What Does Poetry Do To Readers And Listeners
Only outstanding poets with their artistic expression and fine talent can penetrate into the deepest corners of the soul. Undoubtedly, such artists are Seamus Heaney and Theodore Roethke. They touch the subtlest strings of people’s hearts with the artistic expression of their masterpieces. An important fact is that the poem “Digging” written by Heaney in […]
The Downfall of Othello is Self-Inflicted
Sophocles’ work Oedipus the King and Shakespeare’s work Othello that were written two millennia ago are remarkable and share various similarities of fallen heroes. Their main characters who are depicted as heroes in their own capacity face unfortunate tragedy at the end of each play. The downfall of the authors cannot be conclusively defined as […]
Christianity in Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings
It is generally believed that literature about magic has nothing to do with Christianity. Moreover, it is regarded as satanic work, because the Bible completely prohibits all manifestations of witchcraft. Nevertheless, if to read these books between the lines, it becomes clear that, in fact, their mysterious plot is based on the religious background. The […]
Compare and Contrast Essay on Martin Luther Kings
“Letter from Birmingham Jail” and “I Have a Dream” Martin Luther King was the most inspirational leader in American history, and his writings have been studied and analyzed to learn the power of rhetoric. The rhetoric produced by King in both pieces of literature appeals to the common audience in many ways. His writings are […]
Ernest by Oscar Wilde and Marriage is a Private Affair by Chinua Achebe
Marriage traditions are very different throughout the world. In some cultures, parents traditionally choose mates and arrange marriages of their children. In others cultures, children are allowed to choose for themselves and follow their hearts rather than obey to the duties of the community they grew in. In his short story Marriage is a Private […]