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Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass

... speaker. His impressive eloquence persuaded the crowd, his antislavery speech so moving that it carved upon the audience “enormous outrage” (vi) upon slavery. Douglass speech encouraged many other former/escaped slaves to speak out against the injustices they had suffered. Douglass’ speeches made a ineffable impression upon Garrison’s mind, he thought that if Douglass could be persuaded to consecrate his time and talents to the promotion of the anti-slavery enterprise, the campaign would get to its goal much faster. It is remarkable ...

Number of words: 409 | Number of pages: 2

To Kill A Mockingbird - Class

... Caucasians who were considered "rich" in the post-depression years. Characters who fit into this class were Atticus Finch, a well-off, highly respected lawyer and citizen in town, and Judge Taylor, the justice of Maycomb County and presiding judge at the Robinson trial. Other characters who belonged to this upper class were Miss Maudie At tkinson, an open- minded, kind woman, and Miss Stephanie Crawford, the renown gossip of the town. The second class in Maycomb County included the blue collar , white workers, primar ...

Number of words: 779 | Number of pages: 3

The Repressive Governments Of Zamiatin's We And Orwell's 1984

... have wondered what happens when government gains complete control not only over people's actions, but over the thoughts that precede them. Is it even possible to gain such omnipotence over human nature that human beings will renounce all individuality? If such a society could exist, would human nature truly be conquered, or just subdued sufficiently that the will of the few could be contorted into the will of the general population? The British author Eric Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, and the Russian born Eugene Zam ...

Number of words: 1966 | Number of pages: 8

To Be A Slave: Analysis

... a little less painful for the slaves on the plantation. Northup trained himself very carefully in the arts of the whip over an eight year period as a driver. He could “throw the lash within a hair’s breadth of the back, the ear, the nose, without, however, touching either of them.” This humane act of craftsmanship made the masters think he was torturing the slaves even though it was all an illusion to satisfy the drivers. Another of the hardships slaves had to face was the auction block. Most of the young children were sold off befo ...

Number of words: 1221 | Number of pages: 5

Wife Of Bath

... been married five times. Only one of her husbands she married was because of true love. The reason why she has gone through so many husbands is because her ideal husband is one who permits her to do whatever she wants. Of course, in the 1990's and even back in the 1500's, that kind of spouse is hard to find. The Wife is a pragmatist, or one who is concerned with actual practice. She is a very sexually active person, although is said to be "gap-toothed", overweight, and foul smelling. In her prayer, she asks for meek, youthful, ...

Number of words: 264 | Number of pages: 1

Doris Duke

... Stubbins brings a squirrel with a broken leg to Dr. Dolittle. Soon after that Stubbins moves in with the Doctor as an apprentice. Together, they decided to go on a voyage. First they needed help to sail the ship. They went to their friend, the hermit, but found that he had been taken by the police for killing a man. They went to the police station and Dr. Dolittle freed him by talking to his dog who witnessed the whole thing and explained how it was an accident. After that they set off on a voyage to Spider monkey island where he hopes to fi ...

Number of words: 304 | Number of pages: 2

A Review Of Lord Of The Flies

... forms the setting of the sea-adventure trilogy consisting of Rites of Passage, Close Quarters, and Fire Down Below. Goldings other novels include Pincher Martin, Free Fall, The Spire, The Pyramid and Darkness Visible. His essay's were collected in The Hot Gates. About the book Allegorical presentation - why ? I think that the author compare this little abandoned island, with the real world. On the island there were war, peace, etc. just like in the real world. It`s not hard figuring out why there's war in the world, when abandoned ...

Number of words: 3443 | Number of pages: 13

What Drives A Man

... is undoubtedly an important member of Umuofian society, he is not a typical representative of that society. (Taiwo 115) It is this basic dichotomy between Okonkwo and his own culture that directly lead to the tragic fall of Okonkwo, and ultimate disgrace. I feel that it is important to note at this time that Things Fall Apart is a tragedy, and Okonkwo is a tragic hero. For TFA to be a tragedy, it must follow the following pattern... "A tragedy .. is the imitation of an action that is erious, has magnitude, and is complete in itself; in la ...

Number of words: 1582 | Number of pages: 6

Hills Like White Elephants: Jig

... has difficulties letting go of old habits, has a low self-esteem that leads to her being submissive, and puts up a frail fight by hiding her feelings behind her sarcastic comments. Jig faces an immense decision that will change her future. She must choose between the old and the new lifestyle. It is hard for her to let go of old habits that consists of taking no responsibility and the sole intention of seeking pleasure. She must go from a young worriedless rebel to a stable adult taking responsibility. It's a hard process since there are ...

Number of words: 962 | Number of pages: 4

Odysseuss Brutality

... murder of the ladies who had dishonored his household. How could a man of respectable qualities do such a horrid thing, how could he soak his own home in blood? Even after Odysseus had killed Atinoos, those who begged mercy saying that Antinoos had led them to their dishonor, were slain brutally. All this harshness to others because Odysseus desired revenge on the number of men lusting for Penelope. This seems unjustifiable, and very inhumane. Odysseus was so overcome with his hate that he lost control, perhaps it was his years of deny ...

Number of words: 730 | Number of pages: 3

Great Expectations: Symbolism

... was due in large part to the way Miss Havisham, her stepmother, raised her. She had no emotion, as Miss Havisham used her for revenge on men. On his first visit to the Satis House, Pip overheard Miss Havisham tell Estella "Well? You can break his heart." [65]. By doing what Miss Havisham tells her to, she shows she is just as heartless as her stepmother. She also represents manipulation in how she played with Pip's feelings, who has strong feelings for her eventhough he also cannot stand her. She tells Pip "Come here! You may kiss me if you li ...

Number of words: 838 | Number of pages: 4

Summary Of Jane Eyre

... Helen dies of tuberculosis. Many other children die at the same time of typhus, because of the bad food. Mr. Brocklehurst is degraded to the post of treasurer and other people are caring for the children. When Jane is 18 she wants to go away. She is a teacher now and she places an advertisement as a governess. She gets one reply, from Mrs. Fairfax at Thornfield Hall. Jane becomes a governess there for Adele a little orphan and ward of Mr. Rochester, the master of the house. Mr. Rochester isn't home and there are strange things going on in th ...

Number of words: 946 | Number of pages: 4

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