Category: Literary Criticism

Introduction: William Shakespeare’s play ‘Julius Caesar’ is a masterful work of literature known for its intricate characterization, political intrigue, and profound themes. Among the many literary devices employed by Shakespeare, parallelism emerges as a significant technique that adds depth and complexity to the play. This essay critically examines the use of parallelism in ‘Julius Caesar,’…

Introduction: In the iconic musical ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ symbols play a significant role in conveying deeper meanings and enhancing the overall narrative. From the mysterious mask to the haunting music, the symbolism in the story adds layers of complexity and intrigue. This essay will critically analyze the symbols used in ‘Phantom of the Opera’…

In the prologue of Romeo and Juliet, we are already given a glimpse of the ending of the play and what is to come. It states: A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life& and the mention of the word star-crossed implies that Romeo and Juliets fates are written in the stars and they cannot…

The audience for this poem could be identified as people of all ages, making decisions are a part of everyones lives. Due to trends being so easily followed in today’s society, if a reader were to come across this poem the trend would be taking the road that is more traveled. The poem is very…

To begin with, the science fiction dystopian adventurous film, The Hunger Games, directed by Gary Ross, inspired a novel, written by Suzanne Collins. Published in 2008, The Hunger Games was one of the first novels in the sequence, where it presents to the readers and audience a future dystopian society, where a government that’s overpowering…

Lord of the Flies is a historical yet fictional novel written by Nobel Prize award-winning author William Golding. It is a symbolic novel that was inspired by and influenced by Golding’s experiences as an active member of the Royal Navy during World War 2. The replica film directed by Harry Hook conveyed similar themes and…

Introduction Kate Chopin was born in St.Louis, Missouri in the year 1850, Kate was raised by her mother and grandmother after her father passed when she was only 5 years old. after her husbands death she began writing. She published over one hundred stories, essays and sketches in literary magazines. Chopin is best known for…

Plants play one of the most important roles in the survival of tributes in The Hunger Games. One decision on what you can and cannot eat will either lead to diminishing your hunger and restoring your energy levels for future battles, or a sudden death due to poisonous substances within them. Plants symbolize both a…

Victorian literature was dominated by female writers; the Brontë sisters. The three of them, Charlotte, Emily, and Agnes made a name for themselves with several novels of their own, debuting with many unique traits. Despite the others popularity, Wuthering Heights, Emilys novel about a post-gothic heart-wrenching drama stood out the most. Because of its complicated…

Wuthering Heights is a novel written by Emily Brontë and published in 1847. It tells the story of what had been happening at the Wuthering Heights manor but through a servant’s experience called Nelly Dean. This servant says what she knows and what she saw in the past to Mr Lockwood, a man who wants…