Fowler is‚ at first‚ presented as a selfish and uncaring man. However‚ this is not how he is perceived at the end of the story. Initially‚ the reader is shown that Fowler’s ego prevents him from thinking of anyone other than himself. Fowler is no hero and spends a lot of time trying to convince us that he is not engage or involved. However‚ this is not how the reader finally sees Fowler at the conclusion of the story. As Fowler begins to get involved with the situation around him he begins to show that
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Literary analysis of an unseen extract: how does the author engage the reader through the use of literary devices in your given extract? The first line " In the middle of nowhere..." grabs the readers attention because it gets the reader wondering why this person is in the middle of nowhere‚ It gives the reader something to think about creating different feeling and emotions towards the reader. As you begin to read on you are given the weathers description "left behind its feeble breezes‚ but the
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Criticism VS Reader-Response Criticism What is more accurate‚ new criticism or reader response criticism? The answer is neither‚ seeing as both styles of critic views and analyzes the topic at hand and gives feedback. Though both styles offer feedback‚ they are different forms of feedback entirely. New criticism involves focusing on the material at hand‚ and not what it was meant to be perceived as‚ to judge the topic by every measurable feature possible. Reader response criticism is when a reader or a
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How do you respond to the view that it is very difficult for readers to feel anything other than contempt for Tom Buchanan? It is very difficult for readers to feel anything other than contempt for Tom Buchanan throughout the novel. Fitzgerald uses Tom’s behaviour and attitude from the first time we are introduced to his character in chapter 1 to present him as a bully through his racist and unpleasant language assisted with his tough appearance. Daisy uses animalistic language to describe Tom
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"Afternoons" is a melancholy poem‚ about the inevitability of change and the passing of youth. The poem‚ written by Philip Larkin‚ forces the reader to reflect upon the lifestyle of a young woman with a husband and family. Previously‚ I thought this would be a very fulfilling lifestyle; however‚ Larkin has changed my opinion on this matter. Although Larkin’s thoughts on this life are completely biased‚ Larkin does make a valid point‚ which is that these young women lead a quite monotonous lifestyle
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The novel “The Reader” is narrated in first person by one of the main characters‚ Michael Berg. It is told in the style of an autobiography therefore includes his memories of certain events intermingled with current events. Consequently‚ these events are told from only one point of view and are reliant on one person’s memory‚ but also provide insights into Michael’s character and personality. There will be a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of having this style of narration in this
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these tears” ‚ allowing him to win her over so that he can get shown the way to Madeline’s chamber. This effective emotional blackmail could show to the reader that Porphyro is greatly skilled in getting what he wants‚ which in this case is an answer to his question “now tell me where is Madeline”. The way this blackmail is the first the reader hears of Porphyro‚ perhaps further intensifies this idea that he is a deeply persuasive character. When Porphyro is in Madeline’s chamber later in the poem
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In the story The Reader‚ the main characters Hanna and Michael are faced with several moral dilemmas‚ which challenges them into making changes that lead simultaneously growth as well as their demise. Hanna faces the challenge of deciding if her pride is worth more then her own freedom. It is in this fear‚ the loss of her dignity‚ which ultimately shapes the character she becomes in the end. Michael‚ the other main character‚ falls deeply in love with Hanna. He is forced to make a decision on whether
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FOA Martijn Outline: 1: Introduction: Structure and content/part Task division Learning outcome 2: Body (2): Compare writers Writers; Background Age Stature and credibility Conclusion writers How do age‚ background and nationality of writers influence language and meaning? What are the consequences of this influence? 3: Conclusion: Effects Noor‚ Martijn‚ Joos and Nadine on language and meaning Compare gravity of different aspects’ effect Introduction: [Slide 1.] Sociologists
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does it make a sound?” A Reader- Oriented approach to Edgar Alan Poe’s The Tell- Tale Heart The Titular question is an old philosophical riddle for which a wide range of metaphysical and non-metaphysical solution has been offered. The answers differ based on the perspective of the interpreter. Judging these answers is neither possible nor desirable for us‚ but the riddle and the ensuing debates attest to the veracity of one of the most basic tenets of reader-response theory: If a text
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