Introduction The poem Ozymandias by PB Shelley talks about the mortal nature of humans and also depicts how short-lived pride and ego are. Everyone has to die and meet the same fate. However, the rulers forget this universal truth and consider themselves mighty and eternal. In this poem which is a sonnet, the poet talks … Read more
Introduction The Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth is a romantic ballad poem that is set in the rural area. According to Must See Scotland, Wordsworth got inspiration to write the poem from a village in Scotland which he visited along with his sister in 1803. Below is the picture of that place. The poem has … Read more
Arthur Asher Miller, an American playwright, essayist, was born on October 17th, 1915, in Harlem, in New York City. During his teenage, he helped his family by delivering bread every morning before going to school. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1932, and to pay for his college tuition he worked at several … Read more
Rabindranath Tagore He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature and was entitled as “the epitome of Indian Spiritual Heritage”. He wrote primarily in Bengali, but most of his plays were translated into English. His best-known works are Chitra, Sacrifice, The Post Office, The Cycle of Spring etc. Tagore was first to use symbolism and … Read more
Introduction Speaking of Palahniuk’s Fight Club, one of the most prominent literary pieces, we’re sure that its role is mostly underestimated. The crucial point is that Palahniuk’s Fight Club has raised awareness over countless societal issues, including ones pertaining to social relations of modernity. Anti-Consumerist or Pro-Consumerist? It is often speculated that Palahniuk included somewhat … Read more
The Dog The dog represents the natural instinct that the man lacks or chooses to ignore. The animal is able to understand the natural environment and is reluctant to move in the cold. It knows the dangers of the cold and is aware of the consequences of one wrong step. When the man intends to … Read more
Man vs Nature The central conflict of the story is one between human beings and their natural environment. The traveller believes in his own ability to rule his destiny and challenge Nature’s plan. He is confident that he can brave the challenge offered by the wintry and tumultuous weather of Yukon Territory. He fails to … Read more
Conflict The central conflict in the story is between the arrogant man and humbling nature. The man represents knowledge and modernity whereas the dog represents instinct and adaptability. There is also conflict between youth and experience as exemplified by the man and the old-timer respectively. These conflicts are resolved by the eventual realization by the … Read more
Story of A Traveller Set in the glacial environs of wintry Canada, this is a tale of pride getting the better of sound judgment. The area normally has temperatures far below freezing point and is a dangerous area to traverse alone. The story charts the journey of a traveller who is new to the area … Read more
Friendship The central theme of the story is the friendship between Sue and Johnsy. They both love their art and share similar passions. When Johnsy falls ill, Sue manages all her care. She prepares her food and arranges for her treatment. When Johnsy falls into despair and depression, it is Sue who encourages her to … Read more
