Run-on sentences occur when independent clauses are not joined properly. There are two types of run-on sentences: the fused sentence and the comma splice. ►Fused sentences occur when there is no punctuation and no coordinating conjunction between two independent clauses. The snow needs to be shovelled get going on it right away. ►Comma splices occur…
Set in the time of the Mau Mau uprising, Ngugi wa Thiango’s novel, “The River Between” tells a harrowing story of the clash between two villages in the Gikuyu region over the maintenance of the traditional Gikuyu belief systems vs. the integration of Christianity by colonial white settlers. It tells of one man (Waiyaki)’s struggle…
The autobiography Black Boy, by Richard Wright, is a tale of hope and determination. It catalogs Wright’s life growing up as an African-American in Jim Crow South, depicting the economic and social struggles that were stereotypical for African-Americans at the time. It follows him through his youth, examining the hardships and obstacles faced by both…
Daycare or child care is caring for a child during the day. Daycare for kids typically refers to a child care facility that parents take their children to during the daytime for care, supervision, and learning. Daycare centers specialize in the care of infants through pre-schoolers and school-aged children as well. In the contemporary world,…
Iago is Othello’s ensign; also he is the villain of the play. He betrays almost everyone. The fundamental reason is Othello’s promotion of Cassio to the post of lieutenant, who with no experience had been leading men in battle. Therefore, Iago makes a terrible plan and he is going to take revenge on everyone-Othello, Desdemona,…
“Anthem for Doomed Youth” is a famous poem which is written by Wilfred Owen and depicts the First World War. He was born on March 18th, 1893 in Oswestry, Shropshire. After school, he became a teaching assistant and in 1913 went to France for two years to work as a language tutor. He began writing…
When Lady Macbeth first appears in the play, she is learning of the witches’ prophesies from a letter sent to her by Macbeth. Almost immediately after reading this letter, she starts to think of a way to assure that Macbeth becomes king. She wants to kill King Duncan. “Yet I do fear thy nature. It…
Summary: The Cabuliwallah is from Kabul. His real name is Abdur Rahman. He works as a peddler in India. He goes to Kabul once a year to visit his wife and little daughter. In the course of selling goods, once he reaches the house of writer, Rabindranath Tagore. Then his five years daughter, Mini calls…
Part 1: Othello IS a “Perfect” Tragic Hero In life, heroes will arise whenever they are called for. It may be the everyday heroes that are seen rescuing a cat from a tree or helping an old lady cross the street. It may also be the heroes that are seen in movies and books rescuing…
Atticus Finch is the father of two young children, Jem and Scout. Throughout the book, Jem and his little sister Scout learn a lot about the place they call home, Maycomb County. Atticus is a very responsible parent who teaches his children the lessons they need to become honest and dignified people later in life.…
What is fate? Fate is a power beyond anyone’s control. While reading Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Fate has been brought up many times. Fate is the definitive trouble-causing factor in the play Romeo and Juliet. Many characters, even the pair of lovers themselves have acknowledged Fate’s cruel ploy. There was plenty of evidence of fate…
Fifty Shades of Grey, written by E. L. James, is the story of a college senior, Anastasia “Ana” Steele. She lives with her best friend Katherine Kavanagh who writes for their college’s student paper. Due to illness, Katherine asks Ana to take her place and interview with a rich entrepreneur named Christian Grey. Ana is…
The Canterbury Tales, written by Geoffrey Chaucer around 1386, is a collection of tales told by pilgrims on a religious pilgrimage. Three of these tales; “The Knight’s Tale”, “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”, and “The Franklin’s Tale”, involve different kinds of love and different love relationships. Some of the loves are based on nobility, some…
In order to depict in a short space of time, a conflict that will hold the attention of the audience or reader, and evoke a progressively strong emotional response, a dramatist (or novelist) must plan the structure and the dialogue of his or her play (or novel) with great care. Every conversation, aside, soliloquy, action,…
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman can be seen as an eulogy of a dreamer, which depicts one man’s tragic life and death as he tries to bring his family into grace. Miller does, however, also uses this play to express underlying themes and ideas. Reading Death of a Salesman from the starting point of…
Where does the story of Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong take place? Upon reading the story, one would first assume that it takes place in Vietnam. Upon further examination, however, it becomes quite evident that it really takes place inside Rat Kiley’s head. This isn’t to declare the story false; instead, one should examine…
“The Orderly World of Mr. Appleby” written by Stanley Ellin. The story tells us of a fastidious man named Mr. Appleby. Who owned a Shop called “Appleby: Antiques and Curious.” At the beginning of the story we are told he had come to investigate “the most efficient methods for disposing of wife” so that he…
“The tragedy of Richard III lies in the progressive isolation of its protagonist”. Discuss. From the very opening of the play when Richard III enters “solus”, the protagonist’s isolation is made clear. Richard’s isolation progresses as he separates himself from the other characters and breaks the natural bonds between Man and nature through his efforts…
The novel, Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta, focuses on a 17-year-old teenager who has an Italian background called Josephine Alibrandi. Josephine is really two different people at the beginning and the end of the book. In the beginning, Josephine is overdramatic, poised to react to her Italian background and her illegitimacy. At the end…
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker’s Dracula are stories of inhumane beings causing destruction and agony for the main characters until the time of their defeat. These two classic horror stories possess similar character types which contrast in key elements. Each story includes a protagonist, villain, and secondary character. The manner in which these characters…