Category: Character

As a modern reader approaching the epics, one inevitably brings certain expectations and standards formed throughout the course of our experiences; one’s literary appetite is accustomed to a certain kind of satisfaction, and one of the most valuable rewards in reading these ancient works is having to examine and adapt one’s demands in order to…

The characters Emilia and Desdemona in Shakespeare’s Othello exemplify the distinction between that of a common, abiding woman and a woman who dares to challenge the sexism of her time. But before one gets into the parallels of these two characters, one must know the story itself. Consumed by jealousy, a soldier of the Venetian…

Table of contents Cultural Constraints and Skeeter’s Awakening The Power of Writing Skeeter’s Role as a Change Agent Skeeter’s Legacy Conclusion Kathryn Stockett’s novel “The Help” explores the lives of black maids and their white employers in 1960s Jackson, Mississippi. The story focuses on the character of Skeeter Phelan, a white college student aspiring to…

Table of contents Firstly Moreover In addition Furthermore Lastly Mingled with aching melancholy and covert struggles, the character of An-Mei Hsu in The Joy Luck Club epitomizes the complexity of human nature that encompasses hope, determination, and despair. Through her trials and tribulations, Amy Tan illustrates a valuable lesson about the essence of personal struggle…

To determine the amount of ones courage, they first need to explore the many definitions of what it means to be courageous. To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Lee Harper in the 1960’s during the Civil Rights Movement. In the book, talks about her adventures in her hometown of Maycomb County and all the…

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel about the very young protagonist, Scout, and her life in Alabama around the time of the 1930’s. Throughout the course of this novel, Scout comes across many conflicts in her life, however these trials and tribulations help her to grow into a very intelligent, charismatic,…

In the vast majority of Shakespearean works, female characters are used as simple pawns in men’s plots for power, revenge, or glory. In the tragedy Othello, the same is true for the two central female characters: Desdemona, the wife of Othello, and Emilia, the wife of Iago. Throughout the play, they are manipulated, objectified, and…

Table of contents Montag’s Conformity to Rebellion Impact on Relationships Societal Impact Conclusion Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, follows the story of , a fireman who burns books in a dystopian society where intellectualism is banned. Throughout the novel, Montag undergoes significant character changes as he begins to question the oppressive regime and seek truth…

Cole Matthews is a stubborn and hurtful character at the beginning at least. He didn’t have the best family background, with an abusive dad and an uncaring mom. Cole Matthews is a round and dynamic character. His character has many side and complex personalities. You can tell he is a round and because of his…

Table of contents The Great Gatsby’s Unique Narrative Structure Nick’s Characterization and Commentary Nick’s Commentary on Social Dynamics The Significance of Nick’s Account One of the critical themes discussed in the novel is social stratification and the influence of money. The central character of the novel, , is seen as a self-made millionaire through illegal…