Category: Literary Devices
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Symbolism in Nathaniel Hawthornes Novel The Scarlet Letter
Symbolism is a concept people are exposed to everyday, whether they notice it or not. It is a device that is used in many different forms, from state flags to works of art to the lyrics of ones favorite song. Many find symbolism to give such things a higher significance or importance, allowing them to…
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The Theme of Classism in The Kite Runner
My grandmother, when growing up as a teenage immigrant from Japan in America, had suffered atrocities in her lifetime. Be it not speaking English with perfection in accent and pronunciation, or the foods in which she ate, she was tantalized and berated on a day-to-day basis. The people around her had thought of themselves as…
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The Veldt Essay: Literary Devices
Introduction In Ray Bradbury’s science fiction short story, “The Veldt,” various literary devices are employed to enhance the narrative and convey the underlying themes. Published in 1950, the story delves into the dark side of technology and the potential consequences of its misuse. In this literary criticism essay, we will examine the effective use of…
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The Peculiarities Of Narrative Style And Language In The Alchemist
Narrative Style The Alchemist is a novel written by an anonymous third person omniscient, we know this as the narrator always refers to the characters as she, he or they, they come in search of new things. Throughout the novel the narrator focuses mainly on Santiago, but the narrator know the feelings and thoughts of…
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Use of Point of View in Andy Weir’s Short Story ‘The Egg’: Analytical Essay
Life after death, reincarnation, and past lives have been topics that are being explored by countless authors. These themes have mostly been explored through a religious lens, whether that is Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc. While the religious influences, if there are any, arent immediately recognizable in Andy Weirs short story The Egg, the narrative…
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Pluto As A Metaphor In Edgar Allan Poes The Black Cat
Edgar Allan Poe one of the first writers of his time to have earned his living through the publication of his works is renowned for his short stories. His diverse catalogue includes his famous The Fall of the House of Usher, The Purloined Letters and many more among which The Black Cat has a place…
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Analysis of Section 24 of Walt Whitmans Poem Song of Myself and the Literary Devices Used in It
In section 24 of Walt Whitmans poem Song of Myself, Whitman announces himself as the speaker of the poem. This is the first time that he announces himself as the author and speaker in the poem and it is 24 sections in. Whitman calls himself a kosmos, meaning that he is very knowledgeable, especially about…
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Literary Devices Used in William Golding’s ‘Lord of the Flies’: Essay
Lord of the Flies is an allegorical novel produced by author William Golding that has a large variety of literacy techniques that correlate towards making the reader feel intrigued about what is upcoming. The use of symbolism, themes, and allegory boosts the experience of how the reader may reflect on these instances, delivering a clear…
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Symbols Used by Edgar Allan Poe in His ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and ‘The Black Cat’: Critical Essay
Edgar Allan Poe describes the feeling of guilt and fear through symbols in the stories The Tell-Tale Heart and The Black Cat. For instance, the eye in each story symbolizes how the narrator views himself. However, the narrators are both seen differently. Additionally, the space beneath the floorboards and the space behind the wall both…
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How Story Telling is Used as Catharsis in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Atonement by Ian McEwan?
‘There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you: The term catharsis which originates from the Greek kathairein meaning ‘to cleanse or purge’was first used by Aristotle to describe the freeing of emotional tension that spectators encountered while viewing dramatic tragedy. Nowadays, ‘catharsis’ may refer to any experience which results in…