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A Clean, Well-Lighted Place

... This young man wants to go home while working, but the old man's presence does not let him: "I'm sleepy now. I never get into bed before three o'clock. He should have killed himself last week" (142). Furthermore, the young waiter is very egocentric and selfish, because all he hopes is the departure of the old man, so that he can go to bed before three o'clock. Also, the young waiter does not like old people: "I wouldn't want to be old. An old man is a nasty thing." (143). The author also states that the young waiter is married: "He's lonely. I ...

Number of words: 549 | Number of pages: 2

Penelope As Moral Agent

... familial and personal responsibilities play integral roles in making that decision. Foley's examples and her in-depth analysis of the Odyssey all support her thesis as I have interpreted it to be. There are, however, problems in her comparison of the Odyssey and outside texts (especially that of Carol Gilligan), inconsistencies in citations and style, and examples that either have little or nothing to do with her thesis.. The largest problem with this essay that I could find is the ignorance of a few facts that could possibly be construed a ...

Number of words: 2964 | Number of pages: 11

Mayor Of Casterbridge 3

... egotism. What the people perceive as a joke permissable under the rules of topsy-turvy, the licence of the temporary release from the world of work, Henchard means seriously and in that act which refuses the spirit of festival he places himself in a position of antagonism to the workfolk, an antagonism which grows with time. From this opening the motif of festival shadows the story and mimes the 'tragic' history of this solitary individual culminating in the ancient custom of the skimmington ride. This motif forms a counterpoint to the domi ...

Number of words: 1353 | Number of pages: 5

Macbeth- Triumph Of Good Over

... defined and a common storyline found, the respective leaders of these groups must also be found. Considering ‘Macbeth’ in respect to the definition of good versus evil will make it clear that ‘Macbeth’ is a common good versus evil story. The three weird sisters and Hecate play a major role in this theme, they must be recognised and reflected on to help understand the role in the theme. Finally all of the singular human clashes must be examined as they are also good versus evil (for example Macbeth versus Macduff). Good ...

Number of words: 3181 | Number of pages: 12

A Room With A View

... "social conditioning" and discern them from her true emotions and desires. Foster develops and utilizes Lucy’s internal struggle as a means of transforming her from a petty young woman to a subtle heroine. Lucy Honeychurch is introduced to the reader as a somewhat petty young woman, obviously ignorant to the "ways of the world," who is being chaperoned by her cousin, Charlotte Barlett, while vacationing in Italy. Numerous conversations over matters of dress, the acceptability of various pieces of furniture, and othe ...

Number of words: 509 | Number of pages: 2

An Analyisis Of A Raisin In Th

... In this play Walter has become corrupted by the more Materialistic ideals of America's society The frustrations that Walter has to deal with affects the family a great deal. For example, if Walter gets upset at work or has a bad day, he can't get angry with his boss and risk loosing his job; instead he takes it out on his wife Ruth. Also, the job that he holds can only provide so much to the family. He's not even capable of providing his son Travis with some pocket change without becoming broke himself. Walter Younger is thirty-five ...

Number of words: 877 | Number of pages: 4

Ethan Frome - Irony

... In the first conversation that the two have in the novel, sledding becomes one of the first topics. Mattie relates an incident, "Ned Hale and Ruth Varnum came just as near running into the big elm at the bottom…Wouldn’t it have been too awful? They’re so happy" (19). Coasting on the hill is a spirited pastime for young couples in the small town. The elm offers a bit of a scare and a chance for the young men to show off their skill. Ethan and Mattie simply want to enjoy this amusement. The chance for a sledding ride does not ...

Number of words: 697 | Number of pages: 3

Grandmothers Victory

... deals with the issues at hand, yet each story has its own unique style of a "victory". "Grandmother's Victory" takes place in Arkansas around the late 1930's. "To Kill A Mockingbird" takes place in Alabama also around the late 1930's. The late 30's in the South was very difficult (to say the least) for black folks. Grandmother Henderson and Maya are experiencing racism from three lower class white girls. "If they come in the store, you go in the bedroom and let me wait on them. They only frighten me if you're around." At ...

Number of words: 776 | Number of pages: 3

Things Fall Apart 6

... is developed is when Okonkwo’s character is introduced and explained to the reader. The author tells how he is shameful of his father and that he is belligerent and cold-hearted. Pointing out these flaws in Okonkwo’s character seems to foreshadow his downfall. Since Okonkwo probably represents the “intolerant culture”, that culture’s downfall is also foreshadowed. Later more obvious instances occur. Okonkwo kills Ikemefuna, who is like a son to him. His decision of killing the boy is definitely unreasonable, ...

Number of words: 438 | Number of pages: 2

Ghosts 2

... she faces the truth about her husband. The rain washes away the disguises so that the truth may be seen. Generally when this takes place the sun, another symbol, rises, revealing the reality of the situation. Mrs. Alving said, “And there we are, one and all, so pitifully afraid of the light” (271). All the characters are afraid to face reality, especially Mrs. Alving, represented by the light. Fire is yet another symbol Ibsen uses. When Oswald comes downstairs with Alving’s pipe, he recalls an incident when he was give ...

Number of words: 847 | Number of pages: 4

Chapters 1-6 To Kill A Mocking

... enough to make us behave for days on end,” (Lee 6). Dill, who was from Meridian, Mississippi, was fascinated with the Radley house, and would stare at it for long periods of time. The house had darkened to the colour of the slate-gray yard around it. Johnson grass and rabbit-tobacco grew in abundance on the front yard. Inside of the house, people said there lived a “malevolent phantom” named Boo Radley (Lee 8). He supposedly went out at night and peeped into other people’s windows. Scout also mentions, “When people’s azaleas froz ...

Number of words: 800 | Number of pages: 3

Macbeth - Summary

... him and calm him down. Act III Scene IV Context: Macbeth finds out that the murderers have killed Banquo, but, that Fleance escaped. Also, he is scared by Banquo's ghost which shows up at the banquet. Lady Macbeth attempts to keep everything under control and maintain her composure, while Macbeth has a fit. This drives Macbeth to become careless, and just become totally selfish. Language: Lady Macbeth scolds Macbeth for giving in to his fears, and letting his imagination get the best of him. "Approach thou like a rugged Russian Bear... ...

Number of words: 811 | Number of pages: 3

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