Category: Literary Criticism

Wilde was actually looking to ridicule the rigid aristocratic lifestyle by observing their snob-ism through a tale of romantic webs and dual identities. Being an aristocrat himself, Wilde had other feelings as to what an aristocrat should really be: not superficial or materialistic, but more intelligent, well-educated, and passionate about true life morality, and ethics.…

Jack creates an alternate identity in order to take a break from sides of his life that become straining. To further explain, when he is bored he leaves the country and goes to the city to help his pretend brother who he has named Ernest, this is the man Gwendolyn thinks she is marrying. Society…

The acquisition and maintenance of power within the political landscape are shaped by an individuals compromise between private ambition and public image. William Shakespeares tragedy Julius Caesar (1599), is a study of a multitude of characters and their distinctive strategies for attaining power through their understanding of the nature of politics. Shakespeare explores this idiosyncratic…

The Lottery, a chilling short story written by Shirley Jackson, has long captivated readers with its haunting portrayal of a seemingly idyllic small town. This essay delves into the key elements that make The Lottery a thought-provoking literary piece. Exploring the significance of the setting, the tragic fate of Tessie Hutchinson, and its contribution to…

Electra is considered the best character drama in Sophocles. In his version of the play, Sophocles showed a detailed analysis of Electra’s ethics and motives. Unlike Euripides ‘Electra, Sophocles’ Electra emerged victorious from his efforts. He successfully avenged his father’s death without being completely engrossed in anger. One of the most obvious themes in the…

Marriage as an essential for women to gain a favorable social standing is a common Austen theme. In Jane Austens era women were expected to settle in their households, they were very dependent on their partners income and financial status. Unlike any other woman, Jane Austen was well-raised and had a comprehensive education. Through her…

Reality is filled with an uneven balance of fate and free will, with free will being a stronger force. A person may have his or her life planned to the last second, but a random force may intervene and can affect the persons future instantly. Some belief in destiny, claiming that our lives are predetermined…

Today, the name Oedipus is typically first associated with inappropriate familial relations. And with a name linked so closely to such a despicable action, many unfamiliar with Sophale’s Oedipus Rex imagine Oedipus must have been a man of no morals — given that he married his mother and slaughtered his father. But the play itself…

The Outsiders was written by S.E. Hinton. S.E. Hinton is an American writer who grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and she was best known for her novel The Outsiders. This was one of her most successful books and she wrote it during high school. When I came across this book I did my research on…

Have you ever said something you shouldnt have? In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the novel tells the story of two young children coming of age, with this being said, the key to maturity is controlling your emotions. Jem showed this throughout the novel as he started to grow up and…