withstand the test of time and be considered ‘good’ literature. Oscar Wilde‚ the famous writer and poet‚ has produced literature that is widely considered as good and superior. The Picture of Dorian Grey is one of Wilde’s more famous works‚ widely considered a classic novel. The novel revolves around the young Dorian Grey‚ who sells his soul for eternal youth and pleasure. Wilde raises the theme of self-obsession and vanity‚ showing how it destroys ones morals‚ a trait still evident in society today.
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Not Alone But Lonely One of the simplest ways to stay happy is to let go of the things that make you sad. This quote relates to the protagonist Willy in Death of a Salesman was never able to let go of his past and never forget about being abandoned when he was a child. Therefore he was never able to be happy leading him to live a stressful and lonely life although he was surrounded by people who loved him. Loneliness is not being alone but it is the feeling that no one cares. Throughout his life
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Part I - Quote Analysis Section A “At mine unworthiness‚ that dare not offer What I desire to give‚ and much less take What I shall die to want. But this is trifling‚ And all the more it seeks to hide itself The bigger bulk it shows. Hence‚ bashful cunning‚ And prompt me‚ plain and holy innocence! I am your wife‚ if you will marry me; If not‚ I’ll die your maid. To be your fellow You may deny me‚ but I’ll be your servant Whether you will or no.” This quote is from William
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strong but when merlvyen started drinking their love was cold and crushed and how they ended up separating. This represents how during 1935 women wanted to get married and would fight to get the best men‚ and would do anything to get him. This quote means that since the horses were used for military purposes. But the races conflicted with it because every one wanted to own a horse and affected the economy. Horses were used for gambling and they were being mistreated everyone would want too
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after doing nothing. When Amir watched Hassan getting raped‚ he did nothing about it and it ruined his friendship between each other. In the quote “I hit with another pomegranate‚ in the shoulder this time… then Hassan walked toward me. He opened it and crushed it against his own forehead… ‘Are you satisfied? Do you feel better?”(Hosseini 92-93).In this quote it shows Amir’s frustration over what he did‚ and how he wants to tell Hassan but he can’t because he is ashamed and afraid of what he did.
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Charles Darwin was an amazing author. He had amazing ideas and great way to study science. In his book‚ The origin of the species‚ he used one quote that stood out. It’s main focus of the quote is about a man’s creations versus the bounds of nature. In the quote he was basically trying to explain that some of man’s creations mess with nature. He wanted his readers to be aware that there is a difference from wisdom and being smart. In this chapter Calpurnia took a part in an extravagant tatting
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The great Gatsby Chapter reflections [pic] Chapter 1 Title: Revelation of personalities Quote: "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one‚ just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had." (Chapter 1 pg. 1) In these days‚ some societies judge people based on their class‚ if you are poor and act differently then they see you below them and if you are rich than you are more important and well recognized. In my opinion I agree
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are in the close readings from the book. These quotes are taken from several places in the book and do a good job of reasoning that Ethan Frome’s problems come from both his environment and his choices. These first quotes are ones that portray Ethan as a victim of his own personal choices. The first is in the prologue when Ethan is taking the narrator to work one day; “He never turned his face to mine‚ or answered‚ except in monosyllables.” This quote shows that Ethan chose not to speak to the narrator
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Mr.Radley’s boy was not seen again for fifteen years”. This shows that Boo Radley has not been seen out of his house for 15 years. Another quote from the book on page 10 says “ People said he existed‚ but Jem and I had never seen him” and another quote is “ Boo Radley was heard from and was seen by several people‚ but not by Jem” on page 13. Both of these quotes show that Jem and Scout have heard stories‚ but have never met Boo Radley in real life. Furthermore‚ the
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when they’re young. Fredrick Douglass’ quote alludes many impressions. One of the main factors in his quote concerns age difference. Children at a young age are more moldable than adults‚ meaning they adapt quicker and easier to change. Adults become increasingly aware that their children won’t have them forever‚ as children start to age. Douglass wrote this quote to address the situation of making strong children for the future. Douglass suggested in his quote‚ that by encouraging independent life
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