Romance

The Power Of Words Kyle – Blue Some people say words are stronger then violence, if you’re not afraid to use them wisely. Figurative language helps bring out every character’s individual traits and personality. In Don’t Call Me Ishmael by Michael Gerard Bauer, it is clear that Ishmael’s low self-esteem and James Scobie’s debating skills are constantly emphasized by Bauer’s use of similes and metaphors. The author uses figurative language to develop Ishmael’s alarmingly low self-esteem, together…

An Introduction" is Kamala Das' most renowned sonnet in the confession booth mode. Keeping in touch with her, dependably filled in as a kind of otherworldly treatment: "On the off chance that I had been an adored individual, I wouldn't have turned into an essayist. I would have been a glad person." Kamala Das starts without anyone else's input declaration: I am what I am. The poetess guarantees that she isn't keen on legislative issues, however claims to know the names of all in control…

Love at first sight is a common phrase known to almost everyone. However, as we grow up, we know that love is more complicated than a first sighting. There’s more to it than looks. However, in Les Miserables written by Victor Hugo, the immaturity shown throughout his writing leads to Eponine losing out in the long run. With almost everything about women being physical characteristics written in the book, Eponine is looked down upon even though her personal traits had more to offer. Eponine was a…

William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is a well-known comedy, a tale of lovers, haters and everything in between. The play focuses on two lovers who are captivated by each other’s looks the two care for little more in each other. On the other hand, another two lovers, Beatrice and Benedick, challenge each other’s quick wit and on the surface, seem to be a pain or burden to one another, yet they always find themselves talking or thinking about the other. Throwing insults, or witty humor…

The sacrifice of the precious in order to satisfy the expectations of the self and of society often leads to pain and destruction. This is true in the Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing, when Claudio forfeits his marriage to Hero and sacrifices a life of happiness with her because he suspects her of infidelity. His willingness to abandon her reveals in him pride and a deep value for female chastity. Claudio’s pride in his power and control, as well as his rigid conformity to societal…

Can love be a tragedy? In Williams Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, it is just that. A tale set where two hate ridden families must learn to love one another. The Capulets and Montagues rivalry tearing everyone, both their families and Verona apart. Romeo and Juliet is a timeless classic that has stayed elegant and yet evolved with the generations that read it in ways such as, the plot, characters and ending. The plot of Romeo and Juliet has always been about two forbidden lovers in Verona,…

Everyday there are people falling in love or going through breakups, after enough trust has been given and received it is common to marry; yet there are no words to describe how one might feel after their trust is broken. The narration in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, revolves around the unknown, complex situation of why Grandma’s husband left her, AND WHAT HER LIFE HAS BEEN SINCE THEN. When Oskar’s grandmother is betrayed by her husband, Thomas Schell, it…

In what ways does Bohannan’s attempt to tell the story of Hamlet to the Tiv illustrate the concept of naïve realism? The story of Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s greatest and when Mrs. Bohannan attempts telling the story to the Tiv, she alters the story so that it doesn’t overly alter the language barrier between them. She attempts to make the story of Hamlet understandable to the Tiv, by doing this the Tiv give her another understanding of Hamlet that she hadn’t previously thought about.…

In chapter 52 of East of Eden, Abra talks to Cal about why she no longer loves Aron. She says that, in childhood, their story like dreams of marriage and a happy future satisfied her. But, as she grew older, she grew to realize that she wanted more than to live in a story. This really spoke to me, as the discussion of reality and fantasy intrigues me. I find Abra’s decision to face reality and want to live in it extremely admirable, as fantasy is so often much more appealing and tempting.…

Rick Riordan says, “No one can hate you more than someone who used to love you.” Despite the popular idea of a “love-hate relationship,” it is impossible to possess both of these feelings at the same time towards one person. Love and hate are both two very strong feelings that have the ability to make one do unusual things. In extreme scenarios, an individual may feel the need to destroy him or herself if not their significant other in order to attain happiness. Gone Girl’s persistent focus on…