Comparing Sir Gawain and Beowulf

Sir Gawain and Beowulf are both tragic heroes in their respective works. Working with this idea, you can compare and contrast the two -- we have seen that they have many similarities and differences. For instance, do you see Sir Gawain as a coward? If so, contrast that with Beowulf's bravery.

literary analysis - Milton's Satan

Is Milton's Satan a hero? please explain in detail to support claim or disclaim. questions below are just short answer to the point 1. the poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe died very young. What did he die from? 2. Christopher Marlowe's poem "Hero and leander" is an unfinished poem about two star-crossed lovers. About how old are hero and leander and how do they look? 3. what is hero's relationship to the Goddess venus? Why is this relationship somewhat ironic? 4. what is marlowe's opinion on love as expressed in "hero and leander"? (in other words, what does the poem reveal love is like? What is its effect on people involved in it? How does it make them appear to others?... click for more

Henrik Ibsen's "The Doll House" is explicated.

Ibsen's play, "The Doll House," is examined in terms of primary issues: the use of foils and supporting characters and the structure of the play.

Character creation is brainstormed.

This posting helps to create a character, real or imagined, with a distinct manner of behaving or style of talking. It places this character in a situation where he or she plays a public role (the public persona shown to others) and contrasts it with the character's private persona (the real character when no one is watching).

PROVIDE 5-6 PARAGRAPHS

You are part of the literature review committee that will determine which stories will be included in the quarterly short story journal . You are to evaluate a short story and give your recommendation to the publisher . You are to indicate what drew you to this story .Comment about the central idea of the story and which elements made an impact upon you. For example , discuss what elements about this story you found to be poignant , endearing, humorous , ironic , thought provoking, disconcerting or touching .