What is a comparative essay? A comparative essay asks that you compare at least two (possibly more) items. These items will differ depending on the assignment. You might be asked to compare positions on an issue (e.g.‚ responses to midwifery in Canada and the United States) theories (e.g.‚ capitalism and communism) figures (e.g.‚ GDP in the United States and Britain) texts (e.g.‚ Shakespeare’s Hamletand Macbeth) events (e.g.‚ the Great Depression and the global financial crisis of 2008–9)
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unfolding plot. Every character in literature fulfills a specific purpose. Whether it is the protagonist‚ antagonist‚ round‚ or flat character the author took the time to place him/her within the story so there must be some significance. In “Araby” by James Joyce‚ Mangan’s sister is not the main character‚ but is still an important element to the short story as she inspires the story’s actions. Mangan is one of the narrator’s friends who he played up and down the streets with. Mangan’s sister stands
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The settings in Araby The setting in James Joyce’s "Araby" is more than background‚ it is imagery that illuminates the conflict of the story. North Richmond street‚ where the protagonist lives‚ is "blind‚" "silent‚" and "sombre‚" with "dark muddy lanes" and houses that "gazed at eachother with brown imperturbable faces." This atmosphere provides a marked contrast with the protagonist’s youthful energy and vitality‚ but the blindness is echoed in the attitude of his aunt and uncle. On the evening
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“Araby‚” a short story from James Joyce’s Dubliners‚ recounts an unnamed boy’s transition from childhood into adulthood‚ from a life filled with fantasy to all the harsh realities of life in Ireland under British rule. The narrator of the story is the older version of the protagonist‚ and as a result the prose seems far from what a child would write—a preadolescent would not display such self-awareness and understanding. Further examination of the text shows that the narrator is actually embarrassed
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Choose one of the following topics and write an extended (500-word‚ multi-paragraph) essay that expands on the chosen topic. Please use all of the steps in the writing process (pre-writing‚ proof-reading‚ revising and editing‚ etc.). IN THE CONCLUSION OF YOUR ESSAY‚ DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES IN LISTENING TO OR WATCHING FICTION AND DRAMA. Your grade on this lesson is one sixth (1/6) of your grade for this course. If your grade on this lesson is "D" or "F"‚ you must repeat it until you
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The Role of Religion in Araby Religion plays an immense role in the lives of many people‚ including the narrator of the short story‚ Araby‚ by James Joyce. Religion is based on the belief that a supernatural power governs the universe‚ this basically gives us explanations to things humans don’t fully understand‚ yet it is very common for one to become torn between personal feelings and religious beliefs. When one is weak and vulnerable they may turn to religion to set them back on track. Religion
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James Joyce used blindness as a very clever symbol in the setting of his story‚ “Araby”. He starts off the story describing the location of Araby Street with this line‚ “North Richmond Street‚ being blind‚ was a quiet street except at the hour when Christian Brothers’ School set the boys free” (Joyce‚ 839). Throughout the story‚ blindness is seen in numerous aspects of the story‚ shown in unique ways to display the hidden meaning of the setting. In describing “Araby” Street as being blind and quiet
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Comparative Essay Imperial Decline: Han China and Gupta India Epidemic Diseases… I. Introduction: Over the year’s scientist have found ways to get rid of Epidemic Disease. Epidemic Disease is disease that wiped out a lot of people at one time. Some examples of Epidemic Disease are Small Pox‚ Influenza‚ and Black Death. Han China and Gupta India are one of the many places that were infected with these Epidemic Diseases. II. Similarities: They are many similarities between
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needs the tallest animal in the world‚ which is the Reticulated Giraffe! This giraffe is also known as the “Somali Giraffe” and is always represented at famous zoos. The Reticulated Giraffe should be included in the new zoo because of their inexpensive diet‚ their fascinating appearance‚ and their attractive yet native habitats. The Reticulated Giraffe has a very captivating look and people are drawn to it. The Reticulated Giraffe is a cream color with tannish brown spots covering their entire
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“hip-hop” is given a critical examination by James McBride in his essay Hip-Hop Planet. McBride provides the reader with direct insight into the influence that hip-hop music has played in his life‚ as well as the lives of the American society. From the capitalist freedom that hip-hop music embodies to the disjointed families that plague this country‚ McBride explains that hip-hop music has a place for everyone. The implications that he presents in this essay about hip-hop music suggest that this movement
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