Essay Database

… to rebel against the humans. They join together as a strong team to eventually, in chapter two, drive Mr. Jones from the farm. The Seven Commandments are soon developed with all the animals contented as equals. Right from the beginning of the…

… science fiction story based on the Russian Revolution, where instead of humans, the animals are the main characters. The story is predominantly about how power can overcome people who don’t know how to use it correctly and from that, in almost any situat…

… in England, Probably around the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. There is an old wise pig named Major giving a speech in the barn to all the other animals. His speech is basically about a dream he had about how it would be like if animals overruled…

… is the author's tool to convey her ideas and message. Ayn Rand fills her novel, Anthem, with many themes commenting on societal problems. She observes many trends towards collectivism, which stifles individual thought and action. A major theme presented…

… that Anthony Burgess is one of the greatest literary genius’s of the twentieth century. His masterpiece, A Clockwork Orange, is unrivaled in obvious depth, insight, and innovation. The novel is a work of such quality, such perfection, that it seems…

… an interesting book concerning a young man, Adam Cooper, and the trials and tribulations of his taking part in the Battle of Lexington. The story takes place mostly in Adam’s home town of Lexington, Massachusetts, but also partially on the surrounding…

… of the Contact Zone,” one may feel overwhelmed by the level of writing and philosophy it is composed of. She uses terms and phrases such as autoethnography, imagined community, and safe house in this work to help demonstrate the reasoning of her thought…

… apocalyptic themes, eschatology, and for some, teleology. Apocalypse, which is to unveil or reveal, eschatology, which is a concept of the end, and teleology, the end or purpose to which we are drawn, are all themes used in Margaret Atwood's The…

… is a very simple yet personal style. This author has written many great books, but the style of this particular novel sets it apart from her contemparies. Through her vivid descriptions, symbolism, and tragic message, Edith Wharton portrays a significa…

… virtue and honor. He plays one of the generals in the kings army and the comrade of Macbeth. He is soon faced with a decision. He has to decide whether he should trust his suspicions and accuse Macbeth of killing Duncan or stay silent and let these…