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The Catcher In The Rye: Phoniness - The True Face And The False Face

... and mature character inside. Throughout the entire story, Holden uses unchaste language to offense himself. The use of these words may insult the reader, but the truth is, he is building a facade so that he can obtain the approval he feels they have oppose him thus far. As a teenager, the critical period of his life, Holden struggled to find the meaning of life, and his survival, they easily depressed Holden demands their company, even though he calls them "phonies." Holden is really a decent and mature teenager, but he only hid ...

Number of words: 687 | Number of pages: 3

The Canterbury Tales: Tools Of The Trade

... the tale by Chaucer Personification is utilized on the character of Death. When a young boy is asked what happened to a man who had just died he responds in saying "There came a sneaking thief that men call Death, who slays all the people in this country, and with his spear he struck his heart in two, then went his way without saying another word." They show there feelings by pledging to each other to murder death. "Let each of us hold up his hand to this false traitor Death. He that slays so many shall be slain himself before nightfal ...

Number of words: 901 | Number of pages: 4

Comparison Between Brave New World And Fahrenheit 451

... man's best friend, the dog, against man, changes the role of public servants and changes the value of a person. Aldous Huxley also uses the concept of society out of control in his science fiction novel Brave New World. Written late in his career, Brave New World also deals with man in a changed society. Huxley asks his readers to look at the role of science and literature in the future world, scared that it may be rendered useless and discarded. Unlike Bradbury, Huxley includes in his book a group of people unaffected by the changes ...

Number of words: 1514 | Number of pages: 6

The Taming Of The Shrew

... marry Bianca. This causes all of Bianca's suitors to try and find a suitable match for the unwanted Katherine. The play may seem to have a sexist attitude toward women but when you look at it more closely it's intricacies reveal that it isn't merely about men putting women in their places. Katherine is an assertive woman trying to cope with how she is expected to act in late sixteenth century society and abide by the unspoken rules. The play ends with her conformance to the norms of society but it isn't a wholehearted choice, it's ...

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Book Report On Tim O'Brien's Vietnam

... you go to sleep, or having you leg blown off by a land mind, or not ever knowing if you are going to get to go home or not. I can relate to this book very much. It is interesting to follow the author during the book as he tries to figure out what courage was and also what heroism was during Vietnam War. . This war was very similar to other war's that there has been in the past and on the other hand it is not. One thing is for sure, a lot of lives were taken in Vietnam and there were also a lot of hardships that many people faced and some s ...

Number of words: 1067 | Number of pages: 4

Of Mice And Men: Lennie And George

... broken. Trouble is in the air. Animals begin to scatter. Two men have arrived on the scene, and the environment seems troubled by their presence. For a moment the scene becomes "lifeless." Then in walk George and Lennie. Lennie, a large, retarded, big man who has the mind of a little child, and who loves to pet soft, pretty things, and George, a little man, who has assumed the responsibility of taking care of his simpleminded friend Lennie, are walking on their way to apply for a harvesting job on a nearby farm. The two had been trav ...

Number of words: 1610 | Number of pages: 6

Frank Norris' "McTeague": The Three Major Themes

... and then dies himself of dehydration. It seems the strong survive and the weak die. In this case the strong survive longer than the weak. The theme that connects most of the conflicts together is that of greed. Greed is one of the three major themes in the novel "McTeague". McTeague shows the dangers of greed and how it can get the best of you. This novel shows how money can make you from a caring person into a evil person. Zerkow was greatly obsessed with gold and riches. The same obsession for money was in all of the characters. Zerkow wa ...

Number of words: 1353 | Number of pages: 5

The Jordan Rules By Sam Smith

... he retired: to win the National Championship, and he did! The Bulls had a long schedule in the 90-91 year, away games, long road trips, and back to back nights. Despite all of the hard times the Bulls went through as a team they pulled through with it. Although there was some other obstacles along the way such as Jordan's inability to get along with all of the teammates. It is recorded that in one practice session Bill Cartwright was hit in the face by Micheal Jordan. They were in a disagreement as to if Micheal distributes the ball to ...

Number of words: 395 | Number of pages: 2

The Magic Circle

... that is holy so that she can draw a circle known as a magic circle. The circle keeps her safe while summoning demons that try to turn her into a witch. A man asked her to heal his child with an extra finger, but instead of using her powers she simply bites it off and then she foolishly steps out of to grasp the once desired ring and is regrettably she is turned into a witch. A boy named Peter is one of her patients. The Ugly one cures him and they become friends. Peter teaches her all he knows about the devils. Peter is a normal ...

Number of words: 402 | Number of pages: 2

The Pearl: Selfishness And Greed

... wound, which he knows could be fatal, simply because they cannot pay him immediately. The doctor shows his selfishness again, after learning that Kino has found a large pearl. When the doctor sees that Coyotito is improving, he says to Kino, "Sometimes, my friend, the scorpion sting has a curious effect. There will be apparent improvement, and then without warning - pouf!" Then he poisons Coyotito and tells Kino he will return in an hour. When the doctor returns he gives Coyotito the anecdote and then asks when he will get paid. The next s ...

Number of words: 723 | Number of pages: 3

Comparison Between Novel And Film Version Of "Lord Of The Flies"

... the objects and important happenings. First of all, the movie version of the classic, "The Lord of the Flies," seems to be lacking in detail involving the characters. Mainly due to the limited length of the movie, a character's role and his feeling are non existent. In the novel, readers can clearly notice how Piggy feels and that he is being treated as an "Outsider" but, in the film version it restricts the audience's comprehension of Piggy's emotions. Similarly, other characters such as Simon and Roger are so unclear in the movie tha ...

Number of words: 555 | Number of pages: 3

Beowulfs Symbolism

... of the youth of Beowulf's life by going to Hrothgar and asking him if he can fight Grendel for him and his people. Beowulf shows this trait when he says, "Grant me, then, lord and protector of this noble place, a single request! I have come so far, oh shelter of warriors and your people's loved friend, that this one favor you should not refuse me. That I, alone and with the help of my men, may purge all evil from this Hell. Second, another trait that a typical youth has is that they don't want to be outwitted. They also don't want people ...

Number of words: 543 | Number of pages: 2

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