Category: Literature Review

The War of the Wall Analytical Essay “Lou dragged me away because I was about to grab hold of the ladder and shake it.” In the narrator’s perspective, he wanted so badly to just knock her off, not even warn her politely at first. After all, she had no right to invade their privacy. But…

It seems contradictory that a person could simultaneously be treated as both completely worthless and completely inexpendable. Despite the paradoxical nature of this statement, it perfectly describes the plight of black women in early American slavery. Female slaves, though legally regarded as property, were vitally needed for not only their physical labor, but their biological…

“This was the Coming” is arguably one of the most impactful lines in Daniel Black’s The Coming, mostly because it captures everything that the novel is dedicated to, which is “the memory and celebration of African souls lost in the Atlantic Ocean.” This common theme of the novel is loosely based off a Sonia Sanchez…

Reading through the novel “Three Day Road”, I have discovered that there are various archetypal themes and characters that dwell in the story. In order to see these archetypes, I had to analyze the text and dig deeper because it was hidden. The characters that I found to have archetypal types of personalities were the…

Captivity and allow insight into the trauma that the victim experiences; however, the victim’s narrative is often influenced and therefore, altered, to conform to the society’s pressures at that time. Focusing on the reception of the audience creates a struggle for the writer which is seen in Mary Rowlandson’s captivity-narrative as well as Olaudah Equiano’s…

In the abstract of this article, we are made to understand that the idealism of Josiah Royce is informed by the criticism of George Holmes. The free and independent selves are featured in the absolute idealism as reflected by Josiah Royce. His facts and views were presented in a supplementary essay that was found in…

In Clifford R. Shaw’s novel, The Jack-Roller, the autobiography of a teenage boy named Stanley, who lives in Chicago, Illinois, during the late 1920s is discussed. In the novel, Stanley vividly details the abusive home he regularly runs away from, the delinquent acts he constantly commits, and the changing social situations he is a part…

Table of contents Friendship: A Bond Beyond Differences Courage in the Face of Adversity The Triumph of the Human Spirit Conclusion Rodman Philbrick’s novel “Freak the Mighty” is a profound narrative that delves into the intricacies of friendship, acceptance, and the power of the human spirit. Centered around two seemingly disparate characters, Maxwell Kane and…

Nothing about wandering is left to wonder. But wandering with a purpose is all about wondering, because with a purpose you are travelling. The beauty in travelling lies in the things you witness and the things you learn and then based on those experiences, you become a storyteller. Now, storytelling determines the type of a…

People tend to hide their true personality from the exterior. Some individuals do it to keep their weaknesses or flaws hidden while others are reluctant to show their true self to prevent any harm that might externally or internally attack them by resulting from displaying their real personality. However, when a person is met with…