Essays on Writers

Othello, Moor of Venice, by William Shakespeare, and Oedipus King, by Sophocles, share some parallels in that they all feature characters who are befallen by tragedies outside their grasp. The misfortune of King Oedipus was caused by the gods' job. This was due to the gods' prophecy that the king...

Fahrenheit 451 is widely regarded as Ray Bradbury's masterpiece. It is also one of the futuristic novels (along with Brave New World and 1984) that are said to have correctly predicted the future. Although this novel, published in 1953, does not accurately forecast current affairs, it does eerily capture key...

One of the most popular stories in English literature is William Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet. It is a sentimental tragedy that demonstrates the power of passion in human relationships (Gergi et al 2004). Love as the Primary Theme Despite the fact that the play has many themes, love is portrayed as...

Analysis of Romeo s Character When young people are confronted with a variety of scenarios, they react in a variety of ways. They occasionally make sound choices that help them improve their lives. They can often become frustrated and make erroneous choices, which can have negative consequences. Romeo s Obstinate Nature Romeo is...

Great Gatsby is one of Scott Fitzgerald's novels that focuses on the gaiety of specific characters. The car and driving are two of the book's main themes. The automobile was becoming important at the time the book was first written. This seems to be a pivotal point in the book....

Frankenstein: A Tale of Morality and Madness Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley in the early nineteenth century, tells the tale of a genius, Victor Frankenstein, who creates a man-monster whose name is eventually mispronounced as Frankenstein. Victor creates a creature that he comes to despise as a result of his discovery...

Introduction Because of the creativity and consistency in the prose, Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein is arguably one of the most read books of literature. As a consequence, the novel has been subjected to scholarly review from a variety of literatures, with a variety of scholars describing their perspectives on the novel. Critical...

Shirley Jackson's 'Lottery' and the Characteristics of Human Nature Shirley Jackson's 'Lottery' depicts the apex of individual cruelty and barbaric personalities within the presented social structure. It exemplifies how traditional traditions tie people into participating in activities that would be frowned upon by modern society. Ironically, the social claws clip not...

“The Boss” in "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" by Mark Twain “The Boss” is chapter eight of Mark Twain's tale "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court". Yankee was referred to by this name in the novel. The work's body attempts to articulate numerous historical quandaries, and this chapter...

The novel "Emma" by Jane Austen is one of her final six novels. She wrote it while in Chawton and had it written in 1815. (McCrum). It narrates the perils of misconstrued romance when reflecting on the heroine Emma Woodstone's life. The protagonist is a young woman who wields influence...

King Lear is one of Shakespeare's most popular novels, in which he tries to portray society's dire circumstances. He also demonstrates that, amidst all of society's tragedies, a hero emerges who overcomes all odds to emerge as a powerful leader and character. King Lear is portrayed as a tragic hero...

The primary character in Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily” is Miss Emily Grierson, whose actions can be deemed as abnormal. She is a sociopath; she poisons her suitor and sleeps with his decomposing body for a long time until she dies. Emily’s dysfunctional behavior therefore makes her a appropriate candidate...