Essays: English

These English essay examples were generated by our Basic AI essay writer to support students working on literary analysis and academic writing. Topics include Shakespearean tragedy, postcolonial literature, narrative voice in contemporary fiction, and the impact of historical context on literary themes. Use these examples to help structure your own critical essays and develop your argumentation skills.

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Identifying the Murderer in Agatha Christie’s *And Then There Were None*

Introduction Agatha Christie’s *And Then There Were None* (1939) is a seminal work of crime fiction, renowned for its intricate plot and psychological depth. ...
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Ode to Cheese Fries: An Analysis of Nostalgia and Identity in José Olivarez’s Poem

Introduction This essay provides an analysis of José Olivarez’s poem “Ode to Cheese Fries,” focusing on the themes of nostalgia, childhood innocence, and cultural ...
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Sacrifices All to Personal Integrity and Dignity: A Comparative Analysis of Oedipus Rex, The Handmaid’s Tale, and King Lear

Introduction This essay explores the theme of sacrificing everything for personal integrity and dignity across three seminal works: Sophocles’ *Oedipus Rex*, Margaret Atwood’s *The ...
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“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than one’s fear.” —Ambrose Hollingworth Redmoon: An Analysis of Nora’s Judgment in A Doll’s House

In Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking play A Doll’s House (1879), the protagonist, Nora Helmer, embodies the essence of courage as defined by Ambrose Hollingworth Redmoon. ...
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Analysing the Representation of Characters in Past the Shallows: Deepening Understanding of Human Experiences through Brotherhood and Family

Introduction Favel Parrett’s debut novel, *Past the Shallows* (2011), offers a poignant exploration of human experiences through the lens of a dysfunctional family in ...
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What Does Jordan Tannahill’s Rihannaboi95 Suggest About Stories, Stereotypes, and Power Relations?

Introduction This essay explores how Jordan Tannahill’s play *Rihannaboi95* (2015) illuminates the complex interplay of stories, stereotypes, and power relations within the context of ...
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In Paula Meehan’s “A Prayer for the Children of Longing” is her Depiction of the Tragedy of Young People’s Deaths from Drug Use Sentimental or Realistic?

Introduction Paula Meehan’s poem “A Prayer for the Children of Longing,” published in her 2009 collection *Painting Rain*, addresses the harrowing issue of young ...
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Regarding Landscapes: Analysing Poetic Methods in Frost’s ‘Mowing’ and Heaney’s ‘The Peninsula’

Introduction Landscapes in poetry often serve as more than mere settings; they embody complex emotional, philosophical, and cultural resonance, shaped by the poet’s unique ...
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In What Ways Do the Authors of the Poem, Letter, and Speech Form Opinions and Make Arguments and Claims About America?

Introduction This essay explores how three distinct authors—James Weldon Johnson in his poem “To America,” Nurse Cornelia Hancock in her letter to her mother ...
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HOW DOES SOLMAZ SHARIF’S CUSTOMS CONSTRUCT AND REPRESENT THE THIRD SPACE AS A TEXTUAL PRACTICE?

Introduction This essay explores how Solmaz Sharif’s poetry collection Customs (2021) constructs and represents the concept of the Third Space as a textual practice. ...