Category: Literature Review
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Review of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Poem, The Rime of The Ancient Mariner
Analysis of the poem To begin, the Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a beautifully constructed poem. Its ability to use imagery as well as other literary devices gives the reader a very clear view of the story taking place. I very much enjoyed the way in which the physical nature was used throughout the…
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Rhyme Patterns in Rossetti’s “Remember” and Longfellow’s “The Cross of Snow”
Death is the sole, inevitable truth of life, and those with loved ones must one day accept that they will have to live through the deaths of others throughout their lifetime. Christina Rossetti’s “Remember” and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Cross of Snow” both feature narrators who must deal with the reality of death. While the…
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Exploring Common Themes in “On The Road” and “The Wall”
At first glance, the novel On The Road and the film The Wall by Pink Floyd seem to have very little in common. The novel is a story about two young men, Sal and Dean, who travel the country in search of good times. The film is about a man, Pink, trapped in his life…
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April Midnight: Poem Analysis
Table of contents Themes Imagery Structure Meaning Conclusion William Butler Yeats, a prominent Irish poet and Nobel Prize winner, is known for his evocative and poignant poetry that delves into themes of love, nature, and the human condition. “April Midnight” is one of his lesser-known works, yet it holds a significant place in his body…
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A Study of How The Plot Relates to The Writer’s Past and His Daily Life
Writers are influenced by the historical times in which they write because probably everyday of their lives their actions and what they say is influenced by the time within which they live. Communicating with other people changes the way they speak, the way they use their language, their accents and a whole lot of other…
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The Radical Lives of The Beat Generation in Novel “On The Road”
After the end of World War II the United States fell into a state of conformity, the start of the Cold War brought the Red Scare that sprinkled and plagued American Culture with obedience. As with any guidelines or set of rules, there are those who are just going to break them. Countercultures are formed…
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An Analysis of The Final Chapter of Ralph Ellison Novel Invisible Man
In the final chapters of Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man, the reader may encounter many different obstacles, all of which lead back to the on-going issue of race and white supremacy in the 1930s. Specifically, in chapter 20, an issue is presented that, fifty years later, is still is a major concern. This controversy arose after…
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Across a Hundred Mountains
Table of contents The Search for a Better Life The Complexities of Identity Family and Loss Hope and Resilience Impact and Relevance Conclusion “Across a Hundred Mountains” by Reyna Grande is a poignant and evocative novel that explores the harrowing journey of immigration, the profound sense of loss experienced by those who leave their homeland,…
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Joan Didion’s Novel “Marrying Absurd”: Summary and Analysis
In “Marrying Absurd,” Joan Didion illustrates the experience of getting “married” in Las Vegas as completely meaningless because it has become too simple. Didion claims that this process is pointless because obtaining a marriage license has become more of a business. Didion supports these claims by using a derogatory tone as well as personal anecdotes…
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The Depths of Transformation in “Touching Spirit Bear”
Table of contents The Themes of “Touching Spirit Bear” The Complexity of Characters Restorative Justice: Impact and Implications Conclusion: A Journey of Transformation “Touching Spirit Bear” is a powerful and thought-provoking novel written by Ben Mikaelsen that takes readers on a transformative journey through the life of Cole Matthews, a troubled teenager who embarks on…