Final Paper Jacoby Blakeman The Lost Daughter of Happiness Word Count: 2030 In the Lost Daughter of Happiness‚ Fusang is perceived to be nothing more than a worthless‚ stupid‚ and weak prostitute to the public. I believe though‚ that she is actually a very intelligent person and her acts of silence‚ submissiveness‚ and ignorance are her acting strong to get through her situation of being a kidnapped so she can then be with her true love Chris. From the beginning of the story Geling Yan describes
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In D.H.Lawrence’s story "The Horse Dealer’s daughter" the author uses symbolism to represent the characters and the dramatic changes throughout the story. In the story‚ the three sons and daughter of the horse dealer are compared to animals (mainly dogs and horses); the older brother‚ Joe‚ is described as a "subject animal" that is about to "marry and go into harness‚" on the other hand‚ Fred Henry thinks of himself as an "animal which controls‚" Mabel is named " bull-dog" by her brothers and
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In the 1920’s‚ the United States economy boomed‚ bringing with it a new generation and way of living. A “New Morality” was taking over the nation and replacing old traditional values (Appleby 612). New Mortality expressed youth and personal freedom (Appleby 612). This created a lifestyle based on parties and spending money (Hensley 4). This new way of life came with new inventions and technologies. The radio‚ phonograph‚ and movies were all invented during the 1920’s. The automobile also became
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“Father forgive me for I have sinned‚” I sit in the enclosed room‚ out lining the blade with my finger. “How long since your last confession‚ my son?” the Father asks. “Honestly this is my first time‚” I look down at the knife and see my refection in it‚ disgusting. “I see. What are the ways of your sins‚ my son?” “Ways?” “Yes‚ what type of sins are you confessing for?” “Oh‚ well I’m not confession for the past Father‚ but for my future‚” I smile. “I don’t understand‚ you can’t ask for forgiveness
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Rappaccini’s Daughter Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work is unique. His writings are full of subtle imagination‚ analysis‚ and poetic wording. His short stories are known for their originality and for their ability to provoke the reader’s thoughts. Although a large portion of his stories are allegories‚ Hawthorne’s preference is to draw more heavily on symbolism (Pennell 13). His use of symbols adds depth to his stories and helps to reveal different aspects of his characters. In Rappaccini’s Daughter‚ Hawthorne
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Analysis of A Prayer for my Daughter by W.B. Yeats‚ Stanzas 9-10 Stanza 9: Yeats states that if hatred is ridded off‚ “the soul recovers radical innocence.” Hatred causes sin and violence; hence to be rid of it is to be innocent of these crimes. Innocence is beautiful in women. “Innocence” is radical because it is rooted in the soul. “Considering that‚ all hatred driven hence‚ / The soul recovers radical innocence”. A radical is a term for a root. In another perspective‚ the “innocence” is “radical”
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Being a Depressed Woman in The 1800’s as seen in: “A Rose for Emily” and “The Yellow Wallpaper” There was a big deal with depression in the 1800’s because one who was taught to have a mental illness didn’t get the treatment they needed. Society didn’t believe mental illness was a problem so therefore family members secluded loved ones who might show signs of any mental illness from the outside world. They also had mental hospitals in which patients displaying mental illness where put in. Benjamin
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Always being humble and kind is a lot harder than you think; however‚ these wonderful people have taught me to be a caring person. Throughout the years‚ 17‚ these people have made a huge impact on who the real Hannah Nicole Harbaugh is. “Mothers and Daughter - they always share a special bond - though near or far apart - the words that would describe it - are written on the heart” (Google). Whenever a mother first gives birth to their baby‚ the Obstetrician immediately puts the baby on the mother’s
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My Daughter Smokes" is a short story written by Alice Walker. Walker tells us about her experiences and knowledge with cigarettes‚ the effects it had on her father‚ sister and self‚ and relating them to her daughter’s problem with smoking. Furthermore Walker touches on history‚ describing her father’s terrible death due to cigarettes and also a brief description of the history of tobacco. In reference to her past experience with smoking and in an attempt to prevent a reoccurrence of these bygone
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My Daughter Smokes Essay My daughter smokes is about Ms. Walker daughter smoking. She relates her smoking to how her father and grandfather used to smoke as well. In fact the brand of cigarettes that her daughter smokes is in fact the same brand that her father and grandfather used to smoke. She describes the horrific story about her father addiction to cigarettes. She goes on to tell us hoe cigarettes changed him; physically and emotionally. Ms. Walker father gained weight‚ looked as though
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