Category: Literature Review
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An Analysis of Brian Friel’s Presentation of The Relationship Between Madge and Garet.
In his play Philadelphia, Here I Come!, Brian Friel utilizes the entirety of the storyline to develop and present the dramatic relationship between Madge Mulheren and Gareth O’Donnell. Quite quickly, Friel makes it evident to the audience that Madge acts as a substitute mother and mentor to Gareth, whose own mother died soon after he…
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The Role of Luck in Vikas Swarup’s “Q & A”
Vikas Swarup’s Q & A tells the story of a young orphan who miraculously transforms from being penniless to possessing more money than he could ever imagine. It seems Ram’s ability to answer all of the questions on a quiz show correctly is the result of destiny, or at least luck. However, the theme of…
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Power, Possession, and Disease in Volpone
Before delving into the tense relationship between power, possession, and disease in Jonson’s Volpone, it is first necessary to sift through the forbearing tensions between “profit and pleasure” that Jonson mentioned in the Prologue of the play. Firstly, the early forms of the text presented illustrations of the author as well as elaborate designs within…
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Analysis of The Characters of Masha and Polina in Chechov’s The Seagull
Many of Chekov’s characters in The Seagull resolve to hopelessly love people who do not love them. This tendency presents a clear flaw that Chekov makes fun of, as these fixations inevitably lead to nothing. The hopeless romantics do not end up finding each other and rather remain as they were, or in Constantine’s case,…
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The Digression of Vivian’s Power Within Wit
The play Wit by Margaret Edson addresses one of the most challenging topics that mankind is forced to grapple with: death. For Vivian Bearing though, death had always been more of a subject to study rather than one to face. Death in Vivian’s experience is a tool to teach with, an inevitable end of life…
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The Poem ‘a Far Cry from Africa’ by Derek Walcott
Derek Walcott was born in 1930 in Saint Lucia. Belonging to both Anglo-European and Afro-Caribbean heritage, the duality in origin gave birth to a sort of identity crisis within the poet. The main theme of the poem is split identity and anxiety faced by the poet, caused due to mixed heritage. therefore the poem highlights…
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A Review of Tattoos on The Heart, a Novel by Gregory Boyle
Why do readers find the narratives of gang intervention in Gregory Boyle’s 2010 novel, “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion,” credible? I decided to focus on this book since it has been a popular read amongst students, especially those here at Cal State Los Angeles. I also wanted to understand what makes…
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A Sorrowful Woman: a Psychological Analysis
Table of contents Psychological Analysis Societal Pressures Feminist Analysis Conclusion “A Sorrowful Woman” is a written by Gail Godwin that delves into the complexities of human psychology, particularly the inner workings of a woman who experiences a deep sense of sorrow and disconnection from her role as a wife and mother. The protagonist, referred to…
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Collective Understanding in Emily Berry’s Poem, Nothing Set My Heart Aflame
When assigning the value of a piece of literature, what qualifies literature as being viewed upon as good literature would be its ability to appeal to the reader on a personal level. What further causes literature to be viewed as great is how that piece of literature can cause a reader to find hidden meanings…
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“The Seventh Man”: Exploring The Argumentative Depth of a Tragic Tale
Table of contents The Burden of Survivor’s Guilt Escaping the Past and Confronting Reality The Human Psyche in the Face of Tragedy The Complex Nature of Responsibility Conclusion: The Multifaceted Discourse of “The Seventh Man” “The Seventh Man,” a short story by Haruki Murakami, delves into the complexities of survivor’s guilt and the impact of…