Category: Literary Devices

All traditions have an intention and a purpose dedicated to the current time period, but it may come to a point where practice is no longer justified. In ‘The Lottery’, a short story written by Shirley Jackson, a rural town of 300 is ‘celebrating’ the killing of one member, which is believed to ensure a…

Introduction In the realm of poetry, literary devices serve as the building blocks that breathe life into the written word, allowing poets to convey complex emotions and ideas. Robert Hayden’s poem, ‘Those Winter Sundays,’ exemplifies the skillful use of literary devices to enhance its themes and evoke a profound emotional response. In this literary criticism…

Introduction Robert Hayden’s poem “Those Winter Sundays” is a poignant and introspective exploration of a complex father-child relationship. Through the use of vivid imagery and powerful figurative language, Hayden captures the nuances of the speaker’s emotions and the depth of their connection. In this critical essay, we will delve into the various types of figurative…

The poem titled Ithaca by Constantine Cavafy was written in 1911. In this sonnet, the great poet of all times alludes to the importance of enjoying the trip, any trip, and not only longing for a journeys end (González De León, 2017). This illustration can be extended to a variety of processes in life, save…

The importance of the symbol that Marigold portrays? The marigold symbolizes the idea that although Pecola, Frieda, and Claudia may work very hard in their community to grow and prosper, it may never happen. The marigold had good seeds, was cared for, and was planted with good intentions, but because of the location where the…

During the late 1800s women and men were not equal, they lived in a society where women were defined as housewives and were expected to take care of their children and husbands for the rest of their lives. The issue connects with the experience of the narrator in the short story The Yellow Wallpaper, written…

No matter who we are  our skin color, race, or religion  we are all beautiful. However, society fails to accept that and only portrays white beauty. There is an image of how to be beautiful to fit into society’s norms and their category of beauty. Society teaches that beauty is racist, valuing white…

Narrative Style The Alchemist is a novel written by an anonymous third person omniscient, we know this as the narrator always refers to the characters as she, he or they, they come in search of new things. Throughout the novel the narrator focuses mainly on Santiago, but the narrator know the feelings and thoughts of…

Edgar Allan Poe one of the first writers of his time to have earned his living through the publication of his works is renowned for his short stories. His diverse catalogue includes his famous The Fall of the House of Usher, The Purloined Letters and many more among which The Black Cat has a place…

Individuals are drastically shaped and impacted by the morals display by those they choose to surround themselves with. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is set in war torn, Afghanistan in the late 20th & early 21st centuries. The protagonist, Amir, lives in Kabul before and during the Taliban invasion and takeover when…