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The poem, “Nothing Gold Can Stay”, by Robert Frost is connected to The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton because of their similar and common themes. In both works of literature, the central theme revolves around the notion that all good things must come to an end, proving to be difficult and burdensome to retain. Frost demonstrates this ideology in his poem through- essentially- the nature of nature and the manner in which it behaves. On the other hand, S.E. Hinton illustrates this concept in the novel…

in the spotlight is Robert Browning. Browning in irrefutably the best there ever was at writing and manipulating dramatic monologues. In fact, dramatic monologues can’t even really be brought up or studied without the mention of Browning. Two of Browning's most famous dramatic monologues are My Last Duchess and Porphyria’s Lover. On the surface these two texts may seem very much the same, on the contrary however, upon further study there are many clear differences. In Robert Browning's Last…

think it gives Catholic school, and school in general, a bad rap” (Shmoop). There is explicit content in the book, both sexaully and violently, but it is nothing that teens of today have not seen before in their everyday lives. The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier, although demeaning to Catholic schools due to violence and profanity is an influential book,…

be seen as spontaneous and sudden, however, it is just as often a result of a long process evoked by curiosity, necessity or wonder. This concept is evidenced through poems such as ‘The Tuft of Flowers’ and ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ by Robert Frost, as well as ‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley. These texts all feature key elements of discovery which can be identified and analysed as containing a conscious process, rather than occurring spontaneously or unprompted. This can be…

Poetry has had an immense impact on our society today. Obviously there are some big names that have come up from poetry writings in our past. A lot of famous poems have popped up as well. Robert Browning was a name that really stood out. He is now one of the most important poets of the Victorian era. After not having much success in the beginning of his writing career, a spark was ignited at the death of his wife. This is when he began to write on a very intellectual level. He became extremely…

to be unchangeable. The style of both poems are significant because it hints to the reader, the speaker’s purpose of these poems. Their similarities and differences creates a central theme for both poems. In the poem, Choose Something Like a Star, Robert Frost has a desire to become unchangeable, so that he can always stay true to his ideas. Frost approaches the star in the sky, hoping it will give him advice. Nonetheless, Frost knows the star cannot respond back. He asks the star if he can…

Robert Frost is a firm believer in using happiness to initiate a poem. Sequentially, turning said happiness into a gradual journey of self-acknowledgment and a deeper sense of wisdom. Henceforth, not many people grasp the concept behind Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" at first glance. The story is an assertion of the vital essence of the choices one must make in life's journey and includes an ironic twist of the tendency to struggle with making said choices in life. Frost employs the…

The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara was a truthful, but limited, account of the major events--events ranging from the Great Depression, World War 2, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and the Cold War--that the United States took part in during the twentieth century (Fog). These events are seen and told through the eyes and first hand experiences of Robert S. McNamara. Robert McNamara served as the United States secretary of defense from 1961 to 1968, serving under…

Did you know that John Steinbeck is a Nobel Prize winner? The book Of Mice and Men was based on a well-known poem called “To a Mouse” by Robert Burns. The book Of Mice and Men is about two migrant workers named George and Lennie who have a dream to own a ranch one day. How does Steinbeck use foreshadowing in his book? Foreshadowing is shown in Steinbeck’s book through these four things. He relates his book to the poem “To a Mouse”, explaining Lennie’s obsession with soft things, the idea of the…

The Chocolate War has brought up a discussion across the nation. Many people try to debate the point of this book. Many people wonder why the ending ended so poorly. Robert Cormier explained the ending of his book by saying, “I was portraying what happened when good people don’t come to the rescue.” Some people like to claim this quote is untrue; however, I agree with this quote. Because of the poor ending, desertion, and resistion, The Chocolate War proves to be a book where good people do…