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Prophet Muhammed

... available valuable historical data. Lings’ writing is characterized by his exceptional gift for the narrative and for detailed description. His work reflects, at once, the simplicity and magnificence of the story of the great man’s life. 'This is easily the best biography of the Prophet in the English language.' Dr Victor Danner 'An enthralling story that combines impeccable scholarship with a rare sense of the sacred worthy of the subject.' The Spectator "Mohammed (literally "one praised") was born and raised in Mecca in A ...

Number of words: 1258 | Number of pages: 5

The Idea Of Utopia In 1984 And

... are shown. Although utopia symbolizes perfection, both novels demonstrate that as much as it sounds perfect, it is not. Rather, it is an exaggeration of the portrayal of an ideal society. In both novels, the idea of a totalitarian government, the concept of independent personalities, and the idea of anarchism and rebellion against the government policy are all present and represent great significance to the theme of Utopia. Both novels focus on the idea of a totalitarian government that forces the people to live the way they want them to. ...

Number of words: 2130 | Number of pages: 8

A Worn Path

... In route to the city both travelers stop ceremonially for restoration. The Phoenix burns itself by choice and rises again. Old Phoenix stops on her journey to rest, after doing so she appears to be showered with youth. "Phoenix left the tree, and had to go through a barb wire fence. There she had to creep and crawl, spreading her knees and strecthing her fingers like a baby trying to climb the steps." Wetly relates Phoenix to the bind many times in the story directly and indirectly. She was also described as a "solitary bind." Phoenix's ...

Number of words: 731 | Number of pages: 3

Siddhartha 2

... in the gaining of knowledge and wisdom. Once a woman tempts Siddhartha to make love with her, but he hardens his soul and moves on. Shortly thereafter he finds the courtesan Kamala who captivates him and with whom he later learns the art of love. He is then glad that he resisted temptation. Siddhartha becomes rich so that he may experience all of life, and when he becomes nauseous with the pointlessness of his wealthy life and tries to commit suicide, he stops himself and thinks about what he is doing. He soon realizes the folly of h ...

Number of words: 1109 | Number of pages: 5

The Story Of An Hour: Pain And Suffering From False News

... part of the story, the author almost makes it sound as if she isn't afraid of being alone because the author says, "and she opened and spread her arms to them in welcome", as if she is welcoming the lonely years to come. But the author also makes it appear that she is afraid of being alone as the author states, "she knew she would cry again". The author is leading you into a sense of suspense, not knowing really how she feels. At the end of the story, Brent Mallard, Mrs. Mallard's husband arrived home not knowing what all went on. As he ent ...

Number of words: 380 | Number of pages: 2

The Alcoholic Republic: An American Tradition

... statistical information to back up his theses that Americans were exceptionally hearty drinkers. Reports of alcohol consumption contained in the U.S. Census, Statistical Abstract (1921) were used. Early temperance literature, found in such places as the Congregational Society Library, the George C. Dempsey Collection (4300-4790), and the Widener Library, were used to calculate alcohol consumption. “Most significant was the more than 200 references covering 1814-1840. . . “(228). Even though the statistics shown in these censuses were ve ...

Number of words: 596 | Number of pages: 3

MacBeth

... the influence of what others had to say. The first external force that influenced Macbeth was the apparitions. The apparitions influenced Macbeth by making him think he was invincible. The first apparition said, “Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff! Beware Thane of Fife, dismiss me; enough.”(act 4, scene 1, lines 71-73) This meant that Macbeth, had to watch out for Macduff, the Thane of Fife . The second apparition said, “Be bloody, bold, and resolute, Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none born of woman shall ...

Number of words: 741 | Number of pages: 3

Tragic Hero Sir Thomas More

... of these people are that they are a high person who face their fate with dignity, all of which Sir Thomas More accomplished. One of More's greatest strength is his faith. He brings this in very heavy with his own family, by talking with them in religious sense some times and by enforcing himself with his faith which his family endures and adores. When he is enforcing his laws on his family he is not violent or abusive, for instance, when he punishing his daughter he neither slaps or strikes her but instead he hits her with a feather ...

Number of words: 1031 | Number of pages: 4

Crying Of Lot 49

... are involved in. As the mysteries unfold, an understanding of the characters leads to the understanding of ourselves. Oedipa Mass, just like us, is forced to either involve herself in the deciphering of clues or not to participate at all in what she suspects to be a conspiracy. Her role is comparable to the role of Maxwell¡¦s Demon. ¡§As the Demon sat and sorted his molecules into hot and cold, the system was said to lose entropy. But somehow the loss was offset by the information the Demon gained about what molecules wer ...

Number of words: 1322 | Number of pages: 5

The Outsiders 3

... mild-mannered gang members, society war, and living with violence. Once I began to read this book, it became difficult to put it down. The Outsiders, basically, is about the tough, hard life of Pony Curtis, who lives only with his two brothers, Sodapop and Darry. Their parents were killed in an auto wreck that left Pony in trust of his brothers and fellow gang members. When his best pal, Johnny, kills a member of the Socs, they must take refuge inside an abandoned church in another town to escape the police. After that, a long chain of ...

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

... is the only couple throughout the play who seem to never waver in their love for each other. These two seem to have a perfect love for each other, much like the love Hermia and Lysander have for each other before the fairies intervene. The other couple in the story that are of royal blood are Oberon, the king of the fairies, and Titania, the queen of the fairies. These two are having a lovers quarrel which has sent the seasons out of order and caused great disorder. Oberon is in love with Hoppolyta and Titania is in love with Theseus ...

Number of words: 744 | Number of pages: 3

To Say Or Not To Say Letters A

... and sincere thoughts through them. It is in fact the letter writing that initially contributes, and ultimately results, in the union of hero and heroine at the end of the story. For each enlightens the reader to the truth about confused circumstances as well as hidden feelings toward other characters that would otherwise be left unsaid. The first significant example of letter writing that allows for some conclusions to be made about a specific character’s persona occurs when Mr. Bennet receives a foolish letter from the Reve ...

Number of words: 1429 | Number of pages: 6

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