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Heart Of Darkness
Number of Words: 1084 / Number of Pages: 4
... the violent
threat of nature, the insensibility of reality, and the moral
darkness.
We have noticed that important motives in Heart of Darkness
connect the white men with the Africans. Conrad knew that the white
men who come to Africa professing to bring progress and light to
"darkest Africa" have themselves been deprived of the sanctions of
their European social orders; they also have been alienated from the
old tribal ways.
"Thrown upon their own inner spiritual resources they may be
utterly damned by their greed, their sloth, and their hy ...
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Overhead Look At Sands
Number of Words: 1113 / Number of Pages: 5
... it describes what the book is really about. Sense and Sensibility is about how Elinor,
practical and conventional, must learn to show her sensible side more often, and how
Marianne, emotional and sentimental, should use her sense more frequently. Elinor conceals
her feelings until she hardly knows how to or wants to reveal them. But on the other hand,
Marianne wants to play out her romantic fantasies. The book describes how Elinor and
Marianne eventually mix their sense and sensibility together, in their dealings with money
and love.
Main Character Description: Elinor, the eldest daughter of Mr. ...
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Summary Of Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been"
Number of Words: 1163 / Number of Pages: 5
... not
there just to take her for a ride. The "ride" that Arnold talks of could
possibly even have a sexual connotation that Connie does not pick up on
because she is so young and blind to the world of sexual pleasures that
Arnold lives in. Oates chooses words too carefully to show that Arnold is
a devious snake. Connie sees Arnold many times as an evil character and
letting the reader know by describing Arnold as a "pumpkin, except it wore
sunglasses." (Oates 1013). In this passage Connie relates Arnold to a
Halloween figure and in the same quote refers to Arnold as "it". At other
times Oates descr ...
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A Good Man Is Hard To Find The
Number of Words: 949 / Number of Pages: 4
... immaculately, even for a car trip, simply because in an accident "anyone seeing her dead on the highway would know at once that she was a lady" (194). She calls attention to pointless details such as mileage, the speed of the car, and scenic road-side attractions. Also typical, the grandmother holds a deep appreciation for incidents which are of no value to others, such as the beauty of the landscape, respect for elders, and courting rituals during her childhood.
The character traits of the grandmother are in no way ideal. Not only is she random and frivolous, but she also demonstrates hypocrisy ...
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Women In Beowulf And Lanval
Number of Words: 1106 / Number of Pages: 5
... and beliefs that were the stronghold of Medieval society included men and excluded women. In this predominantly male world, one is
compelled to ask the question; Where do women fit into this patriarchal Middle Age world? What are their roles? What are they valued for as women? Beowulf and Lanval paint a clear
picture of women in the Middle Ages. Both of these stories tell of a male world where women are valued as the property of their husbands. The women of Beowulf and Lanval are trapped in a life of duty. There role is that of child bearer, wife, hostess, and ornamental beauty. They are ...
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Image Of Child Heros
Number of Words: 1821 / Number of Pages: 7
... of the
oldest child hero stories. It was part of the Bible, in the Old Testament.
In this story a young man named David proposes to the king of Israel that
he fight and attempt to kill Goliath, the giant that had been plaguing
Israel. The king agrees, however hesitantly, and David goes on to slay the
beast using just a slingshot. While this story is not one that was
made up, it still shows us that the ancient Hebrews believed in the fact
that a child, or in this case teen, has the will and motivation to do
the impossible.
Staying on the eastern side of the world, we will next see exa ...
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Cask Of Amontillado
Number of Words: 897 / Number of Pages: 4
... of man versus man. It is an external struggle because Fortunato and Montresor are in a life and death fight. However, the conflict is largely internal, because Montresor has a fierce hatred that Fortunato is unaware of. The climax of the story is when Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall and begins to layer the bricks. It is the high point of emotional involvement. It is at this point that the reader may ask themselves if this is really about to happen. The conclusion lets us know that Montresor was never punished for this crime. Fifty years has passed and he is an old man telling the story on his de ...
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Anna Karenina
Number of Words: 1364 / Number of Pages: 5
... With a masterful touch, Tolstoy is able to use these
two themes to show the characters in their true forms at both stages.
The characters are shown to be living in a state of delusion, and as
the characters find themselves at times of near death situations or on
their deathbed, they are able to reveal themselves truthfully.
Many of the characters in the novel are able to show their "real
self" and at times of death, there is a point of reversal in the
characters. This is most evident in the scene of Anna's near death
experience during her illness. This event brings about a ...
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Animal Farm 7
Number of Words: 540 / Number of Pages: 2
... those who possess great physical strength are
often said to be “as strong as a horse.” Boxer is both hardworking and extremely powerful. He was able to do as much work as all the other animals combined. He was also dedicated to his tasks. His motto, “I will work harder,” gave the rest of the farm inspiration to carry on. He worked himself to death for the well-being of others. Horses are known for their loyalty and determination. Boxer is a fine representative of the common hardworking citizen.
The other stereotypical members of society are also clearly represented. ...
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Drunken Boat
Number of Words: 1216 / Number of Pages: 5
... the mystery of language itself, rather than to refer to some subjective consciousness or some objective, material world. The symbol is used as a point of convergence for these unspoken things and remains deliberately ambiguous but resonant. The images created through the poet's retelling of experiences use symbols to convey their emotions.
It is in the closing stanzas of Rimbaud's poem, however, that the utter hopelessness of 19th century life seems to overcome the poet, and his tone shifts from one of casual nostalgia to despair. Rimbaud's boat has seen many wonderful and exciting things, from "the ...
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