Vladimir Propp

Literary Analysis of The Metamorphosis In the story “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, Gregor Samsa transformation into an insect is the beginning of events that leads to a tragic ending. Kafka uses imagery and symbolism in “The Metamorphosis” to illustrate the setting Gregor Samsa and his family are living in when he wakes up an insect and the events leading up to his death. Kafka uses imagery to show alienation towards Gregor and isolation to show the outcome of Gregor becoming an insect.…

Whether one is attempting to glean the hidden meanings within the 999 lines of Pale Fire or determine the sanity and identity of the narrator, a great number of mysteries still surround Vladimir Nabokov’s novel Pale Fire. Many theories have been put forward by various academics, including those who were close to Nabokov, that helps to reveal the identity of Kinbote; many of the ideas revolve around Kimbote being a made up fictional character created for Shade’s novel, while another puts forward…

Many archetypes stand out when contemplating what type of person the "Man of Steel" was. Far from a hero, closer to the villain, but definitely a mass manipulator. This, more so, because of how he used his power to brainwash his entire union. Starting from the lowest point growing up, to gaining all the power and ability to kill anyone he pleased with the snap of a finger. Juvenile Iosif… began his life underprivileged and emotionally damaged. He was born into a family of neglect, which most…

Napoleon’s army marched into Russia, aiming to capture just another country, and make it their own. Little did they expect horrible weather, and usage of a Russian strategy that used the weather to its benefit to put Napoleon, and the French at a disadvantage. The Russian army, under Tsar Alexander had a decisive strategy that would lead to the defeat of Napoleon and his armies. Napoleon lost, because of Tsar Alexander and the strategy, the Napoleonic era was changed, and this victory for the…

In the novel Animal Farm, author George Orwell explains a point with something most people know about: farm animals. However, these animals are no ordinary farm animals. They are convinced that a farm that is ran by animals is better than a farm ran by humans. Throughout Animal Farm, A reader can see a pattern start to develop as the book continues on. Although the author touches on various points throughout this book, two points that the author really gets across is this book is the animals…

repression under the Soviet regime. Beginning with the Decembrist Uprising in 1825, and continuing on to the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, Russia’s leaders consistently employed heinous methods for suppressing their suspicions of opposition. Both Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, two key leaders under the Soviet Union, developed intense fears of any form of resistance, and attempted to alleviate these fears by directing secret police agencies to destroy hints of opposition, no matter how…

Stalin was the leader of the Communist party from 1922 he then rose to power in 1924 until his death in 1953. When the party overthrew the Tsar in 1917, Vladimir Lenin took over and started the long reign of dictatorship. When Lenin died, however, lots of people wanted the position. Stalin took advantage of this and tricked and murdered everyone that wanted it. This meant that he became the new dictator of…

In George Orwell's novel, Animal Farm, Napoleon started out as an ordinary pig, but when given the opportunity to take power he turns into an evil dictator. During his time as leader he brought slavery and many deaths to Manor Farm due to his need for power and success. Even with all the power he had he didn’t trust the animals, he feared they would turn against him. For example, when Jessie had 9 puppies he took it upon himself to train them to scare other animals and to consolidate…

the Russians demand to drop out of the war. But Czar Nicholas II disagreed and stayed in the war which made more complications with Russia which started the Revolution, 2.Identify or define: (a) Vladimir I. Lenin, (b) Joseph Stalin, (c) war communism, (d) New Economic Policy, (e) Five-Year Plans. Vladimir I. Lenin - Was a follower of Karl Marx. Believed in socialism instead of capitalism by violent revolutions. Made promises to give land to the peasants if they stuck by his…

In the book “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, there are two ways to view the main character, Gregor. Kafka portrays Gregor as a bug. Theorists believe that the bug is a symbol for something else.When symbolically viewing Gregor as a bug, one may come across the idea of annihilation or believing that Gregor has a mental illness. While viewing the book in a more realistic way, I realized that Gregor being a bug could very well be symbolic. Gregor’s family made him feel isolated and unloved…