The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman that tells the story of a woman who is diagnosed with hysteria and prescribed to remain in bed for rest. The woman finds herself growing more and more obsessed with the yellow wallpaper in her room, to the point where she starts seeing things … Read more
Absolutism and constitutionalism are two different ways of governing a state. Absolutism is the idea that the ruler has absolute power and authority, while constitutionalism is the idea that the ruler must operate within certain limits set by a constitution. The difference between absolutism and constitutionalism comes down to who sets the limits on the … Read more
The Road Not Taken Introduction When most people think of Robert Frost, they think of his poem “The Road Not Taken”. The poem is often seen as a metaphor for life, and it has been the source of much critical analysis over the years. Many people interpret the poem to be about making choices in … Read more
Revenge is a popular theme in Wuthering Heights. Examples of revenge in the novel include: – Heathcliff seeking revenge on Hindley for his mistreatment of him – Catherine seeking revenge on Edgar for denying her the life she wanted – Linton seeking revenge on Heathcliff for his treatment of him – Hareton seeking revenge on … Read more
Yet Do I Marvel is a sonnet written by Countee Cullen. The poem reflects on the marvels of the world and how despite all of the amazing things that exist, humans still find ways to make themselves miserable. The speaker asks whether or not it’s worth marveling at anything when people are capable of such … Read more
The 1920s was a time of great change in America. The economy was booming and many people were moving to cities in search of opportunities. The traditional way of life was changing, and with it came new challenges and controversies. One of the most controversial books to come out of the 1920s is The Great … Read more
The Anglo-Saxon culture is illustrated in the epic poem Beowulf. The poem tells the story of a hero who fights against monsters and dragons to protect his people. Beowulf is a symbol of strength and courage, and his exploits are celebrated by the Anglo-Saxons. The Anglo-Saxons were a warrior culture who valued strength and courage. … Read more
The themes of The Good Earth Pearl S. Buck book are many and varied. The most predominant theme is the cycle of life, which is represented through the characters of Wang Lung and his family. The novel also explores the concept of destiny, as well as the importance of land to a community or individual. … Read more
Robert Frost was an American poet who wrote the book Birches. The book is about a man reflecting on his past, and how his experiences have shaped him into the person he is today. One of the main themes of the book is that life can be tough, but it’s important to find joy in … Read more
Romeo and Juliet is a play by William Shakespeare about two young lovers who are forced to separate due to their feuding families, the Capulets and the Montagues. Romeo is a Montague, and falls in love with Juliet, a Capulet. Their love is forbidden, but they continue to see each other in secret. Juliet’s parents … Read more
Antigone is often seen as a feminist play, but it can also be interpreted as an anti-feminist work. On one hand, Antigone represents female empowerment, as she firmly stands up against patriarchal authority and fights for what she believes is right. She is a strong and determined woman who does not let anyone stand in … Read more
There is a great deal of debate surrounding the topic of rehabilitation versus incarceration for criminal behavior. Some people argue that rehabilitation is the only effective way to handle criminal behavior, while others believe that incarceration is the best option. Both methods have benefits and drawbacks, which must be considered when making a decision about … Read more
The Cask of Amontillado, a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, is the story of a man named Montresor who takes revenge on his one-time friend, Fortunato. The story is set in an unspecified year and place in Italy. Montresor never names his victim, but he mentions that they were once close friends. The two … Read more
A Hottie is a term used to describe someone who is considered attractive. The word is often used to describe someone who elicits an emotional reaction, such as feeling hot, flushed, or excited. Hottie can be used as a noun or an adjective. When used as a noun, it refers to a person who is … Read more
Clarissa Dalloway and Septimus Warren Smith are two characters in a novel by Virginia Woolf. Clarissa is a wealthy socialite who is married to a government minister. Septimus is a young man who has been traumatized by war. Both Clarissa and Septimus struggle with their mental states throughout the novel. Clarissa is able to compartmentalize … Read more
Marie Lu is the author of Legend, a book set in a future world where North America has been divided into two nations. The story follows June, a young girl who is determined to find her brother, and Day, a criminal who has been branded as a traitor. Here are some Marie Lu Legend quotes … Read more
Parents and their children share a unique bond. However, there are also many similarities and differences between them. One similarity is that parents and children often share similar interests. Parents can often enjoy the same activities as their children, such as playing sports or going on trips. This common interest helps to create a strong … Read more
Hunger is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. More than 800 million people go to bed hungry every night, and millions more are malnourished. Poverty is a major contributor to hunger, as are natural disasters and conflict. The good news is that there are many ways to address hunger. Poverty can … Read more
Macbeth, one of William Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies, tells the story of a Scottish king who is driven to commit heinous crimes by his wife Macbeth. The play culminates in Macbeth’s downfall and eventual execution. Macbeth was first performed in 1606 and was based on an earlier medieval Scottish ballad. Although Macbeth was not an … Read more
Blood Meridian is set in the American Southwest, primarily in the borderlands region where Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona meet. The novel takes place in the mid-19th century, during a time when the United States was expanding westward and claiming new territory. The book’s setting is important because it helps to create a backdrop against … Read more
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1896. He was educated at Princeton University, and after graduating, he worked as a reporter for The Baltimore Evening Sun. Fitzgerald married Zelda Sayre in 1920, and the two moved to Paris, where Fitzgerald began writing his most famous novels, including The Great Gatsby. After … Read more
Some people argue that Antigone is a feminist play. Antigone, the main character, challenges the traditional gender roles of her time and stands up for what she believes in, even if it means going against society. She is willing to fight and die for what she believes in, which is a very powerful statement. Antigone … Read more
The Swimmer, by John Cheever, is a short story about a man named Neddy Merrill who decides to swim home from a party by swimming through the backyard pools of his neighbors. As he makes his way home, Neddy recalls events from his past and how they relate to his current situation. Neddy is a … Read more
Once Upon Time is a short story by Nadine Gordimer. It tells the story of two people, Eva and Alex, who are in a relationship that is on the rocks. Eva is trying to figure out whether she should stay in the relationship or leave it, and Alex is trying to figure out how he … Read more
I love English language. It’s one of my favorite things in the world. I think it’s amazing how such a complex and nuanced language can be learned by anyone who is willing to put in the effort. English has truly opened up opportunities for me both professionally and personally. I’ve been able to travel to … Read more
A Midsummer Nights Dream is a play by William Shakespeare that is set in the forest outside of Athens. The play features four different groups of characters who are all interacting with each other in some way. These groups include the fairies, the mortals, the Mechanicals, and finally, Oberon and Titania. Each group of characters … Read more
The Richest Man In Babylon is a book written by George S. Clason that tells the story of how an ordinary man named Arkad became the richest man in Babylon. The book is filled with tips and advice on how to become financially successful, and it has remained popular over the years thanks to its … Read more
Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse, is a novel about a man’s journey to find enlightenment. The main theme of the novel is Siddhartha’s search for self-knowledge. Siddhartha is constantly on the move, seeking new experiences and knowledge. He eventually learns that true knowledge comes from within. Siddhartha also learns that the world is full of suffering, … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of the most important Gothic writers of all time. His work is filled with Gothic elements, which have helped to make his writing some of the most iconic in history. Some of the most famous examples of these elements can be found in his short stories, such as “The … Read more
Pop Art challenged beliefs about consumerism by depicting everyday objects in a new and unique way. For example, Roy Lichtenstein’s work “I.D. Bracelet” shows a simple metal bracelet in a Pop Art style that makes it look like an important piece of jewelry. By portraying consumer items in this way, Pop Art showed that they … Read more
In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, George and Lennie’s dream of owning their own ranch is destroyed. This is due to a number of factors, including Curley’s wife, Lennie’s death, and George being forced to kill Lennie. One of the main reasons that George and Lennie’s dream is destroyed is Curley’s wife. She represents … Read more
Marry Me is a novel by John Updike that was published in 1957. The novel tells the story of a young man named Henry Bech who is struggling to find meaning in his life. Bech is married to a woman named Joan, but he is not happy with his marriage. He decides to divorce Joan … Read more
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter is a novel by Kim Edwards that tells the story of a doctor who keeps his daughter’s Down Syndrome diagnosis a secret from her family. The book was published in 2004 and won the National Book Award for Fiction. The story is narrated by David, the doctor who kept his daughter’s … Read more
Conflict is a central theme in Othello. Othello has to deal with conflicts with other characters, as well as his inner conflict about whether or not he is truly capable of being a great leader. This leads to Othello’s tragic downfall. Shakespeare was very skilled at writing about complex human emotions and the psychological effects … Read more
Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is a novel about a future society in which books are outlawed and “firemen” burn any that are found. The main character, Guy Montag, struggles with his role in this society and eventually decides to rebel against it. Montag is a fascinating character who undergoes a significant transformation over the course … Read more
The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The story is about a woman who is struggling with postpartum depression and is prescribed to stay in a room with yellow wallpaper. The woman starts to see patterns in the wallpaper and becomes obsessed with it. The major theme in The Yellow … Read more
Of Mice and Men is a novel written by John Steinbeck. It was published in 1937. The novel tells the story of two migrant workers, George and Lennie, who travel together from ranch to ranch looking for work. The men are very close, but Lennie is always getting into trouble because he is not very … Read more
Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4, 1901. Louis had a difficult childhood, and experienced a great deal of poverty. However, Louis’ passion for music helped him overcome these struggles. Louis began playing the cornet (a type of trumpet) at the age of twelve, and he quickly developed into an incredible … Read more
In A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry tackles the difficult issue of dreams deferred. The play tells the story of the Younger family, who are struggling to make ends meet in Chicago’s South Side. When patriarch Walter Lee receives a life-changing insurance check, he hatches a plan to use the money to buy a … Read more
Young Goodman Brown is a moral story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story is about Young Goodman Brown’s journey into the forest and his encounter with the Devil. On his journey, Young Goodman Brown meets several other people who are also going to meet with the Devil. Young Goodman Brown is overcome with fear and … Read more
Emily Dickinson’s “Much Madness is divinest Sense” is a poem about the line between sanity and insanity. Dickinson suggests that there is a lot of wisdom to be found in madness, and that it can be a source of divine inspiration. She argues that those who are considered to be insane are often the ones … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most well-known Gothic writers of all time. His works are full of Gothic elements, which add to the suspense and mystery of his stories. Some of these Gothic elements include dark and stormy nights, spooky settings, gothic architecture, and ghosts. These elements create a tense and spooky atmosphere … Read more
Nadine Gordimer is one of South Africa’s most important writers. Once Upon Time, her short story about apartheid in South Africa, was published in 1957. Once upon time there was a town named Johannesburg. Once upon time the people who lived in it were white and black; but by law they had to be very … Read more
The European Renaissance is the broad cultural movement that started in Italy with the returns from trading cities to their European home-towns after being in Middle East, esp. Constantinople. The European Renaissance was spurred by the rebuilding of culture and awareness of past great civilizations including Greek and Roman civilizations. A lot of the artists … Read more
Medea, written by Euripides in 431 B.C., is the story of Medea (Greek: Μήδεια), a woman scorned by her unfaithful husband Jason, who vows revenge not only against him but all that he holds dear including his new wife and family. Medea was originally written as a tragedy, but it has also been adapted to … Read more
Ben and Jerry’s is an ice cream company that was founded in 1978. Ben & Jerry’s mission statement is “to make the best possible ice cream while being socially responsible” (Ben & Jerry’s). Ben and Jerry’s marketing campaigns always revolved around their social responsibility, as well as Ben and Jerry themselves. Ben and Jerry’s has … Read more
Amy Tan is a Chinese American writer whose Mother Tongue, a novel, was published in 1990. Mother Tongue has gained popularity and critical acclaim, winning the American Book Award for first fiction in 1991 and becoming a New York Times Bestseller shortly after its release. Mother Tongue was Amy Tan’s debut novel, but it is … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe is known to have written many gothic poems with darkness, death, or gloomy themes. According to Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore, Edgar Allan Poe is considered the inventor of detective fiction genre in his mysterious “Thou Art the Man” (1844). His most famous poem might be “The Raven”, published in 1845. … Read more
William Faulkner’s A Rose for Emily begins with the citizens of a small town, Miss Emily Grierson and her father. The citizens of the town remember Miss Grierson as a beautiful young woman; however, we soon learn she was not only beautiful but very shrewd and manipulative as well. Now an old woman, she is … Read more
Many people today associate Babe Ruth with baseball rather than his contributions to society. Babe Ruth, the iconic hero of the early 20th century baseball scene who is often referred to as “the Sultan of Swat”, used his time during the Great Depression to help many less fortunate citizens get through some particularly tough times. … Read more