laugh and learn about what it means to be part of a family. On Sunday, the focus shifts to Larry’s mother and father, who are enjoying a picnic while watching their … Read more
Lacy M. Johnson’s memoir, White Trash Primer, is a candid and insightful look into the life of a white trash woman. Born into poverty and raised in a trailer park, Johnson offers a unique perspective on what it means to be white trash. She discusses the challenges and struggles of growing up in a disadvantaged … Read more
Randall Jarrell’s poem “A Lullaby” has both a glaringly bleak and starkly literal tone; it evokes despair about war and human society altogether. Set in an unclear place and time, the poem tells the story of a soldier who has sacrificed everything to fight for his country, and describes his insignificant life and death with … Read more
[Slide 1] Edith Sitwell was a British poet whose writing was looked favorably upon by many prominent authors and poets of the 1920’s. Her poetry, which was influenced by her life as a child, evolved exponetially over the years. In her final period of poetry, Edith Sitwell formed her writing around “traditional values, spiritual matters, … Read more
Throughout history authors have incorporated religious meaning in their writing. Christian symbolism can often play a role in British literature. C. S Lewis, one of the most recognized literary British scholars to ever live, did just that. The Chronicles of Narnia is often revered as one of the most admired children’s series of fantasy novels … Read more
Pendragon: The Merchant of Death by D. J . MacHale is about 14 year old Bobby Pendragon who is going to save the world. It all starts when his uncle, Uncle Press, visits his house before he goes to a basketball game. He tells Bobby that there are some people who need their help and … Read more
Frank Norris, through the work of his novel McTeague, changed America in several ways. Norris was born in Chicago in 1870, during a naturalistic time period (The Literature Network). This novel was written with many themes that define naturalism, such as greed and lust. Social Darwinism, which can be defined as “survival of the fittest” … Read more
“Modernism is a deliberate philosophical and practical estrangement or divergence from the past in the arts and literature occurring especially in the course of the 20th century and taking form in any of various innovative movements and styles,” (Modernism). The 1920’s was a great example of this because of the radical changes in what was … Read more
Nora Roberts, an American bestselling author, is considered “the queen of romance”. Her novel The Liar was released on April 14, 2015 and has a four out of five star rating. In this novel, Nora showcases her ability for unique word usage and her ability to use intense descriptions; however, while the novel had many … Read more
In my english class we are reading the book called the “Kite Runner,” written by Khaled Hosseini. This book itself is about fierce cruelty and fierce love. This book can also be considered to be a journey novel. A journey of redemption and self- awareness. This novel is different because it starts at the end, … Read more
Lewis and Burgess present their novels in different forms – Burgess writes A Clockwork Orange in bildungsroman, presented in retrospective first person narrative and continually displayed within Burgess’ choice of ‘unreliable narrator’ (The Rhetoric of Fiction, Wayne Booth, 1961), which is used by Burgess to show Alex’s justification of his crimes, and therefore his inability … Read more
Another book written by Jack London is called “The Seed of McCoy. ” This book talks about a two different crews of men sailing the sea. His story is mostly wrapped around this one crew of men on a boat called the Pyrenees that happens to have a cargo full of burning wheat. The men … Read more
War is portrayed as just an armed state of conflict habitually, but that does not begin to cover the depths of it. War tears at an individual, whether you are a soldier fighting for your nation or daughter waiting for her father to return home unscathed. Additionally, it comes with the heavy price. Through the … Read more
The dragon in Revelation isn’t shrouded in mystery. In fact, a few verses after the dragon is introduced the bible says who the dragon represents—Satan, the devil who leads the world astray. Regardless, it’s important to understand the historical context of the symbolism we come across when interpreting Revelation. The purpose of this paper is … Read more
Homesickness can be defined as the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home. The frantic attempt to recreate the previous life leads to depression and a loss of identity. Distraught and alienated in America, Ashima pushes her Bengali heritage upon her children, Gogol and Sonia, in an effort to lessen … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe was a brilliant author who wrote with a dark interest. His poems and short stories have been intriguing readers for many years, and still continue to open new perspectives to writing. “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “The Fall of the House of Usher”, and “The Pit and the Pendulum” are only three of his … Read more
In the year 1973 Alice Walker published a collection of short stories titled “In Love and Trouble” which includes one of the most widely studied pieces of work till this day titled “Everyday use”. In this short story the author Alice Walker incorporates the struggle and stereotypical beliefs that circulated among the lives of rural … Read more
In the discourse on Susan’s controversial absence from Narnia in The Last Battle, the focus is often C. S. Lewis’ statement through Jill that Susan has become interested in nothing “except nylons and lipstick and invitations” (Lewis 169), taken as evidence that Susan was rejected because she came into her femininity and sexuality. In fact, … Read more
White Teeth by Zadie Smith White Teeth, the novel written by Zadie Smith, has a very peculiar name and the imagery of teeth is brought up many times throughout the novel. I believe that this reoccurring symbolism of teeth are so prominent because teeth are white no matter what a person’s race is; Teeth are … Read more
Tuesday’s with Morrie tells the story of two men; one who’s battling the terminal diagnoses of ALS, while the other is struggling to realize his purpose in life. The book starts off at a college graduation where the main character, Mitch, is receiving his diploma. He and his favorite college professor, Morrie, have a heartfelt … Read more
Cindy Weinstein claims in Family, Kinship, and Sympathy in Nineteenth-Century American Literature, with respect to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, that this piece of sentimental literature has a “profound awareness of the relative fragility of the biological family and a commitment to strengthening and redefining it according to the logic of love”(Weinstein 4). Through Weinstein’s … Read more
In Grendel the author John Gardner incorporates astrological signs with each chapter. The author uses each zodiac sign to demonstrate Grendel’s feelings and mental instability. The zodiac signs also demonstrate the challenges Grendel faces and his resolutions. These experiences influence Grendel’s growth throughout the story. The first sign demonstrated, Aries, Is shown with his encounter … Read more
Hemingway’s “A Clean Well- Lighted Place” was a short story about two waiters discussing the attempted suicide of an old man, who regularly comes to the bar. After reading over once, the story seems to have no direction or point. The story seems to just be random and just telling about how a man tried … Read more
As a Canadian writer who had won numerous world-class writing prizes, Margaret Atwood is famous for being as a novelist, many of her poems were inspired by fairy tales. In her work the readers can always find traces about woman: their powers, their status, their spiritual world. Combine the two significant traits, “The Blue beard’s … Read more
Childhood is a crucial time in everyone’s life, as it affects the decisions they make later on. In fact in some cases, our childhood determines who we are, or whom we’ll become in the future. A child’s childhood must be kept innocent and pure for the well being of the their future. The recurring theme … Read more
Which characters best exemplify the idea of true love? Love is a word that could be viewed in many different lights. The fluidity of such a could mean many different types of things. Such as a mother’s love for her newborn, a child’s love for their toy,the love shared between two people in a relation, … Read more
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Biggers Long ago, our economy, our government, our families, and individuals joined together and created the greatest weapon yet, Biggers. What are Biggers? Biggers have been around since the beginning of time, they are sinful creatures like yourself that has been outcast from society because their soul has been labeled “unredeemable”. Biggers … Read more
Life is a thrilling mystery novel, a conglomeration of seemingly random events, pieced together to form a thrilling story. The Five People You meet in Heaven, written by Mitch Albom, is a novel about the afterlife of Eddie, an amusement park maintenance worker. When Eddie arrives in his afterlife, he meets five people who were … Read more
A few months ago, I was digging through my mother’s old pictures for fun on a lazy, Sunday afternoon. I quickly stumbled across her senior picture from 1985. I was struck by her big hair, bigger thick rimmed glasses, and her excessive use of hairspray (seriously if one had lit a match, the entire photo … Read more
Can our relationships with others define who we are? | conclude that our relationships with others can mold and portray who we are as individual beings. In this essay, I will use my personal experiences to explain the effects that words, actions and perceptions in our relationships with others shape who we are, while comparing … Read more
Is words could possibly change individuals ‘s thoughts from hopelessness, brutality, to become a normal human being that was use to be live inside a prison. Some convict spend a certain amount of time on serving a long or short sentenced, some of the time they lose themselves in a world of brutality and turn … Read more
From Poverty to Prosperity: The Fight for Freedom “I see a beautiful city and a brilliant people rising from this abyss, and, in their struggles to be truly free, in their triumphs and defeats, through long years to come, I see the evil of this time… gradually making expiation for itself and wearing out” (Dickens … Read more
“The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World” is a representative of the genre of magical realism, written by Gabriel Marquez. Magical Realism is a narrative strategy that applies fantasy elements to portray ordinary events. However, there is a lot of imagination, mythical and magical elements in this story. It blurs the difference between reality and … Read more
For characters in early English literature, race, a lower class, or simply the fact of being female alters the ease of achieving goodness due to societal prejudices. Peasants often speak in prose rather than verse, and authors code their villains with lower social standing and racially ambiguous backgrounds. In the days of Marie de France, … Read more
Marisol by Jose Rivera premiered in 1992 it is set in New York City at about the same time. They play starts out with Marisol almost being killed on a train by a madman wielding a golf club but she had an invisible protector. She lives in the Bronx unded by desperate people who are … Read more
Since the dawn of publishing, certain human beings have impacted and molded the industry into a new well-rounded pot. Very few have impacted the world of literature all together. J. K. Rowling is part of the select few who has done both. She has molded a pot that others try to mimic, but fall short. … Read more
As humans, we tend to suffer from some sort of flaw in our character that cripples us from being able to have a successful life, this flaw could lead people to make disastrous decisions that can lead to unfortunate outcomes. Two examples of such can be found in the characters Laura and Connie from the … Read more
Emily Needs More Than a Rose William Faulkner could be considered one of the greatest American writers for Southern literature. He is an eccentric southern writer who is mostly known for writing short stories that include his eerie style and dark descriptions. William Faulkner is the son of Murray Cuthbert Falkner and Maud Butler. Faulkner … Read more
“Come on,” I whispered. We ran across the square until we were hidden from view. Why the heck was Atticus was hangin’ ’round the jailhouse this time at night? Only thing ’round here at this time were the niggers. But, I was proven wrong when shadowy silhouettes got out of cars in pairs and walked … Read more
Social expectancies, prospects and duties play a significant part of extensive effect in Gabriel Marquez’s book Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Our interactive oral (IO) inspected female characters of society and manliness. They unconsciously and unknowingly adopt and accept the prejudiced values of society and while on the other hand, men are supposed to typify … Read more
In the novel, The Marrow of Tradition by Charles W. Chesnutt, it seems like vengeance is viewed differently through the lens of different characters. For example, the vengeance that Josh Green seeks upon Captain McBane, which is murdering him because of a past incident, and the vengeance that the whites of Wellington seek through lynching … Read more
For decades, women have fought and continue to fight an underrated battle with society. Women struggled with inequality and with being inferior to men for generations so long now that this inequality is considered to be acceptable in society as a traditional social standard. Women were considered weaker, emotionally and physically, and less intelligent with … Read more
The coming of adulthood There is a time in every young person’s life, where they are faced with the trials of growing up. In the short story A&P by author John Updike, he introduces a young man named Sammy who is mesmerized by three young girls who have entered the grocery store in which he … Read more
In the novel Border Odyssey, Professor Charles Thompson travels along the Mexican-US border with his wife and other travel companions to better understand the relationship between the two countries. Even though Thompson had traveled to different areas of the border before, this was his first trip attempting to cover its entirety. Thompson is currently a … Read more
Before America even bore its name and declared its independence, African Americans faced the dire task of resisting the urge to conform to the American standard of Eurocentric supremacy. If African Americans proceed to replicate the white standards their true identity will be lost due to the mixed cultures. Unfortunately, African Americans have been plagued … Read more
The titular character of Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac is a deeply complicated man, a hero with many insecurities and many desires he hides behind a facade of bravado. However, there are no soliloquies to help understand these motivations and personality. Instead, the audience learns this information through his interactions with several minor … Read more
In the novel, Under The Feet of Jesus, by Helena Maria Viramontes, the author conveys the harshness of being a migrant worker and how easily one can become stuck in the same job for their whole life. Viramontes, uses the main character, Estrella, a 13 year old migrant worker to display how this long-lasting cycle … Read more
In Zora Neale Hurston’s, Their Eyes Were Watching God, the story illustrates a biracial African American woman, Janie, who is returning to her home in Eatonville. The novel is told in the form of a flashback and gives an account of her early teenage years all the way through her mature adulthood when she returns … Read more
In the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Hursten the main character, Janie, has trouble finding her true love. Though Janie marries two different husbands whose character are completely divergent, she has yet to find someone who makes her happy even though she doesn’t know the true meaning of love. Janie’s grandma wanted … Read more
Ron Hansen’s short story, My Kid’s Dog, is meant to be a funny story about revenge, irony, and hatred. This typical story is about a man who hate his children’s dog. Throughout the story the father tells us about the dog from his experience and his relationship with it. The father also comes across as … Read more
We can say from The Master and Margarita that while Jesus and Christianity is mentioned and relevant in the book, Bulgakov stays away from the sophisticated display of Jesus. What intrigues me is the Jesus that Bulgakov displays doesn’t like the secretary going after him almost in a secretive type of way. There are many … Read more
As the graphic novel has become a more respected medium of literary work, artists/authors have found a more effective yet subtle method of communication: instead of explicitly stating feelings, they can be portrayed through illustration which will be absorbed both consciously and subconsciously by readers, further developing an understanding and connection to the content matter. … Read more
It happen at some point during our civilization when human sacrifice became an arrogation, executed for a religious purpose, a cult, or as a ritual to please their gods in which they believe in. In the story, The Lottery by Shirley Jackson she introduces us to a luck-of-the-draw conformity among the villagers in the story. … Read more
The poet Maya Aneton once said “It [is] one of the greatest gifts [a person] can give [him or herself] to forgive. Forgive everybody. ” It is difficult sometimes for people to forgive themselves for past issues or transgressions. The result often becomes an inability to exculpate others as well. However, if a person can … Read more
McEwan in his novel Atonement explores deceit through the character of Briony. Briony is presented as an overly ambitious young girl whose actions are mainly done to gain some recognition in the adult world. McEwan structures his novel in such a way that the reader is presented with the deceit in the first part of … Read more
Hazel Lancaster attends a support group for cancer patients to please her mother and ends up meeting the boy she will fall in love with. Issac, the only person she likes in the support group, brings his friend Augustus Waters for support. Hazel and Augustus have a disagreement over Augustus’s fear of oblivion which Hazel … Read more
Through the literary techniques of personification, paradox and imagery of simple experiences or objects, Jane Hirshfield manages to simplify the complex emotions and ideas within society by utilizing symbolisms of everyday items and experiences to convey her perceptions about nature and regrets in life as well as analyze the complexity of one’s identity. Perhaps Hirshfield’s … Read more
Today, Starbucks is revered as the coffee shop of the Gods: lines go out the door, pictures of their lattes flood social media, and consumers make sure the logo is in plain sight wherever they take the cup. However, the coffee does not have a secret ingredient that makes it so special. In fact, the … Read more
The Presence of Ignorance in American Literature The dictionary definition of ignorance is a lack of knowledge or information, but a more relatable defining of the word is to disregard what is obvious to one’s own or another’s detriment. Ignorance was such a common trait among people during the time period from 1865 to the … Read more
Looking in through a window at someone else living their life. That is what it feels like to be an outsider in society. People are excluded and forced to observe others while they watch, like a benched player on the sidelines of a game. The experience of being an outsider is universal but not permanent, … Read more
Raymond Carver’s “Little Things” informs readers about a man and woman encountering a dispute over who is going to get to keep the baby when they go their separate ways. In the beginning of this work, the omniscient third person narrator updates the audience of the situation at hand. The man is packing his suitcase … Read more
Neverwhere by Neil Gamin follows the chronicles of Richard Mayhew through the dangerous and magical London Below, a world running parallel to the real London. It was originally made as a television series, and was later adapted into a novel. Throughout the novel Richard is on a journey of self-discovery, and goes from being a … Read more
Many people tend to overlook the style in writing, not focusing on its impact on meaning. All authors have developed their own type of style which is deeply shown through their personal writing. Jack London was an author who uses a specific style of writing in his stories. Through London’s stories “Love of Life” and … Read more
In life, there seems to be a clear parallel between age and contentedness. Those who are young are often full of life, while older individuals tend to isolate themselves. Since those older individuals had to have gone through many hardships and lost some of the people they cared the most about, it is not surprising … Read more
“When he finally spreads his wings and leaves, Elisenda manages to feel nothing but relief” (Tornaritis, 3). This statement from the short story “A Very Old Man With Wings” illustrates how helping someone will not always end up having a positive effect on you. Gabriel Garcia Marquez lets the reader realize how badly an angel, … Read more
Unlike novels, short stories require an author to tell an interesting story with fleshed out characters. To create such a piece, the author must have a methodical approach to the words they choose. So how can the author’s choice of words shapen the devolvement of the story? Richard Ford’s story, “Under the Radar,” and T. … Read more
William Shakespeare once said,”I must be cruel only to be kind; thus bad begins, and worse remains behind” (Hamlet 3. 4. 14-17). Those same words can be applied to the iconic American novel, Beloved. From the start of her story, Toni Morrison makes it apparent that slavery haunts the residents of 124, as the cruel … Read more
In the short story, “Los Vendidos” by Luis Valdez stereotypes and racism take the main stage. The story takes place in a shop called “Honest Sancho’s Used Mexican Lot” where Mexicans are sold very much like used cars, implying they are property. A woman named Miss. Jimenez, a secretary from Governor Reagan’s office comes to … Read more