George Orwell’s semi-dystopian tale 1984 tells the story of a totalitarian government that dehumanizes its citizens, preventing them from thinking for themselves. Winston Smith is a member the Outer Party in the ranking system of his society. He struggles against …
The Importance Of Setting In “By The Waters Of Babylon”
Stephen Vincent Benet’s short story “By the Waters of Babylon”, is very much a story about setting. The setting of the story is initially described as if it were thousands of years in the past, but the reader soon realizes …
Main Theme Of “Tender Is The Night” By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Identity is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “the characteristics which determine who or a thing is” The identity of a person can be defined by their sexuality or age, as well as political beliefs, religious views, or other factors …
The Problem Of Dementia In Anne Carson’s Poem “Father’s Old Blue Cardigan”
Cardigan Relationship ended (cold)
Cardigan Decline in mental state (Cold) (blue)
Cardigan Emptiness/Loss (Cold), (blue
A broad range of brain diseases can cause dementia. It is a progressive, often long-term decline in thinking and memory that can be severe enough …
The Theme Of Greed In The Pardoner’s Tale By Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer describes a man full sin in The Canterbury Tales. Yet, he does it with humor and irony. The story is often referred to as an illustration, which helps convey its important message. The pardoner is a con artist …
Analysis Of Sammy In A&P By John Updike
Teenagers often find themselves asking questions and trying to do what is asked of them. Teenagers feel like they are part of a larger society, and that their norms are orthodox. John Updike managed to create a more mature story …
Loss Of Innocence In “To Kill A Mockingbird” By Harper Lee
Scout Finch’s small hometown seemed like the perfect place for a curious, young child. The south was the setting for To Kill a Mockingbird, and her life included a lot prejudice and opinionated people. Everybody who lived in close proximity …
The River And The Source
To a Mother Leaving Home and Margaret Atwood’s Young Son by Death both employ imagery and symbolism to reflect the difficulties parents face. These poems capture the most difficult and distressing moments that every parent has to face. They are …
Analysis Of The Key Themes In To Kill A Mockingbird
Harper Lee published To Kill a Mimickingbird in 1960. The book was a bestseller and provides valuable information. The lessons and stories in the book, despite being published fifty years ago, have remained relevant even after all these years. To …
Conflict In The Yellow Wallpaper
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Stetson focuses on conflict and the effects it has on the narrator’s mental and physical health. Jane’s mind and feelings are captured in a journal format by the author. Stetson allows John to speak …