Write about some of the ways Fitzgerald tells the story in Chapter 1. Fitzgerald uses different narrative techniques to tell the story in chapter 1. Most notable: The setting‚ Fitzgerald uses high level description on the various settings. The narrator‚ Nick Carroway is the narrator and therefore the only viewpoint the reader has. Finally‚ the characterisation of some characters is very strong which helps tell the story in chapter 1 and give a starting judgement of these characters. Firstly
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Constantine the Great FULL NAME- Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Magnus(constantine the great) (son of Constantius Chlorus and Helena‚ married to Fausta‚ he had four children‚ and was eventually succeeded by constantine II.) BIRTH/DEATH- Born in Naissus‚ rome in 285‚ he died in March of 337. RULED- During Constantine’s rule over Rome from 308-337. His reign as emperor of Rome marked one of the major turning points Roman history and in European history as a whole. he was
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Describe how Ashoka the Great developed as a leader‚ and the way in which he influenced society. Emperor Ashoka (304 – 232BC) was the third king of the Indian Mauryan dynasty‚ and is regarded as one of the most exemplary rulers in history. Also known as Ashoka Maurya and Priyadasi‚ he ruled his kingdom for 38 years‚ and his empire stretched from the Hindu Kush to the Bay of Bengal. His approach to governance changed direction during the course of his reign and he transformed from the infamous Ashoka
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“This is a story based on legends. Some characters‚ events and places have been fictionalized for greater dramatic appeal. This film does not claim to be a complete historical account of Asoka’s life. It is an attempt to follow his journey.” (actual quote from Asoka) These are the words that launch Santosh Sivan’s 2001 historical drama film Asoka. Alas‚ this attempt has been wrongfully directed at one of Asoka’s love interests and later wives‚ Kaurwaki‚ and not at his actions following the Kalinga
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before‚ “he said‚ nodding determinedly. She‘ll see......” “He talked a lot about the past‚ and I gathered that he wanted to recover something‚ some idea of himself perhaps‚ that had gone into loving Daisy” (Pg 110) The Great Gatsby By ‚F. Scott Fitzgerald In the novel The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald ‚ he uses this particular quote to show the symbolism that Gatsby was trying to live in the past. Nick and Gatsby were talking about Daisy‚ Nick clearly tries to change Gatsby’s opinion. Fitzgerald
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The Great Debaters”‚ a movie drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson a professor at Wiley College located in Marshall Texas‚ in 1935 he inspired the student body to form the schools 1stdebate team‚ which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. The movie has an academy award-winning cast‚ consisting of Denzel Washington playing the lead role of Melvin B. Tolson; Forrest Whittaker‚ who plays the stern father in the character of Dr. James Farmer Sr.; his son‚ a debate team
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place.” How important is the setting of a particular time and/or place to the development of the characters? The setting of a particular time and place is integral to the development of the characters. This can be seen through the book‚ “ The Great Gatsby”. The book was written in the 1920s America. It was the post World War 1 period and the time of extreme wealth and promise. It was also a Jazz Age‚ where women enjoyed a much less restricted lifestyle with newfound freedom. There was a legal
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The Great Awakening Religion had begun to decline in the New World colonies. This was especially evident in the pioneers‚ who had no ministers to teach sermons or perform religious ceremonies. Many felt they were descending into a “primal” or “sinful” life much like that of the Native Americans. These feelings are what led to the beginning of the Great Awakening. There were a few key “players” in the Great Awakening. Jonathan Edwards‚ a minister in Massachusetts‚ was one of these men. He took it
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Activity 11: "The Great Gatsby" Chapters 1-4 Chapter 1 1. What impression do you have of the narrator‚ Nick Carraway‚ from his narration and actions? He seems like a very intelligent‚ smart‚ peaceful‚ but interesting man from the way he talks‚ describes things and interacts with Daisy‚ Tom & Miss Baker. 2. What do you learn about Daisy Buchanan from her dress‚ dialogue‚ and body language? That she might be very classy‚ but really she seems sensual and like a flirt. Chapter 2 3. How
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Compare and contrast the presentation on the destructive nature of love and desire in The Tempest‚ The Great Gatsby and Rapture. (Word count 3081) The complexities of love and desire are repeatedly illustrated in all three texts. Shakespeare‚ Fitzgerald and Duffy depict the destructive nature of love and desire through the themes of greed‚ selfishness and obsession. These are conveyed through metaphors‚ similes and personification. The most prominent technique used by all the writers to demonstrate
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