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    centuries. WB Yeats and Joan Didion used their knowledge of writing to express the state of the world we live in. WB Yeats and Joan Didion illustrate their skill in writing by using all sorts of literary techniques in their works of literature; but their primary literary techniques are diction‚ imagery‚ and figurative language. WB Yeats and Joan Didion use diction to represent the meaning or theme of a poem through distinctions in sound‚ look‚ rhythm‚ syllable‚ letters‚ and definition. WB Yeats uses words

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    Yeats himself said "Poetry is no rootless flower‚ but the speech of man" and this concept is reflected deeply in his poetic works as he expresses concerns and ideas of close regard to himself and makes them memorable to the reader through his linguistic craftsmanship and mastery of poetic techniques. The Wild Swans At Coole (hereafter WS) examines the theme of intimate change and personal yearning‚ whilst The Second Coming (hereafter SC) examines change in context with cultural dissolution and fear

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    Discuss ways in which Yeats presents the significance in‚ ’The Fisherman’ In your answer explore the effects of language‚ imagery and verse form‚ and consider how this poem relates to other poems you have studied by Yeats. Yeats aspired to compose poetry for the Irish elite‚ whom he considered would venerate his literature. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case- Yeats expresses his frustration on how the public means have become materialistic‚ and one-dimensional. How the pureness of Ireland is being

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    Compare the presentation of change in Yeats’ ‘Sailing to Byzantium’ and ‘The Second Coming’ Both of Yeats’ poems express his opinions and viewpoint of the changes in society and people’s beliefs. Through the poem ‘The Second Coming’ Yeats highlights his belief that the twentieth century had seen the beginning of a new darker era‚ full of violence and struggles for independence and the effects of the Great War. The second poem ‘Sailing to Byzantium’ expresses Yeats’ observations of old age and the comforting

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    philosopher and theologian from Roman Africa (Miller). He is well known as being a sinner turned to saint‚ he became a Christian at age 33‚ a priest at 36‚ and a bishop by 41 (Miller). Enchiridion on Faith‚ Hope‚ and Love‚ also known as Augustine’s Confessions‚ The City of God‚ and On the Trinity‚ was written after 420 C.E. to Laurence as an answer to his many questions. This Laurence is unknown‚ many reference him as a deacon‚ but he was most likely just a layman. Enchiridion‚ which means “handbook”

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    committed. The sixties was also a chaotic time period due to the new ways in which teenagers were rebelling‚ as well as other conflicts‚ such as the Vietnam War. Many writers took note of these societal adjustments. Joan Didion and William Butler Yeats‚ for example‚ both wrote about their reactions to the undergoing transformations occurring in the world. As a result of the chaotic time periods they were written in response to‚ Joan Didion ’s collection of essays‚ Slouching Towards Bethlehem and

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    An Essay on Shopaholism Based on the Movie “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (2009) “Confessions of a Shopaholic” is a 2009 movie adaptation of the Shopaholics Series written by British author‚ Sophie Kinsella. The series was a major success worldwide that marked the start of chick-lit trend (light‚ everyday literature for women)‚ which describes Becky Bloomwood as a young‚ attractive woman with a big heart‚ big dreams – and just one little weakness: her excessive lust in shopping According to Wikipedia

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    Marlow was the only person who could reveal Kurtz’s last words to his mourning Intended. He could distinctly remember them‚ but why did he not tell her his actual last words? Marlow lied to Kurtz’s Intended to avoid negativity in various ways. By telling her what she would have wanted to hear instead‚ he did the easiest thing for himself by protecting both her and Kurtz. Marlow was with Kurtz when he passed away and heard his last words. Kurtz’s last words to speak were: “The horror! The horror!” (Conrad

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    The Last Class Analysis By Nadzirotul Mufidah 2011121021 Anita Nuzul Fata 2011121108 Nanda Ika Agustina 2011121125 Thariq Yudissar 2011121134 1. Theme The theme of “Last Class” is “To defend the freedom‚ we need many things such as patriotism‚ education‚ courage and etc.” 2. Plot The “Last Class” uses foreshadow/steadily close plot. It begin with Franz who is in rush to go to his school‚ and end with Monsieur Hamel’s class dismissing. The features of plot in “Last Class” are explained

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    Destroying Avatar "The Last Airbender is an agonizing experience in every category I can think of and others still waiting to be invented"
(Roger Ebert‚ Chicago Sun-Times). Many have sat through and watched The Last Airbender‚ directed by Shyamalan‚ while others have ravished over Avatar: The Last Airbender‚ the Nickelodeon cartoon. Both of these have the same concept and story line‚ but yet still vary completely. Shyamalan altered the setting‚ plot structure‚ added and deleted ideas and details

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