The Reader Research Papers Samples For Students

The two poems, Because I Could Not Stop for Death, by Emily Dickinson and Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night, by Dylan Thomas deal with the theme of death. Each poem looks at death in different ways. Thomas does not accept death readily, but implores his father to hold on to life. On the other hand, Dickinson accepts death calmly. Both poets make use of figurative devices such as metaphors, personification and alliteration as they explore their opposing views of the concept of death.

Dickinson creates the feeling that death has compassion and creates a contrast in how ...

This paper is aimed to give a brief outline of Edgar Poe’s life and a short analysis of one of his famous poems ‘Annabel Lee’ to trace the main peculiarities of the author’s style. Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most prominent figures in the American romantic literature of the second half of the 19th century. Apart from being a critic, an editor and a poet, he is considered to be a founder of the short story in its modern form. Edgar Poe came from the family of professional actors, who died three years after the poet’s birth, and ...

A Response to Jeremy Butler

This is a response paper wherein I have chosen a commentary written by Jeremy Butler, entitled Classical Narrative Structure: Exposition, Climax, Resolution. It explains the conventional narrative form that filmmakers follow. Butler cites examples from the popular movie Raiders of the Lost Ark in order to support his statements. While the commentary is precise, concise and well written, structurally it seems to be an incomplete read. It is well written and is to the point. For instance, Butler has not given an introduction about the article; instead he has jumped straight to the body where he begins with his first ...

Born in 1969, Ernesto Quiñonez received an unparalleled acclaim as an American novelist with his very first novel, Bodega Dreams published in 2000. The novel received several awards including the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers designation and the Borders Bookstore Original New Voice selection. Furthermore, Bodega Dreams was declared “Best Book” and “Notable book” by the Nation’s leading newspapers, The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Bodega Dream by Ernesto Quinonez, as a novel in 2004, was proclaimed the “New immigrant Classic” and “a stark evocation of life in the projects of El Barriothe story ...

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In 200-250 words, discuss what research paper are, why they are written, and how they should be written. How does a research paper differ from a report? You may use any resources you would like. You will have to make sure you cite and reference each source. The research paper is the one that is originally written by the writer that presents his ideas and concepts in response to the literature he reads and information he gains from library sources. As individual gathers information on the research paper topic, his ...

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most mysterious and remarkable writers of the 19th century, whose artistic heritage has always been readers’ and critics’ concern. Being a representative of the American Romanticism, Poe is also well known as an innovator of new genres of literature (detective-fiction and science fiction genres) and as successful practitioner of the short story. His literature style is considered to be macabre and anxious, and the theme of a death is presented in the most of his short stories, and every time it is inextricably linked with psychological conditions of the heroes. “The Masque of the ...

Introduction

Tobias Smollett is regarded as one of the most important novelist in the 18th century Great Britain. The 18th century is when the first true novels emerged as a new form of literary expression and Smollett introduced notable works during the era such as the “The Expedition of Humpry Clinker”. The novel follows the epistolary form where a series of documents such as letters were resembled to create the novel. This literary approach was popular during the 18th century where the aforementioned novel by Smollett was published. The objective of this critical analysis is to examine the components of Smollett’s ...

Harry Potter books have explored various critical issues that affect people in their day to day lives. Particular issues such as peer pressure, intolerance, prejudice and good citizenship have been tackled, and hence this has facilitated learning. The enormous global responses to the Harry Potter series have indeed made the books become the subject of serious academic interpretation and literary criticism. Different scholars have tried to establish the reasons as to why the Harry Potter series have been immensely successful. The genre used in the Harry Potter books is dynamic and complex. It incorporates various elements including that of ...

“Othello” is one of Shakespeare’s most intense plays and reflects the Aristotelian ideas of the perfect tragedy. According to Aristotle, “A tragedy is the imitation of an action that is serious,” (From Poetics, p.1). In addition, the tragedy has a “magnitude [that is] complete in itself; in appropriate and pleasurable language [and] in a dramatic rather than narrative form; with incidents arousing pity and fear,” (From Poetics, p.1). In other words, an outstanding tragedy looks at a single issue that is very important in the play and allows the reader to feel pity and fear for the hero as he heads ...

Classic English Literature: Research Paper

The writers and poets use different literary devices and literary techniques to convey their message. The literary device is thus a way of conveying a message by the writer. The literary devices interconnect the literary techniques and literary elements with each other as an essential part of the literature. In this research paper, an analysis of the literary devices used in literature shall be carried out with a view to understanding their usage and relevance to the writing of literature. More often, the writers use the term literary devices for referring to the typical structure in their written work in order ...

Child narration is not an easy technique in writing novels, yet in the novel “Beasts of No Nation”, Iweala uses the technique most effectively to create an elucidating picture for his audience. Through the eyes of a child, he presents the issue of war, loss of childhood and death in a way that adults can remember and question the damaging effects of these issues on children. The child narrator question the things adults take for granted and can make a horrible situation more appealing to a reader. In addition, the author uses the voice of the child to show the reader the inner ...

Kalisch, B. (2010). Missed nursing care: A qualitative study. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 21(4), 306-313 Missed Nursing Care, conceptualized in the missed nursing care model is referred to as the aspects of the care of the nurse that are required which can be delayed or omitted by the nurse. This paper represents a qualitative critical analysis of the study of Missed Nursing Care by Kalisch, B. (2006). Missed nursing care: A qualitative study. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 21(4), 306-313 The tittle of the study, Missed Nursing Care, is abstruse, and missing in information at ...

The front matter of a book also known as the prelims consists of technical details and these pages are typically numbered using roman numerals. This section of a book may contain; the title page, copyrights page, table of contents, preface, acknowledgement, and an introduction. However, these items are not mandatory and may vary depending on the author’s discretion. It introduces the reader to what the author would offer them through their book. This short introduction in the form of a foreword is written by someone apart from the author. Moreover, the length of any books front matter is not fixed some ...

Every human being we have encountered or will ever encounter is a complex end result of multiple influences. Every entity that he is exposed to leaves an impression on his thought process and often times if we sit and analyze one particular person in detail, we surely find remnants of those who have impressed him in his actions and words. It is therefore possible to critique or appraise him with reference to his inspirations. This paper aims to dwell on the work of the distinguished fiction writer T.C Boyle and in doing so will highlight the influence of another prominent ...

Introduction

In recent times, many college and university students are pursuing English as their major subject. The use of the English language has been a major challenge for some individuals leading to poor expression of feelings and emotions. Speaking in English becomes a big challenge especially when talking with foreigners. Reading is an important aspect of learning English. Reading can be described as the process of interpreting written or printed symbols, mentally. According to linguistic studies, reading forms part of learning English. Reading is of crucial importance in learning the English language.

The importance of studying English

The main importance studying English language is to be able ...

Typography involves arranging types for the language visibility. The work involves adjusting spaces between letters and group of letters. This work is to ensure that the text in the design is readable. Typography`s aim is to capture interest of the reader. A well-designed typography creates images in the mind of the reader. A number of factors affect readability in typography. The choice of typeface is a factor that affects readability. The typefaces should not be narrow because narrow typefaces are not readable. They should not be thin. Thin typefaces do not please the eye. The shapes of letters ...

People can process information in a superficial or systematic way. Most advertisements aim to persuade the consumer to buy products by targeting the superficial processing function through heuristic cues (Smith & Mackie, 2007). However, the most effective advertisements are undoubtedly direct response ads (Agee & Martin, 2001). While those ads can potentially work best on impulsive buyers because of their use of heuristic cues, Agee and Martin (2001) point out that a majority of consumers are planned buyers, which means they logically consider the reasons for buying products that are given in the ad. That is why direct response ads target both superficial ...

One of the more striking essays in The New Kings of Nonfiction is Susan Orlean’s piece “The American Man, Age Ten.” In her narrative, Orlean vividly describes the inner mental workings of young Colin Duffy after having spent a couple of weeks with him. Her introduction utilizes the unique rhetorical device of using a ten-year-old’s voice, instead of a normal narrative voice. Instead of simply telling the reader about the boy’s life, she reveals it through his voice and also shares some of his own feelings and thoughts. Later, she includes narrative of times the two of them shared. ...

Introduction

The story of 38 Who Saw Murder Didn’t Call the Police of Martin Gansberg makes known a real story of apathy , which took on the depressing dusk time of how mistiming, social insensitivity , and paradox all have dropped ahead the ethics of the area in the Kew Gardens of the area. A quantity of criminals has been recognized, and the confirmation of the apathy has been created, but really all fruitlessly. The story of Gansberg’s assassination turned to be an approximately direct fable regarding the believed insensitivity about apathy or as a minimum apathy to others’ troubles, of US ...

Overview

The novel by John Steinbeck is set in the time of The Great Depression in the United States of America, and more specifically in California. The novel, which is set in 1937, uses a number of characters in bringing out the situation as it was back then, and explaining what relationships were like back then between the rich and the poor. The main characters, George Milton and Lenin Small, are ranch hand men who are displaced migrants, sharing a common dream. The two men, of different intellectual capacity are in pursuit of a better future. They hope to own a farm and reshape ...

Discussion on Sexuality: Scholarly Paper vs Popular Media

The study of Campbell, Tross, Hu, Pavlicova, Kenney, & Nunes (2011) entitled “Female condom skill and attitude: Results from a NIDA Clinical Trials Network Gender-specific HIV risk reduction study” was published in the Aids Education and Prevention journal. The researchers are from the Columbia University, New York and they are affiliated with different organizations such as the New York State Psychiatric Institute, HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, and Columbia University Medical Center. The aim of the study was to determine the effects of a five session HIV-prevention intervention training in improving the skill in using the female condom as well ...

Throughout her short story, “Everyday Use,” Walker presents the recurring theme of harmony and conflicts. The story gives an insight into the struggles of the African – American people through the characters of Mrs. Johnson, Dee and Maggie. Arguably, “Everyday Use” delves into the issue of the changes that occur when individuals in rural areas become educated. Much of the events surround the actions of the only educated Johnson. Dee gains a formal education, but when she faces her past, one sees that this formal education brings out her innate, self-centered qualities. Nancy Tuten writes of Mrs. Johnson “awakening to one ...

When approaching Ursula Le Guin’s short story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” readers can interpret the story in several different ways. Some critics view the story as a rejection of the moral pragmatism supported by William James, alluded to in the subtitle of the story (Povinelli 510). Others view it as Le Guin’s indictment of first world countries’ financial exploitation of third world countries (Collins 525). Still others view it as Le Guin’s attempt to explain the workings of human nature and religion (Collins 525). However, to an average reader, the story resonates as a cautionary ...

Feminism has been a societal movement since the sixties and as such its effect on Hollywood has received an enormous share from both literary and film critics. Movies, or Motion Pictures, as they were referred to in the early days, were understood by feminists as being a practice exemplifying stereotypes about women and womanliness, in addition to portraying men as macho and strong beings. Over the years, a new form of literary criticism that focuses on the engenderment of Hollywood has been taking root and has come to be known as Gender or Feminist Criticism. This style of analysis examines the manner ...

This paper is based on the thesis to analyze the usage of informative and conversational tone purposefully and effectively by author to serve the purpose of his writing: to educate and inform his readers about the facts, and the journey across the historical timeframe of the extraordinary fruit: the oranges. Also, how the significance of the use of historical excursions together with the story-telling style of writing and tone appeal to ethos and pathos of the overall writing, which altogether drive the readers into the world of his non-fiction story about oranges. John McPhee is a celebrated writer who not ...

Agatha Christie is synonymous with detective fiction in virtually every country on Earth. Her mystery novels, which have sold billions of copies, have introduced some of the most memorable literary characters in the genre, including Auguste Poirot and Miss Marple. It is possible that unhappiness in her personal life (she divorced Christie after discovering that he had been unfaithful) contributed to the development of her style and her prolific output. The discipline of writing offered an escape that accorded with her predilection for privacy. She and her first husband, Archibald Christie, moved to London shortly before World War I ...

Is it or is it not Magical Realism?

When speaking about García Márquez’s inventive narratives, Spiller (1999) a professor of Renaissance literature, notes that his use of magical realism (MR) demands that the reader “accommodate both fantasy and reality within a single narrative structure” (475, para. 2). Magical realism is similar to (or perhaps the same as) fantasy and science fiction because the reader is asked to do the same thing; that is accept fantasy as reality. Gene Wolfe (science fiction and fantasy author) was asked to explain the difference between science fiction, fantasy and magical realism. He explained that the difference is “Plausibility. . . . Science fiction is ...

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening paints a beautiful picture of a different time. A horse and rider take time to stop and watch the snow falling in the woods. It sounds like a painting. Yet, much more is going on here than appreciation of nature. The meaning of the poem is that the only character is about to go on a long journey to fulfill a promise. The promise is a great responsibility. The promise might be going to war, taking care of a loved one who is ill, or just taking a moment to rest before resuming the normal responsibilities of life.

The first stanza ...

Faulkner remains one of America’s iconic writers still studied in higher education today for his style of writing engaging the reader in his characters. His characters in “As I Lay Dying” are no different in their challenge to the reader placing their symbolic meaning in the themes Faulkner incorporates in this story of a sequence of tragedies. “As I Lay Dying” exhibits an almost textbook example of a dysfunctional family of poor white Southerners on a farcical journey where the reader becomes familiar with the characters through Faulkner’s use of them several of them as the narrator of this tale. ...

Distinct

Writing style – an analysis

Ernest Hemingway's distinctive style caught the attention of critics since he began first writing in the 1920’s. He was often subjected to lavish praise as well as criticism but his was the voice that was not ignored.

The first thing that attracts the eye of the reader is his simple, straight forward style. His prose was modest and without the flowery adjectives to adorn his pieces to the extent possible. Ernest Hemingway’s training as a journalist might be an influence where clarity and succinctness is a virtue that shaped his ideas on writing. But what ...

'A & P' is a story about a checkout boy whose name is Sammy. The boy gives up his job following his boss’ unsympathetic speech to some three teenage girls. A keen analysis of the story reveals that in this work, John Updike, the author, portrays a contrast of two worldviews – the individualistic, non-conformist, and free-spirited views of the three teenage girls against the conventional, stoic, and conservative views of Mr. Lengel, Sammy’s manager. In this work, I have keenly analyzed the interpretations of two critics, Toni Saldivar and Walter Wells. To start with, I have given my own analysis and the ...

When many people think of satire, they understand that it is a subversive approach to a certain social or political issue through the use of irony. Works like the Earl of Rochester’s “A Satire Against Reason and Mankind,” Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal or John Dryden’s MacFlecknoe all make fun of some perceived failing of its audience, whether it be the “Satire’s poking fun at rationalism and reason, Swift’s pointing out of the problems facing Ireland as a result of English ignorance, or Dryden’s ridiculing of his contemporaries’ inadequate literary criticism. However, to what end do ...

John Donne’s poetry reflects a deep image of religious elements and most of his sonnets are the combination of both Catholic and Protestant. In “The Flea” and “Show Me Dear Christ” John Donne also uses religious imagery. He expresses in implicit way this tactic. HHHHis early poem “The Flea” implies the concept of sexual love; furthermore, it exemplifies unconventional metaphor by which the flea bites two lovers, who are compared on the basis of sex. Moreover, we see a woman trying to resist sexual advances. The speaker with the help of the flea was trying to convince her that the ...

Executive summary

The report looks into how business in the fast foods industry maliciously entices consumers into buying junk foods despite their effects on the people. The research found that businesses are increasingly using unethical marketing practices to boost their sales at the expense of the people’s health. Additionally, it also seeks to pinpoint the main reasons why businesses take such actions in a decent civilized society where the rights of the people out to be understood and respected by everybody. Is also seeks to investigate and explain why children have been an easy target for unscrupulous businesses in the junk ...

Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston. While he made many contributions to American letters, his most noteworthy is his stories of horror and mystery, some of which laid the groundwork for the detective short story. In addition, his poem “The Raven” is one of the most commonly recognized in all of American literature. Poe never really knew his parents, both of whom were actors. His father, David, left home shortly after Edgar’s birth, and his mother, Elizabeth, died of tuberculosis when Edgar was three. He had two siblings, but they were sent to ...

William Shakespeare is one of the playwrights who are very famous in literacy works. He is a Briton born in the sixteenth century yet wrote poems and plays that offer a thrilling effect when watching or reading them (Sylvan, ix). All the plays are written in native English which incorporates even some Latin or Greek words. In the works written by Shakespeare, there is heavy use of various themes and a certain characteristic language pattern. In his books, he tried to evaluate several scenarios that are a dilemma even to the current generation. The language use even in the plays depict that ...

Art and Architecture

Introduction

Media has emerged as one of the greatest aspects of the society and with the rise in technology; it has not only become more sophisticated but is also an important part of the entertainment, business and communication sectors. The area of concentration for this research will be primarily “social media”, however we may use other media types for comparison and analysis purpose. Before we proceed with our motive and statement on social media, it is important that a comprehensive definition of social media is derived and it must fit the current scenario. “Social media can be understood as a ...

Frances Harper is one of the famous African-American authors from the nineteenth century. She has written various literary works such as poems, stories and, essays revolving around themes of racial pride, female self-esteem and, equal rights . In general, Frances has used her talent of writing, hence her literature, as her way of protesting against evils of society. Likewise, The Slave Mother, by Frances Harper portrays the horrors and brutalizing nature of slavery. Unlike other literary works chosen for the assignment, this poem in particular describes the psychological and emotional pain resulting from slavery and separation. The poem is ...

Introduction

"The Name of the Rose," which is written by Umberto Eco is a representation of the difference between superstition and truth. The book is about the use of deception by those who hold an advantage over the rest. It was correspondingly a representation of the importance of aspects of reality in finding the truth about certain situations. The book is centered on religious principles and doctrines and implores the reader to look at the reality that surpasses superstition and religious doctrines. It has employed the use of literary devices in its plot and uses aspects of rhetoric to pass the different ...

Hemingway is considered one of the greatest writers of all time, and a master of the short story. In the short story “Hills Like White Elephants,” Hemingway examines a number of important literary themes, delving deep into the human psyche and consciousness. Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” touches on the lives of two characters, an American and a woman named Jig. The two sit in a Spanish restaurant, drinking beer and talking past each other about Jig’s unplanned pregnancy. The story revolves around the conversation that the two have in the restaurant, illustrating some of the painful truths that Hemingway observed ...

Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” is one of the most famous short stories written in the last century. It is a classic piece of literature, with one of the quintessential elements of an excellent piece-- a truly shocking surprise ending. “The Lottery” explores a number of different thematic ideas, but does a particularly excellent job in presenting the themes of violence and inhumanity, especially as they are expressed against a backdrop of normality. Jackson utilizes a number of rhetorical devices to examine the humanity and inhumanity of the people in the village, and uses the microcosm of the village to represent the state of the ...

Graduate Research Methods

As global functioning grows more complex and highly dynamic, research has become increasingly important. Seemingly, researchers in different fields of specifications are compelled to explore their respective fields further in a bid to generate more knowledge. This knowledge is of paramount importance as it contributes significantly to the effective functioning of the society. In order to yield optimal results, research processes need to be accurate, detailed and objective. Basically, these attributes clearly define what constitutes perfect research. Such research tends to be not only complex, but also relevant and systematic in nature. This report details the constituents of a model research ...

Popular Press Article

Bowden, Jonny. “The 10 Best Foods You aren’t Eating.” Men’s Health 2 Aug. 2007. Web. 6

The article lists ten types of food – mostly vegetables – that are good for people’s health but that people don’t usually eat. The article provides information on the health benefits of each type of food as well as some instructions or suggestions on how they can be eaten.

People would be likely to read this article as it has a catchy title that will easily intrigue the reader. The title is also very easily understood where its message and relevance is ...

In “Young Goodman Brown,” Nathaniel Hawthorne uses a variety of literary devices in creating a story with a strong theme and characters which are fully rounded and believable. Of these devices, his use of symbolism and imagery are rife. This is of the more well-known stories exploring 17th Century Puritanism and, even on a first read, it is clear why. Hawthorne depicts the chosen situation carefully and convincingly to the reader, not only entertaining them but also informing them as well. As with many of Hawthorne’s works, this story has been discussed by many academics in the field over the years since it ...

The poems, “Do Not Go Gently into That Night” by Dylan Thomas and “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” by Emily Dickenson, deal with the theme of death. Both poets use figurative devices to compare and contrast their abstract views on death. Thomas rejects the idea of death, and implores his father to fight his impending death. On the other hand, the woman in Dickenson’s poem embraces death as she goes willingly into death’s embrace. In essence, there is no specific way to present poems that share the same theme. Each poet chooses unique ...

Joseph Conrad (his real name was Jozef Korzeniowski) is a classic of English literature of the twentieth century. He was born in the Russian Empire into a family of Polish patriots, who took part in anti-government protests. In 1874 he fled to Marseilles to become a cabin boy on a French merchant ship and three years later, while sailing in the Pacific Ocean, began to learn English. Over time, he became captain in the British passenger fleet. The marine experience gave Conrad the material for his literary works. After retiring, he devoted himself wholly to literature and in the mid-nineties began to publish ...

The novelist Claire Messud promoted The Woman Upstairs, in which the protagonist is a woman of 42 years who rebels against the role of a nice girl which society has given her. Readers expectations with The Woman Upstairs were at a height had not reached, or Edmund Hillary reached Messud dreams not even muss. It is a book that humor dictates whether you like it or not and, like the sons of the emperor, create followers and detractors alike due to the lack of plot and characters that not everyone will fall into grace. It is a reading over appearance and reality, disappointment and ...

There are but few authors in the plethora of Western literature that can rival Homer in his lasting impact on the craft of epic narrative. Both of his Odyssey and the Illiad are often attributed as the oldest surviving works of literature in the Western Greek alphabetic tradition (Powell xv). Along with Hesiod’s poems, they are also considered to be the oldest substantial pieces of writing in any kind. Almost nothing survives between these poems – which appear at the dawn of Greek alphabetic literacy – and the rich literary production of fifth-century Athens. Everything else is lost. Of course, ...

W.H. Auden's poem "Say the City Has Ten Million Souls,"

ABSTRACT Analysis of the Auden's (1939) poem, "Say This city Has Ten Million Souls" provides the opportunity for connecting the social precepts of place and displacement offered by Aschcroft et al (1989) for explaining the plight of the refugee as marginalized by the host society. In doing so, the poem becomes a lens for understanding the use of Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis Model for assessing the three dimension of literature. The outcome of the following academic discussion provides a tapestry of the psychological, emotional, and social, challenges of the human ...

"Robert Hayden"

The poem Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden tells about a hardworking foster father who does not get any appreciation from anyone. Robert Hayden was brought up in a poor family and he admired a foster father next door. Robert Hayden attended University of Michigan with H. Auden where he got much influence from Auden to continue writing. Robert also appreciated the work of other poets and his became his role models. Since Robert was black, most of his writings concentrated on race and he had lots of concern with racial expression. This particular poem was about a father who would wake ...

It’s early Monday morning. We see a woman in her early forties (we’ll call her Laura) leading her way down the street. We might also notice her driving a SUV. She is rushing to her working place. Laura might be an advanced lawyer at the “Big Four” firm, or counsel at the largest law firm in the state. Her tired face says she is overworked at her job, likely because she is constantly striving to attain partnership. Previously this was a pleasant idea but one which does not make her happy anymore as she has no time to even think ...

Heroism, and the notion of what it means to be a hero has been subjected to numerous changes, especially with regard to changes over time and also in the manner at which different cultures perceive heroism. In literature, heroic deeds and significant events are usually captured in an epic. Valmiki’s Ramayana and Homer’s Odyssey, are both ancient epics, therefore, they are the products of the oral traditions that have adopted an array of literary devices. The Odyssey dates back to around 8th to 6th BCE while the Ramayana proximately was recorded in the 5th century. In these two ...

I am interested in this selection due to the investigative nature of Sherlock Holmes’s adventures. This story is about a case that Sherlock Holmes handled and how he incorporated the services of his friend Watson. This case was investigated in an old home building that had a crime committed. Holmes’s partner Watson describes the nature of the cases they have handled. He explained that Holmes wanted to do his job as an art as a first priority than acquire wealth first. This story is a narration by Watson about his experience with his partner Holmes in trying to solve several ...

The conflict between North Korea and South Korea and United States has existed for more than five decades. The involved parties have tried to resolve this issue through dialogue and signing of international treaties, but in vain. Instead, the conflict seems to escalate day after day; an idea that has affects economic, social, and political development in the region. This issue has escalated enmity between the involved parties and their allies thus weakening regional integration and economic prosperity. The international community has raised its concern about this problem and has tried organizing peace conferences and dialogues with the intention ...

In the two decades leading up to World War II, there was considerable criticism leveled against the genre of the comic book, because there was the fear that the multicolored magazines would lead to the erosion of conventional literacy, including such competencies as the ability to focus on plain text, read sequentially from left to right, as well as the misguided notion that conventional literature dealt with acceptable subject matter that steered clear of controversy, while comic books had edgier content (anyone who had read James Joyce, for example, knew that this last claim simply was not true). Once ...

One of the most famous satirical pieces of all time is Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal. Although the issues contained within the text are aimed specifically at the political and economic situation in Ireland and England during the early eighteenth century, the thematic ideas that Swift develops so effectively in his work remain important to this day. Swift utilizes satire and wordplay to underscore the oppression of the Irish by the English, and in doing so, creates one of the longest-lived pieces of social and political satire and sustained irony of all time. Religion in England, Ireland, ...

Classic English literature

This novella by Kafka appeared in 1915 just before the onset of the First World War. It falls under the broad genres of psychological fiction and allegory. Several instances of symbols that cascaded the plot justify this stance. The following themes are evident in the whole plot discovery. Mythology appears imminent which appears in the form of fantasy and illusions. Betrayal and guilt also reign among other eccentric allures of realism and punishment. Czechoslovakia appears to be the hegemonic place horizons that appear in the literary text. Metamorphosis is a complex terminology that depicts a change that is conspicuous and empirical. ...

We have read the story “The Storm " and " The Gift of the Magi”; both of them share the concept of love. The Storm is a story written by Kate Chopin. It is a story of infidelity and sexual desires. In his story, Chopin uses a symbol of the storm to express his views on marriage and sexuality. This is a story that evolves between two families, that of Bobinot, Calixta and son Bibi and Alcee, Clarisee and their babies. Sex and adultery are a crucial part of the story. Kate Chopin tells a story of a woman who was torn between two men and had an ...

Analysis of Autobiographical Character of the Novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Introduction Charles Dickens was one of the most popular English writers whose novels were known all over the world. His name was associated with realism trend in English classic literature. The two novels, David Copperfield and Great Expectations, are considered the most autobiographical of all other works created by Charles Dickens. This paper is devoted to the analysis of autobiographical facts of Dickens’ life in comparison with the life of the main hero of his novel Great Expectations, Philip Pirrip (Pip). Many critics cannot achieve a unified opinion with regard to the statement that Great Expectations is autobiographical. ...

In the early pages of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne observes that, when a town is founded, two institutions are needed first – a graveyard and a prison. According to Hawthorne’s Anti-Transcendentalist world view, human nature was anything but good, which meant that the first two certainties that would strike any new human settlement would be death and violation of the law. There are, of course, many kinds of prisons in the modern world. In addition to the traditional correctional facility, there are also forces at work in terms of cultural and social prejudice that keep members of different groups from reaching ...