Setting plays an important role in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The book was set partially in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana during several time periods of the 19th century. Uncle Tom’s Cabin helped advance many causes of the abolitionist movement. The house Uncle Tom lived in is very important to the novel because it is where Uncle … Read more
Charlotte Bronte spent her youth in the 18th century when intellectual women were considered heretics. Charlotte knew that intelligence was not accepted in many circles of society and would get her nowhere, so she wore it secretively. Charlotte was 6”0 tall, with big bones. Charlotte used Jane Eyre to express herself- Charlotte wrote this book … Read more
The Anna Karenina of Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel is an intriguing, complex character. Despite her adultery and death, she often draws more sympathy from readers than Anna’s lover-husband Vronsky does. But Anna’s lover Constantine Dmitrich Levin also ranks among one of the most interesting characters in literature. The reason for Anna being drawn more sympathetically … Read more
The journey back home is a common theme in The Odyssey. The question of what the exact fate of Odysseus will define The Odyssey, and has been debated for centuries by scholars, with no clear-cut answer. In The Odyssey, Odysseus travels from Troy to Ithaca by way of the land of the Phaecians, The Lotus-Eaters, … Read more
The Chrysanthemums is a fiction novel written by John Steinbeck. The title The Chrysanthemums comes from the name of a flower Elisa Allen loves to grow in her garden. The symbolism behind The Chrysanthemums represents loneliness, femininity, and marital status of women during the depression era. In The Chrysanthemums the key symbols that the story … Read more
In Mother to Son, Langston Hughes discusses the struggles that African American men have faced in the United States throughout history. In this poem, Hughes casts his mother as a symbol of darker races fighting against adversity. Mother to Son was written in 1922 while Hughes was still a student at Columbia University and was … Read more
The first five guests are killed off within the first two days that they are on Indian Island. They arrive by boat to this secluded island, which is mostly used for vacationing. The boat handler brings them over to the island and leaves them with supplies enough to last them about a week. They are … Read more
Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman are two different American poets, Emily Dickinson in the 19 th century and Walt Whitman in the 19 th /20 th centuries. Emily Dickinson wrote in a realistic style while Walt Whitman wrote in free verse . Emily Dickinson’s most famous poem is “Because I could not stop for Death” … Read more
John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath portrays the Joad family’s arduous journey from their home to California during the Dust Bowl Era. John Steinbeck uses various elements in his novel, including animals representing different characters in the story, to convey symbolism and deeper meaning. John Steinbeck repeatedly uses a turtle to represent humanity throughout the … Read more
Macbeth’s arch-villain, Macduff, is in fact Macbeth’s fourth antagonist. Macbeth is preceded by three equally malevolent characters: the witches of Act 1 and 2 (particularly the latter), and Tarquin, the Roman general who raped Lucrece, from The Rape of Lucrece . It has been suggested that Macbeth and Tarquin both represent one aspect of Shakespeare’s … Read more
Jordan Baker is the only woman, other than Jordan’s friend Daisy, who has a major role in The Great Gatsby. Jordan lives her life carelessly and freely, never allowing herself to be tied down by love or domesticity. Jordan is beautiful both inside and out; she is so stunning that many men find themselves attracted … Read more
Henrik Ibsen is the “father of realism” in drama. Henrik Ibsen was an important, influential playwright during his time and even to this day because he wrote about realistic events that could happen in everyday life. Henrik Ibsen used symbolism to represent the characters’ mentalities and reactions that they portray through their dialogue. Henrik Ibsen … Read more
Gulliver’s Travels is a satirical book written by Jonathan Swift and was published in 1726. Gulliver’s character undergoes many changes throughout his adventures, however most of these changes happen gradually throughout the book rather than suddenly. Gulliver starts out as an innocent idealist, but is exposed to evils that corrupt him into a more cynical … Read more
A Doll’s House is a very controversial act written by Henrik Ibsen in the 1800s. A Doll’s House exposes many social concerns during that time. The play deals with issues of women rights and marital expectations. A Doll’s House is a perfect example for a feminist work. A Doll’s House is about a woman, Nora … Read more
The tell-tale heart was a short story by Edgar Allen Poe and it is an interesting, psychological study of a deformed old man who kills the old man and hides its corpse under the floor. The protagonist has premeditated murder because he assumes that his life would be better without the old man who suffers … Read more
Erich Fromm was best known for his revolutionary views on modern society, particularly in the areas of psychological and social development. He was a prolific writer who authored many books on psychology. Although Erich had studied at International Psychoanalytic University Berlin, he did not have an extensive background in clinical psychiatry. Erich had no formal … Read more
The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton, follows the story of two different groups living in mid-western America: The greasers and The Socs (pronounced so-shoes). The novel deals with many problems that were prevalent in society at this time such as poverty, high crime rates, violence between social classes and gang wars. The novel was written … Read more
1984 presents a dark vision of the world with all its oppression, government surveillance, and limitations on individual expression. The most powerful tool used by “Big Brother” in 1984 is Mind Control. 1984’s protagonist Winston Smith is subjected to Mind Control throughout the novel, with an emphasis on “Double-Think”, which can be understood as a … Read more
Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a 1981 novella written by Colombian-born writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The work was originally published in Spanish. Chronicle is the story of a man who dreams his own murder and then wakes up to find himself being hunted down by townspeople because they believe his dream is a premonition … Read more
F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the most famous and respected American writers in history. Among his more prominent works are some short stories and novels written during and about the Jazz Age, a time period following WWI known for its change in culture, classism, political unrest, and jazz music. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story … Read more
The poem The Negro Speaks of Rivers was written by Langston Hughes. The poem The Negro Speaks of Rivers is about the black people who were brought to America and enslaved by slave traders, and how that has an effect on them today: The poem The Negro Speaks of Rivers, published in 1921, focuses on … Read more
This essay compares John Locke and John Stuart Mill’s moral theories. It will be shown how Locke is concerned with the consequences of actions whereas Mill focuses on intentions. First, it will be argued that both make use of rules to determine if an act is right or wrong (1). Furthermore, the significance of consent … Read more
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen is a play about Hedda, who is the daughter of General Gabler. Hedda rejects any proposals that are made to her, despite her father’s constant pressuring for her to marry. Hedda elaborates on how she would like to be free and independent: “All my life I’ve dreamed of dramatic incidents … Read more
Scuba diving is a popular sport. It involves diving underwater while breathing from a scuba diving tank (a diving cylinder also called “diving stage”) filled with air or scuba diving gas. The equipment used for this includes scuba diving masks, fins, diving suit and of course scuba diving tanks. Scuba divers breathe compressed air, so … Read more
Edward Albee wrote the play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Edward Albee (1928-2016) was an American playwright whose other well-known plays include The Zoo Story (1958), The Sandbox (1959), and Tiny Alice (1964). Edward Albee received three Pulitzer Prizes for Drama, more than any other living American dramatist at the time of his death. Who’s … Read more
In almost every Shakespeare play, there are moments of humor. Comedy is one of the most prevalent genres in The Tempest. From the beginning to the end, Miranda and Prospero use comedy and funny dialogues to keep the mood light and happy. Comedy also encompasses a large aspect of what The Tempest is about: Prospero’s … Read more
James Dickey (1923-1997) was an American poet, literary critic, novelist, and screenwriter. James Dickey received the National Medal for Literature Award in 1996. James Dickey is most known for his poem “Falling”. James Dickey is also known for his novel Deliverance which was adapted into a film of the same name in 1972. James Dickey … Read more
Diversity is the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization. Diversity can be seen as something that people should not just tolerate but accept and embrace. Diversity is important because it creates an environment where employees feel they can work to their full potential … Read more
Elephant Run is a story that takes place during World War II. In Elephant Run, you get to know about a boy name Nick who has been living in the tea plantation of Burma with his mom and dad for almost all of his life. The time period is from 1942-1945, which definitely makes Elephant … Read more
Love is all around A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It starts in the very beginning when Demetrius accuses Hermia of not loving him, although she thought they were promised to each other. He says, “Thou hast never loved” (I. i. 99). A lot of times love happens when you are not expecting it to happen. In … Read more
Macbeth is a tragedy written between 1603 and 1607 by William Shakespeare, drawing on the story of Mac Bethad mac Findláich (Maccus Macbeatha), King of Scots from 1040 to 1057. It was first published in the Folio of 1623. The play spans only about 24 hours, from Macbeth’s victory at the battle of Dunsinane to … Read more
Pitbulls have a bad reputation in today’s society. The media is showing the world that Pitbulls are aggressive, vicious animals who attack people and other dogs, ripping them apart in minutes. They’re making it seem like Pitbulls are dangerous creatures that need to be put down right away. To most people they may think Pitbulls … Read more
Cosmetology is the study of beauty treatments, including hair removal, skincare, nail care, makeup, manicures and pedicures. Cosmetologists are trained to work on all areas of the face and body—including hair damage reduction/elimination, scalp cleansing, shaving, massage, nails, feet, hands, skin exfoliation, skin tone improvement, acne removal, pore size reduction. Cosmetology ranges from work done … Read more
“Cathedral” is a short story written by Raymond Carver. In the story, the narrator finds an injured cat in his yard and takes it inside to take care of it while his wife is away. The next day, he finds that there is a dead rat in his kitchen sink, which leads him to a … Read more
Geoffrey Chaucer is considered one of the best writers in English literature, but his writings are not commonly taught in school classes. Geoffrey Chaucer humor can be found throughout The Canterbury Tales . Geoffrey Chaucer’s humor is often based on wordplay and irony, as well as satire. Geoffrey Chaucer also used his writing to criticize … Read more
The Iliad is an epic poem, recounting the events of The Trojan War between Greece and Troy. The story follows several key characters in The Iliad, such as Achilles and King Agamemnon, throughout The Battle of Trogyllium and The Siege of Troy. Fate and Destiny play important roles in The Iliad, because The Gods manipulate … Read more
The Awakening by Kate Chopin is a novel about a woman in the late 1800s who struggles to determine her own identity in a world that pushes feminine virtues and prohibits female sexuality. The main character, Edna Pontellier, goes through one of three stages of transition throughout The Awakening. The first stage (the “awakening”) refers … Read more
A Farewell to Arms is a war novel by Ernest Hemingway set during the Italian campaign of World War I. A code hero, Frederic Henry serves as an American lieutenant-surgeon attached to the Italian army. A code hero often used in early 20th century post-modern literature presents an idealized figure whose experience of the world … Read more
Soccer has always been in my blood. Soccer is in my family’s blood, and I was brought into the game when I was only five years old. Soccer became a big part of my life at a very young age, and it remains a large part to this day. Soccer occupies more than half of … Read more
Symbolism is used throughout F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Symbolism is used to express important ideas, emotions, and concepts beyond the literal interpretation of the text being read. Symbolism in The Great Gatsby usually represents deeper meaning or figurative meaning. Some symbolism uses objects or characters as symbols for other more abstract things such … Read more
Health is an issue that affects all people, in all places, in different ways. Health refers to the level of functional and mental well-being of a person. Although health is related to age, it goes beyond merely having more birthdays. Healthy aging is associated with functional capacity (e. g. , being able to get up … Read more
Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. It revolves around Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and their desire for power. Macbeth, originally a Thane (a chief or leader) to the King of Scotland, Duncan, becomes greedy with power after meeting three witches who prophesy that he will become king. Because of his wife, Macbeth murders … Read more
Do you enjoy making people feel good? Do you have a talent for hair and makeup, and an appreciation of fashion? Would you like to work as a beautician or cosmetologist? If your answer is “Yes!” then becoming a cosmetologist might be the right career path for you. Cosmetologists are professionals who style hair and … Read more
Frankenstein is a very noticeable example of the theme of individualism and how people can be affected by it. Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, uses Frankenstein and Frankenstein’s monster to show the reader Frankenstein’s downfall since he created such a horrific monster that Frankenstein was scared to death. Frankenstein’s downfall then causes him to not … Read more
The Nike Corporation is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and selling of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. Nike’s revenue for 2014 was listed as $28 billion USD. Nike has been the official shoe sponsor for many high-profile professional athletes from different sports including Michael … Read more
Les Miserables, first published in 1862 is the story of Jean Valjean, a man who was imprisoned for nineteen years after stealing bread to feed his sister’s starving family. When he is released from prison he finds himself on the run from an unforgiving police inspector Javert. The pursuit becomes Les Miserables ‘ central conflict … Read more
Othello is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare about Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army who marries Desdemona, daughter of a senator. Othello murders his wife, Desdemona, after being tricked into believing she has been unfaithful. Othello’s claim to fame as a main character is not so much the tragic love story, but … Read more
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a well-known Middle English work that has withstood the test of time and is still read by many today. The author, Sir Thomas Malory , wrote this work in 1469 at the same time as he was writing his more popular work, Le Morte d’Arthur . Sir Gawain … Read more
Langdon Winner’s book, The Whale and the Reactor, is meant to be a critique of modern technology and more specifically, nuclear power. Langdon Winner begins the book by describing the perspective that activists in the 1960s had of technology; they believed that all new technologies were fundamentally opposed to their values. This perspective led many … Read more
Coco Chanel was born on August 19th, 1883 in Saumur France, where she grew up. Coco did not have the best background. Coco had a wealthy businessman for a father who let Coco’s mother manage their money. Coco’s parents divorced when Coco was young and Coco’s father left her family without any help financially. Coco’s … Read more