Franz Kafka’s novella “The Metamorphosis” is rich in imagery and symbolism, that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the human condition. The story of Gregor Samsa, who inexplicably […]
‘The Story of an Hour’ Analysis
This is the analysis of ‘The Story of an Hour’ by Kate Chopin. The touch of feminism is quite obvious in the story. The title of the story […]
Imagery and Symbolism in Hemingway’s ‘Hills Like White Elephants’
Ernest Hemingway’s ‘Hills Like White Elephants’ was first published in the August of 1927 in Transition magazine. The short story is highly symbolic as Hemingway makes heavy use […]
The Hero’s Journey in ‘Young Goodman Brown’ and ‘The Veldt’
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story ‘Young Goodman Brown’ represents a testing journey of a man as he goes through life exploring the ideas of good and evil, sin and […]
Rules of the Game by Amy Tan
‘Rules of the Game’ by Amy Tan is a very interesting short story that focuses heavily on the themes of ‘self’ and ‘other’ and its role in the […]
James Baldwin: Great American Writers
James Baldwin is one of the greatest American writers. His life and legacy still remain relevant and unique. Baldwin’s work is complex and creative. The major recurring themes […]
Who is The Monster in Maria Headley’s ‘The Mere Wife’?
Monsters have always held a special place in the world of literature and cinema. While sometimes these monsters are represented by monstrous creatures other times the monster is […]
The God of Love : Eros
Hesiod presents two versions of the God of love, Eros. In the first depiction, Eros is shown as a powerful force of creation. In this avatar Eros acts […]
Mead and Du Bois
An individual’s place in society and their sense of self is constructed through various sociological paradigms and principles. George Herbert Mead argues that the development of self requires […]