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… characterization in this short story 'To Build A Fire' to convey his message that humans need to be social. London sets an average, middle-aged logger in a deserted Yukon trail during a wintry season. The temperature is seventy-five degrees below…

… Joseph Conrad visited Africa, where he got the inspiration for a book he wrote later in 1907 called the Secret Sharer. Years later, Albert Guerard wrote an ethical review, analyzing the book as a psychological study of self identification. Through…

… the Canterbury tales. Chaucer wrote the Canterbury Tales in the 14th Century. At the time the church had a very high status, and was very powerful. People went on long pilgrimages to visit holy places. The Canterbury tales is about a group of…

… and reality. It can be seen at work in a variety of ways in Hamlet. The distinction between illusion and reality would appear to be obvious at first glance, but in fact, as Shakespeare illustrates, it often is not clear at all. What is perceived…

… Juliet is perhaps the most recognized tragedy of all time. Although it is over 400 years old, Romeo and Juliet, weaves as interesting a tale, today as when it was first created. Perhaps this appeal lies in the subject matter, which is simply, love.…

… Heights by Emily Bronte. The teacher liked it enough to accuse me of cheating. :) In Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë makes use of atmospheric conditions to emphasise events and highlight the mood of the characters in the story. The Yorkshire moors…

… dramatic work. It encompasses many traditional elements such as conflict, hubris, initially high position, tragic flaw, and imminent downfall. Nevertheless, although customarily a tragic flaw belongs to the protagonist of the play, in Macbeth it is distr…

… Victor and a creature that hunted him. The creature was artificially created and given life by Victor himself, but instead of giving thanks the creature murdered Victor's family instead. In a short paragraph like this, most of readers will give pity…

… The Count of Monte-Cristo Alexander Dumas         The Count of Monte-Cristo is a nineteenth century historical romance. The characters are set in conventional forms Alexander Dumas borrowed from society. Courageous, avaricious, kind, loyal,…

… one to tell when there is really true love. Geoffrey Chaucer portrays love, honor, and emotions in "The Franklins Tale," of The Canterbury Tales. The story explains the difference between love and honor and how hard it can be to tell them apart. Since…