In addition‚ Chinua Achebe employs symbolism and figurative language to convey the theme that one faces near insurmountable odds when attempting to overcome one’s own destiny. Okonkwo‚ besides meeting Miller’s definition of a tragic hero‚ to such a degree connects with his tragic flaws. This is clearly evident when Achebe states “You drove him to kill himself‚ and now he will be buried like a dog.” (Achebe 208) Achebe’s comparison of Okonkwo‚ one of the most respected members of the tribe‚ to an
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Poe shows that he mourns his lost wife‚ Lenore. All throughout the poem he uses figurative language to make memorable imagery and intrigue the reader. He uses alliteration and repetition to intensify the poem. In the beginning of the poem the narrator uses the words “rapping‚ rapping” and “at my chamber door” are repeated. The two most important
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In the novel "Go Tell I on the Mountain" by James Baldwin the main character; John; encounters three obstacles: (1) His father Gabriel; trying to make John as he is‚ (2) John’s journey for education; trying to get out of the ghetto towards a better life‚ and (3) the favoritism shown towards his brother Roy‚ no matter how much he acts up‚ and struggling with no support. The theme of "Go Tell It on The Mountain" is if you reach a crossroads in your life; follow your heart in the right path. The
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In Lord of the Flies‚ William Golding utilizes figurative language to compare the depiction the Jack’s jungle to that of Simon’s jungle to represent different approaches of humans to the natural world. Jack’s jungle is depicted as dry and rough‚ where there is only undergrowth and a cracked twig‚ which displays how dehydrated and lifeless the bushes and soil seem to him. The sharpened stick in his hand demonstrates his focus on violence‚ and the animal desire to kill. He even acts much like the
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Man communicates a diverse range of issues in our contemporary world‚ in particular the highly pressing issues of rumours/assumptions‚ fear and hope. This is achieved through a plethora of eloquent and engaging techniques‚ such as the use of figurative language‚ motif and emotive themes. For example‚ silkworms serve as a heavily symbolic concept throughout the novel. They are utilised as either a motif or metaphor depending on the context. Dormant and silent‚ silkworms bear an uncanny resemblance
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enough to win. In this case you may feel pressured‚ worthless‚ or never good enough. In the perspective of the writer‚ I can strongly say they are describing that trying to be the definition of perfection is mental suicide. The figurative language seen in the song creates the emotions running throughout the song. Beyoncé
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In “The Story of an Hour” Kate Chopin tells the story of a dysfunctional marriage full of oppression and repressed resent. Chopin uses figurative language to show how Mrs. Mallard’s feeling towards her marriage develop over time. Marriages can be and how in some situations death can be preferable to living an oppressed life. When Mrs. Mallard is devastated to learn her husband’s death and she “wept with wild abandonment.” Chopin using imagery to describe creates a vivid picture of Mrs. Mallard’s
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their dreams due to systematic oppression‚ will inevitably resort to violence. "Harlem" is a short‚ eleven line poem‚ consisting of three stanzas which are littered with literary and poetic devices such as imagery‚ italics‚ diction/syntax‚ figurative language‚ and rhetorical questions to name several. However‚ despite all the clever techniques Hughes deploys‚ his use of symbolism contributes most to defining‚ and clearly expressing‚ the poems main theme. The poem begins with a one line stanza in
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She supports her main ideas in this story by her experiences. Figurative Language • Simile‚ she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess of Victory (paragraph 19) • Paradox‚ Revealed in half-concealing (Paragraph 2) • Metaphor‚ Storm of grief (Paragraph 3) • Personification‚ physical exhaustion that haunted her body
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Using figurative language In my life‚ I have met many important people that have changed my life in an unforgettable way. It wasn’t until my freshman year in high school that I met my best friend Francia Fajardo. I am constantly learning from her whether it be about school‚ fashion‚ personal relationships‚ almost everything. She is like a lifetime teacher. For as long as I can remember I have struggled in particular subjects in school. She was the first person who ever took a real interest in
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