Life is 90% about how you choose to influence it. It is not the circumstances that make a man a man. Maybe it’s how a man responds to those circumstances that defines his identity. “From the Epic of Gilgamesh” and …

Mark Twain’s “The Celebrated jumping Frog of Calaveras County”, which focuses on the idea that one doesn’t have to be intelligent, makes allusions. Washington Irving’s “The Devil and Tom Walker”, however, better explains how greed can lead moral corruption through …

Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables”, an extraordinary story about redemption, is among the most powerful. This story is singular in many aspects, including its unique cast of characters and its carefully blended storylines. Javert, the antagonist principal in “Les Mis”, is …

Langston Hughes’ “Salvation”, a young boy is visiting a church where the elders are urging all the children to be saved in a revival. In “Me Talk Pretty One Day”, an older man travels to France in search of French …

The novel “The Kite Runner” demonstrates how Khaled Hosseini used foreshadowing in his story. This is important as it gives subtle clues about the events that will take place. Foreshadowing allows the author to gently nudge the reader, saying, “hey!!” …

Edna Pontellier has a domestic life that is typical for wealthy New Orleans families. Her roles as mother and housewife are typical of Victorian society’s expectations. Edna is driven by her desire to be independent and self-possessed, despite her unhappy …

Despite making significant strides in ending racial inequality over the past three decades, racism persists today. Racism is so deeply embedded in society that it is often not seen as a problem. Brent Staples article “Just walk on: Black Men …

Harper Lee first describes Maycomb as an “old town” in her novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Jean Louise Finch (or Scout) is the protagonist of Maycomb. Her innocent childhood is disrupted by her father Atticus’s unsuccessful defense of a black …

Some mythologists argue that Achilles, Odysseus and Zeus aren’t heroes, even though their stories depict them as heroes. Both of these characters are very similar. Both characters share strong, heroic qualities. However they may be heroes in their own ways. …

The Winter’s Tale portrays Florizel, Perdita as young lovers. The play is full of heartache and despair, but Florizel and Perdita are portrayed as the epitome of young love. Their relationship stands out as a beacon of hope and joy …