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
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
