A Doll’s House is a play written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879. The play deals with the story of a woman named Nora, who is living in a doll’s house- a house that is small and insignificant. Nora is married to a man named Torvald, and she has three children. Nora is completely dependent on … Read more
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest is believed by many to be his last play. First performed in 1611, The Tempest tells the story of Prospero, a sorcerer who is stranded on an island with his daughter Miranda. Using his magic, Prospero conjures up a storm that shipwrecks a group of travelers on the island. Among the … Read more
Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most famous play, and is known for its dark and depressing themes. However, the play also has moments of comic relief, which help to lighten the mood and add levity to the story. One of the most famous examples of comic relief in Hamlet comes from the character of Polonius. Polonius is … Read more
The play Much Ado About Nothing is a classic work by William Shakespeare. The film version, released in 1993, was directed by Kenneth Branagh and starred Emma Thompson and Denzel Washington. Both the play and film are beloved by fans, but which one is better? In this article, we’ll compare the two versions of Much … Read more
Frankenstein is a novel written by Mary Shelley. The novel is about a creature that is created by a scientist named Victor Frankenstein. The creature is made from different parts of dead animals and humans. Frankenstein’s creature is ugly and monster-like, which leads to him being rejected by society. This causes the creature to become … Read more
The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1596-97. The play is set in the late 15th century and tells the story of a merchant, Antonio, who borrows money from a Jewish moneylender, Shylock, to help his friend Bassanio win the hand of Portia. When Antonio can’t … Read more
The Renaissance is one of the most fascinating periods in European history. It was a time of great rebirth and cultural flowering, as well as political and social change. The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century and spread to the rest of Europe over the following two centuries. This period marked a dramatic … Read more
Poverty is a major issue in the world today. There are many people who live in poverty, and many children who grow up in poverty. Poverty can have a huge impact on a person’s life, and it can be very difficult to escape from poverty if you are born into it. There are many ways … Read more
One of the central themes in James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is religion. Many readers see it as a story of how one young man breaks free from the repressive influence of the Catholic Church. In this context, religion can be seen as a force that suppresses individual freedom … Read more
A Good Man Is Hard To Find and Good Country People are two short stories written by Flannery O’Connor. A Good Man Is Hard To Find tells the story of a family who is on vacation and gets lost. They come across a dangerous serial killer, The Misfit, and things take a turn for the … Read more
In Othello, Iago’s motives are never fully clear. However, there are a few possible reasons why he might have wanted to destroy Othello. One possibility is that Iago was jealous of Othello’s status and accomplishments. Othello was a highly respected general, while Iago was simply a soldier. Iago may have been angry that Othello was … Read more
Frankenstein is one of the most famous horror stories of all time. But it also has a lot to say about moral values. The story raises important questions about what is right and wrong, and how we should treat others. Frankenstein is a warning against playing God, and shows the terrible consequences that can result … Read more
The Fall of the House of Usher is a story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The story is about a man who visits his friend, the last remaining member of the Usher family. The man finds that his friend is on the brink of madness and in order to save him, he must do something … Read more
Emily Dickinson’s poem “I cannot live with You” is a powerful expression of love and longing. The speaker in the poem expresses her deep desire to be with her loved one, but she also recognizes that it’s not possible. She admits that she can’t live without him, but she also knows that they can’t be … Read more
Mark Antony is a fictional character in William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. Mark Antony was a general who fought alongside Julius Caesar and was his close friend. After Caesar’s assassination, Mark Antony takes over as one of the leaders of Rome. He eventually goes to war with Octavian, Caesar’s nephew, and is defeated. Mark Antony … Read more
In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald portrays women as inferior to men in a number of ways. The most blatant example of this is the way that Daisy Buchanan is characterized. Daisy is portrayed as being shallow and foolish, and her only worth comes from her marriage to Tom Buchanan. Women are also objectified … Read more
Wheat Field With Cypresses is a painting by Vincent van Gogh. The Wheat Field with Cypresses is one of a series of paintings that Van Gogh did of wheat fields. This particular painting was done near the Saint-Remy mental hospital, where he was a patient. The painting is now in the collection of the Musee … Read more
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to make a point. The Cask of Amontillado is full of examples of hyperbole, which help to create an atmosphere of suspense and fear. One example of hyperbole can be found in the opening lines of the story, when Montresor says that he has been hurt … Read more
Emily Dickinson was an American poet who is celebrated for her unique and insightful poetry. Dickinson’s poems are known for their wit, humor, and deeply personal insight into the human condition. She is considered one of the most important poets of the 19th century, and her work has had a profound influence on subsequent writers. … Read more
Both ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ and ‘The Story of an Hour’ are stories that explore the inner psyche of women. However, they do so in very different ways. ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ is a story that was written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and it tells the story of a woman who is slowly going insane. The wallpaper … Read more
Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a deadly power struggle between two Scottish families. Macbeth, the titular character, is driven by ambition and a prophecy to murder his way to the throne. His wife, Lady Macbeth, is an equally ambitious partner who pushes her husband towards violence. The play explores the psychological effects … Read more
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown is a story about a man who struggles with internal conflict. On one hand, he wants to live a life of righteousness and virtue, but on the other hand, he is tempted by evil. This conflict is evident throughout the story, and it ultimately leads to Goodman Brown’s downfall. The … Read more
Othello and Iago have a very intense relationship. Othello is Iago’s superior, but Iago is also Othello’s confidant. Othello trusts Iago with his deepest secrets, and Iago often provides Othello with sage advice. However, there is an underlying tension in their relationship. Iago is always lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike. Othello is aware … Read more
Carson McCuller’s story “A Domestic Dilemma” is a poignant look at alcoholism and its effects on a family. The story follows the protagonist, Mrs. Harper, as she struggles with her husband’s alcoholism and the toll it takes on their marriage and family. Mrs. Harper is a strong woman who does her best to cope with … Read more
The Frankenstein story is a great example of the ethics conflict in science. The novel was written by Mary Shelley in 1818, and it tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, who creates a monster from various body parts. Frankenstein is horrified by his creation, and he eventually abandons the monster. The monster is then forced … Read more
Oedipus The King is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles. It tells the story of Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother. Oedipus is considered to be a tragic hero because he brings about his own downfall through his actions. The play is full of irony, which is used to heighten the … Read more
Romeo and Juliet were two star-crossed lovers from Shakespeare’s famous play of the same name. Their love was forbidden by their families, but they still found ways to communicate with each other. In this day and age, we have a variety of ways to communicate with our loved ones, no matter where they are in … Read more
When Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectations, he did so with the intention of subverting many of the typical conventions of the fairy tale genre. In particular, he wanted to upend the traditional ideas about what it meant to be a “prince” or a “hero.” As such, his portrayal of Pip as an unlikely candidate for … Read more
The Scarlet Letter is a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne that was published in 1850. The story is set in Puritan New England and follows the life of Hester Prynne, who is convicted of adultery and must wear a scarlet A on her chest as punishment. The novel has been adapted into a film several times, … Read more
When it comes to appearance, we often believe what we see. But appearances can be deceiving. Just because something looks a certain way doesn’t mean it is that way. We must be careful not to judge based on appearance alone. For example, imagine you’re walking down the street and you see someone who looks like … Read more
The main theme for Antigone is the conflict between civil law and natural law. Antigone believes that it is morally right to bury her brother, despite the fact that the king has forbidden it. This creates a conflict between Antigone and the king, and eventually leads to Antigone’s death. The play highlights the importance of … Read more
The Road Not Taken is a poem by Robert Frost that was published in 1916. The poem is about making choices and the consequences that come with those choices. The speaker in the poem is faced with two roads, and he has to choose which one to take. The speaker chooses the road less traveled, … Read more
The poem “The Bull Moose” by Alden Nowlan is about a creature that is both feared and respected. The speaker in the poem shows how the moose is seen as a symbol of strength, but also how it can be dangerous. The poem ends with the idea that we should all learn from the moose, … Read more
The Godfather is a novel by Mario Puzo and The Godfather is a film by Francis Ford Coppola. The two works are very different, with the novel being much more graphic and explicit than the film. The novel also has a lot more backstory and detail about the characters, while the film focuses more on … Read more
Shakespeare is one of the most renowned authors in history, and his work has been studied and enjoyed for centuries. Even after 400 years, his writing still resonates with people today. But what is it about Shakespeare’s work that has made him so immortal? One theory is that Shakespeare’s work is so enduring because it … Read more
The Crucible is a play by Arthur Miller that explores the concept of good and evil. The story is set during the Salem witch trials, when many people were accused of being witches. The main character, John Proctor, is caught up in the trials and must decide whether to confess to a crime he did … Read more
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is a book by Dee Brown that was first published in 1970. The book is a history of the Native American people in the United States, with a focus on the period from the 1860s to the 1890s. The title of the book comes from a line in a … Read more
Beowulf and Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot are two of the most important works in Western literature. Beowulf is an Old English epic poem, while Waiting For Godot is a play by Samuel Beckett. Both works deal with the theme of waiting, and both have been hugely influential in the development of literature. Beowulf is … Read more
Abortion is a topic that is often discussed, but what isn’t talked about as much is who actually gets to choose whether or not an abortion happens. Is it the woman who is pregnant? The person who got her pregnant? The government? Abortion is a complicated issue with many different opinions, and the answer to … Read more
The Castle is a 1997 Australian film directed by Rob Sitch. The film follows the antics of the unemployed Kerrigan family who live in a decrepit and run-down house near an airport in Melbourne, Australia. The Kerrigans are constantly harassed by the local council and their attempts to improve their home or fight back against … Read more
Oscar Wilde was born in 1854 and lived until 1900. He was a British writer and poet, and is considered one of the most brilliant minds of his time. Wilde’s philosophy of new hedonism revolved around the idea that pleasure is the only good in life, and that people should pursue it to the fullest … Read more
Cyrano de Bergerac is a play written by Edmond Rostand in 1897. The play tells the story of Cyrano, a French nobleman with a large nose who falls in love with Roxanne, but is too shy to tell her. Cyrano uses his wit and eloquence to help Christian, Roxanne’s love interest, win her over. The … Read more
Young Goodman Brown is an allegory about the dangers of losing faith. Hawthorne uses symbols and images to show how Young Goodman Brown’s loss of faith leads him down a dark path. The allegory is also about how we can all find darkness within ourselves if we are not careful. Goodman Brown starts out as … Read more
The 1920s was a time of great change in America. The country was moving away from the traditional values of the past and embracing a new, more modern way of life. This was reflected in the art and literature of the time, which were characterized by their focus on the present and on new, innovative … Read more
Occupational therapy is a health care profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the activities they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2016). Occupational therapists work with people who have physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges to help them improve their daily lives. … Read more
1984, written by George Orwell, and The Handmaid’s Tale, written by Margaret Atwood, are two novels that explore the theme of totalitarianism. Although the two books are set in different time periods and cultures, they share many similarities in terms of their government control and oppression of individuals. Both 1984 and The Handmaid’s Tale feature … Read more
Mark Antony was a Roman politician and general who was a close friend of Julius Caesar. After Caesar’s assassination, Antony joined forces with Octavian and Lepidus to form the Second Triumvirate, which eventually became the unrivaled ruling power of Rome. Antony was known for his impressive oratory skills, and he used them to great effect … Read more
Jane Eyre is a novel by Charlotte Bronte that was published in 1847. It tells the story of Jane, a young girl who is orphaned and must go to live with her uncles. Jane is mistreated by her uncles and forced to work as a servant. She eventually escapes and becomes a governess at Thornfield … Read more
Emily Dickinson is one of the most important and influential American poets of the 19th century. She was a prolific writer, penning over 1800 poems in her lifetime, though only a small portion of her work was published during her lifetime. Emily Dickinson’s poetry is characterized by its use of simple language, imagery, and symbolism. … Read more
King Lear is a play written by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a King who descends into madness after being betrayed by his daughters. The play explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and love. King Lear is a tragedy that ends in the deaths of many of its characters. Despite this, the play … Read more