The modern subject is the subject of the sciences.
Short Stories:
1.No long introduction – reader “jumps” into the action 2. No detailed description of setting, characters and atmosphere 3. It often shows a decisive moment in somebodys life 4. Its presented in a strictly chronically order 5.There is a limited number of characters 6. It usually consists five parts: Introduction -> development -> climax -> falling action -> solution 7. It often leaves an open question Elements of short storie: 1.Action and conflict:
Gender Roles and Literary Symbolism in Short Fiction
Part 2: Gender and Symbolism
Both “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and “Cat Person” by Kristen Roupenian explore how gender roles limit women’s freedom and self-expression. In both stories, symbolism helps the reader understand the emotional and social struggles women face.
In “The Yellow Wallpaper,” the narrator is a woman suffering from depression whose husband controls every part of her life. He decides what she does, what she reads, and even what she thinks. The
Read MoreHeroism, Power, and Deception: Key Themes in Beowulf, Chaucer, and Hamlet
Beowulf: Heroism and Anglo-Saxon Values
Beowulf is more than a story about a brave warrior; it is a reflection of the values that shaped Anglo-Saxon society. The poem argues that a true hero must show not only strength and courage but also loyalty to others. Through Beowulf’s arrival at Heorot and his battle with Grendel, the poem demonstrates how heroism is tied to responsibility and honor. These moments highlight that personal glory is only meaningful when it serves the greater good.
Loyalty and
Read MoreLiterary Movements: Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism
Literary Movements: Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism
Romanticism
- Sources: Late seventeenth-century Germany.
- Opposition to: The neoclassical concept.
- Romantic Human: Dissatisfaction with reality, a search for an alternate time-space, sadness. A very romantic end often involved suicide.
- Creative Act: Emphasized imagination and originality; the concept of the artist as a *genius*.
- Attraction to: The dark, mystery, chaos—everything opposed to reason.
- Customs: A step from the romantic toward realistic acting
Advanced English Vocabulary: Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, and Lexis
Comprehensive English Lexicon: Phrases, Idioms, and Advanced Terms
Section 1: Common Phrases, Idioms, and Expressions
This section provides definitions, synonyms, and antonyms for common English phrases and idiomatic expressions, focusing on usage and context.
| Word / Phrase | Meaning | Three Synonyms | Three Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be on a high | To feel extremely happy or excited | be elated, feel euphoric, be overjoyed | feel down, be depressed, be miserable |
| Tie the knot | To get married | get married, wed, exchange vows | split up, divorce, |
Comparing Poetic Techniques: Exposure and Storm on the Island
Exposure vs. Storm on the Island: Poetic Analysis
3. Exposure – “The merciless iced east winds that knive us…”
- Personification (Verb “Knive”): The verb “knive” anthropomorphizes the wind as a violent attacker, aligning nature with the enemy and suggesting that the soldiers are under constant assault. This mirrors the aggressive, militaristic imagery in Storm on the Island, where nature also becomes a relentless attacker through words like “bombarded.”
- Adjective (“Merciless”)