… many forms of symbolism to bring forth a deeper meaning in his works. Poe believed that poetry should stir the heart and soul and serve beauty above all else. The events of his life in reality often influence the use of his symbolism. This is very…

… forest and the cute cuddly puppy that a child would play with actually have a lot in common. Both dogs and wolves can be found all over the world. Domestic dogs which are dogs the people have adopted trained and have made the dog part of the family…

… to the way society defines and develops ideas and characteristics on issues that vary throughout certain time periods and certain cultures. There are many theories that suggest the development of the differences when dealing with the variations…

… Goodman Brown,” the reader can interpret the events of the story in more than one way. Brown’s journey can be seen as either a dream or a reality. I view the story as a dream – an invention of Brown’s own imagination to symbolize his loss of faith…

… Hawthorne is one of the most well known novels of the romantic writing era. It is a fascinating story about human frailty and its attempt to redeem itself. Set in Boston, the story involves a woman, Hester Prynne, who has a child by another man…

… mind or temperament that enables one to stand fast in the face of opposition, hardship, or danger . One of its obsolete definitions is the heart as the source of emotion. Some of its synonyms are bravery, valor, bravado which refer to qualities of…

… Everyman. The play begins with Death being sent down by God to take Everyman back to give an account or reckoning of his life. Of course Everyman pleads for Death to give him more time to get his book of reckoning ready, but Death would not allow…

… finally coming to grips with the fact that music, when applied correctly, can act as a stimulant to the brain’s response system to enhance its performance. This enhancement to the mind makes the neuron’s response more clear, crisp, and direct. The…

… past, the educational merit of Mark Twain’s novel The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn has been called into question. Claims of rampant racism and sheer crudeness have bombarded the novel since its release in 1885. The book is currently banned in many…

… issues that characterized the United States in the 1800’s. A major one of these was Manifest Destiny, the belief that the United States was destined to extend its territory west to the Pacific Ocean. The country separated as many people supported…