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Frankenstein: Rights And Responsibilities
Number of Words: 3066 / Number of Pages: 12
... object to find out everything about it. Science is also about adding on to what already exists; this was a problem. When Dr. Frankenstein decided to introduce a new being into the world, he didn't have to consult anyone, answer any questions or think into the future. With no monitoring, one scientist not only caused four unwarranted deaths, he endangered the lives of many more. "The death of William, the execution of Justine, the murder of Clerval, and lastly of my wife; even at that moment I knew not my only remaining friends were safe from the malignity of the fiend; my father even now might be writ ...
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Summary Of Willie Morris' "Good Old Boy"
Number of Words: 724 / Number of Pages: 3
... legend mentioned was about a race of giant Indians who supposedly
lived on the land that Yazoo City was built on.
Next, the book told about the childhood life of the author, Willie
Morris. Willie, his dog Skip, and friends had many exciting adventures
together in that small town. They ranged from school day pranks to having
saved the town from a band of thieves.
They usually spent a lot of their time in Bubba's Model A Ford.
Bubba was about eleven or twelve and had a car. They mainly stuck with the
guys, but Rivers Applewhite, a girl friend, went with them on many of their
adventu ...
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One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Number of Words: 725 / Number of Pages: 3
... that the rules she sets for the patients are in their best interest or getting better. The nurses have entire control over the patients. They are locked into their beds every night, get up at the same time, they eat at the same time, and they watch tv at the same time every day. The patients follow Nurse Ratched's rule without ever questioning them. Basically, they have no minds of their own. McMurphy comes from a society almost opposite of the mental ward. He has lived his whole life doing what he wants. He has never had a nurse hovering over him telling him what he has to do at all time. Bein ...
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The Good Earth: Wang Lung's Character
Number of Words: 1325 / Number of Pages: 5
... for his wife in a time when women were considered to be no more then slaves. In the early chapters of the novel when Wang Lung was poor, he gave O-lan four silver pieces so she may return to the House of Hwang in grand style. He also offered to pay five thousand silver pieces for her recovery after he discovered she had a "fire in her vitals"(170). He then spent the rest of her days by her death bed and bought her the best quality coffin. Furthermore, Wang Lung had a special relationship with his first daughter, Poor Fool, his mentally retarded offspring. Poor Fool did not speak and did nothi ...
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The Red Badge Of Courage: Henry Fleming
Number of Words: 1186 / Number of Pages: 5
... to make a conscious effort to believe he
will not run. In addition, as Henry's regiment moves closer to the actual
battlefields, soldiers running from the battle render information to the
regiment. Henry's thoughts change after hearing the words of the fleeing
soldiers. "He resolved to get a view of it, and then, he thought he might
very likely run better than the best of them" (54). Henry assures himself
that he will run when he faces his first battle. Henry's worst fears come
true when he encounters the enemy for the first time. Henry fights well
amidst the enemy's first charge, yet fear consumes hi ...
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An Analysis Of Catch 22 By Joseph Heller
Number of Words: 1283 / Number of Pages: 5
... etc.
He is one of the few who tries to fight the power and elitism that have become
so sought after in America. Throughout the novel, he tries to find a way to live
a fuller life as a real human individual. He looks to many of the other
characters in the book for help but only finds unsatisfactory answers.
Each of the characters in Yossarian's life at the base shows the reader
one more example of how bad society has become. Clavinger tries to live life by
reasoning. He looks for a reason in everything. In constantly looking for a
reason why, he never enjoys life to it fullest. As further proof that ...
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Reasonable Doubts?
Number of Words: 2321 / Number of Pages: 9
... effect our court system?
We would like to trust the judicial system and believe that it is a legitimate institution we can search for truth. As I read Alan Dershowitz's book it became clear that the question "Did O.J. do it (murder Nicole Brown)?" would never be answered. Dershowitz argues that "Neither the prosecutors nor the judges were searching very hard for the truth of why the detectives went to the Simpson residence.
They apparently though that the disclosure of that truth would make the proving of what they believed was a more important truth-that defendant was guilty…" (48; ch. 2). Inste ...
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A Separate Peace 2
Number of Words: 414 / Number of Pages: 2
... When Gene sees that Phineas would much rather lie for him, than to believe it himself, he becomes extremely guilty for his actions. A moment, which occurred during those few seconds, has now caused him to see the pain he has inflicted on Phineas and how much Phineas really cares for him. This guilt continues to come out during novel until Phineas’ foreshadowed death. Gene’s guilt is extremely evident when Phineas breaks his leg a second time. As he sits in the infirmary with Phineas, all he could say was sorry. There was nothing more that he could do. From the beginning of the novel, ...
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Daisy Miller
Number of Words: 1650 / Number of Pages: 6
... in Atlantic Monthly in 1865. In 1866, the James family moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts. James had his first novel, Watch and Ward serialized in Atlantic Monthly in 1871. In 1877, James wrote The American, while visiting Paris and Rome. In 1878, The Watch and Ward appeared in book form, and James wrote French Poets and Novelists (criticism), and The Europeans (novel). While visiting Paris and Italy in 1879, he wrote (novella), An International Episode; the critical biography, Hawthorne; and The Madonna of the Future and Other Tales. The following year, he wrote the novel, Confidence, while trav ...
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Ordinary People
Number of Words: 1876 / Number of Pages: 7
... sacrifice for the happiness in life. Guest's style of writing is also very interesting to read. I enjoyed the way she would use the word "he" when describing a character rather than stating who the character was. I was still able to identify the characters simply through their reactions and feelings. The only possible negative aspect to this novel would be the constant mood of depression. I realize that the topic is not happiness, however, it is easy to get absorbed in the sadness and become quite depressed. I would recommend this book to anyone who appreciates the complexity of one's thoughts and f ...
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