Symbol

Titles (An Analysis Into the Multiple Meanings Behind the Title of Shakespeare’s, Measure for Measure) In the world of literature, stories are essentially defined and categorized by their titles. A title is a final reflection of all values presented within the story in a few simple words. A title is designed to captivate a passing reader, hint at sequences within the book, or even reflect the grand ideas and themes in a veiled summary. One such work of literature, written by the genius of…

William Shakespeare, George Orwell, and Joseph Conrad compare and contrast different ideas to help bring together his or her thoughts. Light versus dark, Denmark and Norway, Memory and the Past, are examples how an author may compare and contrast situations that may be important to the meaning and understanding of their novels. Besides those meanings, corruption is also a very important theme within these novels too. It shows and explains that a certain act can happen in real life. The three…

The Fate of Tessie Hutchinson The term lottery creates a vision of winning something of value. In the short story, “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson, Jackson took the meaning of the lottery and put a dark twist to it. Jackson gives an everyday feel to the story as if the annual ceremony “the lottery” is a peaceful day for the townspeople. The reader infers that this is a positive outcome based on society’s understanding of what a lottery is; however, the lottery takes an unforeseen twist that…

Metaphysical exploration allows for the deeper understanding of the human psyche. By indulging in intangible expedition, individuals are able to discern the reality of their beliefs. Aspects of one’s esoteric realm are explored through literary works, such as the poem Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost. Frost mirrors the complexity and depth of the human mind within this poem, as its meaning is highly symbolic within the layers of meaning presented. This construction of the…

In the book of Lord of The Flies a plane that has been crashed into an Island with no adults and only infants lying around the Island ages 4-9.Their job is to survival on the Island until someone finds them. The book emphasizes a lot symbolism such as piggy’s glasses, the conch, and the scar. The book introduces a character named Piggy he is chubby and wears glasses and follows Ralph the leader of infants. When the book was describing him, the author mentions that fact that he wears glasses…

In the modern literary movement, authors practice certain philosophies that can affect their styles, thoughts, and beliefs. A few examples are Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Walt Whitman. All three authors share one common idea: transcendentalism. In the nineteenth century, transcendentalism is a popular type of philosophical campaign that emphasizes the dignity of an individual and advocates a simple, mindful life. Transcendentalism contains several key ideas, which state that…

Innovative novels, much like significant events and notable people, are capable of providing inspiration for artists in their works of pop culture. One of these novels, Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell, has contributed ideas that have been replicated and referenced in many modern works of cultural art, ranging from dystopian television shows to songs. Many artists use these references to apply Orwell's arguments to modern events, holding testament to the truly innovative nature of Nineteen…

Have you ever stopped to look at a rose? At first you will see its fine beauty and presence; however, with a closer look you will find its thorns that are there to protect itself for survival. In the play “Fences” by August Wilson, we are introduced to a character named Rose Maxon. Her first name can be represented with a literal meaning relating the flower. She is a very admirable woman who is also strong and set in her ways. She is the wife to the main character Troy Maxon. While Rose is not…

The Novel, Lord Of the Flies by William Golding has three themes that the author is trying to communicate. They are; the ability to work together, Jack and Ralph’s quest for power, and determination. The ability to work together is a major theme is Lord of the Flies. Without it, the boys on the island would have a much lower chance of survival. When the boys first crash on the island, they find a conch shell. Whoever has the conch shell is the only one who can speak at that time. Ralph uses it…

The reader can relate to this cat’s name because, in general, people have an identity they keep themselves and a side they don’t want others to see. Therefore one can agree on Eliot’s representation of these multiple personalities because one holds different personalities that rely on where they are and who they are with. The poem, “The Hollow Men” uses many different examples of symbolism. Eliot speaks of “death's other kingdom” (line 16) and “death's dream kingdom” (line 32). The “dream…