Category: Comparative Literature

Jesus’ Son, a related collection of short stories named after the lyrics of The Velvet Underground’s song, is often described as one of the most important literary works of Johnson’s generation. It was even included in The New York Times’ Top 25 Best Writings 2006 – a list of the most influencing books from the…

Table of Contents Introduction Development of Setting in “The Lottery” Development of Setting in “The Rocking Horse Winner” Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Of all the elements that comprise a story, the setting might seem as the only one that is static, yet it is also prone to changes throughout the story. These alterations indicate changes…

People often behave in a certain way not because they want to or think that they should behave in this way because it is the right thing but because they experience the pressure of people around them. The nature of this pressure is curious: it is not that people who find themselves in such situations…

Table of Contents Introduction Comparison of the Authors’ Approaches Authors’ Intentions of Using Disguise Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The topic of disguise in the works of ancient authors is presented in different contexts and aimed not only at creating plot twists but also at using unique themes that were typical of that era. The works…

Table of Contents Introduction Positive Features of the Animal Species in the Two Stories Adverse Aspects of Cervantes’ and Swift’s Animal Characters Comparative Characteristics of Swift’s Horses and Cervantes’ Dogs Conclusion References Introduction Authors often resort to the theme of animals in their prose and poetic works. The use of allegory allows them to attach…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Both Oedipus Tyrannus by Sophocles and Equus by Shaffer cover tabooed and socially unacceptable behaviors, but while the Greek drama stresses punishment for breaking societal conventions, the contemporary one struggles with the impossibility of helping the perpetrator to correct his ways. Main body The crimes…

“Tartuffe” by Moliere When it comes to the “high comedy,” “Tartuffe” by Moliere is an outstanding example. The play was not put up on the stage for a long time because of its religious context. One of the complex characters in “Tartuffe” and Moliere’s plays, in general, is Orgon. He is a good servant of…

Table of Contents Comparison “The Necklace” and “The Rocking-Horse Winner” Dissatisfaction with Reality Obsession with Wealth Good Intentions Disastrous Outcomes Conclusion Works Cited Comparison “The Necklace” and “The Rocking-Horse Winner” At first glance, The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant and The Rocking-Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence are very different stories. The former is set…

Table of Contents Introduction Basic Reasoning The similarity of the Arguments Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Reflections on human essence, the motives of specific actions, and the choice in favor of certain decisions occupy a significant place in the literary niche of art. Both mature writers and authors with little experience address these topics and seek…

Table of Contents Introduction Comparing and Contrasting Summary Conclusion References Introduction This work is dedicated to two wonderful poems called ‘Fair is my Love’, and ‘To Althea, from Prison’, written by Samuel Daniel 2016, lines and Richard Lovelace. The purpose of this paper is to compare them, to reflect their contrasts and mood, and to…