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The Mayor Of Casterbridge By T
Number of Words: 638 / Number of Pages: 3
... for a life of pleasure. Allowing him to live a successful life, Newson admits his plan of letting everyone think that he was lost at sea. After Farfrae’s dismissal, Farfrae remains loyal to Henchard in that he promises not to detract from Henchard’s business which is inevitable; however, because of Farfrae’s sincerity, Farfrae leads a successful life. Most significantly, man’s intellect results in an enjoyable future. Assuring Newson a wonderful life and showing how much he cares for his child, Newson conjures a plan that if Susan “thinks me[Newson] dead she’ll go back to him[Henchard], and the c ...
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Elizabeth Bishop S Poem The Fi
Number of Words: 876 / Number of Pages: 4
... condition, or a terrestrial condition, just as an individual's thoughts can occupy either a cognizant or a subliminal setting. Next, as the speaker attempts to look into the fish’s eyes, the vision is “seen through the lenses of old scratched isinglass” (Bishop 1211). Isinglass, a product from the internal organs of fish used to produce windows, creates a paradoxical statement, showing that one cannot completely connect with their internal feelings. The hazy circular relationship between the fish and mariner displays the struggle for an individual to connect with their inner self. ...
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Twelfth Night, What Was Shakes
Number of Words: 885 / Number of Pages: 4
... end of the letter and it is certain that Malvolio would, in his mind, alter it to make it refer to himself.
It is easy to tell what Malvolio is feeling while he reads the fraudulent letter; some parts affect him in a greater, more obvious way than others. The phrase, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them;" has the greatest impact on Malvolio. When he reads this he begins to believe that it is plausible for a woman as great as Olivia to have taken a liking for a man of far lesser status, of which he is. Malvolio has always believed that he was great, a ...
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Call Of The Wild
Number of Words: 711 / Number of Pages: 3
... lottery Buck might still live in California. Manuel is the gardener for the family and the first person who sold Buck. Buck shows his love for leadership by fighting with Spitz. "The dominant primortal beast was stong in Buck" (Page 15). If Buck didn't want to be leader Spitz might still be alive because Buck never fought with anyone unless he had to. Spitz was the leader of the pack until Buck killed him.
The many different settings helped everyone see how Buck was loved. The first setting was California, then the dog seller's cage; the majority of the time the dogs are kept there on the trip u ...
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Young Goodman Brown - Symbolism
Number of Words: 1290 / Number of Pages: 5
... evil spirits constantly tortured the Puritan, constantly reminding him of his sin and the battle in his own heart. Hawthorne used the presence of these demon in "Young Goodman Brown" by demonstrating, through Brown, the Puritan Journey towards Justification. Going through the forest towards Justification was marked by the disappearance of the self. In place of the self, was the awareness of helplessness and the illusions of sin. This awareness would then assist the moral man to no longer depend upon material things or people, but to put his faith solely upon God. Hawthorne’s knowledge of the ...
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The American Dream 2
Number of Words: 1026 / Number of Pages: 4
... in other countries, they would be jailed or even put to death. In the U.S., people have the freedom of speech. Take for example, Allen Ginsburg’s poem, “America”, he spoke his mind and nothing happened to him. Americans sometimes take for granted the freedom and opportunity they have until they see what is happening in other countries.
To achieve the American Dream, you also have to put the effort into it. Nothing is handed out to you on a silver platter. Take for example Andre Agassi, he is the number two seed in tennis right now. He is right behind Pete Sampras. Andre is an a ...
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Antigone And Creon
Number of Words: 1493 / Number of Pages: 6
... honor.² (189)
Even facing the penalty of death, she risks her life for what she believes. By her self, she manages to sneak past the guards watching over the corpse of Polyneices, and gives him a crude but proper burial.
Creon is also very independently minded, and he refuses to accept the opinions of anyone but himself. When his son Haimon confronts him, he refuses to listen, claiming that Haimon is a "girl struck fool, (216)" and that he has been corrupted by Antigone. Even when faced with Teresias¹s prophecy, he refuses to believe the truth. He claims that Tortuous has been bribed, and that h ...
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The Adventures Of Huckleberry
Number of Words: 2290 / Number of Pages: 9
... “The great American epic,” may be one of the most interesting and complex books ever written in the history of our nation. This book cleverly disguises many of the American ideals in a child floating down the Mississippi River on a raft with a black slave. On the outside of the story, one can see an exciting tale of heroism and adventure; however, that is not all. The book shows Mark Twain’s idea of the classic American idealism, consisting of freedom, morality, practicality, and an alliance with nature. Twain manages to show all this while poking fun at the emergence of the “robber barons,” better ...
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A Good Man Is Hard To Find 2
Number of Words: 2686 / Number of Pages: 10
... her images. She contrasts the two houses, The Tower: the restaurant owned by Red Sammy, and the plantation house. The restaurant is a "broken-down place"- "a long dark room" with a tiny place to dance. At one time Red Sammy found pleasure from the restaurant but now he is afraid to leave the door unlatched. He has given in to the "meanness" of the world. In contrast to the horrible Tower is the grandmother's peaceful memories of the plantation house that is filled with wonderful treasures. However, the family never reach this house because this house does not even exist on the this dirt road or ...
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The Tapestry
Number of Words: 702 / Number of Pages: 3
... the beauty of a precious female voice. On the left, sounds of two male voices mixing with the strings of a few guitars. At the feet of the guitarists, two small monitors reproduce their sound to maintain synchronization and the right key. Behind the three vocalists, soft, yet driving percussive tones provide a foundation for the beautiful sounds created by the use of their talents. Behind all the melodies, as well as the band members, low harmonizing tones blend and balance, their maker unseen.
Advancing a few feet reveals the more personal aspect of the group, and the before unseen author of the ...
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