In Stephen King’s raw and fascinating novel Carrie‚ the author exercises vivid details‚ creates striking characters‚ and includes a suspenseful plot. This is what keeps the reader interested and horror-struck. An example of vivid details is on page 123 where the author describes Carrie’s prom dress. “The dress itself was nearly floor length. The skirt was loose‚ but the waist was snug‚ the material rich and unfamiliar against her skin‚ which was used to only cotton and wool.” This excerpt is significant
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Stephen King holds the position that reading a bad novel can be just as useful for a writer as a “good writing school.” Being able to recognize “bad” writing in itself has many merits. He believes this because reading poor quality literature can teach someone what not to do in their own writing. This information can be used to craft more novel stories that don’t make use of tired tropes or trite concepts. A book that does many things wrong can be infinitely more helpful to a writer’s technique than
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in the article. Most people already have clear thoughts about many beliefs and subjects that many people doubt on to be true. Think about ghosts‚ aliens and more of these beliefs that are not proved by science (yet). In ‘The Body’‚ written by Stephen King‚ Vern Tessio was the first one of the boys to see the dead body. When the rest of the boys ran towards him and looked down‚ Gordie comments that they then knew that ‘death was real’. This is an example showing that you must have proof before you
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By definition‚ the use of allusions permits writers to simplify complex ideas or emotions. Additionally‚ the use of Greek allusions gives a slight extra effect of dreamlike and magical effects. Edgar Allen Poe‚ a poet of the Romantic Movement‚ is one of the greatest American writers to emerge during the nineteenth century. Poe’s poem‚ "To Helen‚" first published in 1831 alludes to the one and only‚ the beautiful Helen of Troy. This poem is about the appreciation of a woman’s beauty; not only concerning
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Influences on Thomas King while Writing “The Baby in the Airmail Box” There are many aspects that can influence an author while writing a story. In the story‚ “The Baby in the Airmail Box” by Thomas King‚ many different aspects influence the writing of this story. Kings influences including personal‚ social and political influences. First‚ personal influences like racial struggle and discrimination has influenced King. Second‚ family structures and different groups of people in society impacts King’s
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American literature gothic authors‚ normally showed symbolism to convey a deeper message. In the story "Masque of the Red Death"‚ by Edgar Allen Poe‚ Poe uses symbolism. The Abbey‚ the Black Chamber‚ and the clock chiming all convey symbolism. One example is how the author portrayed security through the Abbey. He described the Abbey as‚ " A strong lofty wall gridled it in. This wall had gates of iron." This describes how well built the house was. It also showed the amount of sturdiness and protection
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Before reading The Masque of the Red Death‚ knowing that it is by Edgar Allen Poe the reader can infer that it had the possibility to be depressing and gory. Then‚ when you read the title‚ it is confirmed that the theme will be similar to most of his other writings. Although it may not be as disturbing as Poe’s “The Black Cat” where eyes are being gouged out‚ it still has it’s gruesome moments. The Masque of the Red Death is about a prince and his castle hiding from the red death which kills you
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usually creating things for entrainment purpose only‚ create art? My answer would be yes‚ after watching the film . It is a movie released in 1994 directed by Frank Darabont. It is adapt from a short story in the novel written by Stephen King. In this novel‚ King demonstrates that he can break free from the genre he dominates and still create a marvelous piece of modern literature. Though the film mirrors the novel in many ways‚ Darabont illustrates a focused objective of improving upon the areas
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author that asserts his respect for the English word is Stephen King. In On Writing on pages 129 through 131‚ King shares the approach that every new writer should acquire in order to create magic. King’s diction‚ figurative language‚ and detail portray his appreciation and diligence to the art of writing‚ which he emphasizes by revealing basic strategies every writer should acquire. The diction
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character Clay has that makes him a survivor Leadership is not a position it`s earned by an action which proves one worthy In the novel Cell by Stephen King‚ clay shows great leadership qualities in his quick decisions and how much he cares for others. “Let’s break into his house and steal all his guns‚ we can’t fight without guns anymore they outnumber us now” (King 106).
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