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Analyzing Bilbo From J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit (795 words, 2 pages)

Through out his adventure, Bilbo's personality has altered vastly. WhenBilbo bid farewell to the eleven remaining dwarves, it is hard tobelieve that the brave, quick-thinking warrior was once an easilyfrightened weakling. Through out his numerous hardships, Bilbo discoversastonishing new abilities far beyond his imagination. By the end ofquest, he is ... Read More

The Concept of Religion in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, a Fantasy Novel by J.K. Rowling (1194 words, 4 pages)

Religion in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers StoneThe Harry Potter series begins with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone. The book is also referred to as Harry Potter and The Philosopher Stone in the British copy. Throughout the book the boy wizard Harry meets lots of new friends and is ... Read More

The Successful Businessman in An Inspector Calls, a Play by J.B. Priestley (1029 words, 2 pages)

How does J.B. Priestley present Mr. Birling in An Inspector Calls?Priestley presents Mr. Birling as a businessman who has had several successes over the years and who has been active in local politics as Lord Mayor of Brumley, although it becomes evident as the play progresses that he has very ... Read More

The Adventures of Harry Potter in the Harry Potter Series, a Fantasy Novel by J.K. Rowling (2539 words, 8 pages)

Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story arc ... Read More

The Misconception of Holden of the Lyrics in The Catcher in the Rye, a Novel by J.D. Salinger (749 words, 4 pages)

If a Body Catch a BodyHolden heard a young boy utter the words If a body catch a body comin thro the rye (Salinger 115). With those words he imagined that he was catching children, before they run off of a cliff. That was incorrect, the poem's original lyrics said ... Read More

An Opinion on the History and Development of America in American Creation, a Book by Joseph J. Ellis (1135 words, 4 pages)

The first chapter of Joseph J. Ellis book, American Creation, primarily focuses on the consequential time period between the shots at Lexington and Concord (April 1775) and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence (July 1776). John Adams and George Washingtons influences and decisions during this time are highlighted and ... Read More

Bilbo’s Motivation of Desire in the Novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (437 words, 2 pages)

The HobbitIn the novel, The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien, the protagonist is Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is a hobbit, which is from a race of small, chubby people with furry toes. Hobbits are about half the size of humans. In this novel, all of the characters are driven by ... Read More

The Presentation of Life in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, a Poem by T.S. Eliot (1456 words, 5 pages)

Discuss in detail Eliots presentation of life in The Love-song of Alfred J. Prufrock through language, structure and form. How far does this poem reflect the language and concerns of his poetry, with particular reference to Prufrock and Other Observations and The Waste Land? The Love-Song of Alfred J. Prufrock ... Read More

The Theme of Self Discovery in The Stranger by Albert Camus, A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot (3360 words, 11 pages)

Self Discovery In today's world, especially in modern Western society, thecollective days of the human race are dictated by the facetious and themore-often-than-not tangible ideas of happiness. Everyday an individualwakes up and embarks on an artificial journey. This journey isn't one ofphilosophical or enlightening proportions, rather it is a heinous ... Read More

The Classical Paradigm in Mission Impossible III, a Film by J.J. Abrams (1757 words, 7 pages)

Mission Impossible III, The Classical ParadigmEven thoughone could argue that Mission Impossible III is a formalistic narrative, I believe that it follows the classical paradigm because the conflict increases throughout the movie between Ethan and Davian, and each shot is seamlessly edited in an effort to produce a smooth flow ... Read More

The Influence of Poetic Techniques in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot (903 words, 2 pages)

Analyse and evaluate the influence of poetic techniques in Eliots continued engagement of modern readers Alienation, superficial existence of modern man, bleakness Eliots poems offer readers a continued engagement with the industrialised society, although many qualities of modernity is not prevalent in the post modern society, audiences are still able ... Read More

A Review of The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and The Hollow Men, Two Works by T. S. Eliot (1071 words, 2 pages)

T.S. Eliots poetry effectively paints a portrait of ontological uncertainty with jarring relevance such that it resonates with contemporary audiences by compelling us to question our own existence. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock (1915) illuminates the alienation of individuals as a catalyst for physical and emotional paralysis, revealing ... Read More

An Analysis of the Impact of Context in The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger and Pleasantville by Gary Ross (944 words, 2 pages)

In what ways is J.D. Salingers Catcher in the Rye and Gary Ross Pleasantville influenced by their own contexts?The impact of context on the novel The catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and film Pleasantvilleby Gary Ross is very significant and influences the ideas presented in the texts. Though ... Read More

A Thought of Learning in A Lesson Before Dying, a Novel by Ernest J. Gaines (1286 words, 4 pages)

Change is a part of life, everyone has to undergo it. From infant, to child, to teen, to adult and from these stages we become more mature as time goes on. Some never do learn important lessons, and most never get the chance as in order to mature, one needs ... Read More

The Road to Maturity in The Catcher in the Rye, a Novel by J. D. Salinger (3258 words, 9 pages)

A Drive to MaturityThe Catcher in the Rye is a novel written by J.D. Salinger about a young boy named Holden Caulfield who is expelled from his boarding school, Pencey Prep. Instead of going directly back home over winters break, he decidedly takes a journey through the cold busy streets ... Read More

A Short Review of The Making of a Leader, a Book by J. Clinton (1450 words, 6 pages)

AbstractIn the book The Making of a Leader Clinton discusses what it means to be a leader. He gives us the formula of what it takes to become a leader. Clinton does a wonderful job at revealing the process, and the cost of what it means to be a leader. ... Read More

The Role of Dialogue in The Catcher in the Rye, a Novel by J. D. Salinger (1398 words, 3 pages)

How Does Salinger Use Dialogue in Order to Develop Character Relationships?In The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger uses dialogue to not only portray Holden Caulfields state of mind, but to also create an idiosyncratic character. Dialogue is a crucial technique as it gives insight into the purposeinvolvement of characters ... Read More

A Short Analysis of Gender Stereotypes in Insert Flap A and Throw Away, an Essay by S. J. Perelman (427 words, 1 pages)

Insert flap A and Throw Away is a satirical essay in which author S.J Perelman humorously addresses the gender role stereotype, where men should be skilled with their hands, and woman the opposite. Perelman does this by describing a man who is tasked by his wife with the so-called simple ... Read More

An Analysis of Internal Conflicts in Looking for Alibrandi, a Novel by Melina Marchetta and A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas (738 words, 3 pages)

Everyone has a different way of going through inner journeys and responding to the torments and struggles that arise along the way. Some people find everything too hard and would rather end their lives than continue in their misery. Others have the ability to push through their sufferings and discover ... Read More

A Review of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, a Novel by J. K. Rowling (1836 words, 8 pages)

The Man, The Myth, The HeroThe novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, written by J. K. Rowling is the first book in a seven-part series. Harry Potters heroic journey through the Muggle World into the Wizarding World shows a growth in himself and his mind. Potter follows the stages ... Read More

A Personal Review of The Catcher in the Rye, a Novel by J. D. Salinger (464 words, 1 pages)

The Catcher In The RyeThis book has been steeped in controversy since it was banned in Americaafter it's first publication. John Lennon's assassin, Mark Chapman, askedthe former Beatle to sign a copy of the book earlier in the morning of theday that he murdered Lennon. Police found the book in ... Read More

An Analysis of the Constant Use of the Word Moron in The Catcher in the Rye, a Novel by J. D. Salinger (426 words, 2 pages)

The Catcher in the Rye Moron MotifThe motif of a moron is a noun used often by Holden in dialogue. He constantly reminds the audience that he is physically weak which makes it easier to see how he uses words as a form of power. J.D. Salinger emphasizes the concept ... Read More

The Impact of People on an Individual’s Experience of New Worlds in The Story of Tom Brennan by J.C. Burke and Girl, Interrupted by James Mangold (631 words, 1 pages)

Do other people encourage or prevent the individual's experience of new worlds?Throughout our everyday lives, events may occur which place us insituations which may be for the good or may even lead to consequences.Throughout these experiences, events can place individuals or groups to beencouraged, prevented or even forced upon them ... Read More

An Analysis of John Bonerb’s Case Against the Richard J. Caron Foundation (341 words, 2 pages)

The plaintiff was injured while participating in the defendant's rehabilitation facility mandatory exercise program.Brief Case Description and ParticularsIn summary, the plaintiff John Bonerb, a New York resident and a patient at Defendant Richard J. Caron Foundation's drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, slipped and fell during a basketball game while participating ... Read More

The Importance of Ethnic Enclaves on Urban America in New Ethnic Landscapes, Place Making in Urban America by Brian J. Godfrey (563 words, 3 pages)

Reaction Paper 1 Ethnic EnclavesIn New Ethnic Landscapes, Place Making in Urban America, Brian J. Godfrey argues that ethnic enclaves are an important aspect of urban America. Within certain neighborhoods, sometimes one ethnic group may slowly become the majority. Yet, when the area transforms into an ethnic enclave, the area ... Read More

An Analysis of Alienation in Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes and the Catcher in The Rye by J. D. Salinger (2511 words, 7 pages)

Alienation by definition is the state or experience of being isolated from a group. Usually when the word alienation is brought up, people immediately think that alienation involves an individual rejection from society. Alienation is initiated when one is significantly different from others. "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes and ... Read More

The Questionable Decision-Making of the Narrator in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, a Poem by T.S. Eliot (600 words, 2 pages)

In T.S. Eliot's The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, the narrator seems to be an older man who spends a lot of time making decisions but perhaps also second guessing himself. He is unconfident and uncomfortable in his surroundings, because he is always questioning, how should I presume? or ... Read More

A Review of Symbolisms in The Catcher in the Rye, a Novel by J. D. Salinger (1594 words, 5 pages)

The symbolism used throughout The Catcher in the Rye, is arguably one of the most indispensable techniques used by Salinger in order to seize and retain the readers infallible attention. The ample selection of symbols that are incorporated and characterised by a shimmering surface of suggested meanings without a denotative ... Read More

The Role of Fate Versus Free Will in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (1625 words, 5 pages)

Fate vs. Free Will in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and Never Let Me GoIn both Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, we find many characters making choices about how they will handle the circumstance in ... Read More

The Use of Isolation and Alienation to Idealize Innocence in Holden’s World in The Catcher in the Rye, a Novel by J.D. Salinger (770 words, 2 pages)

Idealizing InnocenceIn The Catcher in the Rye, teenager Holden Caulfield describes, in a frame narrative, his descent into depression and his experiences before his breakdown. Throughout the novel, Holden is always about to do something, while never really doing it. He desperately needs companionship, but he always rejects it at ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013