Linda Pastan’s poem “To a Daughter Leaving Home” tells the story of when a little girl first learned how to ride her bike while her parent watched over her. The poem is written from the parent’s perspective so it can, therefore, show the parent’s thoughts and inner conflict with the daughter learning how to ride … Read more
Symbolism in literature has such a powerful impact on a book, and symbolism makes the audience find clues about what it might mean, and the different types of significances when reading. In the book, “Ethan Frome” there are many examples of symbolism. Symbolism in Ethan Frome is very impactful in this story because a symbol … Read more
Friends, fellow protesters we are gathered here today to encourage others to be considerate of the environment. However, this poem here in my hand holds all the answers to our problems. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was written over six hundred years ago, but despite this, its ecological statements continue to be relevant to … Read more
An Ironic Exploitation Generally speaking, love is something that should not be played with. Most of the time, the weapon used to inflict harm will come back around to the harmer. Talented writers are aware of this concept known as karma. Author Edith Wharton, who experienced many complicated relationships, wrote many short stories with the … Read more
Understanding the Meaning of the Red Convertible Although the Vietnam War concluded with the return to most American troops, tort those who served, the memories of the events that transgressed during those years did not stay In the combat grounds of Vietnam. The psychological scars left In the minds and hearts of American soldiers was … Read more
Symbolism of the Color Red in the Red Convertible The Red Convertible by Louise Erdrich is more than an emotional story about the lives of two brothers who grew up together on an Indian reservation. She uses a writing style that allows the reader to understand the text, while providing the opportunity to read into … Read more
To many, a war is just a war, young men taxation the military, fight and die for their country. They view soldiers as cold blooded emotionless killers that are stripped of their feelings and opinions of what’s right or wrong. They view them as objects detached from society to carry out the orders of their … Read more
In No Country for Old Men , the Cohen brothers use darkness and silence to ash quickly any hope that is portrayed in the film. In the beginning of the beginning of the film, Lonely Moss is hunting in a field during the day time. As he continues his hunt, a large cloud approaches above … Read more
I don’t remember how old I was when I first watched Walt Disney’s adaptation of the story Snow White. I do remember I liked the movie because it was full of color and life. This story woke up my child dreams and expectations of friendship and love. As Snow White, I thought the love of … Read more
At first glance John Steinback’s The Chrysanthemums’ seems to be a story of a woman whose niche is in the garden. Upon deeper inspection, the story reveals strong symbolisms of children, vulnerability, and connection–being the most important, of the main character. Elisa Allen is the main character who is at her strongest and most proud … Read more
Could the color of her clothing tell me about the type of personality that she has? At first, one may think that this is a stereotype, however at times it can be true. A person wearing a neon green shirt and purple pleather pants is probably more likely to be outgoing than someone wearing jeans … Read more
Superficially, Anne Sexton’s poem Three Green Windows is an account of an old woman daydreaming an the verge of sleep. Upon looking deeper the reader realizes, through the use of general symbolism, the author portrayed the daydreams about a better life by a middle-aged woman, recalling the events of her past, and picturing what her … Read more
Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is about a man who is riding through the woods on horseback. Snow starts falling and the man is caught up in the beauty of the scene. He then ponders staying put and enjoying the view for a while. Just as it seems he is … Read more
John Steinbecks’ “The Chrysanthemums” is a story that utilizes symbolism on many levels. Most of all, I believe in the character of Elisa Adams. Elisa and her garden seem to be considered one. Because of all of her hard labor and love the Chrysanthemums flourish. The Chrysanthemums being a symbol of children that she never … Read more
