The Distorted View of "Pink Think" The term pink think is sometimes used to describe a group of ideas or attitudes that women should have. The author of Pink Think, Lynn Peril, believes that these ideas and attitudes were common among mid-century women. These ideas were embraced by advice writers, toy...
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Generals Die in Bed Generals Die in Bed is a 1930 war novella written by Charles Yale Harrison, a former soldier himself. It details the horrific experience of a young soldier in the trenches during World War I. It was reissued for young adult audiences in 2002 by Annick Press and...
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Writing a Review of "The Cay" Writing a review of a book that focuses on survival is tough, but it's possible to write an enthralling one with The Cay. This book follows the story of a young girl who gets trapped on an island for ten years, but she survives. It's...
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The short story "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin The short story "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin is a literary analysis of racism in the African American community. The work shows the gradual shedding of prejudice and its themes of music and religion. However, there are a few points that need to...
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The Black Walnut Tree: An Important Commercial Crop The black walnut tree is an important and valuable commercial crop in North America. Native to Eastern United States, it thrives in riparian areas and also holds a special place in the culture of the Apache people. The raw nuts of the black...
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi: A Brave and Valiant Mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is a short story in The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. It's the story of a young Indian grey mongoose who is brave and valiant. The story has been anthologized and published in various versions as a short book. We will look at its...
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The Lais of Marie de France The Lais of Marie de France are short narrative Breton poems composed by the French queen, which are believed to have been written in the late 12th century, between 1155 and 1170. They are a good example of a French courtly epic, as they are...
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An Analysis of My Antonia by Janet Cardiff The protagonist Antonia gives birth to a child that she does not consider to be legitimate. However, she does not hide this fact from society and does not fulfill the expectations of her peers. Instead, she openly displays her illegitimate child in front...
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Diwali is a major festival celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. This festival celebrates the earth's renewal. Generally, it lasts for five days, during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. For more information about Diwali, read on. This article provides a basic overview of the festival. Learn about the history...
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Obasan by Joy Kogawa Obasan by Japanese-Canadian author Joy Kogawa was first published in 1981 by Lester and Orpen Dennys. It recounts the internment and persecution of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. In 2005, it was chosen as a One Book, One Vancouver selection. While it may not be...
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The term "Harry Potter" refers to a series of fictional books that portray the life and experiences of a young wizard named Harry Potter, especially his friendships with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley (Vezzali, Loris, et al. 105). The three are pupils at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry....
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A Plot: The Critical Fundamental of Narrative Fiction A plot is one of the most critical fundamentals of any form of narrative fiction. Peter Brook emphasizes this aspect and concern in his prose, especially in Reading for the Plot (37). The Significance of Narrative Desire Taking a critical look at the story, there...
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