1) Upon its publication in 1925 H.L. Mencken, America’s foremost literary and social critic, called The Great Gatsby’s plot a “mere anecdote.” But since then many critics have advanced The Great Gatsby as the Great American Novel. What theme of the novel is intrinsically “American,” and how does Fitzgerald develop that theme? What traditionally American […]
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Compare the epic hero characteristics between Odysssus from the Odyssey, Beowulf, and Hamlet. Basing it off the thesis: “Although the epic hero’s in the Odyssey, Hamlet, and Beowulf have many differences, there are several characteristics shared between them.” All sources. from the books
a 5 page essay comparing the epic hero characteristics between Odysssus from the Odyssey, Beowulf, and Hamlet. Basing it off the thesis: “Although the epic hero’s in the Odyssey, Hamlet, and Beowulf have many differences, there are several characteristics shared between them.” All sources. from the books
Analyze the representation of power, ideology and women in Jane Austen’s pride and prejudice
Analysing the representation of power, ideology and women in Jane Austen’s pride and prejudice Sophie Byrne
To what extent is the protagonist of the story you’ve chosen responsible for the conflict or predicament he or she faces?Explain
Description This essay of a minimum of 500 to a maximum of 700 words requires you to choose any one of the stories given below. Review the list of stories to identify which one you’d like to write about: • “Rules of the Game” by Amy Tan You aren’t required to do any research for […]
How did Yeats marry his devotion to Irish Nationalism and Irish folklore to the fact that he spent most of his life within the British upper/ruling class.Discuss
This is a papaer for British Literature but must be written in American English. My topic is how did W.B. Yeats’ nationality shape his poetry. My research question is, roughly, “How did Yeats marry his devotion to Irish Nationalism and Irish folklore to the fact that he spent most of his life within the British […]
Discuss According to the author, we “communicate nonverbally through a wide range of channels: the body, the face, the eyes, space, artifacts, touch, paralanguage and silence, and time.” Choose 1 and explain this form of non-verbal communication in your own words.
4.1 Principles of Verbal Messages (pp 74-80) According to Chapter 4, there are 7 principles that direct the exchange of verbal messages. 4.3 Principles of Using Verbal Messages Effectively (pp 87-91) In Chapter 4, the author offers “six additional guidelines for making your verbal messages more effective and a more accurate reflection of the world […]
Describe what specific observable behavior indicates “trust” if you deem trust as important
Topic: Behavior is complex and difficult to understand. That being said, let’s discuss how to break down behavior down to specific factors. Note: Pick either individual paradigm or interests to answer the first two questions below. In this discussion board, interests are defined as goals/interests that we will be looking for in another party. You […]
skildras händelseförloppet kronologist eller sker det hopp i tiden? vilken betydelse har språket och berättarperspektivet för innehållet och vår förståelse/tolkning av berättelserna?
din analys skall inledas med titel, författare, utgivningsår samt fabel. förbered din text och strukturera den i en väl genomtänkt disposition (inledning, avhandling, avslutning). i din analys skallanvända dig av de litterära begrepp vi gått igenom. kom ihåg att ge belägg (exempel) från texterna när du redovisar dina synpunkter. anpassa ditt språk efter sammanhanget och […]
Explain Is this a sufficient explanation for the terror produced by Victor’s creation in Frankenstein? The style is MHRA
As Mary Shelley first perceived, a scientific method founded on the gendered construction of nature as the female other, as the passive object of desire, hence possessable and exploitable, can produce monsters’ (Anne K. Mellor). Is this a sufficient explanation for the terror produced by Victor’s creation in Frankenstein? The style is MHRA
Discuss Consider “The Tale of Sohrab” from the Shahnameh in comparison to Oedipus Tyrannus from the Week 2 readings. Make an argument about whether the two texts are more alike or different and why.
Tragedy Across the Mediterranean: Consider “The Tale of Sohrab” from the Shahnameh in comparison to Oedipus Tyrannus from the Week 2 readings. Make an argument about whether the two texts are more alike or different and why. Focus your thesis on one particular aspect of the two texts such as protagonists, themes, central conflicts, or […]
