Fiction Essay Examples

Introduction: As a college student intrigued by the world of supernatural tales, “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs presents an enthralling narrative that captivates readers with its suspense and mystical elements. This classic short story follows the White family, who come into possession of a mysterious monkey’s paw that grants wishes but at a grave…

Introduction: Symbolism, a powerful visual and narrative tool, adds layers of meaning and depth to cinematic storytelling. In this essay, we embark on an exploration of symbols in movies, delving into their significance, interpretation, and impact on audience engagement. By analyzing specific examples from iconic films, we uncover the ways in which symbols can evoke…

Folklore and legends have long been the fabric of human storytelling, symbolizing our fears, hopes, and perceptions of the world. Among these, tales of the Forest Monster – an entity residing deep within the woods – have both terrified and fascinated generations. This essay ventures into the heart of the wilderness, exploring the intriguing lore…

Orson Welles’ 1941 cinematic masterpiece, “Citizen Kane”, remains an unrivaled classic, compelling film enthusiasts and scholars alike to probe into its intricate narrative. The symbol of ‘Rosebud’ stands out as the movie’s most enigmatic puzzle piece, encapsulating the myriad of complexities within its plot and characterization. This essay delves into the representation and importance of…

The 1952 publication of John Steinbeck’s magnum work “East of Eden,” which has intricately drawn characters, digs deeply into the complexity of human nature. The Trasks and the Hamiltons’ connected fates are revealed in the book, which is set against the background of the Salinas Valley in California. The complexity of these individuals, their functions,…

The character of Don Quijote, the delusional knight errant of La Mancha, has been an enduring symbol of literature since his creation by Miguel de Cervantes in the 17th century. Transcending the pages of the novel, Don Quijote has found his way into the realm of cinema, presenting a unique perspective of this complex character…

Imagine a world where a government has total control over its citizens; a world where the government can do whatever they please to their citizens, and they have little or no chance of rebellion. This frightening world exists in Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron. In The Hunger Games, citizens are…

I had Suzanne Collins’ novel fresh in my mind when I put The Hunger Games into the player. I could remember the key phrases and actions that signified the end of the first two acts in the novel as well as several more events that happened within each of the sections. I had watched the…

In 2015, one has to wonder just how many tales of a dystopian future can be told. In each of the works we’ve read for the class, it’s the same set-up: a war sometime before the novel destroyed civilization as we know it and a group of people felt it best to cast off those…

When it comes to most movies or plays, the settings usually aren’t something people look into because no matter where the story takes place, it’s still the same story with the same outcome. Although that happens for most story lines, that isn’t the case for A Street Car Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. A Street…