Essays on Writers

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...

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...

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...

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....

J.K. Rowling's works of literature have profoundly inspired and informed many people's opinions and ambitions. Her best-selling "Harry Potter" series has helped young readers develop emotional and social skills. Heilman contends that, aside from the Bible, "The “Harry Potter” novels have hit more people around the world than any other...

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...

Women's positions in society are evolving on a daily basis. From conventional positions to new roles that straddle the line between male and women's equality. Women have risen to prominence by their mobilizing groups and sought a change in their communities' roles. They are tired of being referred to as...

The Giver: A Dystopian Novel for Young Adults The Giver is a 1993 dystopian novel for young adults, written by American author Lois Lowry. Although the story begins with a utopian society, it quickly becomes clear that it's actually dystopian as the plot progresses. Jonas, a twelve-year-old boy, is the protagonist...

Did you know that Helen Keller was a socialist? Did you know that She advocated for birth control and workers' rights? And did you know that she also opposed World War I? Read on to find out more about this feminist legend. If you're interested in learning more about Helen...

Of Mice and Men is a literary classic about a black man confined to a life of stable work, segregated from all other men. It emphasizes the black man's inferior status, while addressing various themes and symbolism. The story is repetitive, returning to the same settings and ending in the...

The Short Tale of George Orwell Shooting an Elephant The short tale of George Orwell shooting an elephant is a description of life under colonial rule in the town of Moulmein in the then British Colony of Burma (Orwell). Orwell s Introduction to Colonial Rule Orwell is working here as the top security...

Walt Whitman's "Song of Me": A Celebration of Beauty and Harmony in Society Walt Whitman's poem "Song of Me" is a celebrated poem in American history because of the insightful meaning it conveys. Whitman employs a variety of poetic devices to convey his message in such a manner that the rest...