and population. The People’s Republic of China went through a drastic change in culture and as a nation under a communist government. The methods that this government had used under Mao Zedong’s direction‚ can also be seen used by the government in ‘1984’‚ a novel by George Orwell. Both governments used their powers to control their nation and citizens to an extreme. Under Mao Zedong’s government‚ the Chinese suffered from state-controlled media‚ destruction of traditional cultural practices and the
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expiration date on our lives‚ may it be through grievance and fear‚ or with boldness and aspiration for what is to become of us afterwards. “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce uses the situational archetype of facing death‚ as well as the anti-villain and scapegoat character archetypes‚ to illustrate mans’ perspective on the passing of life and coming to death in times of danger and misfortune. The story takes place during the Civil War‚ in northern Alabama‚ and shows the emotions and perceptions
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The Roles of Mythological/Archetypal Characters In the famous epic poem entitled Beowulf‚ there are numerous roles that define the importance of archetypal characters. Heros‚ according to the Anglo-Saxons‚ were known to be powerful and courageous and were viewed as individuals who went above the normal standards in order to assist others. Another important archetypal character is known as the outcast‚ which is an individual who stays confined to themselves. Many characters fit the role as an outcast
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5 Abner Snopes work for‚ it is depicted that the family “eat the cold food remaining from the mid- afternoon meal” (Faulkner‚ 1939‚ p.6). Once again Abner Snopes lacks the ability to provide steaming hot food for his family so as to keep them warm and satisfied. These two examples reflect Abner Snopes’ failure to provide a comfortable life for his family. An other basic need that Abner Snopes fails to fulfil is to provide a permanent home for his family. Colonel Sartoris Snopes is overwhelmed by
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Archetypes in The Count of Monte Cristo Mysterious‚ morose‚ cunning‚ rebellious‚ and even ingenious are only a few words used to describe Edmond Dantes as a Byronic Hero. A Byronic Hero is defined as a glorified but flawed character with immense superiority in his passions and powers. These heroes can be depicted in a variety of ways and contexts. Similar to a Byronic Hero‚ Edmond Dantes has suffered great wrongs and was betrayals. However‚ he emerges as a cruel and powerful man who believes he
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Character Analysis Of Winston Smith Winston is the main character in this novel and he seems to be separated from all of the other characters in the book by his thoughts. It is Winston’s uncommon character that we see unfolding as we read through the novel. He seems to be the only one set apart from the rest of the characters. Through Winston’s eyes and thoughts‚ the reader gains an idea of the new society‚ which has no place for freedom‚ truth‚ or human emotions. The uncommon Winston makes
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As the above discussion suggest‚ Reed rewrites the traditional detective archetypes in Mumbo Jumbo. The detective in Mumbo Jumbo is not a perfect and eccentric weird but a blemished and caring houngan. Discarded the pattern of one detective with one assistant‚ the detective is accompanied by several assistants in Mumbo Jumbo. And the main assistant in Mumbo Jumbo is not a simple-minded listener‚ but a far-sighted tutor. The villains in the novel are also ironically depicted. Contrasting with the
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Another main and highly loved archetype in the Hunger Games is the star-crossed lovers. Star-crossed lovers dates back to the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet created by William Shakespeare. Star-crossed lovers are two people who care deeply for each other; however‚ their love is doomed by the stars and they cannot be together. The star-crossed lovers in the Hunger Games is Gale Hawthorne and Katnisss Everdeen. Everyone loves the two destine to be together but something is always in the way. Gale and
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2012 Archetypes on Much Ado about Nothing Archetypes are defined as universally understood symbols‚ terms‚ or behaviors. They are often used in stories to define characters and influence the reader. In David Lindenfeld’s article‚ “Jungian Archetypes and the Discourse of History‚” Carl Jung is accredited with saying that archetypes are like plastic sets of dispositions whose specific manifestations are shaped by culture and situation (217). In Much Ado about Nothing‚ three types of archetypes can
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Chapter 1 Questions Sections I-II 1. Describe Victory Mansions. Why is the name ironic? Victory Mansions‚ Winston’s home‚ is a smelly‚ run-down place with no electricity in the daytime and an inoperable elevatior. It is certainly no mansion. 2. Describe Winston Smith. Frail‚ blonde‚ 39‚ blue overalls‚ nervous‚ depressed 3. What kind of invasion of privacy exist in Oceania? The two-way telescreen‚ the Police Patrol swooping down in helicopters to peer in people’s windows‚ the constant fear
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