Samuel Johnson as a biographer and critic with reference to Life of Cowley Question: Discuss Samuel Johnson as a biographer and critic with reference to “Life of Cowley”. Introduction Samuel Johnson (1709 -1784) is an English writer who has made…
The influence of the Renaissance on Francis Bacon Question: Discuss the influence of the Renaissance on Francis Bacon. Introduction Renaissance means rebirth or revival. To put it differently, it refers to the revival of classical learning and intellectuality. It is…
Question: Discuss Addison’s prose style. Introduction Addison’s contribution to the development of English prose cannot be overestimated. He has perfected English prose as an instrument for the expression of social thought. That is why he has shown much concern for…
The fascinating and humorous character of Sir Roger Question: Discuss Sir Roger as a fascinating and humorous character. Or, discuss the character of Sir Roger. Introduction The character of Sir Roger is conceived by Steele and develops by Addison. He…
Bacon never fails to attract the readers Question: Why do you think that Bacon’s essays never fail to attract the readers? Or, discuss the reasons for Bacon’s popularity. Introduction Francis Bacon (1561-1626) is the most attractive and influential essayist of…
Bacon as an essayist with reference to his essays Question: Discuss Bacon as an essayist with reference to his essays. Introduction The word essay is derived from the French word ‘essayer’, which means “to attempt,” or “to try. Francis Bacon…
The 18th century social picture in The Coverley Papers Question: Depict the 18th century social picture portrayed in “The Coverley Papers”. Introduction According to or conforming to the spirit of the Neoclassical Age, Addison wrote theoretically for moral improvement. He…
Question: Discuss the Medea is a tragic heroine. Medea is a tragic heroine Introduction According to the Aristotelian definition of a tragic hero or heroine, is a person who is aroused pity and fear in the mind of the audience…
Question: Discuss the theme of hereditary guilt in “Agamemnon.” Theme of hereditary guilt in Agamemnon Introduction The term hereditary guilt is derived from Greek Mythology it stands for the curse is going from generation to generation for committing a heinous…
Question: Sketch the character of Clytemnestra. Introduction As a dramatist, Aeschylus’s greatness lies in creating life-like characters. Clytemnestra is one of them. She was a beautiful portrayal of a woman gaining the characteristic features of a dynamic male figure. Her…
Question: Discuss the satire of science in “Gulliver’s Travels”. Or, what does Swift satirize in the third part of “Gulliver’s Travels”? Illustrate. Satire on Science in Gulliver’s Travels. Introduction Political, Physical, intellectual, and moral aspects of man have been taunted…
Question: How does Jonathan Swift satirize politics in Gulliver’s Travels? Political Satire in Gulliver’s Travels Introduction Jonathan Swift (1667 –1745) is the most well-known satirist in the history of English literature. His masterpiece “Gulliver’s Travels” is a satire on politics…
Jonathan Swift as a misanthropist Question: Discuss Jonathan Swift as a misanthrope or misanthropist. Or, what has been discussed in the Fourth Part of “Gulliver’s Travels”? Introduction “Gulliver’s Travels” is the spectacular prose fiction of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745). Gulliver is…
Compare and contrast the Lilliputian Emperor with Brobdingnagian King as rulers Question: Compare and contrast the Lilliputian Emperor with Brobdingnagian King as rulers in Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels”. Introduction Ostensibly, “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) is a story of…
Theory or definition of poetry by Matthew Arnold Question: Discuss poetry is the criticism of life. Or, evaluate Arnold’s theory or definition of poetry. Introduction One of the most prestigious forms of writing is poetry. It is an art that…
Browning as a writer of dramatic monologue Question: Discuss Robert Browning as a writer of dramatic monologue. Introduction There is no single poet in the history of English literature who adhered to a single form for composing poetry. But Robert…
Art of characterization of Robert Browning Question: Discuss Robert Browning’s art of characterization. Or, “Browning’s poems are a psychological study of characters.”- discuss. Introduction Robert Browning (1812-1889) is one of the chief exposers or exponents of the mind of man…
The pictorial quality of Tennyson Question: Discuss Tennyson’s pictorial quality. Or, discuss Tennyson as a pictorial artist. Introduction Pictorial quality of nature refers to images of nature. To put it differently, the pictorial quality of nature means having or suggesting…