Themes – Julius Caesar 1. Power and Ambition “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.” “Let me have men about me that are fat; sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o’ nights.” “Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; he thinks too much: such men […] More
Persepolis: Summary, Author, and Plot Author: Marjane Satrapi Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian-born French graphic novelist, cartoonist, and director, is the author of Persepolis. Born in 1969 in Rasht, Iran, Satrapi grew up during the turbulent years of the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. Her personal experiences deeply influenced her work, leading her to create […] More
About Malcolm X Early Life Birth and Family: Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and an active supporter of Marcus Garvey’s Back-to-Africa movement. His mother, Louise Little, was of West Indian descent. Childhood and Adolescence: Malcolm’s early life was […] More
Plot Summary The play is set in an unnamed country that has recently transitioned from a dictatorship to democracy. The story unfolds in the secluded beach house of Gerardo Escobar, a lawyer who has just been appointed to a commission investigating human rights abuses under the former regime. His wife, Paulina Salas, is a former […] More
“A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams is a dramatic play that explores the themes of desire, mental illness, and social class through the story of Blanche DuBois, a fragile and delusional woman who seeks refuge with her sister, Stella, in New Orleans. Summary: Scene 1: Blanche DuBois arrives in New Orleans to visit her […] More
The novel The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead provides a powerful exploration of systemic racism and institutional abuse in mid-20th century America. Here’s a breakdown of how it relates to the IBDP English A curriculum and prescribed global issues. This page includes Summary, Themes and Global Issues and Points for Comparison Short Summary The novel […] More
This page is for anyone who complains of shortage of ideas. Use MELONS method, designed to combine the strengths of the RACE and OEAEA methods, tailored for IBDP and IB MYP English questions. Each letter in MELONS represents a step in crafting a thorough and analytical response. M: Make a Claim (Opinion) What it Means: […] More
Summary Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life. He succeeds in bringing a creature to life using electricity, but horrified by its appearance, he abandons it. The creature, left alone and rejected by society, becomes increasingly angry and vengeful. It demands that Victor […] More
Analysis Tools Deployed in “God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy Exposition Definition: Exposition provides background information necessary to understand the story, introducing the main characters, setting, and initial conflict. Example: The exposition in The God of Small Things is richly detailed, establishing the setting in Ayemenem, Kerala, India. Roy introduces the main characters and […] More
Video games have several elements that contribute to their overall experience. Here’s a comprehensive list of features often found in games: Gameplay Mechanics: Controls: The system of input that allows players to interact with the game (e.g., keyboard, controller). Rules and Objectives: The structure that defines how the game is played and what players need […] More
Summary: “A Small Place” is a powerful and personal essay by Jamaica Kincaid that critiques the effects of colonialism on Antigua, her homeland. The essay is divided into four sections, blending the personal, historical, and political. Tourism and the Western Gaze: The first section addresses the reader as a tourist, highlighting the superficial beauty of […] More
Power and Control: “I’ve had enough of this, the letters, the cards, the phone calls / His presence.” Reflects the speaker’s frustration with ongoing reminders of the past relationship and her desire for control. “He had no idea how it was with me, the way I felt, the way I saw things.” Shows the Duke’s […] More
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