Category: Character

Each of Jane Austen’s heroines provides a unique perspective and reflection of what it meant to be a woman in her society. Elizabeth Bennet, frequently cited as Austen’s most beloved heroine, and Emma Woodhouse, generally perceived to be her most disliked, have a similar narrative journey in so far as they are both twenty years…

Table of contents Introduction Mrs. Ramsay: The Shadow Diana Marfleet: The Animus Liesl Vitzliputzli: The Self Conclusion Introduction Robertson Davies’ novel “Fifth Business” delves into the intricate development of its protagonist, Dunstan Ramsay, through a lens deeply rooted in Jungian psychology. In this essay, we will explore how the concept of individuation, as conceptualized by…

Table of contents Introduction Body Paragraph Conclusion Introduction “Lazarillo de Tormes,” an anonymous Spanish novella published in 1554, is a seminal work in the picaresque literary tradition. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of its protagonist, Lázaro de Tormes, whose life story is told in a first-person autobiographical format. This essay aims to analyze the…

Reality is the state of being true and existent, whereas an illusion is a false idea or belief that is not true. Fifth Business portrays the battle between illusion and reality, which reveals the theme of guilt. Illusion and reality are portrayed by several characters in the novel such as Dunstan Ramsay, Percy Boyd Staunton,…

Table of contents Grendel’s Actions Grendel’s Violence and Nature Grendel’s Motivations Grendel’s Interactions Conclusion Grendel’s Actions In the epic poem Beowulf, the character of Grendel has captivated readers for centuries. As the antagonist of the story, Grendel is often portrayed as a monstrous creature who terrorizes the Danes. However, a of Grendel’s character reveals a…

Margaret Atwood’s , “The Handmaid’s Tale” is set historically and geographically in the American 1980s, with its “liberal anxieties” concerning women’s and civil rights. It is a representation of the individualistic and pluralistic feminism of the late 60s and 80s. Encompassing a span of “feminine and new feminist positions”, the voices serve as a commentary…

Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a in what was the United States. This regime treats women as property of the state, and is faced with environmental disasters and a plummeting birth rate. In a desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world, the few remaining fertile women…

Table of contents Introduction Body Paragraph Conclusion Introduction In William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the character of Mercutio stands out for his wit, charm, and ultimately, his tragic fate. Among his many memorable moments in the play, Mercutio’s monologue in Act 1, Scene 4, where he delivers the “Queen Mab” speech, is particularly noteworthy. This…

In harsh circumstances, people try to hold onto a thought or memory of a person or idea that gives them long lasting hope. This inspiration lets the hopeless party believe that their situation will improve. In the novel The Handmaid’s Tale written by , the protagonist Offred faces internal and external conflicts constantly living in…

Table of contents Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Body Paragraph 3 Conclusion Introduction William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” is a profound exploration of human nature, societal structures, and the thin veneer of civilization that can so easily be stripped away. One of the central figures in this narrative is Piggy, whose character…