A metaphor is a figure of speech used to compare an object, an idea, a feeling or an action with another contrasting objects, animals or persons. Metaphors are helpful in enhancing the text, both prose, and poetry, to give more…
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Odyssey Characters
In a work of fiction, a writer uses different characters to evolve a story and convey his idea through their personality. Without characters and their development, the story cannot progress. Homer has used his skill in presenting memorable characters in…
Odyssey Themes
‘Theme’ is a central idea present in a literary piece. It serves as an essential ingredient that makes a story appealing and persuasive. The Odyssey, the phenomenal epic of the Greek era, has various themes presented by the blind bard,…
Odyssey Quotes
Quotes or quotations are those few representative lines that give an idea about the story line. They, sometimes, refer to a universal theme or idea, which becomes memorable. Some of the famous quotes from Homer’s Odyssey have been given below…
Beowulf Quotations
Most literary pieces have unique quotations expressing universal themes. They are often quoted by all in various conversation and specific writings, speeches, and addresses. The epic poem, Beowulf, dated around 700 A.D has memorable quotations. Some of the quotations from…
Beowulf Themes
Themes are overarching ideas and beliefs that the writers express in their texts including poetry, fiction, and plays. These recurring ideas become very important when readers interpret their understanding of the literature to apply or compare various incidents or things.…
10 Great Metaphors from Popular 2000’s Songs
A metaphor is a figure of speech used to compare an object, an idea, a feeling or an action which are contrasting. Metaphors are helpful in enhancing the text, both prose, and poetry, to give more clarity and description. They…
Beowulf Characters
In a work of fiction, a writer uses different characters to evolve a story and convey his idea through their personality. Without characters and their development, the story cannot progress. Beowulf’s characters have life-affirming values that readers can take away…
The Raven
The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone…
The Metamorphosis Quotes
Most literary pieces have many quotations expressing universal themes. These quotes are often used during the ordinary conversation and specific writings, speeches, and addresses. Quotes or quotations do not lose their universality whatever the circumstances or times may be. Some…
The Metamorphosis Characters
In a work of fiction, a writer uses different characters to evolve a story and convey his idea through their personality. Without characters and their development, the story cannot progress. In the story, Kafka moves his characters and makes them…
Oedipus Rex Quotes
Quotations or quotes represent universal ideas a literary piece comprises. Oedipus Rex has quotes which are universal and also applicable for all circumstances. Some of the major quotes are discussed below. These quotations have been borrowed from the translation of…
Metaphors in Movies
Metaphors are used to express a variety of emotions, images, and expressions by combining and comparing to different objects or situation. Metaphors are one of the most widely used literary devices by the authors to describe their subjects. Most artworks…
The Metamorphosis Themes
Themes are overarching ideas and beliefs that the writers express in their texts including poetry, fiction, and plays. Themes in The Metamorphosis include a sudden, unexpected transformation, family duty, responsibility, and alienation, etc. Franz Kafka has shown a surrealistic transformation…
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils;Beside the lake, beneath the…
A Dream within a Dream
A Dream within a Dream by Edgar Allan Poe Take this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow — You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been a dream; Yet…
The Canterbury Tales Characters
In a work of fiction, a writer uses different characters to evolve a story and convey his idea through their personality. Without characters and their development, the story cannot progress. Characters in The Canterbury Tales, represent Geoffrey Chaucer’s idea of love,…
Frankenstein Quotes
Most literary pieces have unique quotations expressing universal themes. These quotes are often quoted by all and sundry in ordinary conversation and specific writings, speeches and addresses. Quotes or quotations do not lose their universality whatever the circumstances or times…
Oedipus Rex Themes
Themes are overarching ideas and beliefs that the writers express in their texts including poetry, fiction, and plays. Sophocles has presented several controversial and unconventional themes in Oedipus Rex for his audiences during his time. Some of these themes have…
Oedipus Rex Characters
“The person portrayed in a narrative or dramatic work” is a character, says J. A. Cuddon in his book, A Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory. He also added everything else that comes in a piece of literature and…