Edgar G. Ulmer

Evil is understood as the force in nature that oversees and provides a rise to wickedness. Evil is a very difficult subject that many consider displeasing, however, evidence from the stories, “ Young Goodman Brown,”,“ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and, “ The Devil and Tom Walker,” shows that evil does exist; and has existed since the beginning of time. By reading these three stories the themes of Good vs Evil, “Young Goodman Brown,” greed and gluttony in, “ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and…

The novels Night and Maus are two very different genres of novels. Maus, is a graphic novel, so instead of being mainly just words, it has lots of pictures and words, in comic format telling a story. Night, can be labeled as an autobiography, memoir, or a personal narrative. So it is clearly seen that these two novels are different genres. Even though they are very different, they can still be compared. How will two novels of a different genre be compared? This will be the question answered…

There are authors throughout history that write such unique pieces of literature, that their names are spoken of in all literature-based classes. One of these authors that gained fame by creating works that stand out, is Robert Browning. There are many attributes that brought fame to the Browning name, but his mastery of the dramatic monologue is what defines his style of writing. “Browning exploited the dramatic mode at every period of his career, and is the most ambitious and successful writer…

INTRODUCTION- ‘Mirror’ is a lyrical confessional poem written by Sylvia Plath a year prior to her death. She had written in the year 1961 but it was first published in 1971 by a London firm named Faber and Faber, eight years after her death. It was published as a part of a collection entitled ‘Crossing the Water’. It expresses the feelings of Sylvia Plath by an animated and personified mirror. GENRE- The genre of confessional poetry came into being in the mid-twentieth century with the entry of…

Sam Hyams Mrs. Murray Pre-AP English 9-3 7 March 2016 Odysseus and the Sirens The Sirens, which originated from Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, have invoked powerful feelings in artists and painters alike that has caused many written and visual arts to be created. The Sirens, in the story the Odyssey, are beautiful creatures that live on an island and lure men to their death by singing a captivating song. The painter John William Waterhouse depicted his version of the Sirens in his painting…

Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay “Self Reliance” (1841) is widely regarded as one of his most influential, contemplated, and enduring pieces of work. The superhero genre stands apart from more traditional academic discussions on “Self Reliance”, but perhaps may be the most effective medium through which to discuss Emerson’s thoughts in the modern day. Within these movies and television shows, audiences witness and applaud a physical manifestation of the genius Emerson discusses in “Self Reliance”.…

Bullets fill the air and steal the lives of soldiers. An old woman peacefully passed away on the hospital bed. A killer disease takes away a child from her mother. The passages explore these natural and unnatural causes of death. In the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain shows how Huck is on an adventure to free his friend, Jim, but there are many obstacles in the way, like the feud between the Grangerford family and the Shepherdson family. In the poem, “I am Vertical,”…

“We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.” J.K Rowling stated in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This powerful and inspiring quote establishes on how all humans make mistakes and they are not always perfect. It illustrates that the decisions one makes will help decide what kind of future will they face. In addition, this excerpt typifies the key to any situation by showing when times get tough, people need to…

The Bird Around Your Neck (A Discussion on the Themes of Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner) Everywhere you look, there’s shows, movies, and books that center on the supernatural. “Paranormal and supernatural entertainment has gained significant traction in recent years as it offers a unique opportunity for us to escape our daily lives” (Parmar). The public is transfixed by the idea of the unexplainable, the frightening, and the mysterious. Where does this fascination stem from? For…

A. The genre of Xuanhuan (Eastern fantasy玄幻): Xuanhuan xiaoshuo (玄幻小说) is the Eastern fantasy fiction genre. It contains supernatural elements in the main plot. The writers create an imaginary world and tell stories that relate to Eastern myths. All the novels are from the writers’ imagination. Neither the background of the story nor the main characters are limited by modern science, time or space. In general, it is believed that the word xuanhuan (fantasy) in Chinese was first mention by…