… - who is both the protagonist, whose actions make up the main plot of the novel, and the narrator, whose thoughts and attitudes shape the reader's perception of the story - has a revelation about human nature. Initially, he associates things such…

… is loosely based upon Joseph Conrad's novella "Heart of Darkness" in which both works share similar themes and motifs. Both are accounts of Man's journey into his self, and the discoveries to be made there. They are also about Man confronting his…

… play "Othello", by William Shakespeare, is "Honest" Iago. In the play his nature is conveyed to the audience in many ways. Iago's character is determined by his relationship with the other characters in the play. His betrayal of those who love…

… the sinister aspects of human nature to encourage the audience to view the characters in comparison to themselves, coming to a realisation that as human beings we all inflict more vulnerability on others than we would like to admit. During the drama…

… of Roman society in Apuleius' time, yet it reveals many things about the Roman way of life and way of thinking. Though we can't take the fantastical elements of the story seriously, the things that Apuleius treats as everyday occurrences most likely…

… the outskirts of South Dakota, once again turns into a mystery and adventure for the Hardy's making new friends and enemies. They are driving up to a caravan park when a loud maniac driver nearly runs them off the road, despite this they continue up…

… Jane Austen's most popular novel. It tells the story of the Bennet family; a genteel family living in rural Britain in the early 19th century. The novel explores the social conventions of its time; social class and wealth, marriage, love and of course,…

… among them were left disillusioned by the effects that war had on their society. America needed a literature that would explain what had happened and what was happening to their society. American writers turned to what is now known as modernism. The…

… biblical allusions are crucial to the story as a whole. For example, in the chapter entitled "The Marketplace", Hawthorne explains that a Papist (Roman Catholic) would view Hester Prynne--who was standing on a scaffold in front of the Salem townsmen…

… or antipaty?Does language convey emotional or physical reactions? How does the scene position you? How does the violence give character perspective of other characters? focus on metaphors, language, etc. Imagine you are inside a small room and suddenly…