The Lost Children

to American Literature, Lost Generation is "the name applied to the disillusioned intellectuals and aesthetes of the years following the First World War, who rebelled against former ideals and values, but could replace them only by despair or a cynical hedonism" (Hart, 1995, p.390). Gertrude Stein was the critic who gave them that name which later on will be used by Hemingway as a preface to his novel The Sun Also Rises. Most of these writers, who were members of the Lost Generation in the…

When one is asked to think of their idea of a monster, they usually come up with something along the lines of no emotions, no remorse, and pure disgust. On the contrary, two prominent novels in literature, Grendel by John Gardner and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, claim that monsters can indeed show emotions and the ability to reason as a normal human being. Both novels introduce a physically hideous monster on the outside, isolated from the rest of the world. These two creatures are shown to…

As previously said by Mark Twain, "Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody." This statement illustrates how, no matter who, everyone can be influenced by negative aspects such as vanity, selfishness, arrogance and desire for power. In the book The House Of The Scorpion, the characters are constantly altered by these negative traits, which often results in terrible consequences. Farmer's novel narrates the story of a boy who wishes to be included in society and…

In Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, the character Victor Frankenstein is very interested into philosophy which brought his desire to bring death to life. As Victor worked to his maximum energy to create a human he soon realized he's done. However, when the creature came to life victor was shocked but fearful of what he has done. Then Victor deserted his creature who then lived a stressful and isolated life. The opinion of whether the creature is human or not is very straightforward. Two…

Demons; Wretched beasts from the pits of Hell ordered to serve Satan. We all have demons residing inside us and they can be awakened at any moment either through traumatic events or by the demon in the bottle, alcohol. Throughout his life, poet Edgar Allan Poe struggled with alcoholism and this is apparent throughout his short stories and poem. Most noteably his short story, The Black Cat, where the narrators actions are influenced by the demon in the bottle or perhaps influenced by the animal…

Geehaan Maiga 9A “All things truly wicked start from innocence”- Ernest Hemingway. Innocence can be always seen as sweet and pure, but can be a foundation of something horrible and oblivious. In the book, “Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky, Chbosky demonstrates how purity can turn into a monster and can make people unaware of the truth. Charlie and other main characters face this and has reveal their innocence in a peculiar manner. Innocence can be the blindfold of the real world…

The Sun Also Rises is Ernest Hemingway's first published novel, released in 1926. The novel displays the effect that the horrors and casualties of World War One had on the character's views on love, justice, religion and morality. The Sun Also Rises follows the characters Brett Ashley, Bill Gorton, and Jake Barnes, two of which greatly exemplify the great affect World War One had on the religious faith of those who it harmed. This shift in their religious and moral views dictates how they cope…

In the Bible, the Apostle John proclaims “Sin is a master to whom we become enslaved” (John 8:34). The disciple John clarifies sin can consume one’s spirit completely: tearing a person apart from the guilt of their sins. In the Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne implies a similar concept on how sin is capable of altering one’s character, along with the shame from their guilt. Throughout the Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne utilizes key elements such as diction and rhetorical devices, to convey a…

drank the blood, which trickled from Ambrosio’s wounds; he had no power to drive them from him” (Lewis 376). Ambrosio is now aware of all of his pathetic choices and is regretful. At one point of time, he was a monk who was greatly admired, but now he lost everything and is now a fallen man. Unquestionably, Ambrosio shows us how far a good man can fall under the influence of his own…

Paradise lost reviews its inner beauty with the guidance of confinement, man's first disobedience, sin, and revenge. Confinement: To keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time). Confinement ties to Satan’s perspective of the Garden of Eden because he feels as if he does not belong. The book portrays jealousy from Satan since Adam and Eve live royally in Paradise. Because Adam and Eve live like kings/queens, sin rises to make a strike within…