Jhumpha lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies depicts ritual as a key component in perpetuating or alleviating loneliness. Mrs. Sen, Mr. Pirzada and Boori Ma all keep their rituals to make contact with the people they love. Characters who adhere too strictly to rituals, like Mrs. Sen or Sanjeev, become even more isolated. Twinkle, Lilia and others …
Virginia Woolf recalls a sailing trip from her youth in Moments of Being. Walking in London’s dull streets, Woolf sees something more interesting. She discovers afternoon sailing is better than the walking she does, and begins to talk about particular memories from her time at sea. In this instance, Woolf uses long sentences and vivid …
Although set at different times in American history, Larry Watson’s revisionist novel Montana 1948 explores corruption in justice and Bentrock’s nepotistic community. The allegorical play The Crucible’ depicts a society of submissive people who are subjected overtly religious authorities that eventually lead to disorderly societies. Miller suggests that crisis situations can reveal one’s true nature …
In the past, female oppression was a major problem. Females were told to live in the shadows of their husbands and have no autonomy. Females were considered an object and treated differently to their male partners. “The Yellow Wallpaper” demonstrates how Charlotte Perkins Gilman used symbolisms, foreshadowings, and irony in her efforts to depict female …
Willa Cather’s 1905 short-story “Paul’s Case” asks the reader what Paul’s “case”. Cather seems to have left clues throughout the story about Paul’s problems. Cather provides clues to Paul’s difficulties. Paul’s actions show these potential factors. Some examples of his worrying behavior include his views about society and his poor choices towards the end. “Paul’s …
Science fiction texts focus on the past, and explore various futures. Science fiction authors use conventions to highlight the differences between the current and future, specifically manipulating the setting and characters to make comments on the present. This is illustrated by Andrew Niccol’s Gattaca (1997) and Nancy Fulda’s Movement (2012) short story. Both texts make …
Thomas King’s Green Grass Running Water tells the story of the construction of a dam on Native Land and the struggle that the Native People face every day. The novel is parallel to what is actually happening in real life. It then deviates slightly from the horrible reality to demonstrate the freedom of indigenous peoples …
Although “A Doll House” by Henrik Ibsen is primarily about the topic, people are often too concerned with their reputations in society. This can lead to the destruction of a person. Ibsen’s play uses characters to highlight the need for reputation. Living a life that values reputation more than something, shows us that trustworthiness can …
Society has often ignored or devalued gender equality and gender justice over the years. This includes men, as well. These points are made evidently throughout the short stories Lamb to Slaughter and A Jury of her Peers. Susan Glaspell focuses on Mary Maloney’s intelligence of getting off with murder. Mrs. Hale portrays Mary as a …
Maya Angelou’s poem Phenomenal Woman has a feminist theme because it shows women’s ability and capability to stand out from the rest. It portrays a proud woman, who believes in herself and is self-assured. She believes that she has the inner strength to succeed, which is what enables her success in her daily life. This …