All My Sons 3/18/13 Critical Lens - Benjamin Aereli Benjamin Aereli once said that “Circumstances are beyond the control of the man‚ but his conduct is in his power.” I agree with this quote. This quote means that unexpected things happen‚ things that one does not have any control over. One does have control over how they handle a situation. Many examples of this idea can be found in literature. The play All My Sons by Arthur Miller illustrates this idea several times. Two characters
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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Critical Lens Essay Someone once said‚ "All literature shows us the power of emotion. It is emotion‚ not reason that motivates characters in literature." This means that all literature is an expression of emotion and it is the emotion that is the main character‚ and often the setting and theme as well. It is not the reasoning within the story that draws you in‚ but rather how the story deals with the emotions we all have felt. It provides us with a possible
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by Jerome Lawrence and Robert lee‚ and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury support the idea that in order to benefit ourselves‚ one must take the time to listen to what everyone has to say before jumping to a conclusion that he/she is correct. The novel Fahrenheit 451 demonstrates how people can influence one another into believing the same “theory.” This is shown all throughout this book because the main character Guy Montag who is a firefighter burns books as a part of his job‚ but what most don’t
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to alter one’s emotions and they can sometimes result in making us feel that our lives are incomplete. The novel The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is no exception to this because the story leaves a deep impression on the reader. In the story‚ there is a novel which deeply resonates with both Hazel and Augustus because it reassures them that they are not alone in their situation. This novel has made me realize that I have not been grateful enough for the life I have been given. In fact‚ to me‚ reading
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prisoners of fate‚ but only prisoners of their own minds.’’ In other words‚ Humanity’s captives of destiny‚ but only captives of their own thoughts. This can be shown true through different works of literature. In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck‚ and the novel Speak by Laurie Hales Anderson‚ contain details that support the quote. Lennie Small and Melinda Sordino are characters whose standards and defined by the challenges they face. In Of Mice and Men by John Stienbeck
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and traditions of Ibo culture‚ as well as the choices and consequences made by each character that a body of work is only worthwhile if there is a search for love‚ truth‚ or power. First‚ the customs and traditions of Ibo culture illustrate that a novel is only memorable if it sets forth a quest for truth. For example‚ Obierika sought truth after burning down Okonkwo’s obi along with several of his possessions immediately preceding the inadvertent homicide Okonkwo had committed. He was conflicted
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Using History in Graphic Novels: Believing Batman Could Exist in the 19th Century Shawn Jackson Jr. Communication 222 Dr. Matthew Smith 10/28/12 Jackson 2 Batman‚ the Batman‚ the dark knight‚ the world’s greatest detective‚ and the caped crusader; he is known by many names and yet is still one of the most famous superheroes on the planet. Most people in the world can tell you the story of Batman. A young boy witnesses his mother and father killed by a mugger and vows to rid his city
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Ordinary People Critical Lens Alexander Solzhenitsyn once said‚ “Good literature substitutes for an experience which we‚ ourselves‚ have not yet experienced.” Good literature creates worlds and lifestyles for us that we otherwise would not be exposed to. Good writing gives us the opportunity to live in another world and experience things that otherwise would be out of our reach. These can be realistic things‚ or fantasy. Good literature gives us the opportunity to explore other peoples worlds
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Anna Correa Mr. MacDougal Critical Lens Essay: Of Mice and Men 5/26/13 An anonymous person once said‚ “A friend is someone who understands your past‚ believes in your future‚ and accepts you just the way you are.” This statement means that someone who cherishes you and cares for you‚ understands your background‚ wants to pursue similar objectives‚ and accepts your personality. This statement is agreeable‚ because of this statement is implemented in both the
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Winnie Chow 9/14/11 Critical Lens Essay L.M. Montgomery once said‚ "... we pay a price for everything we get or take in this world..." In other words‚ there are consequences that we receive for everything we take in this society. This quote is especially true and best exemplified by two works of literature‚ "Forgive My Guilt" by Robert P. Tristram Coffin and "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry. The use of literary elements such as metaphor and irony further illustrate the validity of the
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