Category: Literary Criticism

William Shakespeare performed his last play over 400 years ago, but he is still outrageously famous! Even in the 21st century his plays, plots and characters are still relevant to this day. Just as they were when they were first released, for high school English students, Shakespearean works are mandatory to read and one or…

Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare (published in 1595), who is considered as the best writer in English history, is a play filled with love, death, conflict, drama and hate. Romeo and Juliet are both teens that have fallen madly in love with each other and have rushed into marriage. Eventually, the hate between…

The original text of Romeo and Juliet was written in 1594 by the famed William Shakespeare, which was a story of two households who held an ancient grudge against one another. The play was set in Verona during the Elizabethan Era where two star-crossed lovers met only to perish in the end. Gnomeo and Juliet,…

As fundamentally is the situation with numerous others, Romeo and Juliet began to look all starry eyed at incidentally. Romeo’s commonly theoretical love for Rosaline was before long rejected with the presentation of his partner in the play, Juliet. As can maybe be normal with any incredible catastrophe, their adoration generally fizzled. While numerous reasons…

Introduction Jennifer Price’s essay, ‘The Plastic Pink Flamingo: A Natural History,’ explores the rise and symbolism of the plastic pink flamingo in American culture. Published in 1999, Price employs rhetorical strategies to examine the social and cultural significance of this iconic lawn ornament. Through the use of vivid language, irony, and persuasive techniques, Price offers…

Introduction In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, the author utilizes various symbols to convey deeper meanings and emotions. One such symbol is the clove of seasons, which plays a significant role in the narrative. This essay will explore the critical significance of the clove of seasons and its symbolic representation in…

In contradiction to modern North American responsiveness, in Renaissance Italy, the purposes of women were prescribed by rules and expectations determined by stringent patriarchal values. In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, female characters believe that they, and the women they are answerable for, must agree to society’s expectations and the result makes these women accountable…

William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet is a world-renowned piece of literature about a tale of two star-crossed lovers. The characters in Romeo and Juliet are frequent victims to their own impulsivity. Impulsivity leads to rash decisions and ultimately negative consequences, even one’s death. The plays characters Romeo, Juliet, and Tybalt all make impulsive decisions…

Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1594. It became a very famous story and has influenced the world tremendously in many ways. Three examples of the plays influence on the world are William Shakespeare has become a historically famous figure known by all, numerous movies have been produced with similar…

Introduction In the historical fiction novel ‘Blood on the River’ by Elisa Carbone, the author weaves a captivating tale set in the early 17th century, exploring themes of resilience and friendship. Through the eyes of Samuel Collier, a young orphan who becomes the page to Captain John Smith, the novel takes readers on a journey…