Essays on Literature

Macbeth, from William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, is one of the most well-known characters in English literature. The cause for his change from a loyal soldier to a mad tyrant is often discussed among scholars. The influence of the supernatural in Macbeth is the…

Why is it that people in civilized societies find it harder to remain civilized, when away from the law, or authority figures enforcing it? In the novel, Lord of the Flies, William Golding explores the loss of civilization and the rise of savagery, by utilizing…

In Things Fall Apart, written in 1959, Chinua Achebe shows the character Okonkwo struggling with his greatest fear. Unoka, which is Okonkwo’s father was known to be irresponsible and apathetic. He brought stigma to his family and this torments Okonkwo throughout the novel. To prove…

Propaganda has long been recognized by corrupt, tyrannical political figures as a way to achieve and maintain power. In fact, the tactic is used (in some form) in most countries. It is present even in societies that lean towards a more democratic approach to government,…

“In following him, I follow but myself” (1.1.590) Iago states as he makes it his goal to get revenge on Othello after losing the bid for the position of Lieutenant. However, due to his miscalculations, his wife Emilia catches on and reveals his diabolical scheme….

Introduction: William Wordsworth was an English Poet who was born in Cockermouth in England. During his childhood, both of his parents died, which shaped the style of his poetry writing in his later ages. He also argued the pecking order of the epic poetry and…

Setting is a very important literary device especially within “1984” by George Orwell. This device helps to engage the audience within the world the author is trying to convey, and allows them to immersify themselves within it. Orwell’s “1984” was written as a cautionary tale…

Authors use many literary devices in their work to bring more quality in writing. Literary devices enhance the readers’ interest in the story and work towards connecting the audience to the plot emotionally. The author uses a combination of writing styles to appeal to more…

Orwell successfully uses the literary device setting in the novel 1984. The different settings in the novel help to portray the main ideas of the novel. Winston’s apartment is old and rundown, this contrasts his new ideas that contrast to the party’s ideas. Mr. Charrington’s…

The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story published by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 1892 and has since been described as ‘An American Feminist classic’ (Lanser). It follows a woman’s deterioration at the hands of her husband’s prescription of the ‘rest cure’ which is ultimately detrimental…