How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare:       William Shakespeare, often regarded as the greatest playwright in the English language and one of the most celebrated writers in world history, left an indelible mark on literature, theater, and culture. His works, including timeless masterpieces like "Romeo and Juliet" "Hamlet" and "Macbeth"continue to captivate and inspire audiences across the globe. But how did a young man from the small market town of Stratford-upon-Avon in England become the literary giant we know today? Shakespeare's Early Life and Education      ..read more

    Dylan Thomas's poem 'Fern Hill' is a nostalgic and evocative exploration of childhood and the passage of time. The poem is set on a farm in Wales, and describes the speaker's memories of his childhood spent there. Throughout the poem, Thomas employs vivid and sensory language to create a rich and detailed portrait of childhood, and to explore the themes of innocence, loss, and the passage of time. Treatment of Childhood in "Fern Hill":     One of the most striking features of 'Fern Hill' is Thomas's treatment of childhood as a time of innocence and wonder. The ..read more

    Aphra Behn's “Oroonoko” is a novella that tells the story of an African prince who is captured and enslaved by the British. The novella is a complex work that explores a variety of themes, including love, honor, power, and identity.  Themes of "Oroonoko":     One of the most prominent themes in “Oroonoko” is the theme of love. Throughout the novella, Behn portrays the love between Oroonoko and Imoinda as pure and true, a love that transcends social and cultural barriers. This love is evident from the very beginning of the novella, when Oroonoko first sees ..read more

    In storytelling, the inciting incident is the event or situation that sets the story in motion. It is the moment that disrupts the status quo and forces the protagonist to take action. In "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, the inciting incident is the plane crash that strands a group of British schoolboys on a deserted island. This event sets the story in motion and forces the boys to confront their own primal and violent tendencies as they struggle to survive. Inciting Incident  "Lord of the Flies":     The inciting incident is a crucial element of ..read more

    William Blake's poem "The Chimney Sweeper" is a powerful critique of the social and economic conditions of England in the late 18th century. It is a poem about the humiliating manipulate of organized religion on society. The poem tells the story of a young boy who has been sold into chimney sweeping by his father. The boy is forced to work long hours in dangerous and unhealthy conditions, and his innocence and childhood are taken away from him. Blake can be understand to condemn the view of the Church that through work and hardship, reward in the next time would be attained ..read more

    Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "Felix Randal" is a sonnet that explores themes of death, suffering, and redemption. The poem is renowned for its vivid and powerful imagery, which creates a sense of the physical and emotional pain experienced by the poem's subject.  Imagery in the Poem "Felix Randal":     The poem begins with a vivid description of Felix Randal, a blacksmith who is suffering from a debilitating illness. Hopkins uses a variety of sensory images to create a sense of Felix's physical pain and suffering. For example, Hopkins describes Felix's "sm ..read more

    Aphra Behn's “Oroonoko” is a novella that tells the story of an African prince who is captured and enslaved by the British. The novella is often regarded as one of the earliest works of anti-colonial literature, and it reflects Behn's complex and nuanced attitude towards colonialism.  Anti-colonialism in "Oroonoko":     One of the most prominent themes in “Oroonoko” is the critique of colonialism and the exploitation of non-European cultures by European powers. Throughout the novella, Behn portrays the British characters as ruthless and exploitative, usin ..read more

    Emily Dickinson is one of the most celebrated poets in American literature, known for her unique style and her exploration of themes such as nature, love, and death. One of the most prominent themes in Dickinson's work is the theme of death, which she explores with a sense of fascination and obsession. Dickinson's religious setting is indicated by her religious viewpoint, which forms the source of her obsession with death. Although Dickinson is a pious person who believes in the inexorableness of death and eternal life, she is an eccentric as she is skeptical and inquisitive ..read more

William Blake's poem "The Lamb" is a beautiful and thought-provoking work that is rich in symbolism. The poem is part of Blake's larger collection of poems called "Songs of Innocence" which explores the themes of childhood, innocence, and the natural world. Blake uses the symbol of the lamb to draw an image of innocence in his poem “The Lamb”. Here the lamb is a symbol of Jesus Christ and the lamb is a symbol of life also. It provides humans with food, clothing, and other things humans need to stay alive. Symbolism in the Poem “Lamb”: The Lamb The lamb itself is the most important symbol in th ..read more

    Jonathan Swift's novel Gulliver's Travels is a work of literary fiction that was first published in 1726. The novel is a complex work that explores a variety of themes, including the idea of human nature and the role of society in shaping human behavior. In this novel Swift's use Lemuel Gulliver as a narrator and an observer. Gulliver's story line are inquisitive and pragmatic- Gulliver's ability as a narrator is surprising. To arouse our attention and give authenticity to his depictions, he tells dramatic incidents and comical anecdotes. Gulliver as a moral judge- He is pre ..read more