gradually learn the clouded ways of the Maycomb citizens as they grow up. People like Calpurnia‚ Tom Robinson‚ and Helen Robinson not only learn these ways but are pierced viciously by them on a daily basis. Scout and Jem are introduced to prejudice from the beginning of their childhood‚ considering their maid‚ Calpurnia‚ is a black woman that is expected to cook‚ clean‚ and care for the household. They discover that Calpurnia goes to a church only for black people and has only black friends. They also
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Death: the end of human life‚ but just the beginning when analyzing literature. The play Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare‚ utilizes literary devices throughout to characterize‚ further plot points‚ or to provide a symbol for a topic. Using Foster as a guide to analyze this play will enhance the credibility of whether something is a symbol or not. In Julius Caesar‚ each symbol explored ultimately portrays how arrogance and betrayal lead to death and destruction. Each use of literary devices has
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Scout isn’t competent enough to walk in Walter‚ Calpurnia‚ and Atticus’s shoes to see their life in her eyes. Scout thought that‚ Walter “pigging out” at the dinner table was rude and ignorant. Scout does not realize that he’s very poor and part of the Cunningham family. Another example of Scout’s perspective problem is Calpurnia. Calpurnia insists that Walter is a guest and should be treated with respect and dignity. Scout can’t comprehend why Calpurnia thinks that Walter is a welcomed visitor. Scout
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This can be seen through Portia conforming to her father and The Yellow Wallpaper’s protagonist allowing her husband to decide what is best for her‚ even though she knew better. John controls her and constantly disregards his wife. The narrator of this short story (female)‚ recurringly quotes her husband and his thoughts on her sickness i.e ‘he said’ or ‘John says‚’ Although unlike Portia‚ the narrator in The Yellow Wallpaper does begin to question John
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Belmont‚ to fair Portia. Go‚ presently inquire‚ and so will I‚ Where money is‚ and I no question make to have it of my trust or for my sake.” (1. 1. 184-192). Antonio is explaining that even though all his fortunes are at sea‚ he will try to acquire a loan in order to pay for Bassanio’s trip to Belmont‚ in attempt to marry Portia. Antonio’s action can be positive or negative. It can be positive in a way that he truly cares about Bassanio and he respects that he is in love with Portia or negative because
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Mercy vs. Justice Since everybody is different‚ their characteristics are different so the definition of mercy in their opinion is different. Since they are not the same‚ it is shown that some people do not show any mercy because they have no room for mercy or has very little while others give mercy to many a lot. To imagine such a world where mercy is not shown and just being caught by doing one sin would be the death penalty. In The Merchant of Venice‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Shakespeare reveals
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One night‚ Aunt Alexandra advises Atticus to fire Calpurnia. Calpurnia works for Atticus helping to clean‚ cook‚ and take care of Jem and Scout. Since Calpurnia has been around for as long as the children can remember‚ she is like family to Jem‚ Scout‚ and Atticus. Therefore‚ Atticus refuses to fire Calpurnia‚ stating‚ “Calpurnia’s not leaving this house until she wants to” (Lee 182). As Calpurnia is an individual Atticus cares for‚ he has trust in her and her loyalty to
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Raymond Schmit � PAGE * MERGEFORMAT �6� Shakespeare The Tragedy of Shylock I had not read the _Merchant of Venice_ before this class. All of my familiarity with the play was based on hearsay‚ and for some reason I got the idea in my heads that it was a tragedy. I thought that Shylock_did_ receive a pound of flesh from Antonio‚ but that it was just skin removed from his back. This gruesome image was what I was waiting for during my entire reading of the play. But I was pleasantly surprised to
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Racism in To Kill a Mockingbird: Theme of a Book or Blind Spot of History? The book is set in the year 1933 in a small town called Maycomb‚ Alabama. In 1933 slavery is no longer legal but racism is common among people. At this time in the south the town is divided by race. This is portrayed in the town by different churches‚ schools‚ and communities. The theme of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is how racial prejudice hurts people‚ which are illustrated by Bob Ewell‚ the lynch mob‚ and Lula
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Aunt Alexandra does not say "please" or "thank you"‚ all she says is a simple command forcing Calpurnia into subservience. She senses the connection between the family and the black nanny‚ and with this she attempts to get rid of her. "And don’t try and get around it. You’ve got to face it sooner or later and it might as well be tonight. We don’t
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