English Essays

Huckleberry and Jim
Huckleberry and Jim Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is a novel that speaks to the truth of American society in the 19th century. Through the adventures of a white pubescent boy and a runaway slave Mark Twain manages to illustrate and satirize human behavior and values for that time period. However, while Twain uses this novel to make bold statements about humanity in the negative sense there are the less brash more subtle tones that are just as brilliant and s...

Human Nature and Discontent in King Lear unfinished
Human Nature and Discontent in King Lear - unfinished Human Nature and Discontent in King Lear Alex KP, Grade 11 English 1st draft The Elizabethans believed, or pretended to believe, that the natural world reflected a hierarchy that mirrored good government and stable monarchy. Even our scientific age talks about “laws of nature” and “good government through good laws.” Shakespeare’s era contrasted “nature” and art, just as one can consider an essential “human ...

Human nature between Marquez and Kafka
Human nature between Marquez and Kafka “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and “A Hunger Artist” by Franz Kafka “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” and “A Hunger Artist” both show a negative and pessimistic outlook on human nature. In Marquez’ story the angel doesn’t seem to fit in with society and the people reject the angel, while in Kafka’s story, the hunger artist is in society, no one really rejects the artist though peo...

Hurricane
Hurricane Is This ‘Hurricane’ a Twist of Facts? Rubin Carter: Denzel Washington Lesra: Vicellous Reon Shannon Lisa: Deborah Kara Unger Sam: Liev Schreiber Terry: John Hannah Della Pesca: Dan Hedaya “The Hurricane” is set in Patterson, New Jersey, the hometown of middleweight champion boxer, Rubin Carter. The film tells the triumphant story of Rubin Carter, played by Denzel Washington, who is framed for a triple murder. Rubin Carter loses 19 years of...

I Like a Look of Agony
I Like a Look of Agony I Like a Look of Agony In the poem “I like a look of Agony,” by Emily Dickinson, one of the ways the poem’s affects on the reader is improved is though the use of literary devices. People normally have trepidation of agony, but Dickinson uses literary devices such as imagery, personification, and connotation to reveal her contrasting enjoyment to the social norm. The opening line “I like a look of Agony,” (line 1) could be interpreted as sadi...

Idealist
Idealist Idealists, as a temperament, are passionately concerned with personal growth and development. Idealists strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best possible self–always this quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement drives their imagination. And they want to help others make the journey. Idealists are naturally drawn to working with people, and whether in education or counseling, in social services or personnel work, in journalism or the...

Iliad
Iliad Role of Greek Gods In the Illiad With our view of God, it can sometimes be difficult to comprehend the actions and thinking of the Greek deities. The Christian God does not tend to take such an active role in the affairs of people’s lives, where, on the other hand, the Greeks regarded direct involvement by the gods as a daily, uncontrollable part of life. Needless to say, divine intervention was a major variable in the equation of Homer’s Iliad. ...

Imagery in Shakespear
Imagery in Shakespear Response to “Macbeth” How does Shakespeare’s use of imagery and recurring symbols add depth and meaning to the plot and characters in the play? In all of Shakespeare’s plays he uses many forms of imagery. Imagery is the art of making images, the products of imagination. In the play ‘Macbeth’ Shakespeare applies the imagery of clothing, darkness and blood. Each detail is his imagery, seems to contain an important symbol of the pla...

Immigration to America
Immigration to America The Immigration Experience They are our grandparents, our relatives, our friends. They are the immigrants. They came from all over the world for many reasons, such as, religious persecution and racial tension, but the largest reason for coming to America was for freedom. The freedom to live where we want, to own property, to take part in the government and most importantly, the freedom to be treated like a human being. Coming over was extremely difficul...

Importance of Being Earnest Analysis
Importance of Being Earnest Analysis Literary Analysis of The Importance of Being Earnest “No man is an island.” This means that no man is alone. Of all of the men on the planet, they all have somebody. It may not be obvious to them, but they are not alone. This relates to “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde in a light tone. Jack has no idea who either of his parents are. Lady Bracknell tells Jack: “To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune. To...

Imprisonment in Great Expectations
Imprisonment in Great Expectations Imprisonment is a lack of any kind of freedom. In Charles Dickens’s novel Great Expectations there are many examples of imprisonment. Dickens created the characters Estella, Herbert, and Molly with a lack of freedom. These three characters were imprisoned because they could not make their own choices. Estella had very little freedom. Miss Havisham controlled every aspect of her life. She was forced to carry out Miss Havisham’s revenge...

In Our Time 2
In Our Time 2 Half-way through reading Hemmingway’s collection In Our Time I was interrupted by my roommate, George. He wanted to know how I liked the story. He seems to be very impressed that I’m reading Hemmingway. I explained to him that it was, in fact, not one story, but a collection of short stories. He asked if they had a common theme or not, and I found it difficult to answer. “Yeas and no,” I said. I then went on to explain that although one char...

In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway
In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway The Nick Adams stories were my favorite of the collection because I got to know Nick through the reading. I started to understand Nick and I could anticipate the actions and feelings that he was feeling. I am not sure if this is because I became familiar with Nick or because I have done many of the things Nick has done and was able to understand what he was doing. “Big Two-Hearted River: Part I and II” were the most enjoyable short sto...

India Vs Pakistan
India Vs Pakistan Why is there a conflict between Pakistan and India? Both of the countries have been in conflict between the issues of how gets the region of Kashmir. Before the British took over the India with is superior weapons and technology. During that time India was still in a feudal system were king and queen controlled regions. The southern part of India had a majority of Hindus and the northern part was mostly Muslims. Both religions have been at struggle for power si...

Individualism
Individualism American Theme-Individualism Literary works reflect the main ideas of the American mind. An American theme that is seen in various works of literature is individuality. Individuality is expressed in three different literary works from Frost, Chopin, and Paine. These works of literature aid us in developing an open mind about what the American people should expect in society. Following others doesn’t guide us in any way because it does not allow for us to express...

Individuality in The Yellow Wallpaper jbnite
Individuality in The Yellow Wallpaper –jbnite Individuality A person’s individuality is one of their most important characteristics. Individuality makes people special and when appreciated builds self-worth. Everyone has their own unique traits they bring about. In order to be happy and successful in life, one must use their traits as effectively and creatively as possible and be recognized for their individuality and abilities. In the 19th century it was not an...

Internet Censorship
Internet Censorship Internet Censorship The Internet is a new medium where many ideas and views are expressed. The question is should these things be censored, and if so how. The debate on Internet censorship is a very volatile controversy affecting anyone who has ever accessed the World Wide Web. The debate is between those who believe censorship interferes with our rights, and those who think it to be a medium that should be regulated just like TV. An article written by A...

Hemingways Heros
Hemingways Heros Prevalent among many of Ernest Hemingway’s novels is the concept popularly known as the “Hemingway hero”, an ideal character readily accepted by American readers as a “man’s man”. In The Sun Also Rises, four different men are compared and contrasted as they engage in some form of relationship with Lady Brett Ashley, a near-nymphomaniac Englishwoman who indulges in her passion for sex and control. Brett plans to marry her fia...

Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau The Great Conservationist, Visionary, and Humanist He spent his life in voluntary poverty, enthralled by the study of nature. Two years, in the prime of his life, were spent living in a shack in the woods near a pond. Who would choose a life like this? Henry David Thoreau did, and he enjoyed it. Who was Henry David Thoreau, what did he do, and what did others think of his work? Henry David Thoreau was born in Concord, Massachusetts ...

Hero
Hero The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before himself. He encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious of beasts but he never fears the threat of death. His leadership skills are superb and he is even able to boast about all his achievements. Be...

Heroes in the odyssey
Heroes in the odyssey What kinds of things make up a hero? Well, there are many characteristics and attributes that a hero can have. The dictionary says that a hero is; 1. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. or 2. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field. But what really makes up a hero? But what divides any normal day person from a...

High School Literature
High School Literature The story “Brownies” by ZZ Packer could be looked at as a work of literature from certain views, but in the opinion of Prose, the author of “ I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Read,” I do not believe that this story would be looked at as a work of literature. This story does not seem very “uplifting” as Prose would want it to be for a high school reader. Although it is a very interesting story and it holds many important messages about our soci...

High school is not enough
High school is not enough Gene Greiner WA#6 10/30/00 Mrs. Lawton Other Students, Other Problems Gerald Gaff, teacher of literature at the University of Chicago, writes books about higher education. “Other Voices, Other Rooms” is an essay from Culture Wars. The battle he describes is being fought on the college campus by faculty and staff. The majority of the wounded are the students, while the remainder are those teaching. He applies the term “cognitive dissonance” ...

Hitler
Hitler ADOLF HITLER Born April 20, 1889, Adolf Hitler was a German political and government leader and one of the 20 century’s most powerful dictators, who converted Germany into a fully militarized society and launched World War 2 in 1939. Hitler’s rise had indeed been one of history’s great political success stories. The unknown and uneducated soldier of WW1, who had been a failure in all his undertakings, had come to power in 1933 in a country that despaired of sol...

Holden caulfield
Holden caulfield The Mysteries of Holden Caulfield In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger there are many insights about Holden Caulfield revealed by symbols, which would otherwise remain unclear. School, the checkerboard, the museum, and cigarettes and alcohol are all symbolic of Holden. These symbols tell us things about Holden that he doesn’t tell us straight out. This essay will discuss many symbols in the book and what they tell us about Holden. The checkerboard ...