popped‚ and he drooled most of the time." (Lee 13). That was how the children described Boo Radley in the beginning of the novel‚ they thought he was a frightening phantom that’s not even human anymore;Dill‚Jem and Scout felt Boo was a good story character they could act out but Dill had the great idea of trying to get Boo out of home because he had sympathy for him‚we know this because he asked Scout and Jem would feel if they were locked up for 100 years with nothing but cats to eat‚
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Character Analysis in To Kill a Mockingbird One of the main themes in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is the contemplation of human behavior. This book asks the question of human goodness and answers it with the childhood experiences of Scout and Jem Finch. Scout and Jem are introduced to prejudice and cruelty throughout the book‚ and Scout shows through these situations that she is independent‚ intelligent‚ and curious. Scout likes to have fun and do things her way. When Aunt Alexandra comes
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Shug Avery‚ a main character in The Color Purple‚ is a promiscuous‚ attentive‚ independent woman. None of these words‚ however‚ can describe the protagonist Celie. Shug was a role model for Celie; she taught Celie that she didn’t have to put up with being taken advantage of and that love and sex were real and could be enjoyable. All the lessons that Shug taught Celie were meant to help her new best friend see that her life was not what it should be. Celie was in an abusive relationship with
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lawyer devoted to his high moral principles is at the same time loving father of his children. Atticus is also defined as round and static‚ because there are no radical changes in his temper throughout the story. He is described indirectly as his character is revealed through actions‚ thoughts‚ speech and appearance‚ it helps the reader to create the image of Atticus Finch
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While reading the novel‚ ’My Antonia’‚ one can very quickly notice that author‚ Willa Cather has much admiration for the character‚ Antonia. Throughout ’My Antonia’‚ readers can conclude that Antonia is a very optimistic and inteligent girl who grows into an independent young woman. Due to such characteristics‚ many people could very easily find themselves admiring Antonia. Antonia Shimerda was born into poverty and grew up dealing with very tragic and stressful circumstances that would take a toll
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DESCRIPTION: Literal qualities ABOUT THE WORK: Frida Kahlo created the painting Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird in 1940 in Mexico City. The painting is an oil on canvas and is currently at Harry Ransom Center‚ The University of Texas at Austin. FROM THE WORK: 1. Line Several vertical lines occur within the leaves behind Frida herself. The strongest lines are created on her thorn necklace that hangs on her neck and down her chest. 2. Light & Value The light
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The Things They Carried‚ by Tim O’Brien All of the men from Tim O’Brien’s book "The Things They Carried" carried physical items and unresolved emotional baggage. The men held onto the physical items and inside held the feelings to help them cope with and escape from the Vietnam war. However‚ after the war‚ they carried memories and scars that reminded them of and brought them back to Vietnam. In the first chapter of the book‚ O’Brien discusses the physical items the men carry with them.
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always significant individuals that help them to mature. Those individuals may be family‚ friends‚ idols‚ and teachers. In the instant bestseller‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee captures the everlasting maturity of Jean Louise Finch and many other characters across the span of her adole. Jean Louise‚ otherwise called Scout‚ started out as an immature and imaginative six year old girl. Over the course of the years she blossoms into an independent and knowledgeable young girl. But the entirety of her
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Analysis of “The Things They Carried” Lieutenant Jimmy cross serves as a metaphor for the Vietnam War‚ particularly the war’s lack of a definite structure. The dominant trait of Jimmy Cross is that he is lacks a definite purpose and he fails in his role as the leader of the Alpha Company who should offer clear instructions to his troops on what to do. The author Tim O’Brien used Jimmy cross to show how situations that people are placed in lead to external and internal conflict. The war made Jimmy
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A Raisin in the Sun Essay Undergoing the obstructions of pursuing a desired dream mentally and emotionally transforms the person within. The play of Lorraine Hansberry‚ A Raisin in the Sun‚ justified how the members in the Younger family change while overcoming the challenges of achieving a goal once believed to be unfathomable. Three of the Youngers have shown determination in seeking their own ambition that not only benefitted themselves‚ but also enhanced the family’s welfare. Lena Younger
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