George Orwell’s 1984 was an incredible book that displayed a multitude of literary theories that would require looking at the novel from different perspectives. The novel contains subtext that is influenced by the author’s personal experience‚ and the time in which he resided. Winston Smith represents Archetypal literary theory Orwell was raised in England‚ even thought he was born in India‚ so smith was a common name‚ thus implying that Winston Smith was just a common man. The common man has always
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Captain John Smith John Smith born to Alice Rickard and George Smith left home at the age of sixteen after the death of his father. His journey led him to fight for the Independence of Spain‚ become a leader in the Long War and actively involved with the Virginia Company’s to colonize Virginia. During his journey he faced many obstacles and challenges. Smith wrote journals that were informative of his adventures and carved the future for US history. Considered one of our country’s founding fathers
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Thought Dr. Rodgers Biographical Paper 12/3/14 Adam Smith Adam Smith was a Scottish social philosopher‚ political economist‚ educator‚ scholar‚ author and journalist. As such‚ he was one of the most influential figures of the 18th century Scottish Enlightenment. His two most notable works are the Theory of Moral Sentiments‚ and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations which is often shortened to simply Wealth of Nations. Smith was known as an Ethicist‚ and Wealth of Nations was
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Elizabeth Smith (Bessie Smith) Elizabeth Smith was born on April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee. Her parents were Laura and William Smith. She was one of the second children. She was born into a poverty stricken black family in the segregated south. Her father was a Baptist minister he died soon after her birth leaving her mother to raise her and her siblings. She was about nine when she lost her mother and two brothers. Bessie and the remaining siblings were raised by their
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Shai-Dae Alford September 13‚ 2014 ENG 337-01 Analysis of Venture Smith and Gustavus Vassa The early training and culture of Venture Smith and Gustavus Vassa prevents their spirits from being broken under the hardships of slavery in Africa‚ America‚ and Europe. Inevitably‚ the slavery paves a way for them both to become abolitionist leaders. After analyzing the autobiography of Venture Smith and Gustavus Vassa‚ despite what they may have gone through or seen growing up they display the act
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Brother and the Party justify their rule in the name of a supposed greater good.[1] The protagonist of the novel‚ Winston Smith‚ is a member of the Outer Party who works for the Ministry of Truth (Minitrue)‚ which is responsible for propaganda and historical revisionism. His job is to re-write past newspaper articles so that the historical record always supports the current party line.[3] Smith is a diligent and skillful worker‚ but he secretly hates the Party and dreams of rebellion against Big Brother
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In 1984‚ Joseph Brodsky makes a commencement to graduates from Williams College about the real world and what is known as evil. I do agree with many of the points Brodsky make. However‚ for a concept so common‚ could it also have a universal meaning? Is money the root of evil or does it simply bring out the evil in us? Is evil intentional? Nowadays‚ we are exposed to different things from the society we live in that it makes us question the notion of evil around us. Despite evil playing such a prominent
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To the Student: John Smith is a character of some legend in American history. He is a controversial early leader of the near failed settlement at Jamestown‚ Virginia. There are a lot of theories and arguments about Smith’s credibility as an author. Considering the early failure of Jamestown and the Virginia Company’s desire to cover up the disaster‚ Smith was first hailed as a hero by the Company only later to be used as their scapegoat. Wikipedia has an excellent short explanation on the doubtful
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1984: Alternate Ending Narrative Dim strands of light permeated the constrained window as Winston blearily opened his eyes‚ abruptly aware of the sodden taste in his throat. He gulped heavily‚ pulled himself up slightly‚ and slouched so abruptly it almost felt as though he had fell through water. He rubbed his aching eyes. Incongruent dreams had plagued Winston’s sleep a couple of months following that day. The only thing he could recollect when he awoke‚ if he could recollect anything at all
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Johnson Kown as the “Empress Of Blues”‚ Bessie Smith was said to have revolutionized the vocal end of Blues Music. She showed a lot of pride as an independent African-American woman. Her style in performance and lyrics often reflected her lifestyle. Bessie Smith was one of the first female jazz artists‚ and she paved the way for many musicians who followed. Bessie was born April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee to a part time Baptist preacher‚ William Smith‚ and his wife Laura. The family was large
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