Literature Essay Examples and Topics
Heart of Darkness: A Journey into the Dark Side of Human Nature
Heart of Darkness is a novel by Joseph Conrad that tells the story of Charlie Marlow's journey into the African continent. The novel explores the themes of colonialism and human nature, and Marlow's discoveries about both are deeply disturbing.
MoreAmerican Authors and Their Famous Works
In this essay, we will be reviewing the works of four American authors: Edwin Arlington Robinson, Alice Munro, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. We will briefly talk about each author and then focus on one of their most famous works. The pieces that we will be discussing are "Richard Cory" by Robinson, "How I Met My Husband" by Munro, "The Cask of Amontillado" by Poe, and "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Poe.
MoreBerendt’s Portrayal of Voodoo in “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”
"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" is a novel by John Berendt that tells the story of Jim Williams, a white socialite on trial for the murder of Danny Hansford, a black man with whom he was having an affair. The novel is set in Savannah, Georgia, and it follows Williams' trial as well as the lives of the other characters who inhabit Berendt's version of the city. These include Minerva, a black woman who practices voodoo, and Lizanne Roberts, a wealthy socialite.
MoreAlfred Hitchcock and Edgar Allan Poe: A Comparison of Character Development and Plot Development
In this essay, I will be discussing the similarities and differences between the two writers in terms of character development and plot development.
MoreThe Various Creation Myths in American Tradition
This essay looks at different creation myths from American tradition, including Native American folklore, Hesiod's Theology, and avian myths. It discusses the idea of sacrifice and how it relates to these creation stories. Finally, it explores the concept of earth-diving, which is a popular motif in many creation myths.
MoreO’Brien’s ‘The Third Policeman’: An Exploration of What it Means to be Human.
O'Brien's 'The Third Policeman' is a story that uses an intellectual thesis to explore what it means to be human. The thesis is put forward by the character of the Narrator, who argues that human beings are simply determined by their environment and that they have no real control over their actions. This is demonstrated through the characters' actions in the story, which include murder, robbery and escape.
MoreThe Corrupting Influence of meaningless Verbiage in Politics and the English Language
In his essay "Politics and the English Language", George Orwell argues that there is a symbiotic relationship between our thoughts and the language we use to express them. This is because, as Orwell famously put it, "language is a map of our actual thoughts". In our age of linguistic inflation and political correctness, this symbiotic relationship has never been more evident.
MoreNietzsche and His Ethical Teachings: How They Have Influenced Modern Thought and The Significance of His Teachings in Today’s World
In this essay, I will be discussing Nietzsche and his ethical teachings. I will be discussing how his ideas have influenced modern thought, and why his ethical teachings are significant in today's world.
MoreThe Various Literary Criticisms of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain that has been praised for its genius level work and also heavily criticized for its supposed racism and lack of morality. In this essay, I will be discussing the various literary criticisms of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and developing a thesis or argument about the text.
MoreThe story of Jacob and Esau
The story of Jacob and Esau is a story about twins who were born different from each other. Esau was the firstborn and he had a birthright, but Jacob tricked their father and stole his blessing. This led to a lot of anger and resentment between the brothers. However, in the end, they forgave each other and they parted ways as friends.
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