translations of the novel into English and French, the unequal translation relationship between major and minor languages that many times has a history of colonialism and oppression behind it, and the post-colonial contact zones created through certain translational acts. Henitiuk begins by stating how translation from a minor language into a major language showcases the inherently unequal relationship between the…
According to Oxford Dictionary of Contemporary English, satire is "the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the content of contemporary politics and other topical issues."The word satire has so many tricks, such as parody, irony; burlesque and etc .The satirist subjects are unlimited. In satirical texts, not only the content but also form is equally important. Most satires, except a few ones are socio-cultural,…
is currently not ranked the foremost crucial subject in high schools. The noteworthiness of poetry is largely subjective to personal opinion due to its open nature, the environment in which it is taught environment, and its implications. “I am a literature teacher who barely teaches it”(Simmons 1). The author of “Why Teaching Poetry Is So Important” Andrew Simmons contradicts his position on the importance by in his first sentence stating that he barely teaches the in his opinion most important…
famous writers like, Charles Dickens, Herman Melville and Maya Angelou, and continues to influence new authors today. Shakespeare is widely known in the history of the English-speaking countries for his many quotations and coinage, as they have passed into everyday usage in English and different languages. During the Renaissance, Shakespeare amended the two-dimensional writing style of drama. The disruption accepted in the social ranking…
We’re all familiar with Satirical literature: literature that mocks or ridicules events, attitudes, and people, with the goal that it will reach out to audiences and influence change. Satirical literature has been around for quite some time, but one of the best and most original examples can be found in the essay, “A modest Proposal” , by Jonathan Smith. This essay hits on some concrete issues that Ireland was facing during the early 1700’s such as famine, poverty, and ridiculous parliament…
At the University of Oxford, Tolkien served as a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English Language and Literature. Tolkien’s keen interest and emphasis for Anglo-Saxon literature and philology is evident in his trilogy, The Lord of the Rings as well as The Hobbit. Tolkien had a deep understanding of multiple Indo-European languages such as Old English, Old Norse, Finnish, Old High Herman, and several others, demonstrating a vast philological foundation to work from when it came to creating his own…
because it carries beauty and thought. While the study of languages seems monotonous and meticulous to many people, to me it is an unfathomable ocean of fun. My initiation of English study originated from my obsession to literary aestheticism. It was a step-by-step aesthetic pilgrimage to the glorious palace of western literature when I started from ABC on, then read simple passages, later moved onto the beautiful essays and poetry and at last plunged into the classics by literary masters.…
He studied the stream of consciousness technique by analysis Edouard Dujardin's works. Edouard Dujardin is an English editors that James Laughlin ,who was known as the first person used the stream of consciousness, points Dujardin is the inventor of the stream of consciousness. The stream of consciousness is also known interior monologue. After explains Dujardin's…
As a first-term Freshman, English 202 was a daunting prospect. Not only was it my first taste the college experience, but it was a Sophomore level class. After the course, however, I am happy to say I have managed to exceed all my wildly terrible dreams for how I would end the semester. I will not end up with a grade I’m happy with, but I have gained the confidence I need to continue with this concentration. I believe I have learned a great deal about various literary theories, how many there…
Holly O’Donnell stated, “Literature is personal, not just art for arts sake”. This statement put my passion for wanting to teach English into words. Being placed in a class that practiced literature circles, opened my mind to the idea that many feel the same way as I do, due to expressing such a passion for what they read. This activity was an exceptional way to prepare for small group discussion, and in doing so, learn more about our short story, “Small Avalanches” by Joyce Carol Oates. This…