Shakespeare’s The Tempest, as a work of literature that was first performed and created during the year 1611, has always been read and interpreted by many different people from all different walks of life. The play The Tempest is known to fall under the genre of comedy/drama and contains aspects of romance, tragedy, and fantasy. … Read more
Soccer is an extremely popular sport in my country. The Soccer team came in first place for the division they were in, and we got invited to another divisional game that was much larger and against teams that seemed to be in a different league than us because of how huge and prestigious their names … Read more
Rappaccini’s Daughter is a short story of Nathaniel Hawthorne, about Rappaccini. Rappaccini is an old scientist who lives in the town where he studied and experimented with poisonous plants to discover their “perfect poison”, one that would work on any creature and could not be cured. Rappaccini, now obsessed with finding this perfect poison, breeds … Read more
Child labor in Victorian England was a controversial issue that affected both the upper and lower classes. Child laborers were often stripped of their right to an education and childhood, and it is because of this exploitation that we see such a strong reaction in the works of Charles Dickens and other Victorian-era authors. The … Read more
Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the first European writers to portray humor in his literary works. Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London, England, around the year 1343. Geoffrey’s father and grandfather were wine merchants (and vintners) who owned several taverns for travelers called inns (Bell Book & Candle). Geoffrey wrote comical poetry during that time … Read more
Much Ado About Nothing is set in Messina, Sicily. The play focuses on the exaggeration of the initial enmity between two groups of young characters, who are revealed to be close friends, and their subsequent infighting ( Much Ado About Nothing , Act II, Scene iii). Much Ado About Noting tells the story of Hero … Read more
Frankenstein is one of the most iconic novels in history due to the Frankenstein monster. Frankenstein has been adapted into movies, musicals, plays, and TV shows. Frankenstein has even inspired its own day (which was on November 1st) dedicated to Frankenstein’s creature, Frankenstein died 200 years ago today , Frankenstein’s Monster The original version of … Read more
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data that reveals the number of teenagers suffering from depression. Teenagers are more likely to suffer from anxiety or depression than any other age group, according to new research. An investigation by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) discovered that nearly four per cent of 15-year-olds ” … Read more
One way of understanding health is to look at the health outcomes within a population. These health outcomes can be measured through health indicators like life expectancy, infant mortality rates, weight, blood pressure, etc., which are known as health measures. Health measures are not perfect because they are objective measurements that might only represent one … Read more
Les Miserables is a novel that was written by French author Victor Hugo in 1862. Les Miserables has many themes including forgiveness, self sacrifice, and courage. Les Miserables is set in France during the 1800s. This time period is known as the Industrial Revolution which caused economic and social change throughout Europe; this time period … Read more
As a high school freshman, my life revolved around classes and student government. I was a member of the debate team, environmental club, and a senator in student government. Through these experiences, I got to hone several strengths that have been with me ever since. The first major strength that I learned to harness was … Read more
Student Loan Forgiveness is an American program that provides government subsidies for borrowers to decrease the burden of repaying loans. Student Loan Forgiveness was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in October of 2007, and has grown drastically over the years. The Student Loan Forgiveness Program is typically divided into categories based … Read more
Young Goodman Brown is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was first published in 1835. The theme of Young Goodman Brown is about recognizing evil and good, not just on the surface of things, but within the hearts of people. Young Goodman Brown’s journey into the forest represents his descent into darkness and … Read more
Several years ago, there was a school assignment given to me and my classmates. The assignment? To design and create a cardboard standee for the ancient Greek epic poem The Odyssey . The story follows Odysseus (known as Ulysses in Roman Mythology) on his journey back home to Ithaca after the end of the Trojan … Read more
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel about Long Island in the 1920s, has often been read as a commentary on The American Dream and The Roaring Twenties. The story is told through Nick Carraway, an all-American man who moves next to Jay Gatsby so he can watch The Manhattan mogul’s mysterious dealings. The … Read more
Social media is all around us. Social media has become an essential part of our everyday lives. Social media affects almost every person in one way or another, whether you are conscious of it or not. Social media sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter have millions upon millions of users worldwide. Social Media … Read more
Their Eyes Were Watching God is a novel written by Zora Neale Hurston that takes place in the 1920s. Their Eyes Were Watching God was one of the first African American women to have her work published by a mainstream publishing company. Their Eyes Were Watching God is told through the voice of Janie Crawford, … Read more
Alexander the Great and Augustus are two figures that came to power in different times, but both had great influence over their empires. Alexander was king of the Macedonians and is known for his large empire created by military conquest. On the other hand, Augustus was an emperor in Ancient Rome who gained power through … Read more
In The Breakfast Club, a group of stereotypical high school students spend a day together in detention. The audience learns interesting things about each character throughout the film, but they’re still stereotypes at the end of the day. Brian is into cars and has a hard time with his father. The audience also knows that … Read more
Elizabethan drama is difficult to define, mostly because Elizabethans did not have a distinctive word for drama or theater. In Elizabethan times, the English language was not yet standardized and standard dictionaries were nonexistent. There were also no copyright laws in Elizabethan England. Because of this, Elizabethan playwrights wrote without worrying too much about plagiarism. … Read more
Sonnet 18 is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous and recognizable sonnets. It is a part of the Dark Lady series, which describes William Shakespeare falling in love with a woman he knows as ” dark lady”. William Shakespeare was not happy about falling in love with this particular woman and William Shakespeares Sonnet 18 … Read more
Henry V is the fifth in the sequence of Henry plays, which deals with Henry’s war against France. Henry V, perhaps William Shakespeare’s greatest play, tells the story of Henry V’s decision to go to war against France in order to claim what he believes is his rightful inheritance as king of both England and … Read more
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is a novel depicting the rise and fall of characters who have been wronged. Wuthering Heights begins with the narrator, Lockwood, entering Wuthering Heights after being told it was haunted. It is here that he encounters Mr. Hindley, Heathcliff’s adoptive brother, who shows him to Wuthering Heights. Hindley is also … Read more
“The Conqueror Worm” is a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe. The poem can be found in his 1845 collection of poems entitled ” The Raven and Other Poems “. The poem expresses the idea that everyone dies, regardless of how they lived their life, but there are some factors to consider when thinking about … Read more
Oedipus the King is a tragedy written by Sophocles. Oedipus’ tragic flaw is his overwhelming pride. Oedipus initially had no idea that he was fulfilling the words of prophecy but then believed that he had brought about the prophesies himself, becoming far too proud of himself. Oedipus became so overcome with a sense of pride … Read more
Huckleberry Finn, written by Mark Twain in 1884, is a classic American novel. Huckleberry Finn operates around the life Huckleberry Finn and the runaway slave Jim. Huckleberry Finn serves as a critical portrayal of racism and how it effects many different people in society. Huckleberry Finn is considered to be one of the greatest pieces … Read more
Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain that contains certain themes that are prevalent throughout the novel. Huckleberry Finn is about Huckleberry Finn, an old friend of Tom Sawyer who goes on an adventure with Jim, a runaway slave. Huckleberry Finn deals with several themes throughout the story. The major theme in Huckleberry Finn … Read more
1984 is a novel by George Orwell and was first published in 1948. 1984 depicts a world ruled by three competing powers: Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia, who constantly engage in war with each other. The Party controls an autocratic government headed by Big Brother and inform citizens of the correct version of the history through … Read more
The work The Stranger, written by Albert Camus is one of the most analyzed novels of all times. The protagonist’s name is Meursault, a man who lives his life without questioning himself or others around him before murdering an Arab on the beach. The death that follows and its consequences forces him to question if … Read more
The sports world has always been filled with competition, but perhaps there is no greater rivalry between two sports than Football vs. Hockey . Football and hockey are very similar yet very different in many ways. Football, the American version of the game that originated in England, is one of the most popular spectator sports … Read more
Joseph Proper: I Heard A Fly Buzz-When I Died was first published in 1885 and is written as a poem. It has six stanzas that explain death and the narrator’s mood over their time with Death. The poem can be found in any poetry collection, such as “The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis”. … Read more
The Hamlet play portrays Hamlet the protagonist as having the love of his life be Ophelia, Hamlet’s one true love. Even though Hamlet does not show it at all times Hamlet loves Ophelia. Ophelia is often judged as a woman who cannot make up her mind because she loved Hamlet back and forth until Hamlet’s … Read more
Macbeth is a story about Macbeth, who becomes king through murder. Macbeth has done everything in his power to keep the crown that he has received, but Macduff and Macbeth’s wife work against him to set things on their rightful path. Macbeth is faced with the paradox of having slain thy thane and feeling guilt … Read more
A Tale of Two Cities is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution. It is set in London and Paris and follows several characters through their experiences during the historical upheaval. The theme of resurrection runs throughout A Tale of Two Cities, providing hope where there seems to be none. “Resurrection” can be defined as … Read more
The Cask of Amontillado is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. The story was first published in The Gift for the Holy Days in 1846, however, The Cask of Amontillado can be found under different names. The name ‘The Angel of the Odd’ appeared on the Miniscule Manuscript Collection published between 1833 and 1849, … Read more
Are you one of those who has trouble sleeping or do you end up with headaches, stomachaches, and other kind of problems that are not related to physical well-being? The reason for this may be The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. The book contains how the author copes with fighting in a war. The … Read more
Creatine has recently become one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S., with millions of people taking it worldwide to improve sports performance, build muscle and enhance brain function. However, there are some concerns over potential side effects. The use of creatine can potentially benefit athletes by increasing lean body mass and anaerobic … Read more
Toni Morrison is a Nobel Laureate who has written acclaimed novels, short stories, children’s books, and many other works. Toni Morrison wrote “Black Matters” in 1979. Toni Morrison was born Chloe Anthony Wofford on February 18th 1931. Toni Morrison went to Howard University for two years before pursuing an English degree at Cornell University. Toni … Read more
Jane Eyre is an 1847 novel by English author Charlotte Bronte. It was published by Smith, Elder & Co on 16 October 1847, with the title Jane Eyre: An Autobiography under the pen name “Currer Bell. ” While Jane Eyre’s plot is similar to that of Jane Austen’s novel Northanger Abbey, the overall style, including … Read more
The Trojan War was an epic war fought between the city of Troy and the Greek states that occurred in the 13th or 12th century BC. The war is one of the most important events in Greek mythology and has been narrated through many works of Greek literature, most notably Homer’s ” Iliad. ” The … Read more
Robert Herrick was a Cavalier poet who wrote in the 17th century. Robert Herrick’s poetry is actually quite different from metaphysical poetry, which we will talk about in a bit. Robert Herrick mostly wrote love poems and even some religious poetry. Robert Herrick grew up in Devon and this influenced most of his work, but … Read more
Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio is an early example of the short story cycle. Instead of having a central character with many stories told about them over the course of their life or through different times in history, Winesburg opts for a rotating cast and more standalone tales with recurring characters and themes throughout. The Winesburg … Read more
The film Zootopia by Walt Disney is a funny and heartwarming story taking place in Zootopia , “a city like no other”. Zootopia is a place where humans never existed and animals took over and created cities and habitats that mimic those of human civilization. The film Zootopia has many interesting aspects, notably the presence … Read more
Death of a Salesman deals with the struggle between father and son relationships. The main character, Willy Loman, has a tough time dealing with old age and wishes he had more time left in his life to make a bigger impression on his sons. He says “I am not a dime a dozen” (Miller, 64) … Read more
Young Goodman Brown is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In Young Goodman Brown, Young Goodman goes into the forest with a “grave and prayerful” expression on his face. Young Goodman meets a mysterious stranger in the woods who Young Goodman knows to be the Devil. After Young Goodman witnesses several people, including his … Read more
The film “Dead Poets Society” contains several clear examples of the philosophies in the film. One vital example is individualism, throughout the film one cannot miss seeing that individualism is an important aspect of society. The film takes place in a private boarding school called Welton Academy, where students must wear suits and follow strict … Read more
Robert Browning (1812-1889) was born Robert Browning in London, England on May 7th. His father Robert was a bank clerk and his mother Sarah Anna Elizabeth Wiedemann was the daughter of an ambassador who grew up in Brazil. Robert had seven half-siblings from his father’s first marriage to Jemima Elisabeth Polidori. Robert did not meet … Read more
In “Big Mama’s Funeral” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Big Mama has a large influence on her family because she is a really powerful and strong woman. Big Mamas funeral is the first time that everybody in her family comes together after years of being apart from each other. You have to realize that Big Mama … Read more
Herman Melville was a famous author in his time and is often known for writing the well-known novel Moby Dick , but Herman has many other incredible novels and stories. Bartleby The Scrivener is one of Herman’s most well-known short stories, making it significant to study through literary analysis. Herman Melville wrote Bartleby The Scrivener … Read more
Prostitution in the Italian Renaissance was an accepted part of city life, run by a separate economy and regulated by authorities. Prostitutes licenses were made available to married women who would otherwise be confined to household work. These licenses allowed independent women to enter into contracts for their services. By 1500 Florence, Italy boasted 677 … Read more