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Twain's" A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court" Satire
Number of Words: 734 / Number of Pages: 3
... next to apes"(Robinson 190). This section
of the story is filled with Twain's commentary on the absurdness of the
ideals of Chivalry. When Camelot is looked at from the standpoint of
twentieth century practicality, it looks so absurd that it is
funny(Robinson 184). An excellent example of this can be found in the
banquet which the Knights of the Round Table attend and at which Hank is
sentenced. The knights, supposed pillars of Chivalry, sit around the table
discussing their own deeds, drinking, and embellishing the facts of events
which had taken place. The Knights also partake in activiti ...
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Tom Sawyer And Huck Finn
Number of Words: 1703 / Number of Pages: 7
... in the grave yard trying to get rid of warts, when they witnessed a murder by Injun Joe. At the time Muff Potter was drunk and asleep so Injun Joe blamed the murder him (Muff Potter). They knew if crazy Injun Joe found out they knew, he would for sure kill them. Tom wrote on a wooden board "Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer swear to keep mum about this and they wish they may drop down dead in their tracks if they ever tell and rot", then in their own blood they signed their initials TS and HF.
A few days after that incident Tom, Huck and Joe decided to go and become pirates because no one cared fo ...
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CATCHER IN THE RYE
Number of Words: 473 / Number of Pages: 2
... his past that he misses a lot, and he wants to go back and be with her again. The Museum of Natural History represents a different aspect of his past. While Jane Gallagher makes Holden want to return to his past, the Museum of Natural History sort of changes his mind. He remembers how he used to go there all the time, and how he was different, but the wax figures were always the same. He realizes that he can’t go back in time, because he is not the same as he used to be. He also realizes that he will never be the same as he used to be. One other important symbol is Holden’s hunting cap. I think that hi ...
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The Catcher In The Rye: Holden And Modern Teenagers
Number of Words: 884 / Number of Pages: 4
... family background of Holden and I are fairly similar, both of us come from
opulent families. Holden and I are both very lucky to be studying in eminent
institutions. Unfortunately, Holden does not take this advantage. Holden's mind
is elsewhere in a reverie, day dreaming how to save the virtuous children from
the evil. While studying away from his family makes Holden's relationship with
his family worst. I study in a private school with my sister and we go home
every day and meet our parents when we get home. Since Holden does not spend
quality time with his parents long enough, he rarel ...
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Lawrence's "Sons And Lovers": Relationships
Number of Words: 844 / Number of Pages: 4
... never allowed to happen. Paul's
mother Gertrude already occupies this space in his life. Thus the
relationship between the two is a struggle for an identity. The
relationship is a struggle between Paul and his mother and Paul and Miriam.
The main conflicts between Paul and Miriam are between physical-
spiritual differences and his mother. Miriam holds spirituality very close
to her. Thing with Miriam are always on a very spiritual level. Lawrence
showed this sometimes with depiction's of flowers. Paul has other needs
that Miriam herself feels that she could never fulfill. "You make me feel
spiritua ...
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Women In Julius Ceasar
Number of Words: 387 / Number of Pages: 2
... man and that they have an un-pleasant relationship.
Calpurnia plays a similar role in the story. She reveals an un-clear part of Caesar. Calpurnia shows Caesars' vague suppositious trait. Until the conversation with calpurnia, Caesar never directly admitted to being suppositious. He always added something in front of his superstitions. However, when calpurnia had the bad dream, she convinced him not to go to the senate. Her conversation also throws light on his character. He was the most powerful man in the world and he had time to discuss things with his wife. The fact that he went to d ...
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To Kill A Mockingbird: Wearing Masks
Number of Words: 592 / Number of Pages: 3
... his usual self.
I believe these behavioral changes may have been because of Jem
acquiring a mask. He began wearing this mask around the start of his
teenage years, as a result of pressures from peers, and a fear of not being
accepted. Even in these different social and economic times, the 1930's,
issues like popularity and social acceptance were real and present, just as
they are today.It is true that many teenagers today face challanges of
where to place their emotions and how strong they should be, a predicament
Jem was obviously faced with. Jem was afraid of not being accepted if he
accepted his ...
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Lord Of The Flies
Number of Words: 654 / Number of Pages: 3
... of the bigger symbols is the fire. Enforcing the rules is one thing, but the children would rather play than keep the fire going. Ralph gives the idea for the fire, but can they keep it going? " There's another thing. We can help them to find us. If a ship comes near the island they might not notice us. We must make a fire(#38)." Jack has a great idea to use Piggy's glasses to light the fire." Jack pointed suddenly. "His specs-use them as burning glasses (#40)!" Jack has a obsession of hunting and it turns to the choir as well. They have the responsibility to keep the fire going, but they get side tr ...
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The Glass Menagerie: A Study In Symbolism
Number of Words: 1622 / Number of Pages: 6
... is a friend of Tom’s from the warehouse. He is an ambitious young man, who strives for the American Dream through hard work and optimism. Jim offers the Wingfields hope for the future:
Tom: He is the most realistic character in the play,
being an emissary from a world of reality that we were
somehow set apart from. But since I have a poet’s
weakness for symbols, I am using this character also
as a symbol; he is the long-delayed but always expected
something that we live for (23).
Williams gives the reader many emblems throughout the play; there are three of them are especially interesting. ...
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Wuthering Heights
Number of Words: 1609 / Number of Pages: 6
... being a significant provincial adjective, descriptive of the atmospheric tumult to which its station is exposed in stormy weather" (2). The inhabitants of were that of the working class, while those of Thrushcross Grange were high up on the social ladder. While was always full of activity, sometimes to the point of chaos, life at the Grange always seemed placid. Thrushcross Grange, in contrast to the bleak exposed farmhouse on the heights, is situated in the valley and is filled with light and warmth. Unlike , it is elegant and comfortable- "a splendid place carpeted with crimson, and cr ...
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