Essays on Literature

In Neil Smith’s “Scrapbook”, he presents his characters as an aftermath of a massacre that has happened in Robertson Hall in Scotts University ten days ago. In the tragedy, ten victims lost their lives and more others like Thomas and Myuko narrowly escaped death. Although the survivors struggle to continue...

Through A Rose for Emily, Faulkner illustrates the fight that is brought about from an effort of maintaining culture and tradition when there is prevalent radical change. Characters such as Jefferson is seen to be at crossroads absorbing everything modern, hoping for a more commercial future while at the same...

Me: The purpose of this interview is to establish various aspects that enhance the writing profession. Professor: It will be my pleasure to answer all the questions. Me: Do you have any questions before we proceed? Professor: How will you use the interview content you get from me? Me: I will utilize it to...

In Tillie Olsen's story "I Stand Here," I feel that even though Emily's mother seems as a victim of her circumstances, she is responsible for Emily's neglect. Emily was a happy and bubbly child and her woes only started when her mother decided that she was too much of a...

I still believe that I had made the right decision. At first, it haunted me, gave me weird feelings.It made my parents disown me. However, when I look back, I would have handled the matter same if it were to happen now. All this was because of Roy.             It was...

The text by Charles W. Chesnutt captures the attention of the reader when he gets to bring out the position of the white man as well as his value in various states. The Negros who are the people of color are discriminated against and worse of brought to book when...

1. In the book Desert Solitaire, on page 26, Abbey finds himself at snake's-eye-level again. Why? In Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey, the author finds himself at snake’s eye level again when viewing the lower part of the flowers in the chapter titled, Cliffrose and Bayonets. The...

The first week in college The first week in college was an exciting experience that came with its difficulties. It was quite hard to adapt to the new life more so the fact that the structure if the education called for personal reading. The new system was a different phase for...

Sarah Elliot is accusing women of being so apologetic and behaving in a manner that makes them appear less educated and powerful than they are meant. The author explains how she began realizing how the social expectation set by the male-dominated society have affected women’s’ opinions and positions. The idea...

In my daily life, I usually write in three ways. Firstly, I write my emails which is a formal method of communicating. I communicate with my lecturers and classmates using email, and I get feedback on what I am supposed to do regarding my coursework. The second way I write is...

A Man for All Seasons: The Immoral Choices of Henry, Rich, and Cromwell A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt is an exciting play with several unique characters who lead their lives in different ways. For instance, there is Thomas More who lives a moral life and Richard Rich who...

"Flight Pattern'' by Sherman Alexie lays emphasis on the modern life experiences of conflicting choices such as; hardships of balancing work with family, the virtue of family appreciation. Racial discrimination and terrorism.  The main focus is on how different human races stereotype on each other.             William, American Indian businessman is...