In Madame Bovary, a novel by Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary is a doctor’s wife who has adulterous affairs with other men. Madame Bovary works as a teacher in the villa her husband bought for her. In Madame Bovary , Madame Bovary can’t seem to be happy about anything. Madame Bovary’s life is boring and Madame … Read more
The short story, “The Chrysanthemums,” takes place in a small town in Central California. The whole short story is told from the point of view of a male narrator who tells a female character’s story. Much about this short story reflects John Steinbeck’s own life as he lived it and saw it around him. In … Read more
The Forensic science is the scientific method used for investigating and detecting crime. Forensic scientists collect, preserve, analyze and report on scientific evidence found at the scene of a crime or in connection with another criminal act. Forensic Science was born around 200 years ago by Italian scientist Alessandro Volt27). Forensic science is still a … Read more
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel about sin and guilt in the Puritan society. The author manages to create an atmosphere of guilt and depression by creating characters that are easily relatable and well developed. He does this using themes such as sin, isolation, conformity and community throughout the book. This theme … Read more
Precious is a 2009 American Film. It was directed by Lee Daniels and written by Geoffrey Fletcher. The Film stars Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz (IMDb). The Film tells us the story of an obese girl with low self-esteem who is abused by her mother. As a teenager she is … Read more
Macbeth is a play written by Shakespeare about Macbeth, a thane of Glamis and later King of Scotland. Macbeth’s desire for power leads him to murder the current king, Duncan, in order to take his throne. Macbeth has many flaws that contribute to his fate including ambition, pride, anger and lack of morality… The nature … Read more
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a Romanticist novel in The Custom House in Boston in the 1830s. The setting of The Scarlet Letter was crucial to the development of the narrative because it shows how much freedom people had at that point in time. The strong Puritan influence on New England also contributes … Read more
Beowulf is a man that was raised as a hero and warrior by his people to protect them from the evil surrounding their land. Beowulf shows throughout the story many instances of heroism and great courage against Grendel, Grendel’s mother and the dragon. Beowulf is noble and strong and he doesn’t let anything stand in … Read more
Emily Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was an American poet known for her unconventional and secluded life. Although Emily wrote poetry most of her life, fewer than a dozen of her almost 1,800 poems were published during her lifetime. Emily lived most of her adult life in the white bedroom of the … Read more
The poem starts off with Odysseus trying to fight off the temptations of sirens. The Sirens are creatures whose singing lures sailors to their death. The song of the sirens is said to enrapture Odysseus’ crew. The sight of the sirens causes all of the men to abandon the ship and swim towards them. The … Read more
Othello, by William Shakespeare is a fictional tragedy that depicts Othello’s life as he goes from being a loyal general to turning into an irrational monster because of his wife’s deceit. Othello was unaware of the fact that his new bride Desdemona had been cheating on him with Othello’s lieutenant Iago. Othello was an African … Read more
The Black Cat is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in The Saturday Evening Post on August 19th, 1843. The story follows a man who believes he has become possessed by a being that changes his personality and haunts him with violent behavior. The protagonist feels as if his actions are beyond control … Read more
Every Grain of Sand song by Bob Dylan song is a song with deep meaning and spiritual connection. It’s about God’s eternal love for us, no matter how much we do wrong. The song Every Grain of Sand song from Bob Dylan song was recorded for the first time in 1981 on an album Shot … Read more
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a five-thousand-year-old story that is considered the first great piece of epic literature from Mesopotamia. The epic also holds a special place in history as it contains one of the earliest flood myths, which would later inspire The Bible’s Old Testament flood account and The Qur’an’s account of Noah. The … Read more
Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, introduces a dilemma that is prevalent throughout the story. The reader sees Hamlet battle against himself over whether to take action or not, leading to him waxing philosophically on life’s choices. The dilemma lies in choosing between what one “doth protest too much” and what cannot be chosen. The dilemma … Read more
The Theory of Caring states that care is the foundation for nurse-patient relationships. Caring is defined by compassion, empowerment, knowledge, and competence (Holistic Nursing Theory Jean Watson Theory, 2010). Others argue that it is a characteristic of the seventh vital sign which relates to pain management in patients. The Theory of Caring is a holistic … Read more
The First Day is a short story written by Edward P. Jones, first released in The Atlantic Monthly. The book was published in The Atlantic Monthly for the first time on January 2002, and was later found in Edward P. Jones’s short story collection The Known World (2003). The setting of the story takes place … Read more
My Papa’s Waltz is about abuse. It tells the story of a little girl being abused by her father, but I never knew that until someone told me. My papa’s waltz was just a song that meant nothing to me growing up. My dad would sing it to me all of the time, and I … Read more
The play The Tempest was written by William Shakespeare in the early 17 th century. The main character Caliban is depicted as a deformed monster who lives on an island made up of Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan. The name Caliban is thought to derive from the word calamari which means squid in modern … Read more
Robert Frost’s poetry reflects the nature of his time, especially Robert Frost and the Depression. Robert Frost died in January 1963, almost three months after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He began writing more than 75 years earlier on a cold afternoon in San Francisco when he was only eleven years old. Robert Frost has … Read more
Oedipus the King is an ancient Greek tragedy, written by Sophocles. Oedipus the King may be the best known work of Sophocles. Oedipus Rex, or Oedipus the King, has been part of western literature for over twenty-four centuries. The main character Oedipus does not want to know his answers to his questions because he fears … Read more
Huckleberry Finn is a book by Mark Twain, published in 1884. Huckleberry Finn has been known to have many themes, such as racism and freedom. Huckleberry Finn’s major theme is hope, giving Huckleberry Finn an overall tone of optimism. Huck lives with his father who does not care about him at all and with a … Read more
Sports psychology is the study of athletes’ behavior and experiences, including thought processes, emotions, and social interactions. It is focused primarily on how individuals are affected by playing sports (e. g. , coach-athlete relationships), how they manage their emotions during competition (e. g. , composure), and how participation in sport affects their lives outside of … Read more
The Importance of Being Earnest is a play that was written by Oscar Wilde. The story focuses on two men who both go by the name Ernest, and their interactions with Algernon Moncrieff. The main crux of the story surrounds them pretending to be someone else so they can carry on their love affairs without … Read more
While each man was defined by different characteristics, their similarities were greater than their differences. Their lives were also marked by many similar occurrences in which they began to achieve great economical advancements during times of economic depression and periods of rapid industrialization (Randel 1). Thomas Edison is recognized as one of the greatest inventors … Read more
The play Antigone, written by Sophocles in early 5th century B. C. , is a staple of the education of classical or ancient literature and philosophy. It deals with themes such as grief, punishment for those who break the law, and what it means to be “good”. Morality, as depicted through Antigone, is so prominent … Read more
In The Catcher In The Rye Salinger writes about a young boy, Holden Caufield who is struggling to cope with growing up. The book follows the story of Holden as he goes from school to various jobs before being sent off to war. The loss of innocence happens very quickly for Holden as he struggles … Read more
Hazel Weatherfield was a 16 year old girl who lived in The Catcher in the Rye’s version of The Great Gatsby’s setting The Valley of Ashes. She became friends with Holden Caulfield after he saved The Great Swallow from becoming roadkill. The reader is introduced to Hazel as she comes home from school and discovers … Read more
Beowulf is well known as an epic hero, yet the Beowulf manuscript dates only to the early thirteenth century. Beowulf has been dated as early as the ninth century and as late as the tenth-century based on linguistic analysis. Beowulf possesses all of the qualities that make a hero: strength, wisdom, and support of the … Read more
William Shakespeare is a well known poet in English history. His works include the famous Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and many others. William Shakespeare was a fascinating character in his time period. Location: William Shakespeare wrote this poem when he was in London from 1592-1593 William Shakespeare was born on April 23rd 1564 according to … Read more
The trial scene in The Merchant of Venice is an integral part of the play because it is through this scene that situations are set up for the characters with major importance to the plot. The results of this trial cause several important events in The Merchant of Venice, such as Shylock’s demand and Antonio’s … Read more
Charlotte Bronte, Jane’s author, adds many social standards to Jane Eyre through Jane herself as well as the people Jane interacts with during the story. Jane starts her life on her parent’s estate Jane Eyre. Jane was orphaned at a young age and had to live with her cruel aunt, Sarah Reed, who does not … Read more
J. D. Salinger’s novel, The Catcher in the Rye , was published in 1951. The novel is narrated by Holden Caulfield, a seventeen year-old boy who has just been kicked out of his fourth school, Pencey Prep School. The novel starts with Holden attending classes at Pencey, but he becomes increasingly anxious and decides to … Read more
The Barry Bonds case again shines the light on domestic violence among athletes. There is a long history of domestic violence allegations against famous players including OJ Simpson, Chris Benoit, and Adrian Peterson. However, Barry Bonds might be the first professional to face federal charges for his accusations. Although he was tried for perjury and … Read more
Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman were two of the most influential American poets. Emily Dickinson is known for her prolific use of meter and rhyme, while Walt Whitman is recognized for his free verse style. Emily Dickinson started writing poetry in her teen years while Walt Whitman only became a poet when he was approaching … Read more
Huckleberry ‘Huck’ Finn is the protagonist of Mark Twain’s novel, Huckleberry Finn. The character Huckleberry Finn first appeared in Twain’s earlier work, Tom Sawyer; however, Huck himself claims that he does not recollect this (Twain 21). Huckleberry Finn has numerous different character traits throughout the novel. Huckleberry Finn is an orphan, and has run away … Read more
Cyrano de Bergerac is a play written in 1897 by Edmond Rostand. Cyrano de Bergerac is considered one of the most well-known plays of Cyrano de Bergerac (a fictional character created by Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand’s creation). Common knowledge may include Cyrano as the character who tragically dies at the end of his play … Read more
The Cask of Amontillado is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that was first published in the November 1846 issue The Gift: A Christmas and New Year’s Present for 1847. The story begins with two friends, Montresor and Fortunato, meeting outside of an opera house where they run into each other. The two have … Read more
Animal Farm is an allegory written by George Orwell to show the true nature of Communism. Animal Farm follows many similarities between Animalism, or Animal Farm’s governmental structure, and Communism. Animalism goes against many beliefs that are seen in Stalinist Russia, which is where Animal Farm represents. The use of language in Animal Farm shows … Read more
Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Macbeth appears to be the shortest of all of William Shakespeare’s tragedies, but it is very quick-paced. The play Macbeth has many themes, one being guilt which occurs after Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost who warns him that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor, then king. Macbeth has … Read more
The Great Gatsby is one of the most popular pieces of American literature written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925. The novel takes place during the roaring twenties, which was a time of great economic prosperity and decadence in America. The story is about Nick Carraway who moves to New York after graduating college. … Read more
Hermann Hesse (2 July 1877 – 9 August 1962) was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, each of which explores an individual’s search for authenticity, self-knowledge, and spirituality. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Hermann Hesse is also known for his … Read more
In The Great Gatsby, the summers are long and hot, full of parties and people with nowhere to go. The time is languid, a slow crawl across the sky as if the world was slowly petering out. The novel opens on a summer’s morning in 1922, “when valley girls were drowsing happily in bed… dreaming … Read more
King Lear, which was written in 1605 by William Shakespeare, can be seen as a classic tragedy. King Lear is the story of King Lear who is quickly abandoned by everyone he trusts when his daughter Goneril and Regan show their true colors. King Lear has three daughters; Cordelia his youngest, then Goneril and finally … Read more
The The Canterbury Tales is a popular work of literature that was written in the 14th century. The novel consists of some 24 stories told by different characters on their way to Canterbury, and it’s one of the most influential works in English literature. The book also contains poems. The Canterbury tales include many interesting … Read more
The Tempest , written by William Shakespeare, is a play that is filled with humor. The characters in The Tempest are thought to be some of the funniest in all of his plays. The information below will look at The Tempest and its many different examples of humor. The first example of humor in The … Read more
When family members fight, it can tear the family apart! Family conflict is nearly inevitable in many family units. Conflict in family can be defined as “disagreement or opposition; clash” (Dictionary. com). When family members disagree on something, it is difficult to make them see eye-to-eye and resolve their conflict. Family conflict can arise in … Read more
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, is full of characters and themes that embody the idea of The American Dream—a dream to which anyone can attain anything they desire if they work hard enough for it; The American Dream seems simple and effortless because many people achieve it every day. The reality, however, … Read more
James Joyce’s Araby tells the story of a young boy who lives in North Dublin at the beginning of the twentieth century. Araby is the boys’ name for Arbour Hill, a cemetery near his home and one that Mother Francis (the boy’s teacher) claims has “beautiful” trees and flowers. The young unnamed narrator meets Mangan’s … Read more
Augustus Caesar was a political leader in Roman Empire. Augustus was born Gaius Julius Caesar in Rome on September 23, 63 BC. Augustus became the first Roman Emperor Augustus in 27 BC when his great uncle and adoptive father Augustus died. Augustus is known for improving the lives of people in Roman Empire during his … Read more