Bryan Lordeus
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Independent author and artist with a Bachelor's degree in English. Since 2016, I established my own brand with the purpose of sharing my work and knowledge. I have been told to use my degree for teaching, so this makes me your personal tutor now!
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Answered a Question in Echoes from the Macabre
"The Apple Tree" is a story about a man who believes he is being haunted by the spirit of his dead wife, who the man thinks is inside an apple tree. The widower comes to accept his newfound... -
Answered a Question in The Veldt
Since the environments are connected to the children's thoughts and George doesn't use the nursery as much as the children, it can be assumed that he didn't have enough experience to control the... -
Answered a Question in The Veldt
George and Lydia Hadley both have strained relationships with their children due to their differing parenting methods and the futuristic nursery. Although they both love their children, there is a... -
Answered a Question in The Fall of the House of Usher
One major aspect of Romanticism in literature is a focus on the supernatural. Events that would not normally happen in real life become a major plot point in the story. Because Roderick is... -
Answered a Question in The House of the Scorpion
Matteo Alacran is a symbol of isolation throughout the story. As a clone of infamous opium dealer El Patron, he was created to extend El Patron's lifespan. The truth is kept from him for most of... -
Answered a Question in The Other Side of Truth
Uncle Tunde escorts Papa's children out of Nigeria after the murder of his brother's wife. Tunde has been vocal about his brother's controversial writing about Nigeria's leaders, which would... -
Answered a Question in The Concubine
As the main character in which the reader experiences the story through, Ihuoma is the protagonist of the story. She's a widow who lost her husband in a land dispute with a neighbor. Wanting to... -
Answered a Question in Wintergirls
The moral of Wintergirls is that healing is difficult but possible. Lia and Carrie both struggle with body image issues and their friendship turns toxic as a result. Carrie breaks off the... -
Answered a Question in Monster
Richard Evans and James King entered a drugstore and robbed it. Steve Harmon, a sixteen-year-old boy, is on trial for possibly being involved in the drugstore robbery. Steve, along with Peaches,... -
Answered a Question in Zlata's Diary
In the midst of war, Zlata struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy by not giving in to despair. Prior to the conflict, Zlata enjoyed going on vacations and practicing the piano, and she was about... -
Answered a Question in History
During the late Middle Ages, the influence of the Catholic Church began to dwindle. Many factors included the Black Plague, internal conflicts, and a renewed interest in Greek and Roman literature.... -
Answered a Question in Rules of the Road
The phrase "rules of the road" refers to a set of guidelines that one must follow when driving. For young drivers, it's a coming of age rite in which they become less reliant on their parents for... -
Answered a Question in Waiting for Godot
Godot can be seen as the God of Christianity. In the play, Godot is a figure of redemption and salvation for Vladimir and Estragon. In act 2, a young messenger’s description of Godot relates to... -
Answered a Question in Seedfolks
When writing a character who hasn’t quite adjusted to using the English language, the author will purposefully disrupt the syntax and grammar of the character who is speaking. This creates a sense... -
Answered a Question in Paradise Lost
Milton uses his Biblical knowledge and elements of epic poetry to invoke a sense of grandeur when describing Pandemonium, the capitol of Hell in “Paradise Lost.” After being banished from Heaven,... -
Answered a Question in Lunch Money
“Lunch Money” proposes the idea that a young person can accomplish as much as an adult through hard work and determination. Greg embodies the young entrepreneur that has a knack for making money... -
Answered a Question in The Doll's House
The dollhouse is a symbol of privilege among the upper class. The Burnell sisters receive the dollhouse as a gift and are permitted by their parents to show it off at school. This only heightens... -
Answered a Question in The French Revolution
Prior to the French Revolution, France was going through some extreme financial struggles. As a result of the American Revolution and the spending habits of King Louis XIV and his predecessor,... -
Answered a Question in Edgar Allan Poe
Both poems contain a somber tone and include supernatural elements. Edgar Allan Poe’s tragic backstory is woven into his poetry, and these two poems utilize a dark tone to express his complicated... -
Answered a Question in Island of the Blue Dolphins
In Chapter 18, Karana comes across a pair of birds who give birth to babies. Karana puts them in a birdcage so that they can stay with her. The birds eventually outgrow the cage, so Karana clips...