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A Story About My Special Place (1432 words, 2 pages)

My Secret As a child, I found myself getting on my parents nerves. I would always want someone to play with, and normally when I would ask my dad would always say that he was too busy. Then he would tell me to go outside and play, which in essence ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Ellen Olenska in the Age of Innocence by Wharton (607 words, 1 pages)

Whartons The Age of Innocence depicts Ellen Olenska as a perfect example of courage and strength because of her desire to go against society and the degradation of women. Through the narrative eyes of Newland Archer, the reader sees a woman like no other woman (102). Ellen Olenska is much ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Mr. Abrashoff and a Book Review of It’s Your Ship (764 words, 1 pages)

Book Review "It's Your Ship" The techniques used by Mr. Abrashoff are very innovative and easily applied. I read the book and was actually surprised at how easy he makes his job sound. The way he works with his crew is like none other as far as I'm concerned. He ... Read More

An Analysis of the Importance of a Father in Forgiving My Father and My Papa’s Waltz (968 words, 2 pages)

As a person treads through life, he or she will realize at one point or another that the existence of complex relationships will often have an affect on the actions of those involved. The nature of these relationships can have either a positive or negative effect on a person depending ... Read More

The Relationship Between the Character Nora and Torvald Helmer in a Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen (1855 words, 3 pages)

In the play 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen, the protagonist Nora Helmer eventually comes to the understanding that to become fully emancipated from her shallow life, she must leave her family and pursue her journey alone. Before this happens, she encounters numerous catalysts to this freedom. The relationship with ... Read More

The Theme of Trapped Characters in the Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (1739 words, 2 pages)

Trapped Characters There comes a time in someones life where they feel trapped and alone. They feel like the walls in their lives are closing in on them and there is no escape. The result in this entrapment leads them to a breakdown of their mentality and the seek for ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Dallas Winston in the Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (460 words, 1 pages)

Dallas Winston Why be alone instead of being in gangs? Adolescents that have Family problems often join gangs because they are not treated well or loved from their parents. Also, adolescents join because of poverty or because they feel out of society. Gangs are usually located in the inner cities ... Read More

A Brief Summary and an Analysis of the Character Lyra in the Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman (610 words, 1 pages)

During the novel, The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman, Lyra's life follows the quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson "to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield". As she matures through her experiences, the dimension of this credo changes. At the beginning of the novel, she lives her life ... Read More

The Conflicts Among Three Characters in the Dramatic Comedy Rushmore (1344 words, 2 pages)

Plot Structure Essay "Rushmore" The dramatic comedy "Rushmore" is a film that follows the interaction between three main characters, and the unusual love triangle that gets formed between them. These characters are different in many ways, but are also alike in more ways than one. They have their own motivations ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Juliet in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (574 words, 2 pages)

We are here to celebrate the life of a beautiful young woman Juliet Capulet. She was born 13 short years ago into the house of Capulet. We are here to celebrate her life, cut short - given I hope in sacrifice to mend the hatred and violence between her house ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1448 words, 3 pages)

We expect Romeo, being the eponym and hero, to be the character of central focus throughout the play. However, at times, Mercutio seems more interesting to the audience and draws the focus away from Romeo. His death and its consequences shift the focus back on to Romeo and Juliet. This ... Read More

Characters in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (557 words, 1 pages)

In Jane Austen's book 'Pride and Prejudice', most of the characters are shown to be lacking in commonsense, self-awareness and consideration for others. This is particularly evident in the characters Mrs Bennet, Lydia and Mr Collins. Their actions throughout the book illustrate them to be essences of stupidity, self-importance and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Two-Sided Character Iago in Othello by William Shakespeare (1158 words, 2 pages)

"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that constructs the play's antagonist Iago, as a two-sided character. Throughout Act I in the play, Iago shows his complex character, who has been presented as racist, manipulative villain, two-faced and jealous. In Act I, Iago complains he hates Othello, as he was ... Read More

The Development of Ivan’s Character in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn (670 words, 1 pages)

In "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," Alexander Solzhenitsyn clearly develops Ivan's character and his submission to the ten-year sentence that he faces. In an excerpt describing the zeks work preparation, Solzhenitsyn uses diction, detail, and point of view to develop Ivan's attitude of forced acceptance. Throughout the ... Read More

A Comparison of Characters in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (604 words, 1 pages)

Of Mice and Men A Comparison of Slim, Curly, and Crooks Slim Slim is the "prince of the ranch" (pg. 33) and a man held in the utmost view of respect. When we are first introduced to this character, he is described as a man whose "authority was so great ... Read More

An Analysis of My Papa/s Waltz by Theodore Roetke (993 words, 2 pages)

The whiskey on your breath Could make a small boy dizzy But I hung on like death Such waltzing was not easy. We romped until the pans Slid from the kitchen shelf My mother's countenance Could not unfrown itself. The hand that held my wrist Was battered on one knuckle ... Read More

Macbeth as the Evilest Character in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (629 words, 1 pages)

A huge debate can be waged over who is the evilest character in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This argument can be narrowed down into a competition between two key characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. In the first few acts of the play, the calculating Lady Macbeth may be seen as the ... Read More

The Theme of Inner Battle of Love and Autonomy in the Character Jane in the Novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (1535 words, 2 pages)

In the novel by Charlotte Bronte, "Jane Eyre", there is a constant battle of love versus autonomy in Jane, the main character. At points Jane feels as if she would give anything to be loved. Yet over the course of the book Jane needs to learn how to gain affection ... Read More

A Summary and the Key Characters of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (1758 words, 3 pages)

Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy Writer Douglas Adams Date First published in 1980 with Pan Books Place London Summary 'The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy' is the first novel in a series of books based on the radio series of the same name, also written by Douglas Adams. It ... Read More

How Poverty Affected My Life’s Decisions (799 words, 1 pages)

Within the society that we live in today, many have a difficult time truly understanding the paralyzing effects of poverty and the underachievement that all too often accompanies severe economic hardship. I live in a situation very similar to the one above. I live in a large African American family, ... Read More

A Psychological Analysis of Characters in the Books of Bryce Courtenay, Anne Michaels and J.G. Ballard (1670 words, 2 pages)

The power to overcome life threatening experiences helps a person to grow within. In the books Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels, Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard, and The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay, the main characters--Jakob, Peekay and Jim respectively--were all able to overcome adversity at ... Read More

An Analysis of Faustus a Character That Claimed That He Will ‘Live and Die in Aristotle’s Works’ (886 words, 2 pages)

From the opening soliloquy, the reader is given a great insight into how Faustus' mind works, how he uses logic and his intellect to draw up conclusions, and it is possible for one to forecast future events and occurrences involving Faustus on the basis of this initial passage. The opening ... Read More

A Brief Summary and an Analysis of the Character Willy Loman in the Play Death of a Salesman (586 words, 1 pages)

The play "Death of a Salesman" is a dramatic play about many dreams of one man named Willy Loman. Willy is a man who travels to sell merchandise in New England, although he wants to sell in New York. Willy has many dreams including owning a nice home, Biff being ... Read More

The Influence of British Ideals in Crick Crack Monkey by Merle Hodge, My Aunt Gold Teeth by v. S. Naipaul and If I Could Write This in Fire, I Would Write This in Fire by Michelle Cliff (1451 words, 2 pages)

The British have influenced the perspective of the Caribbean people in many ways. The people's self awareness, religion, language, and culture has coped with the influx of British ideals and in coping, the people have changed to appease the islands' highly influential British population. Three excepts highly influenced by the ... Read More

A Brief Character Analysis of Emily in a Rose for Emily by William Faulkner (791 words, 2 pages)

Instructions from professor Write a short essay (1-2 pages) - a brief character analysis of Emily. Use examples from the story to support and develop the thesis. What details contribute to this characterization? Does the final revelation seem consistent with what we learned about her earlier in the story? Body ... Read More

My Paper on Problem Posing Education Based on Paulo Freire’s Vision (928 words, 2 pages)

Condemning the 'banking' concept of education, where the learner is seen as a passive empty deposit into which knowledge and literacy can be invested, Paulo Freire sought to provide the analytical framework and skills for people to define, challenge, change and make their own development depending on their specific cultural ... Read More

A Character Sketch of Young Macduff in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth (863 words, 2 pages)

William ShakespeareS MacbethCharacter Sketch Young Macduff a.k.a son In William Shakespeares Macbeth, an epic play about blood, glory and pride, Young Mcduff's tragic yet heroic lifestory is revealed. His father of course is Macduff, one of Scotland's most prestigous nobleman, and his mother is Lady Macduff. Macduff was very close ... Read More

An Analysis of Wang Lung Character in the Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (823 words, 2 pages)

Pearl S. Buck shows her readers the many faces of Wang Lung in her book, The Good Earth. Wang Lung is a rice farmer who gains all his wealth through the land. He struggles to move from poverty to a well respected wealthy man. Wang Lungs character portrays a man's ... Read More

An Analysis of the Heathcliff Character in Wuthering Height by Emily Bronte (1928 words, 3 pages)

What is your understanding of the character of Heathcliff. Is he a man or a monster? The power of love between the two central characters Catherine Heathcliff is central to the plot of Wuthering Heights. Although love is the novels main theme, it is also concerned with the emotions and ... Read More

A Daughter’s Love for Her Mother in After My Arrest by Judith Clark (701 words, 1 pages)

Katelyn Dunn June 21, 2004 EN12 The Response Paper The speaker in Judith Clark's poem "After My Arrest" is torn away from her daughter and her freedom when she is thrown in jail. She no longer has the unadorned "everydaypieces" (lines 1-2) or things that we take for granted. The ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013