World Literature Essay Examples and Topics
O’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 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.
MoreThe author’s experience in the concentration camp
The book Ladies and gentlemen, to the gas chamber is a collection of short stories written by T. Borowski. The author was a Polish political prisoner during the Second World War and was sent to a concentration camp in Canada. There he met some friends, Jews, and prisoners who were put into the gas chambers. The book describes his experiences in the camp and the things he saw there.
More“Out of Africa”: A Love Letter to a Continent
"Out of Africa" is a book about the author's experience living in Kenya during the British colonial period. The book consists of a series of interconnected stories, which are based on Dinesen's own observations and experiences, as well as those of the people she knew.
MoreThemes of Freedom and Confinement in Yukio Mishima’s Patriotism
In Yukio Mishima's Patriotism, the themes of freedom and confinement are developed through the characters of the lieutenant and the wife. The lieutenant is a man who is confined by society's expectations of him, while the wife is a woman who is confined by her role in society. Both characters desire freedom, and they believe that the only way to achieve true freedom is to commit suicide.
MoreThe Importance of Critical Thinking in Management
The essay discusses the importance of critical thinking for managers and offers tips on how to improve these skills.
MoreThe Importance of Character Analysis
This essay discusses the literary tool of character analysis, providing several examples of its use from famous works of literature.
MoreThe Epic of Gilgamesh: A Journey in Search of Immortality
The essay tells the story of Gilgamesh, a heroic figure who goes on a quest for immortality. Although he is unsuccessful in his quest, he is hailed as a hero by his people when he returns to Uruk.
MoreThe Desensitization and Operant Conditioning of Soldiers: How the Military Trains People to Kill
In his essay On Killing, Dave Grossman argues that the military uses desensitization and operant conditioning to train soldiers to kill. This leads to a mental collapse in close combat situations, which can lead to increased rates of post-traumatic stress disorder.
MoreThe Customs and Rituals of the Igbo Tribe
This essay discusses the customs and rituals of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria. The author describes how these customs and rituals reflected the values, social structure, and spiritual beliefs of the tribe.
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