clear that this assessment is Connie’s and not the narrator’s. Observing the story’s events through a narrator who presents things as Connie sees them allows the reader to identify with her terror as she is transformed from a flirt into a victim. Arnold Friend is presented only as he appears to Connie; the reader learns nothing of his unspoken thoughts. This narrative “detachment” makes him less human and more ominous than if the narrator provided details that would allow the reader to identify with
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“Culture and Anarchy” Culture‚ as defined by Matthew Arnold in his essay “Culture and Anarchy‚” is the drive to attain perfection through development and growth bolstered by knowledge and appreciation of the beauty of humanity. Granted‚ this is an oversimplification of Arnold’s complex musings on what culture is‚ but this broad concept of culture‚ here‚ is useful in the discussion of the role of the individual in society. Ideally‚ for Arnold‚ those that perpetuate this idea of culture are the same
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Connie who is a fifteen year old girl‚ is more vulnerable to Arnold Friend’s manipulations because she still has yet to figure out who she really is (Wilson 261). Connie seems to always get compared to her sister June‚ “Why don’t you keep your room clean like your sister? How’ve you got your hair fixed—what the hell
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modernism in Dover Beach‚ Arnold allows for readers to question the importance of life and what it means to fulfill human destiny while harnessing the quintessence of who you are. Arnold gives vivid imagery of the beautiful coastline bordering France to present the challenging contrast that we have the choice to either find fear in the future because of its uncertainty‚ or to embrace the beauty of the present because it is all we have in each moment. In raising this argument‚ Arnold presents a battle between
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Arnold finds out who he is by leaving and later coming back to Rowdy. In the last scene‚ before Arnold and Rowdy played their one-on-one basketball game‚ Arnold and Rowdy repair their lost friendship. It is then that Arnold thinks‚ “I would always love Rowdy. And I would always miss him too.” (230) This quote shows how Arnold realizes that he is different from Rowdy. To begin‚ he has always valued his friendship with Rowdy and so he says that he “would always love Rowdy.” Even when Arnold had
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found almost on every page. There are some pages where characters do acknowledge Arnold though‚ Such as Rowdy and Gordy. Rowdy Tells Arnold about this amazing dream he had about Arnold’s future. Gordy to also gives Arnold great courage by standing up for him at school. Later in the book of PTI Arnold’s friend Gordy from Reardon. Doesn’t give Arnold advice‚ But gives him courage. After Mrs. Jeremy complains about Arnold missing too much school… “He stood with his textbook and dropped it. Whomp! He
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Arnold came to Connie home in a gold convertible. Although his car was great I get the feeling that he was strange in the way he talked‚ as if he was singing. Even the way he was dressed was weird‚ his shoes he could hardly walk in because he stumbled and wobbles when he walked. His also had on mirrored sunglasses which I believe he’s trying to hide his eyes. This made me believe that Arnold was a demon in
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Dover Beach Essay In the symbolic poem “Dover Beach” written by Matthew Arnold the main idea is that of change. The poet uses language features and techniques such as assonance‚ extended metaphor and adjectives as well as using symbolism. The effect of this is to decorate the poem and to enhance the way the main idea of science overthrowing religion is being shown. The poet‚ Matthew Arnold‚ uses descriptive language‚ language techniques and symbolism to dramatically enhance the poem‚ titled ‘Dover
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description Connie uses for music‚ “Bathed in a glow of slow-pulsed joy that seemed to rise mysteriously out of the music itself.”‚ shows how she is affected by it. Arnold uses music to try and make Connie feel safe and stimulated by him. He uses it to try and get her to come outside with him‚ continuing his stalkerish nature. Arnold uses music to communicate with Connie‚ because he knew what her favorite music and artist were. He knew it made her feel relaxed and by being relaxed he hoped it would
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they still want their picture perfect son or daughter. Bet from “Average Waves in Unprotected Waters” wished her son‚ Arnold‚ to have a normal life without special needs. She goes out of her way‚ financially‚ to make this happen by purchasing a jacket that was too expensive for her lifestyle. The jacket symbolizes the constant desire for her a normal son and the love she has for Arnold. The brown corduroy jacket that is described in the story cost Bet half of her weekly salary. In her opinion‚ the
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