Lord Of The Flies is a book written by William Golding. The book is about a group of boys who are stranded on an island and must work together to survive. The boys are forced to confront their own inner darkness, and the story is ultimately a morality tale about the dangers of letting evil … Read more
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a novel written by Khaled Hosseini. The story follows the lives of two women, Mariam and Laila, who are born in Afghanistan in different centuries but share a similar fate. Despite their differences, the two women develop a strong bond and support each other through the many trials and tribulations … Read more
The Catcher in the Rye is set in the early 1940s, and follows Holden Caulfield’s adventures after being kicked out of boarding school and running away from home. The story is set in New York City and takes place primarily in Manhattan. Many of the landmarks and neighborhoods mentioned in the book are still around … Read more
Igor Stravinsky was a Russian composer and pianist who is considered one of the most influential and Igor Stravinsky Biography important composers of the 20th century. He is best known for his ballets, such as The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring, which changed the course of classical music. Stravinsky was born on June … Read more
Jerome Murdoughs was a homeless veteran who died after spending weeks in jail on Rikers Island. Murdough, who suffered from mental illness and was homeless, was originally arrested for allegedly stealing $37 worth of heating fuel from a street cart. He was later found dead in his cell from what officials say was exposure to … Read more
Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder” is a story that explores the consequences of time travel. In the story, a group of people travel back in time to hunt a dinosaur, but they are warned not to change anything in the past. However, one man accidentally steps on a butterfly, and this changes the future … Read more
Gulliver’s Travels is a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726. The book is divided into four parts. In the first part, Gulliver is shipwrecked and ends up on an island inhabited by tiny people, the Lilliputians. Gulliver is much bigger than the Lilliputians, and he soon becomes their prisoner. Gulliver manages to … Read more
One of the main themes of The Cay is the internal conflict between good and evil. The characters in the book are forced to confront their own inner demons, and this leads to a lot of conflict. Phillip is a young boy who has been sheltered his whole life. When he is shipwrecked, he is … Read more
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is a book that tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who sets out on an adventure with Gandalf and a company of dwarves. The story follows their journey as they travel to The Lonely Mountain to reclaim the dwarves’ treasure from the dragon Smaug. The book is written … Read more
Leiningen is the protagonist in the short story Leiningen Versus The Ants, written by Carl Stephenson. He is a plantation owner in Brazil who must face an army of ants that are trying to overtake his land. Leiningen is a very determined and stubborn man, which helps him to stand up to the ants. He … Read more
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a classic work of English literature that is still read and studied today. However, critical analysis of the work can be difficult due to its multi-layered nature. There are many different interpretations that can be made of the tales, and no one interpretation is definitive. One aspect of … Read more
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 18 and started work as a telegraph operator. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. In the early 1800s, steel production was limited because there was no way to produce enough … Read more
Michael Oher, an unassuming young man from a poor family in Memphis, was taken in by a wealthy white family, the Touhys. The Touhys saw potential in Michael and decided to help him achieve his full potential. They provided him with a comfortable home and access to the best schools and opportunities. Michael’s life changed … Read more
The Awakening is a novel written by Kate Chopin that was published in 1899. The novel tells the story of a woman named Edna Pontellier who struggles to find her identity and independence in a society that expects her to conform to certain standards. The novel addresses several major themes, including: – The conflict between … Read more
Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God tells the story of Janie Crawford, a woman who is searching for her voice. Janie has been married three times, and each time, she has been forced to give up her voice and do what her husband wants. However, after her third husband’s death, Janie decides that … Read more
F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for his novels such as The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night. However, he also wrote short stories, including Bernice Bob’s Her Hair. The story is about a woman named Bernice who is getting married to a man named Howard. Before the wedding, Bernice spends time with her best … Read more
One of the most important themes in Gulliver’s Travels is that of hypocrisy. Throughout the novel, Swift criticizes the various groups of people that Gulliver meets for their hypocrisy. For example, he condemns the politicians of Lilliput for their lies and manipulation, and the scientists of Laputa for their disregard for the well-being of other … Read more
Holes by Louis Sachar is a novel about a boy named Stanley Yelnats who is sent to a camp called Camp Green Lake for stealing sneakers. The novel follows Stanley’s time at the camp and the strange occurrences that take place there. Holes is an enjoyable read and is perfect for young adults. Sachar does … Read more
In A Rose For Emily, William Faulkner uses exposition to introduce the reader to the story’s main characters and setting. The exposition establishes the tone for the rest of the story, which is dark and mysterious. Faulkner also uses exposition to provide backstory for the main character, Emily Grierson. We learn that she was once … Read more
Barn Burning is a short story written by William Faulkner. It was first published in 1939. The story is about a young boy, Sarty, and his father, Abner Snopes. Abner is a sharecropper who has been accused of burning down a barn. Sarty knows that his father did it, but he doesn’t want to turn … Read more
In Greece during the 5th century BC, the average person’s day was filled with a variety of tasks and activities. They would get up early in the morning to work in the fields, tend to their animals, or do other manual labor. In the afternoon, they would usually take a break for lunch and then … Read more
Both “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty and “The Man He killed” by Thomas Hardy are gripping stories that explore the psychological effects of war. They also offer a unique perspective on the topic of killing, showing how it can affect both the victim and the perpetrator. The two stories are very different in terms of … Read more
Big Fish is a 2003 American fantasy drama film based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Daniel Wallace. The film was directed by Tim Burton and stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, and Marion Cotillard. The film tells the story of Edward Bloom (Finney), a traveling salesman who tells … Read more
Crime and Punishment allusions are found throughout Fydor Dostoevsky’s novel of the same name. Allusions are references to people, places, or events from history or literature. Crime and Punishment is rife with these references, which add depth and richness to the story. One of the most obvious allusions in Crime and Punishment is to the … Read more
Since Macbeth was originally written in the early 17th century, the idea of kingship would have been significantly different from what it is today. In Shakespeare’s time, the king was seen as a divine figurehead, placed on the throne by God himself. As a result, any action or decision made by the king was seen … Read more
William Shakespeare’s Fear No More is a poem about a man who has lost everything he loved and is now preparing to take his own life. He reflects on his past, remembering all the good times he had with those he loved. In the end, he decides that life is still worth living and chooses … Read more
Soylent Green is a film released in 1973, directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Charlton Heston. The film is set in a future world where the population has become so large that the Earth can no longer sustain them. Soylent Green is one of the solutions created to help feed the population, and it is … Read more
Wuthering Heights is a book by Emily Bronte. It is a story of love and revenge, and is set on the Yorkshire moors. Wuthering Heights is often seen as a classic novel, and is widely studied in schools. Wuthering Heights is a book by Emily Bronte. It was published in 1847, and is generally considered … Read more
There are pros and cons to keeping captive animals. On one hand, captivity can provide a safe and comfortable home for animals that would otherwise be unable to survive in the wild. For example, zoo animals have access to food and shelter, and they are protected from predators and other dangers. Captive breeding programs can … Read more
Utilitarianism is a philosophical theory that holds that the best action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Utilitarians believe that morality should be based on the consequences of an action, not on the intentions of the actor. This means that if an act results in more good … Read more
All Quiet on the Western Front is a novel set during World War I, written by Erich Maria Remarque. The novel follows the story of Paul Baumer, a young German soldier who fight in the trenches and experiences the horrors of war. One of the most important characters in the novel is Katczinsky, an older … Read more
Hamlet and Fortinbras are both characters in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Hamlet is the son of the late King Hamlet, and Fortinbras is the son of the late King of Norway. Hamlet is a very complex character who struggles with indecision and doubt. Fortinbras, on the other hand, is a much simpler character who is driven by … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe is known for his dark, gothic tales of mystery and suspense. One of his most famous stories is The Cask Of Amontillado, in which a man takes revenge on his enemy by trapping him in a wine cask and leaving him to die. The story is filled with suspense and psychological tension, … Read more
Dead White Males is a play by David Williamson. It was first performed in Sydney in 1990. The play is a satire on the Australian academic and political establishment. It focuses on a group of academics who are struggling to come to terms with the death of one of their colleagues, a white male. The … Read more
Robert Frost’s poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is one of the most well-known and loved American poems. The poem is about a man who takes a moment to stop and enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape, even though he has somewhere else he needs to be. The speaker in the poem … Read more
Brave New World is a satirical novel written by Aldous Huxley. The book was published in 1932 and it addresses the themes of technological progress, social hierarchy, and dystopian society. The story takes place in a future world where all people are born into predetermined social classes and they are conditioned to accept their roles … Read more
In Shooting an Elephant, George Orwell discusses the time he was stationed in Burma as a police officer and was ordered to shoot an elephant that had gone “mad.” He wrestles with the decision, knowing that if he doesn’t shoot the elephant, he will be seen as weak and would lose the respect of his … Read more
The Great Gatsby is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that was published in 1925. The story takes place in 1922, and follows Jay Gatsby as he pursues his love, Daisy Buchanan. The novel is set in Long Island and New York City. One of the central themes of The Great Gatsby is moral responsibility. … Read more
In his poem To His Coy Mistress, Andrew Marvel uses sound to great effect, employing a wide range of techniques to create an engaging and memorable poem. The poem begins with a description of the speaker’s love for the mistress, using alliteration to create a strong sense of emotion: “Had we but world enough, and … Read more
The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American comedy-drama film written and directed by John Hughes. The film stars Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy as five high school students who are forced to spend a Saturday in detention. The film was released on February 15, 1985. The Breakfast Club … Read more
James Dickey was a highly influential American poet whose work focused on themes of life, death, and nature. His poems are often dark and violent, examining the darker side of human nature and the primal instincts that drive us. Dickey was born in 1923 in Atlanta, Georgia. He served in the United States Army during … Read more
The character of Jim Burden in My Antonia is one that is easily relatable to readers. He is a young boy who moves from the city to live with his grandparents on their farm. Jim has a lot of curiosity and is eager to learn about the new world he has discovered. He also has … Read more
Pygmalion is a play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1913. The play is a comedy of manners, and tells the story of Professor Henry Higgins, who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can turn Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, into a duchess in six months. Pygmalion was made into … Read more
The Glass Menagerie is a play by Tennessee Williams that was first performed in 1944. The play tells the story of a family living in St. Louis in 1937. The family is made up of Tom, the son, and his mother Amanda, as well as Amanda’s daughter Laura. The play focuses on Laura, who is … Read more
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He was born in 1767 and died in 1845. Andrew Jackson is considered one of the most influential presidents in American history. He is most famous for his role in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson was also responsible … Read more
“The Black Cat” is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that was first published in 1843. The story is about a man who, after killing his wife, becomes increasingly paranoid and starts to believe that his cat is trying to kill him. The man eventually murders his cat and is subsequently arrested and executed. … Read more
In 1984, George Orwell wrote a novel that depicted a society in which the government is all-powerful and controls the lives of its citizens. The citizens are kept in line through strict rules and surveillance, and any hint of rebellion is squashed immediately. In such a society, it would be easy for the government to … Read more
Aeneas, the titular hero of Virgil’s The Aeneid, is a complex and compelling character. He is a man with a strong sense of duty who is forced to make difficult choices throughout the course of the epic poem. Aeneas is first introduced in Book 2 of The Aeneid as the son of Anchises and Venus. … Read more
Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe are two of the most well-known Romantic era writers. They were both born in 1809 and both died in 1849. However, they had very different writing styles. Washington Irving is best known for his short stories, such as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle”. He was … Read more
The Devil and Tom Walker is a story written by Washington Irving. The story is about the devil and a man named Tom Walker. The devil makes a deal with Tom Walker where he will give him wealth and power in exchange for his soul. Tom Walker agrees to the deal and becomes wealthy. However, … Read more
