Response Essays

In 1590, Edmund Spenser completed the first three books of 'The Faerie Queene.' Spencer was born in London, England, around 1552. In 1576, he received his Master's degree from Cambridge. In 1579, he wrote his first major book. Faerie Queene was supposed to be a series of twelve novels. Spencer, on...

The book ‘A Long Way Gone’ by Ishmael Beah is a memoir of the author’s experiences as a child soldier. The book discusses the journey focusing on the endless struggle, suffering, and survival of a child in the time of war and the impossible and almost miraculous delivery despite the...

Just Mercy has several main themes that you can't miss, but what are its most important points? Read on to discover how the film made its points and how you can apply them to your own life. The film is a powerful piece of cinema, and one that will linger...

Thank You Ma'am Analysis In this Thank You Ma'am analysis, I'll talk about the Setting, Characters, and Themes of this powerful piece by Langston Hughes. After reading the poem, you should have a better idea of why the story is so compelling. If you haven't read it yet, it's well worth...

If you're looking for an engaging and thoughtful film about young men and their plight, Dead Poets Society is for you. This film is directed by Peter Weir and stars Robin Williams, who plays a brilliantly extroverted young man. Tom Schulman's screenplay and Peter Weir's direction are also noteworthy for...

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Review In this "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" review, I'll talk about Vera Farmiga's performance and the film's logic, both before and after the ending. But before I get to those points, let me give you a quick overview of the film. It is...

In modern times, "A Jury of Her Peers" is a much better title for this book It explores the mind frame of the victim and compares that to a real trial, with both a defense and prosecution consisting of men. In reality, the jury consisted entirely of men, and there was...

If you have never heard of Maleficent, you should start by learning about her dark, ruthless nature. This fairy is the ultimate example of pure evil, as she taunts the prince and calls him a poor simple fool. Even her closest friends and allies are considered her...

A Wrinkle in Time A Wrinkle in Time is a young adult novel by Madeleine L'Engle. Published in 1962, this novel has won numerous awards including the Newbery Medal, the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, and the Sequoyah Book Award. It was also a finalist for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Here...

City of God City of God explores the practices of Christian citizenship in Guatemala and Central America, spanning disciplinary boundaries. In the process, it illuminates the complex relationship between state and religion in Latin America. If you've been wondering what makes a great film, this one might be just what you're...

Inman (Jude Law) takes us on a journey through a soon-to-be-defeated South. The story also includes the kindness of Inman's neighbors and Ada Monroe's journey through the South. We'll also learn about her father's death and the Spencer carbine. Read on to discover the secrets of this bestselling novel. Then,...

After being brutally torn from their Aboriginal mothers, three mixed-race girls are sent to a training camp for domestic workers as part of the government's policy of integrating Aboriginal people into the mainstream. The girls have no idea where they are or how to get back to their native land,...