Structure and functions of the cell

The cell: functions and what it is made of. Explanation of the structures found in the cytoskeleton and the organelles in the cell.The cell is the smallest biological unit . All living things are made up of a certain number of cells, which in general are always made up of a nucleus and a gelatinous material called cytoplasm . Before we look … Read more

Analysis and commentary on Dei sepolcri by Ugo Foscolo

Ugo Foscolo, Dei sepolcri: analysis and commentary of the work written in epistolary form on the theme of the usefulness of burials. The poem Dei Sepolcri by Ugo Foscolo was written in 1806 and dedicated to Pindemonte. It consists of 295 blank hendecasyllables and the text can be divided into four parts: the first goes from verses 1-90 and shows how … Read more

History of Child Labor Exploitation

History of child labor exploitation yesterday and today: causes of child and youth labor exploitation. Child labor is the use of minors in the labor force , especially in ways, times, and forms that can harm their growth, education, or health. Until the Industrial Revolution , the use of minors in the labor force was not considered a social problem. Even … Read more

Plague Theme in Manzoni’s The Betrothed

Theme on the plague in Alessandro Manzoni’s The Betrothed. Characteristics of the plague, the causes, the consequences and the false beliefs about this disease The plague is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by a flea bacterium that spread throughout Europe causing millions of deaths. In 1629 the plague arrived in Italy and reduced the population of the Duchy of … Read more

Character description of Lucia Mondella

Lucia Mondella: character description, history, textual quotes of the female protagonist of Manzoni’s The Betrothed. In Alessandro Manzoni ‘s The Betrothed the protagonist’s age is not indicated, but we imagine she is a girl in the prime of her youth. What is certain is that Lucia ‘s physical and moral characteristics are among the least apparent that we can attribute to … Read more

Summary of Pascoli’s poetics

Summary of Pascoli’s poetics, its symbols, the child’s perspective, characteristics, the role of poetry and the regression to the world of childhood. The poetic production of this author is one of the most representative of Italian Decadentism. The main characteristics of all Pascoli ‘s poetic production are the escape from reality and poetic research intended as a … Read more