American novels Essays

Namesake: By Jhumpa Lahiri(A comparative analysis of film and novel) From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of another fabulous novel written “Interpreter of Maladies”, Jhumpa Laheri’s critically appraised first novel is a finely wrote, deeply moving Moving family drama that highlights the significant themes: the immigrant experience, the Clash of cultures, the forced and conflicted tie between generations. The storyline of namesake takes the Ganguli family from their tradition- bounded life in

famous works of Mary Shelley and its origin is almost as mysterious and exciting as the novel itself. The book is telling a story about the monstrous and mortal consequences of male creation, arising from a rivalry between man's affinities to his family and surely to science as well. Recently, modern literary critics do not perceive the work of Shelley merely as a fictional creation, but primarily as a novel that reflects the author's personal experience and above all her ambivalence about motherhood

In this first encounter with King Claudius he is both depicted as a compassionate and insensitive father towards his nephew Hamlet. For example, King Claudius displays signs of affection when he tells Hamlet “tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, To give these mourning duties to your father. But you must know your father lost a father” (1.2.90-93). In this quote King Claudius is depicted as a very caring man towards Hamlet’s lost. Claudius displays sign of sympathy trying to relate to

While reading “Good Country People” there was something that really piqued my interest: Why did Hulga Hopewell agreed to date Manley Pointer? Before I get into that I want to talk about both Hulga and Manley separately. Hulga Hopewell is one out-of-the-ordinary character. Her named was “Joy” until she was 21 years old which is when she decided to change it from “Joy” to “Hulga” due to not living a very joyful life. She lost her leg when she was 9 after a hunting accident which cause her to have a

Study aboard is often considered as a great opportunity to lead us to a bright future. It is because students can have chance to study in some prestigious colleges or university with many lecturers who are experts in their field and also a degree from prestigious universities can open doors to a better jobs. Be a foreign student also could expand personal quality. It makes students more independent due to there be no people who could be relied on and willing to help all the time like family. Moreover

What if you only had one opportunity to a better life but you are too scared to face your dreams head on due to the fact it may not turn out the way you thought? Dreams do change as the journey goes on and that is okay. So, which is more important, realizing your dream is unrealistic and giving up or realizing your dream is different and knowing it is what is best for you in that moment? In Pam Munoz Ryan’s text, Esperanza Rising (2010), we learn about a girl named Esperanza, a wealthy girl without

Cultural Borders There are many types of borders, and these borders separate the people of the world. Cultural borders separate peoples’ way of life. In the books The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle, and Night by Elie Wiesel, borders divide the characters and cause cultural separation between people. Cultural borders are created by ignorance, fear and misunderstandings. Ignorance causes people to make assumptions because they are unknowledgeable of the truth

“The House that Vanished” tells the story of a young girl who is lured by a predator from a schoolyard into his home. The narrator, who is the predator, and also the protagonist speaks in first person and delivers the story in a form similar to a monologue. This can be seen as a monologue because through out the entire story he is the only person that is vocal. Because he is the only one vocal, the narrator conveys his fantastical perspective uninterrupted and without anyone contradicting him. Through

It all started with Abby Rose, the most popular girl at school. abby Rose is like that one girl at all schools who think she 's better than everyone else! Of course she had her little group of friends who never left her side but she was the one who everyone wanted to be like. I even looked up to her until one day when she approached me, I should 've known she was trouble . no I am definitely not as popular or crate as everyone thinks Abby is and I would never think I was good enough for her to

Hunger Games Analysis Hunger Games directed by Gary Ross shows a diversity of themes. The themes consist of love, strength, politics, competition, and sacrifices. The theme that sticks out the most is sacrifices. Sacrifice is shown all throughout the movie. There is a huge significance of sacrifice in the movie. The sacrifices shown is when Katniss made herself a tribute in the game instead of letting her sister go, sacrificing security, willing to die with Peeta by eating the berries. Something

“Ready, set, action!” Standing on the sidewalk of my middle school, I was directing my first movie, unprofessionally but fearlessly. I barely had any rest the night before since I had panicked terribly about my whimsical project. The idea of making a movie had been as perfect as a fairy tale until I decided to turn it into reality. “Ok, what we shot today was completely behind the schedule, and we have to revise Wang’s lines and redo those two scenes. “ I flipped through the script on my hands,

Katniss Everdeen has had to provide for her family ever since she was a very young girl. She came from a poor family, and when her father died she was left to hunt for her family’s meals. Katniss is extremely good with a bow, using it constantly since she was a little girl. She comes from a world where every year a brutal competition comes across the country. A boy and girl from the age 12-18 are selected to compete in the life threating battle. People come from 12 districts all around and train

An unappreciated and overworked housewife and mother takes the day off and ventures to New York while being pursued by a relentless PTA chairman. BRIEF SYNOPSIS SYD (38) is a stay-at-home mom and housewife. Her husband JOEL (40) and her two kids, JACK (7) and REMY (5) tend to take her for granted. Being new to the neighborhood, Syd tries to fit in, but doesn’t get along with their snobby neighbors, BARB and RICH. Joel is under pressure to submit a bid to Rich for a contract and wants to make

Through the Hunger Games it becomes clear of the impact Katniss Everdeen has towards the Capitol and the world she lives in through mass media. She is unaware of her actions in the beginning, but her motivations and care for other members during the Hunger Games entices feelings from viewers in all districts and not just hers. The candidate from district 12 Katniss is the Catalyst for what is to come and for the fate of all the districts. By breaking the rules and forcing her own way it makes the

The story took place in Orlando, Florida. The story is about two teenagers who are in their senior year of high school named Margo Roth Spiegelman and Quentin Jacobsen. During their childhood Margo and Quentin best known as Q were two best friends who lived next to each other and lived many experiences together. As they grew older, Margo because one of the most popular girls in school and Q belonged to the nerdy students. Q had been in love with Margo since they were kids. With the years they separated

George R.R. Martin once said, “There is a savage beast in every man, and when you hand that man a sword or spear and send him forth to war, the beast stirs.” In the Lord of the Flies by William Golding the children can be seen to have this savage beast hidden within them. Human savagery is influenced by power, sport, and even possession of tools. Ralph and Jack, leaders of the group, allow for the beast to awaken in them as they struggle to survive on the island. Jack is the first character who

One of the most recognized fairytales is “Little Red Riding Hood”. In the Aarne- Thompson Folktale Types and Motifs Index LRRH falls into the tale tile of an AT 333 Red Riding Hood (AT12). Within the story of LRRH, there are two characters that are present in each telling of the tale; LRRH and the wolf. These two characters contrast each other. Whereas the wolf is a wicked, greedy, predator (including sexually), Little Red is innocent (sexually) and depending on the version she is either cunning

Mermaids The movie, Mermaids, starts in 1963 and is about a family who consists of the mother, Mrs. Flax or Rachel, the two daughters; Charlotte and Kate. When the family moves into a new house in Eastport, and they meet Joe. He becomes a big part of the movie and their life in this movie. Some days after does Mrs. Flax meets the shoe seller, Lou. After some time meeting, they plan to go on a date and later, they become a pair. The day that John. F. Kennedy gets shot, she goes up to the church to

The Lark Burying Her Father Personal thoughts: One day, a lark’s father had died, and there was no earth, so she could find no place to bury her father. She had no choice but to let her father lie without burying for several days. Finally, she determined to bury her father on her head where has a lot of feathers. Through this story, the author told us a truth that youth’s first duty is reverence to parents. When it comes to young people how to treat to the elderly in today’s society, the opinions

In Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner, Amir watches his servent-friend Hassan get raped, all while doing nothing to help his friend. Amir has multiple chances to redeem himself in the following weeks, yet he decides not to tell anybody about what happened to Hassan. This leads to a feeling of guilt building up in Hassan. This feeling of guilt becomes a positive force in Amir’s life, as Hosseini illustrates a life of positivity in Amir’s attempt to redeem himself and rid himself of his guilt. Soon