Hemingway’s influence on his generation is undeniable, but the question of whether he truly was a modernist is still being debated. In this article, I will argue Hemingway as a modernist through an analysis of the language, themes, and narration …
Category: Essay Samples on Literature
Analysis Of The Characters Who Fell Victim To Tartuffe In Moliere’s Play
I was struck by the French Neoclassical Era throughout my semester. I was able to identify the roles of each character in Tartuffe’s weaknesses and blindness after further research. Humans are naturally flawed. It was interesting to me that Tartuffe …
Symbolism In The Scarlet Ibis By James Hurst
James Hurst’s story “The Scarlet Ibis,” uses symbolism and deeper meaning to tell his story. James Hurst makes use of the Roman Candle as well as the weather to illustrate the emotions of the characters in his story.
The roman …
A Look At The Character Of Lady Lazarus In The Bell Jar
“Dying, like all things, is an art.” It is an extraordinary feat of art.
Sylvia Plath is long considered a poet icon. Many of her previously unknown works were discovered and celebrated after she committed suicide in the thirties. She …
Blood In The Play “Macbeth” By William Shakespeare
What is the definition of blood? Google.com provides a definition that defines blood. It is the “red liquid that circulates through the arteries, veins, and muscles of humans and vertebrate animals, transporting oxygen to and carbon dioxide out of the …
The Theme Of Loneliness In “Miss Brill” By Katherine Mansfield
Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield’s short piece is about the pain and insidiousness of being alone. The lonely will find satisfaction in experiencing the pleasures of living with others rather than being surrounded by others. The English teacher is now …
A Curious Case Of Heroes On The Example Of Harry Potter
The topic of heroes is a common theme in language arts classes, due to the many types of heroes. There are three types of heroes: the epic, tragic, and classic. Each type refers specifically to an era, style, author or …
Analysis Of The Characters Ponyboy, Soda Pop, And Darry In The Outsiders
“They grew to be outsiders. They didn’t want to fight. They were looking for belonging.” This is the message on the poster for the Outsider movie. The Outsiders is a fictional book by S.E Hinton. Three brothers, Ponyboy (Dally), Sodapop …
Summary Of The Call Of Cthulhu By H. P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft’s 1928 novel “Call of Cthulhu”, was published by H.P. These notes tell the story of his grandfather discovering Cthulhu, the great old man, and the cult which worships him. The book’s story revolves around the alien god Cthulhu, …
The Line Between Arrogance And Heroism: The Case Of Satan’s Character
Milton dedicated his whole life to the struggle against evil and good. It is obvious in his epic poem, “Paradise Lost,” as well as in his political battles against Royalists and Presbyterians who sought to mandate religion. Both were terrible …