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A Lesson Before Dying: Mr. Wiggins
Number of Words: 964 / Number of Pages: 4
... point he became a man, not a hog. As
far as the story tells, he never showed any sort of emotion before the shooting
or after up until that point. A hog can't show emotions, but a man can. There
is the epiphany of the story, where Mr. Wiggins realizes that the purpose of
life is to help make the world a better place, and at that time he no longer
minds visiting Jefferson and begins becoming his friend.
Mr. Wiggins' relationship with his Aunt declined in this story, although
it was never very strong. His Aunt treated him like he should be a hog and
always obey, yet she wanted him to make a hog into ...
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Hesse's Siddhartha As It Parallels Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs
Number of Words: 1822 / Number of Pages: 7
... a Samana (a wandering person who gives up material
possessions for his faith). After he tires of this life, he moves on to
learn the art of love from a woman named Kamala and the art of business
from a man named Kamaswami. He lives his new life for many years but then
begins to feel that his mind has become stagnant and that he needs
something new in his life. He abandons the surroundings he now finds
decadent and becomes friends and lives with a ferry-man who he met years
before. He spends the rest of his life with his friend learning about the
nature of things from the river and seeking con ...
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A Raisin In The Sun
Number of Words: 852 / Number of Pages: 4
... and it is he who makes miracles!" After Beneatha had finished her argument, Lena slapped her across her face and made Beneatha say, "In my mother's house there is still God". Lena stressed out her points that she will not tolerate any ideas like that in her house, or as long as she's around. Black families have a huge sense of pride of where they come from. For example, Asagai always talked about Africa and how it will be good for him if he goes there. He even asked Beneatha if she would go with him. ''Asagai: Nigeria. Home. (Coming to her with genuine romantic flippancy) I will show you our mountai ...
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Irving's The World According To Garp: Analysis
Number of Words: 1050 / Number of Pages: 4
... put the book down. This technique is what John Irving uses to
create such a wonderful story, that keeps the reader both interested and
entertained.
One of the most interesting ironic circles in this book deals with
the death of the main character, Garp. Garp is shot and killed by a woman
wearing a Jenny Fields original, Garp's mothers brand of clothing. Garp's
mother was one of the first feminist in the 60's to get a lot of publicity,
and become an icon to the community. Many splinter movements and groups
came to her for support, one of these such groups were the Ellen Jamisons.
Garp's killer ...
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The Bogart By Susan Cooper
Number of Words: 820 / Number of Pages: 3
... away because it would be to expensive to keep. Emily and Jessup kept two pieces of furniture to bring home. What they didn’t realize was that a Boggart was sleeping in the desk they took home. When the Boggart got up he realized he was no longer home in Scotland in his castle.
As the Boggart got comfortable he began his practical jokes in Toronto. He would take Mr. Volinks razor and hide it. The Boggart would hide the razor in such a place that Mrs. Volink would find it; making Mr. Volink believe that his wife had taken it. Jessup and Emily didn’t realize a Boggart was in the house until ...
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To Kill A Mockingbird Notes
Number of Words: 4170 / Number of Pages: 16
... section of the newspaper.
The prosecution rests, and Atticus calls only one witness--Tom Robinson. Tom testifies that he always passed the Ewell house on the way to work, and that Mayella often asked him to do chores for her. On the evening in question, she asked him to come inside the house and fix a door. When he got inside, however, there was nothing wrong with the door, and he noticed that the other children were gone. Mayella told him that she had saved her money and sent them all to buy ice cream, and then she asked him to lift a box down from a dresser. When he climbed up on a chair, she grabbed ...
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To Kill A Mockingbird: Relationship Between Brother And Sister
Number of Words: 965 / Number of Pages: 4
... Alexandra said.” The first time Aunt Alexandra appears in the
novel, she instantly shows the lack of respect she has for Cal.
Alexandra does not say “please” or “thank you”, just a simple command
forcing Cal into a servitude. Cal has symbolized strength and authority
throughout Scout's childhood, by acting as a mother figure in the Finch
household. Scout has never seen Cal in such a low and submissive position.
Calpurnia has established a respected place in the Finch family
through the years of dedicated service and through the love she has shown
the Finch children. Aunt Alexandra senses the ...
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Book Gullivers Travel
Number of Words: 1461 / Number of Pages: 6
... stranded on a remote island and does whatever is necessary to survive. After being on the island for several years Crusoe learns to adapt to his surroundings, an important feature in becoming a good soldier; and lives with what he has.
In the 17th century, the Catholic reform was sweeping through many parts of Europe. The period from 1600 to about 1750 is known as the Baroque Era. Robinson Crusoe was published during the Baroque Era. Crusoe becomes a good Christian during his lonely stay on the deserted island and converts his companion Friday when he arrives on the island from cannibalism to Christia ...
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“The Jilting Of Granny Weatherall” By Katherine Anne Porter
Number of Words: 409 / Number of Pages: 2
... starts out with her wanting to make a white cake.
However, even though the movie and the story differ to a certain extent, they both have the two jiltings that happen to Granny Weatherall. The first one happens when Granny Weatherall is on her deathbed surrounded by her children, the doctor and priest. When a memory of 60 years ago, the day she was jilted by her husband-to-be, could no longer be repressed by Granny Weatherall—“the thought of him was a smoky cloud from hell that moved and crept in her head . . ..” The second one is when the final sign she has been waiting for from Jesus never ...
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Jane Eyre: The Settings
Number of Words: 841 / Number of Pages: 4
... it is with a
"sense of outlawry and almost of reprobation." Lowood is after all an
institution where the orphan inmates or students go to learn. Whereas at
Gateshead her physical needs were more than adequately met, while her emotional
needs were ignored. Here Jane finds people who will love her and treat her with
respect. Miss Temple and Helen Burns are quite probably the first people to
make Jane feel important since Mr. Reed died. Except for Sunday services, the
girls of Lowood never leave the confines of those walls. At Lowood, Jane learns
that knowledge is the key to power. By learning, ...
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