Essays on Novel

Pride and Prejudice: Reinforcing Sexist Stereotypes of Women Introduction Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813, is one of Jane Austen's most popular novels. The narration reflects internal growth as well as a bitter family rivalry. The novel also elicits sexist perceptions of the female characters in the plot. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet,...

Babbitt's Ambition to Belong to High Society From the outset, Babbitt’s ambition to belong to high society is so strong that it even prevents him from acknowledging his own beliefs and engaging in activity that he truly relishes. Babbitt is aware of the social structure and aspires to high society. He...

The Impact of European Powers on West Africa The novel is set in the late nineteenth century when European powers were vying for a piece of Africa's territories. It depicts a time of transformation when western culture entered West Africa and Christianity was introduced. Following the introduction of the English Bible,...

The novel The Outsider by S.E. Hinton centers on the disparities between the wealthy and the poor. The book was written in 1967 and is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The plot revolves around the competition between two gangs known as Socs and Greaser. Hinton includes a chronological account of events...

The novel called Germinal by Zola was first published in French on March 1885. It created a very significant mark in the french tradition among other great novels like Ladies Delight, Nana, L’ Assommoir, La Bete Humaine and The Belly of Paris. Its original copy was 591 pages but was...

Many authors depict differences in African cultural traditions as a result of Western ideologies' influence. Chinua Achebe replied to this notion in his novel Things Fall Apart by offering a synthesis of the existing pattern of African society and ethos in an African context. Achebe insists that a writer must...

The novel Their Eyes Were Watching God's most prominent subject is passion and relationships. It portrays Janie's quest for fulfillment, as well as true and unrestricted affection. She has seen different forms of love in her life. Janie achieves personal freedom and liberty as a result of her love journey,...