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
“Snuff film” is a film that some claim to depict actual murder. The film would be an authentic recording of such, as if someone had filmed the events and sold copies on the black market. Supposedly, this film would continue to be traded on the street and watched by people who find it entertaining. Snuff … Read more
The Black Cat is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The plot follows a man named Mr. Pemberton, who has recently moved into a house, and the narrator’s friend, Mr. White. The protagonist soon gets married to his wife which brings in a pet cat for his wife. The cat wasn’t cared for … Read more
The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger, is a novel that follows Holden Caulfield’s experiences through senior year at his private school in New York City, ending with him escaping from Manhattan for a few days to avoid being hospitalized after almost failing out of Pencey Prep. The book has become one of … Read more
There are few animals on the planet that strike fear into people’s hearts quite like wolves do. These powerful predators have wolfed down their fair share of children, women, old folks, and livestock over the centuries. Even today, wolf attacks are far from rare occurrences in many parts of the world. A wolf attack is … Read more
Standardized tests are common in most educational systems. Standardized testing is the practice of creating tests that always measure students on the same scale, with consistent questions and grading standards. Standardized testing has been around for over hundred years, but it didn’t become widespread until the United States passed the ‘No Child Left Behind Act’ … Read more
William Shakespeare’s poem “My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun” is a love poem depicting how something as beautiful as the sun could never compare to his mistress’ beauty. William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language. He wrote many sonnets throughout his life, … Read more
Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut’s fourth novel, is a satirical view of modern man and his madness. Cat’s Cradle imagines the ultimate end for our dependence on technology through the story of John, a writer who journeys to a strange island called San Lorenzo in search of a legendary manuscript written by a mysterious man named … Read more
Langston Hughes was an African-American writer best known for “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” and poetry chronicling the struggle of African Americans. Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 1, 1902. His father moved to Mexico when Langston was only two years old because he didn’t think black people were treated fairly in … Read more
The Metamorphosis is a novel written by Franz Kafka. The protagonist, Gregor Samsa, wakes one morning to find himself transformed into an insect. The concept of The Metamorphosis deals with the alienation and isolation felt by people who feel outcast from their normal lives. The modern interpretation of The Metamorphosis deals with social alienation, specifically … Read more
Robert Hayden’s poem “Those Winter Sundays” talks about a father and son relationship during the early 1900s. It is told from a third person point of view, but it focuses on the son as he thinks about his relationship with his father. The poem takes place in winter because that’s when they used to see … Read more
In Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses symbolism to develop ideas and themes in the story. The three main symbols that arise from Death of a Salesman are Willy’s necktie, a rubber tree plant, and the family business. One symbol that is used frequently throughout Death Of A Salesman is Willy Loman’s necktie. Willy’s … Read more
A Doll’s House is a three-act play written by Henrik Ibsen that was first published in 1879. A universal theme throughout A Doll’s House is that of expectations and behavior, which are not always fitting with the reality of everyday life. A reoccurring idea within A Doll’s House is Nora Helmer’s lack of identity and … Read more
Bob Dylan is a brilliant songwriter, who has been active since the early 1960s. Themes of Bob Dylan’s music have evolved over time as his own life and cultural ideals changed. Bob Dylan can be best described as an American poet. Bob Dylan wrote folk songs about any topic that was affecting America at the … Read more
Stephen King is one of the most well-known horror writers alive. Stephen King’s influence on American literature has been significant, with Stephen King receiving praise for his talents in bringing a reader to the height of terror. Stephen King’s books have been made into many successful films, including Carrie , ‘Salem’s Lot , The Shining … Read more
Bob Marley was born on February 6th, 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Bob Marley would later become known as a world-renowned reggae musician and poet best remembered for songs like “No Woman, No Cry” and “Redemption Song. ” Dying at the age of 36 from melanoma skin cancer Bob Marley left behind … Read more
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a novel that is of the genre of science fiction. The setting of Frankenstein takes place in 1816 Europe, mainly England and Switzerland. Frankenstein is written in epistolary form because Frankenstein was said to have been written by Frankenstein himself, Victor Frankenstein himself. The plot of Frankenstein can be divided … Read more
Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf is the play that made Edward Albee famous. It was first performed on October 13, 1962 and directed by Alan Schneider at The Billy Rose Theatre in New York City and was presented by Arthur Hill and Kermit Bloomgarden. It won the 1963 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award … Read more
The soliloquy in The Taming of the Shrew is a monologue spoken by Katherine to herself after being woken up by her sister, Bianca. The language of this soliloquy can be connected back to a few things: The Taming of the Shrew itself, William Shakespeare’s life, and The Sonnets. The language of The Taming of … Read more
Gulliver’s Travels was written by Jonathan Swift and first published in 1726. Gulliver’s Travels is a satire about human nature, politics, and other topics such as 18th century European politics and society seen through the eyes of Gulliver. Gulliver goes on four adventures: Gulliver gets stranded on Lilliput, Gulliver is trapped on the floating island … Read more
“The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street” was originally produced as an episode of “The Twilight Zone”, an anthology science fiction television series that ran between 1959 and 1964. It originally aired on March 4, 1960. Written by Rod Serling (1924-1975) and directed by Ron Winston (notable for his work on the original Star Trek … Read more
Medea is one of Euripides’ plays written in 431 BC. Medea, described within the text as an abandoned wealthy woman, decides to take revenge on her husband, Jason for leaving her with their two children. Medea’s actions are considered by many to be monstrous even though she was betrayed by her husband, who took another … Read more
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is an 1850 novel. The main character, Hester Prynne, has an adulterous affair with a minister and gives birth to their daughter Pearl. The Puritans in the Massachusetts colony sentence her to wear a scarlet letter “A” for adultery. As she struggles to raise her daughter alone while ostracized … Read more
Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio is a collection of short stories about the residents of Winesburg, Ohio. With each story, themes are expressed involving regret, isolation, alienation and unrequited love. These expressions represent the universal truths conveyed by the author to help impart his own understanding of life on to others. One theme that appears throughout … Read more
Rappaccini’s Daughter is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1844. Rappaccini is a scientist who has lived for some time away from society, with his daughter Beatrice Rappaccini who he raised through the same form of extreme isolation and unique education as himself. His unique methods have made Rappaccini infamous among … Read more
The Scarlet Letter is a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, considered one of the greatest in American literature. The novel is an account of an adulterous affair between Hester Prynne, who has committed the sin of adultery, and Arthur Dimmesdale; both are introduced as existing in Boston during 1642 in The Scarlet Letter . The main … Read more
For Reyna Grande, love is complicated. The author of “The Distance Between Us” (2004 ) grew up with the kind of poverty where most often times, there wasn’t enough food in the house or money to pay for electricity. Reyna and her sister Alma were raised by Reyna’s undocumented parents in Los Angeles until Reyna … Read more
Everyone deserves the chance to live a fulfilling life, but that’s not possible for many of us. Poverty is one of the biggest problems affecting people throughout the world today. Poverty comes in different forms and degrees; however, its effects on society are largely negative. Poverty can be defined as “the state of one who … Read more
Fitbit, Inc. is company based out of San Francisco, California founded in 2007 by James Park and Eric Friedman; it became a public company in June 2015. Fitbit products are wearable technology products that focus on fitness tracking for steps taken throughout the day and sleep monitoring. The company was created with the goal to … Read more
Publix is a supermarket chain that boasts over 100 years in business, with its first store opening in Winter Haven, Florida in 1930. Publix has grown to be the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the US, as well as being one of the strongest companies based on revenue per employee. Publix’s management structure consists of … Read more
