The well-known Sherlock Holmes was a detective character in a series of stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. All the stories go into great detail about life during the Nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The specific stories I have been studying are titled ‘The Speckled Band’, ‘The Man with the Twisted Lip’, and ‘The Copper … Read more
In both Reading the River by Mark Twain and The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday, the authors tell personal stories of past experiences that impacted them spiritually with the main theme being not to take life for granted. Although relying on examples from nature, Momaday goes a step farther by involving his … Read more
Brent Staples was born in 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. His memoir, A Brother’s Murder, chronicles the events leading up to and surrounding the murder of his brother, Julius. Brent was just eighteen years old at the time of Julius’s death, and the tragedy had a profound impact on his life. In the book, Brent opens … Read more
The novel Holes, written by Louis Sachar, is a great example of an analytical essay. The novel tells the story of Stanley Yelnats, a young man who is unjustly sent to a juvenile detention center for a crime he did not commit. While at the detention center, Stanley discovers that the warden has been using … Read more
Jerome Weidman is an American short story writer. His work often deals with Jewish American life. “A Visit to Grandmother” and “My Father Sits in the Dark” are two of his best-known stories. “A Visit to Grandmother” is the story of a young boy who goes to visit his grandmother. He is excited to see … Read more
Armand in Desiree’s Baby is a fascinating character. On the one hand, he seems like a typical 19th century Creole gentleman: wealthy, well-educated, and with a strong sense of propriety. On the other hand, he is fiercely proud and has a quick temper. He is also very judgmental, particularly when it comes to race. Armand’s … Read more
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant is a short story about a woman who is unhappy with her life. She is always seeking ways to improve her social status and make herself more popular. One day, she comes across a diamond necklace that she believes will make her the envy of all her friends. However, … Read more
Winston Smith is my favourite literary character. He is the protagonist of George Orwell’s novel 1984. Winston is a thought criminal who challenges the authority of the ruling Party. He is a brave and determined individual who stands up for what he believes in, even in the face of adversity. Winston is a symbol of … Read more
Slaughterhouse-Five is a novel by Kurt Vonnegut that explores the idea of determinism versus free will. The protagonist, Billy Pilgrim, is a World War II veteran who has been taken prisoner by the aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. While on Tralfamadore, Billy is subjected to a number of experiments that attempt to prove that all … Read more
Nick Carraway is the narrator of The Great Gatsby. He is a young man from Minnesota who moves to New York in 1922 to work in the bond business. He is also the cousin of Daisy Buchanan, and it is through her that he meets Jay Gatsby. Nick is an honest, hardworking and trustworthy person. … Read more
Hand is the central image in Bryan Doyle’s poem “Leap.” It is a powerful and evocative symbol of the human relationship to the natural world. The hand represents both the physical and the spiritual connection between humans and nature. The poem begins with the speaker describing how he used to “leap” for joy as a … Read more
Symbolism is often used in literature to convey a deeper meaning or theme. In Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried, the author uses various symbols to represent the emotional weight that the soldiers carry with them during the Vietnam War. One of the most significant symbols in the novel is the physical weight that the … Read more
The Fault in Our Stars is a novel by John Green. The novel is about two teenage cancer patients who meet and fall in love. The novel has been made into a movie, which was released in 2014. John Green’s The Fault in our Stars is an excellent novel and one of his best. It … Read more
Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go is a novel set in an alternate history in which clones are raised to provide organs for transplantation. The story follows the life of one clone, Kathy, from her childhood at a boarding school for clones, to her adulthood working as a carer for other clones. The novel is … Read more
“The Child By Tiger” is a short story by Thomas Wolfe. It tells the story of a young boy who, after witnessing a tiger kill his father, becomes consumed by revenge. The boy eventually tracks down and kills the tiger, but in doing so, he himself is also killed. The story explores the themes of … Read more
Tuesdays with Morrie is a book by Mitch Albom. It tells the story of Morrie Schwartz, a man who is dying from ALS, and his Tuesdays with Mitch, where the two spend time together talking about life. The book explores themes of love, loss, and forgiveness. Tuesdays with Morrie is a moving and inspirational tale … Read more
“Stench of Kerosene” is a short story by Amrita Pritam. The story is set in India, and it tells the tale of a woman who is forced to confront the aftermath of a brutal attack. The story begins with the protagonist, Jyoti, returning home from work. As she enters her house, she smells the stench … Read more
Gabriel’s epiphany in James Joyce’s “The Dead” is one of the most famous and well-known examples of an epiphany in literature. An epiphany is a moment of sudden realization or insight, and in Gabriel’s case, it comes at the end of the story when he finally understands the true nature of his wife Gretta’s relationship … Read more
Death by Landscape is a short story by Margaret Atwood. The story is about a woman named Lois who, as a child, was traumatized by the death of her friend Lucy. Years later, Lois is still haunted by the incident and decides to go back to the place where it happened in order to confront … Read more
Ozymandias is a poem about the Ozymandias, which was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Ozymandias is one of the most renowned and renowned poems in all of English literature. Ozymandias is known for its themes of time, change, and death. Ozymandias is also known for its unique In “Ozymandias,” Shelley conveys the message that man … Read more
Arthur Miller was one of the most celebrated American playwrights of the 20th century. His works explore the human condition and often deal with issues of morality and justice. Many of his plays are considered to be modern classics, including “The Crucible” and “Death of a Salesman.” While Arthur Miller is best known for his … Read more
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a short story by Ambrose Bierce. The story is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of a man who is about to be executed. Bierce uses the technique of foreshadowing throughout the story to hint at what is going to happen. For example, he … Read more
The Monkey’s Paw is a short story by W.W. Jacobs that was first published in 1902. It tells the story of the White family, who are granted three wishes by a monkey’s paw that has magical powers. While there is no clear protagonist in the story, it could be argued that Mr. White is the … Read more
In the short Story The Love Of My Life, the author Boyle presents us to a couple, China and Jeremy, so young and so in love, that they are blinded by it. Boyle made me as if I felt the couples love through his words and the pain they felt along the ride, but the … Read more
Romeo and Juliet, two young star-crossed lovers, take their lives in a tragic turn of events. Both characters are to blame for their own deaths due to the impulsivity of their actions. Romeo Montague, the male protagonist, is at fault for his part in the play. He is impulsive in his actions and makes decisions … Read more
The Chaser is a short story by John Collier. The story follows a man who purchases a love potion from a mysterious seller, only to find that the potion has unforeseen consequences. The Chaser is a well-written and suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The story is also notable for … Read more
Like Water for Chocolate is a novel by Laura Esquivel. It tells the story of Tita, a young woman who is forbidden to marry the man she loves. She instead channels her passion into cooking, and her food becomes a conduit for love, desire, and magic. Like Water for Chocolate was published in 1989 and … Read more
‘To a man’ is written by Maya Angelou, who first rose to fame with her novel-turned-autobiography ‘I know why the caged bird sings’, which detailed her many life experiences (including time spent as an activist, singer, waitress and dancer). She has since published two collections of prose – ‘wouldn’t take anything for my journey now’ … Read more
Kate Chopin was an American author of short stories and novels. She is now considered to be one of the early realists in American literature, and her work is often associated with the Southern Gothic genre. “The Storm” is a short story written by Kate Chopin. It was first published in 1898, in The Complete … Read more
Happy Endings is a short story by Margaret Atwood. It was first published in 1985 and has been reprinted several times since. The story is about six different couples and how their relationships end, either happily or not. The first couple, John and Mary, seem to have the perfect relationship. They are both successful, well-educated, … Read more
The Scarlet Ibis is a short story written by James Hurst. The story is about a boy named Doodle who is born with a heart condition. His brother, an unnamed narrator, tries to help him survive and grow up. The saying goes, “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone”. The narrator’s feelings in … Read more
Tom Standage is a British journalist and author. He is currently the digital editor of The Economist. His first book, An Edible History of Humanity, was published in 2009. Tom’s second book, A History of the World in 6 Glasses, was published in 2005. Tom has also written for The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, and … Read more
Alexander Dumas’ The Three Musketeers is a classic novel that has been adapted for stage and screen many times. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of d’Artagnan and his friends, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, as they fight to protect the honor of Queen Anne. The novel is rich in … Read more
Shirley Jackson is a renowned author who is known for her ability to evoke feelings of unease in her readers. “Charles” is one of her most famous short stories, and it does not disappoint in terms of its ability to unsettle. The story follows a young boy named Charles as he navigates his way through … Read more
First impressions are often said to be everything. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, first impressions play a crucial role in the development of the plot and the characters. Austen uses first impressions to create irony and contrast throughout the novel. For example, Pride and Prejudice opens with Mr. Bennet reading a letter from his … Read more
The Aunts in The Handmaid’s Tale are a group of older women who serve as instructors and enforcers of the Republic of Gilead’s oppressive regime. They wear distinctive red robes and white bonnets, and are required to live in the Rachel and Leah Center where they train new handmaids. The Aunts are not blood relatives … Read more
When it comes to morality, Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a complex and thought-provoking novel. On the surface, the book appears to be a simple tale of good versus evil. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Conrad is raising important questions about the nature of morality itself. Conrad does not offer easy … Read more
The Lovely Bones is a novel by Alice Sebold. The story is narrated by Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl who was raped and murdered by her neighbor, George Harvey. The novel follows Susie’s family and friends as they cope with her death, and ultimately seek justice for her murder. The novel has been adapted into … Read more
Beowulf is an epic poem that tells the story of Beowulf, a brave warrior who defeats the monster Grendel and saves his people. Beowulf is a great example of epic poetry, and it contains many themes that are still relevant today. Some of the important themes in Beowulf include courage, strength, loyalty, and honor. These … Read more
Langston Hughes was an African American writer and poet who is most well-known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote about topics that were important to the black community, such as the blues and jazz. He also wrote poems that spoke to the experience of being black in America. His work helped to … Read more
Beauty by Jane Martin is a play that tells the story of a woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire to be beautiful and her need to be loved. The play explores the idea of what it means to be beautiful and how our society … Read more
To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee that was published in 1960. The novel is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s. The story centers on Atticus Finch, a white lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape. The novel deals with the themes of racism and … Read more
There are many reasons why Atticus Finch is considered a hero. First and foremost, he is a moral compass for his community. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus represents everything that is good and just. He teaches his children to always do the right thing, even when it’s difficult. He also stands up … Read more
In Catcher in the Rye, ducks in the pond symbolize the natural environment. The ducks represent how Nature is always there for us, no matter what happens. They are a reminder that we can always find beauty and peace in Nature. The ducks also symbolize hope. They remind us that even when things seem tough, … Read more
Of Mice and Men is a novel written by John Steinbeck. The novel is set during the Great Depression in the United States. Of Mice and Men is about the friendship between two men, George and Lennie. George is a small, intelligent man while Lennie is a large, simple-minded man. The two men travel together … Read more
“A Summer Tragedy” is a short story by Arnaud Bontemps. It tells the story of a young couple, Marie and Pierre, who are vacationing in the French countryside. Their idyllic trip takes a tragic turn when Marie is killed in a freak accident. Pierre is left to deal with his grief and guilt, as well … Read more
Sarah Orne Jewett’s short story “A White Heron” tells the story of a young girl named Sylvia who lives in the country and is tasked with finding a lost hunting dog. However, she soon becomes more interested in the bird she’s been seeing in the woods and decides to find it instead. Sylvia is a … Read more
Anne Sexton’s Cinderella is a tale that has been retold many times, in many different ways. But what makes Sexton’s version of the story so unique? For one, Sexton portrays Cinderella as a strong and independent woman, rather than a victim who needs rescuing. In fact, it is Cinderella who rescues herself from her situation, … Read more
Mark Twain’s novel “A Fable” is set during the Civil War and tells the story of a Union general who is tasked with leading his troops into battle. The novel explores the themes of war, morality, and religion. Twain was critical of the war and its impact on society, and he used his novel to … Read more
The Witches play a significant role in Macbeth, appearing in the very first scene and influencing much of the action that follows. While their precise nature is left somewhat ambiguous – are they supernatural beings, or merely women with knowledge of herbal lore and a talent for mischief? – their impact on the titular character … Read more
