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Frank O’ Connor’s short story, “Guest of the Nation”, exemplifies an effective plot as all good writing does through the utilization of rising and falling action. With the implementation of the major components integrated to form the plot, O’Connor is able to construct an alurring and exciting series of situations for his readers to enjoy. […]
The text pertains to a story written by John Updike called “A&P”. It explores the notion of immature judgment among adolescents during the 1960’s. “A&P” follows Sammy, a young boy employed at a nearby grocery store of the same name. Sammy, working at the register, regularly observes the individuals entering the store. Sammy is surprised […]
Have you ever seen someone get mistreated or treated cruelly? Like when people you think are fair and kind convict an innocent man just because he was African American. Experiences like these can lead to people realizing the world is far from perfect. This is called losing your innocence. In one book 3 children experience […]
Born in Brooklyn, New York on August 9, 1927, Daniel Keyes started working as a ship’s purser for the Marine Service at just seventeen years old. Daniel Keyes began his professional journey as an associate editor in fiction, but eventually left the role to pursue fashion photography (H. Keyes, Daniel Keyes Bio). It is likely […]
Plot summary âA Rose for Emilyâ is a short story divided into five sections: Section one opens with a description of the Grierson home and its setting in Jefferson. The narrator mentions that over the past 25 years Miss Emilyâs home has fallen into despair and become âan eyesore among eyesores. The first sentence of […]
The story âThe Ghost Soldiersâ is one of the only stories of âThe Things They Carriedâ in which we donât know the ending in advance. I believe that OâBrien chooses to make this story particularly suspenseful in order for the reader to understand the meaning of the ending and recognize that the ending is not […]
In William Faulknerâs novel, Intruder in the Dust, racism at the beginning of the civil rights movement is a key theme. During this time period in the South, people were expected to behave a certain way towards those whose skin was different form their own. However, in this novel, William Faulkner defies the norm by […]
Restraints of Society Since the beginning of time, women have been treated as second class citizens. Therefore, women were forced to face many problems and because of this women were repressed. During the post Civil War era, the Napoleonic Code stated that women were controlled by their husbands and couldnât freely do their own will […]
Essay for The Great Gatsby The plot and the setting of book and movie are very similar. There was a lot of thins borrowed from the book, but there was a lot changed as well. The movie followed the plot of book very closely and portrayed the setting of the book very well. A lot […]
**still in progress** Sir Francis Bacon said âWe cannot command nature except by obeying her. â This is apparent in Sarah Orne Jewettâs short story, âA White Heronâ thorough the battle between Sylvia and the boy. âA White Heronâ is characterized with both masculine and feminine world views. Jewett shows this diversity via the use […]
The Woman in Black is a gothic novel written by Susan Hill. The characters in the novel mature and grow throughout the story mentally and emotionally. Reading about the characters the audience becomes aware of the textâs issues. The issues in the text are supported by the protagonist Arthur Kipps growth and the antagonist Jennet […]
Mid-Road Family Mid-road family, a Thai short story, is settled in Bangkok Metropolitan. It focuses on experiences middle-classmen often meet on the road during traffic jams. The story conveys how it is a necessity to own a car and why it is considered as good opportunity even one is stuck on traffic jams. We as […]
“The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky” is a short story that takes place on the Texas frontier. The story highlights the significance of the setting, which serves as a symbol for the transformations happening in western civilization as the East culture merges with the traditional Old West. The story demonstrates how change is unavoidable, whether […]
What thoughts come to mind when you think of âThe Lottery? â Positive thoughts including money, a new home, excitement, and happiness are all associated with the lottery in most cases. However, this is not the case in Shirley Jacksonâs short story, âThe Lotteryâ. Here, the characters in the story are not gambling for money, […]
Realistic Hero in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer, the main character of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain, is an average boy who is bored with his civilized life and escapes these constraints by pulling pranks. The character, Tom is presented as a realistic and convincing boy. He is kind […]
The Snows of Kilimanjaro – analysis Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” is a story about a man and his dying, his relationship to his wife, and his recollections of a troubling existence. It is also, more importantly, a story about writing. Ernest Hemingwayâs background influenced him to write âThe Snows of Kilimanjaro. â One important […]
In our society, people often put great emphasis on materials and possessions. Many believe that having more money would make them happier in life; but does money really provide true happiness? Having the money to provide food, clothing, and shelter is essential for everyoneâs well-being and happiness, but after those basic needs are fulfilled more […]
Symbolism in âThe Lotteryâ The definition of the word lottery is a process or happening that is or seems to be determined by chance. In the story âThe Lotteryâ by Shirley Jackson, the author takes this to an extreme level. She uses various symbols to portray this grim story. By using symbols such as the […]
As a child grows and matures, so does their idea of courage. Harper Leeâs novel To Kill a Mockingbird shows this maturation of courage through the protagonist, Scout. The novel is set in 1930s south; the town can be compared to most towns of the time where rumors spread and everyone knows everyone elseâs stories. […]
Centennial âThe Yellow Apronâ By: James A. Michener The Yellow Apron takes place from 1795-1830, and takes place in the west. Its about a Frenchman named Pasquinel who trades for a living. No one knows where he came from but they do know that he is very good at trading with the Indians. While trading […]
North Richman Street seems like a quiet street, until you discover the people and their interest. Araby is a novel written by James Joyce, his use of diction, imagery, and characterization creates a sense of desperation and anxiety. Although Araby is some what considered a love story, it has many surprising ironic twists and unexpected […]
Holden Exposed In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by: JD Salinger, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, is a seventeen year old boy telling a story of around last Christmas when he spent his weekend in New York. Holden is a very opinionated character. He is a character that has been related to by teenagers […]
