… phrase, "Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." It left me to ponder if there actually was a such thing as a "bed bug" and will they really bite me? How can I get rid of these creatures? Where are bed bugs habitats…

… forming two different tones. Chief Seattle creates a passionate and a sorrow tone thorough diction and imagery. He made his speech passionate and sorrow to move the audience’s heart and hoping that the people will take care the land like the chief did.…

… a creative storywriter and she has had a long career of perceptive stories dealing with Native Americans. John Habich from the Star Tribune once wrote that “Louise Erdrich accomplishments in 2001 proved almost as remarkable as those of the in…

… that started with Pong has become a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry. The growth of the industry is both matched and driven by the technological advances. In a little more than two years, video game consoles have gone from processing 350,000…

… of the infamous John Keats, my curiosity became sparked. I began to ponder how any man could possess such great writing talent that it had a whole spectrum of students perked by it. This spark of curiosity is what has “pushed” me to look deeper into…

… come and go like a revolving door. Some come back again, while many others come and go as they please. In an industry where reputation is everything, the ethical codes adopted by the firm are equally important. Protecting one’s company from possible…

… sets the stage for how characters act and feel and provides a backdrop for the plot. In a short story the author has a limited time to get a picture across of what is going on in the story to the reader. “The Most Dangerous Game”, by Richard Connell…

… the two distant realms of dreams and reality? To many, the answer to this question is simple; dreams occur in our sleep, and reality is events, occurrences, and happenings that go on in our daily lives. However, many people wonder, is it possible…

… ranging from images that are easily captured to things that require a little bit more insight. Religion has apparently played a major role in Hurston's life, readily seen in "Sweat" with the references to a snake and Gethsemane. Symbolism plays a…

… in the same media, you can learn much about that author’s style, characterization, bias and even background. Alistair MacLeod presents many similarities in his short stories, including a love for Eastern Canada, which can be based on his background…