BOOK REPORT: THE DIARY OF LADY MURASAKI SHIKIBU The author who brought to us The Tale of Genji‚ a novel now regarded as the first written novel in history‚ left behind an arguably more treasurable artifact: a diary that opens a window into history. The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Lady Murasaki Shikibu gives the reader a glimpse of the imperial court during eleventh century Japan and presents the past in an illuminated vision. Being an attendant in the imperial court‚ Lady Murasaki is frequently
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The Crucible: Reverend John Hale - A Dynamic Character In literature‚ there are different types of characters. There are the types of characters that change during the story and some that don’t‚ dynamic and static. There is also how the character is described in the story. They might be flat‚ meaning the character is stereotyped‚ or he might be rounded‚ being the author described him in such a way as to just barely know him enough to tell the story. In the play The Crucible by Author Miller
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The Diary of Katniss Everdeen Dear diary‚ Dear wretched‚ foolish‚ forsaken Capitol. Dear wretched‚ foolish‚ forsaken Hunger Games. No other day could be as unbearable as tomorrow. If my name is to be chosen‚ how can I leave Prim to fend for herself? If Prim is to be chosen? Oh I cannot even bear the thought. My dear little Primrose that I wish nothing but happiness and joy for could possibly be chosen. Yet there is no happiness on this day in all of Panem. The thing that bothers me is it is Prim’s
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Lit13 – E02 Analysis of “A Madman’s Diary” Story – “A Madman’s Diary” by Lu Xun Plot The story started with a man visiting his good friends who l seriously ill. However‚ he is only successful on meeting one of them and because the other one who was ill recovered some time ago and has gone to take up an official post according to his brother. The man who visited was shown a diary of the one who was ill and he read it through. Later‚ he found out that the diarist suffered from a form of persecution
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tomorrow!). These are the inner thoughts of some women on a daily basis and in Bridget Jones ’s Diary; Helen Fielding makes single women feel like they are not alone. Through incidents of self doubt‚ heartache‚ and the anxiety of being single forever‚ Fielding allows readers who have faced or are facing the same situations to take a break‚ sit back and have a laugh at Bridget ’s expense. Bridget Jones ’s Diary is a story about the life of a girl determined to have it all. Bridget is the thirty-something
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The Potion Diaries was written by Amy Alward‚ this exciting story is about how a nationwide Wilde Hunt is called to find a cure for Princess Evelyn’s accidental poisoning. Samantha Kemi knows she must win to redeem her family’s reputation. The Potion Diaries takes place in a futuristic world that is divided between those who are Talented and those who are ordinary. Samantha lives in the Kingdom of Nova‚ but she travels around the world to places like Bharat and Zambi. Zambi’s wild jungles are lush
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As described in the writings of Lu Xun’s “Preface” and “Diary of a Madman”‚ Lu Xun emphasizes the detrimental effects that clamoring to cultural conditions has had on the Chinese people and the need for cultural reform that is present at the time. Based on the passages of “Diary of a Madman” by Lu Xun‚ it is apparent that the author uses metaphorical acts of cannibalistic activity committed by the people of China to critique/satire the destructive influence of traditional ideals and practices such
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Q. Write a diary entry describing your feelings and emotions on the day your class 10th result was announced? Answer: Friday‚15 May 20xx 9 P.M. Dear Diary‚ Today‚ as I sat before the computer screen‚ my fingers were shaking and I was in utter bewilderment at the idea of getting the biggest news of my life. Though I was sure to get good results‚ I could not help sobbing after I noticed my wonderful result. It feels great to be able to make your parents proud! PQR Q. Imagine you are on
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I often feel weak‚ and more often than not‚ I fail to meet expectations. I know this‚ and every day I resolved to do better." November 7‚ 1942 Anne reveals the determination and desire to improve herself that marks her character as revealed in the diary. 3. "I wander from room to room‚ climb up and down the stairs and feel like a songbird whose wings have been ripped off and who keeps hurling itself against the bars of its dark cage. ’Let me out‚ where there’s fresh air and laughter!’ a voice within
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Consumer diary: Jon 1. McDonalds McGrilled Meal. Due to various social factors and previous experiences‚ my basic need for hunger in this particular instance had translated to a financially-backed want (demand) for junk food (Arndt‚ 2012). Driving past a McDonald’s sign‚ the golden arches triggered a memory recall of the brand and its ability to satisfy my wants (Hoyer & Macinnis‚ 2010). I was further motivated by McDonald’s recent promotion of its new chicken burger range. Because I had
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