The Blindness In Oedipus Rex The Blindness in Oedipus Rex In the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, the minor character of Tiresias is responsible for foreshadowing Oedipus’ fate, developing the theme of blindness, and also illustrating dramatic irony. Tiresias is responsible for further developing the theme of blindness, by using his own physical blindness to reveal to Oedipus his ment

To Kill A Mockingbird Jem Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird “To kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is set a small town called Maycomb in Alabama, in the 1930s. The community of Maycomb is of mixed ethnicity and like most places of that time the white people believe they were the dominant race. The book is seen through the eyes of two children: Jem and Scout Finch who are growing up in thi

Bram Stoker Dracula 1) Bram Stoker is the author of the book we are currently reading called Dracula. 2) This story is set in two different locations. The first location is in Transylvania and is the home of Dracula. It is where his family has maintained power for quite some time and Dracula wants to restore that power to its height. The setting is of one in the country and is an exc

A Separate Peace A Separate Peace A Separate Peace is a novel that toys with readers' emotions. It can make sadness appear from nowhere and happiness right after. It is a wonderfully constructed novel that makes readers feel like they have traveled to that time and place with the characters. A major factor of this power is the author's style of expression. The author chose to writ

Honor As Viewed In Mary Wilkins Freeman’s A New England Nun Honor as Viewed in Mary Wilkins Freeman’s A New England Nun Webster’s dictionary defines honor as “a keen sense of ethical conduct; one’s word given as guarantee of performance”. The characters in Mary Wilkins Freeman’s A New England Nun are each a vivid depiction of this definition. Beginning with Louisa Ellis, whom is a prim

Achiles War brings out the best and worst in mankind The very best and worst of humanity is brought out during times of war. Gen George S. Patton said once “Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base.” (Patton, War as I knew it) These very statements are brought to life to us from our re

Damned Human Race Within his essay of The Damned Human Race, author Mark Twain powerfully declares that the human race is both flawed and corrupt, and that people actually should be classified as “lower animals” rather than the formerly known “higher animals.” Twain does not hold claim to a Darwinian or creation standpoint, but rather draws conclusions from his own observations in perfor

Profitable Collusion Profitable Collusion Several themes can be derived from Bessie Head’s, “The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses”. Possibly, the most apparent, prefabricated theme is strength in numbers; however, the setting, time period, motivations, underlying political implications, and the characters imply more. The theme becomes easily describable as profitable collusion. “The Priso

A Mother Economic Status and the Maternal Figures in No Matter What and “A Mother” From as early as the days of ancient Rome and Greece your economic status and place in society determined what kind of life you and in turn, your family would lead. It also determined the expectedness of the offspring of the family. In “A Mother” by James Joyce and No Matter What by Mary Saracino both

Raymond Carver Raymond Carver An American short-story writer and poet, Raymond Carver’s style of writing was called minimalism. Carver himself did not like the label, “because it ‘smacks of smallness of vision and execution.’” (Stull 8) Raymond Clevie Carver, nicknamed Junior, Frog, and Doc, was born on May 25, 1938, in Clatskanie, a mill town on the Columbia River in Oregon. H

Dreams And Reality In Heart Of Darkness Joseph Conrad’s story Heart of Darkness contains several prominent themes. The theme of dreams creates an atmosphere of ambiguity and mystery. In Heart of Darkness, Conrad portrays the characters and plot as mysterious and “dark.” The theme of dreams in Heart Of Darkness increases the ambiguity of the novel while revealing depth and personal tor

Treasure Island Treasure Island is an epic adventure: a tale of pirates, treasure, and exploration of an unknown and mysterious island. Throughout the course of the book, many lessons are learned that give the reader advice so he/she can better survive in the real world. The literal Treasure Island itself represents the world in which we live, a world with many hazards and scattered re

A Jury Of Her Peers Theme Analysis A Jury of Her Peers Theme Analysis Justice is often defined as treating someone or something with due fairness. But the fairness of a situation is often portrayed differently in many viewpoints. In Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers”, the idea of who is capable of fairly judging a person is examined. Mrs. Minnie Wright is being held i

Classical Readings Classical Readings on Cultural Anthropology By Gary Ferraro What do we have to learn through the study of different cultures' I was hoping for some wonderful revelation in the collection of writings. I may have found one. This book was a difficult read for me. I am not sure whether it’s my age or my inexperience with classical readings. I also found it diffic

Lost Boy People live lives so carelessly that they forget how precious life can be. But there are some people out their that value the meaning of life because they don’t have one. Now you might be wondering how is it possible for someone who doesn’t have a life even realize life' Confusing yes but not for Dave Pelzer. Dave Pelzer has been through sick times and unimaginable horror wi

Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass was born in Talbot County, Maryland. He does not know the year, as most slaves were not allowed to know their ages. He remembers being unhappy and confused that white children knew their ages, but he was not allowed even to ask his own. He estimates that he was born in or around 1818. “Frederick Douglass’s mother was Harriet Bailey, the daughter

Language Differences The essays “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan and “Public and Private Language” by Richard Rodriquez are recollections of both authors personal battles with language. Their stories are very different but each essay attempts to illustrate the personal struggle the two of them went through to discover their voice. The two of them battled with all the forms of language they h

Reading Blues Dyslexia is an inherited condition that makes it extremely difficult to read, write, and spell in your native language despite at least average intelligence. In the book, Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You the author illustrates the impact that dyslexia can have on the self-esteem, and educational progress of an exceptional individual. Helen a pronounced class clown begin

Stroll In The Parc A Stroll in the Parc It is ok to be gentle as long as you have courage when needed in life. Two middle-aged and gentle people, Henry C. Greaves and Marie-Claire Duval meet on a bench in the Parc Monceau. After getting to know each other better, they dined later at the Brosseri Lorraine. While at the café, they realize that they have much in common and “they seem to

Cathedral The protagonist in “Cathedral,” Bub, is a man who has several defining characteristics. Bub is insecure, insensitive, and ignorant. This is clearly shown in Bub’s relationships with his wife and Robert. Bub’s insecurities are blatantly shown when he comments on his wife’s ex-husband: Her officer-why should be have a name' He was her childhood sweetheart, and what more d

A Separate Peace John Knowles’s A Separate Peace was a wonderful story about friendship and life. This novel was a great book to read during the summer before starting at a new school. I thought it was creative the way Knowles uses a flashback as the plot. In the first chapter, when Gene is visiting Devon fifteen years after he graduated, it shows that Devon meant a lot to him. I cou

Symbolism In A Rose For Emily The Symbolism in A Rose For Emily Authors have always used symbolism as a way to represent the restrained qualities of the characters, places, and events in their stories. In William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily,” he uses symbolism to compare the Grierson house with Emily Grierson’s physical decline, her shift in social standing, and her unwil

Metamorphisis Figurative versus Literal: a Discussion of Metamorphosis Can anyone wake up one morning, and like Kafka’s character Gregor Samsa, turn into an insect' Not without upsetting several natural laws of nature. Great literature, being defined as works that have withstood the test of time, is fraught with allegories and subtle implications, which are meant to provoke thought

Lord Of The Flies Lord of the Flies Lord of the Flies, the consummate novel by William Golding, is rife with powerful thematic elements and striking symbolism. However, throughout the lush expanse of the book, several important themes stand out above the rest. Perhaps chief among these themes is the story’s take on civilization. Like authors writing in a similar vein, such as Coop

The Rattler Though most people have never experienced an actual encounter with a snake, they are given to understand that snakes are fearful creatures. We tend to believe that if we cross paths with a snake, it spells doom. We think of the fangs, the venom, and the sprightly nature of the snake as being the cause of fatalities. However, the author of “The Rattler” provides a totally d

War Of The Worlds It was this new style of story, that would bring about and create this brand new, exciting and often educational form of literature. It is The War Of The Worlds that really epitomises what science fiction is and what it should be. The enchanting but gruesome tale of Martian invasion became the beginning of the modern science fiction story and was the first ever story

A Worn Path Life’s Journey Every person, living and dead, has a story to be told. Phoenix Jackson is no exception. Some may perceive the story on Phoenix’s journey to town in a sad light. Each journey however, must have some trials and tribulations just as Phoenix does during her trip. Phoenix’s difficult journey to town seems to indicate that the struggles she has endured throughout he

Oedipus Rex Oedipus Rex This classical tragedy takes place in the ancient city of Thebes. The city of Thebes has been gripped by a crisis. The plague has transformed the city of Thebes into a barren land. This tragedy by Sophocles unfolds into a sterile and desolate land of Thebes. -King Oedipus He is the king of Thebes. He is a man that is ruled by fate. He is destined to kill his f

A Separate Peace A Separate Peace - Gene's Journey Gene Forrester's difficult journey towards maturity and the adult world is a main focus of the novel, A Separate Peace, by John Knowles. Gene's journey begins the moment he pushes Phineas from the tree and the process continues until he visits the tree fifteen years later. Throughout this time, Gene must become self-aware,

The Case for Greatly Increased Immigration Vrs Timeout Contrasing Two Essays In the argumentative essay “The Case for Greatly Increased Immigration” written by Julian L. Stein and also the essay “Timeout” written by Dan Stein, they are both trying to convince the audience to take their side. Stein and Simon both have different views on the subject of immigration, Simon wants the immig