In Homer’s book‚ The Iliad‚ epic similes are used throughout the book‚ by exploring one of these similes‚ Homer reveals ‚in the simile‚ that men of war can transform into an animal and take on their characteristics. Homer uses the epic simile to reveal how men of war are akin to a predator attacking its prey. In the epic simile‚ as Homer describes Aeantes and Little Ajax as lions‚ he uses the word “seize” as another way to say pounce. That these Achaeans have taken on the form of a predator‚ the
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character‚ Guy Montag‚ from the novel Fahrenheit 451‚ written by Ray Bradbury‚ shows by his actions that human society can easily become oppressive and regimented — unless it changes its tendency toward censorship. Montag starts out with the personality of being brainwashed by a corrupt society. The dynamic character is a fireman‚ and Bradbury chose to start the story with “It was a pleasure to burn” (1). Montag believes that by burning the books‚ he was purifying society. The society Montag lives in
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Guy Montag: The Burning Rebellion In class we read the book Fahrenheit 451. The main character Montag has several qualities that change his views and decisions throughout the book. In the beginning of the story Montag was very confirmative and just went along with everything the government and didn’t really question anything but by the end of the book he was completely different. He had changed his views completely. One reason that motivated Montag to change so drastically was his curiosity. This
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In the book Fahrenheit 451‚ the characters Mildred and Clarisse have some similarities and differences. Mildred is the ideal example of a Fahrenheit 451 character. Clarisse on the other hand is a threat to the stability of ideas presented in the book. Although Mildred and Clarisse share some similarities‚ they also have many differences. Clarisse thinks more deeply than Mildred. Clarisse is characterized as odd‚ crazy‚ curious‚ and intelligent. She walks a lot which is peculiar because no one in
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Further Studies Paper #1 The Diabetes ‘Breathalyzer’ Chemists at the University of Pittsburgh have come up with a medical invention that may be available to citizens very soon. This new invention‚ known as the “Diabetes Breathalyzer” is a device that would be used to diagnose and monitor those with diabetes‚ as well as create a large stepping stone in the medical field. The chemists use a “sol-gel approach‚” which is “a method for using small molecules to produce solid materials‚” and “combined
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Fahrenheit 451‚ Guy Montag is not a hero because he does not do things for the good of others. A hero does not often kill. But if he does‚ there is a good reason. Usually the reason has to do with others being in danger. For instance if a robber has hostages and is threatening to kill them‚ a policeman might have to kill him in order to save innocent lives. Killing someone is always a last resort‚ when there are no more possible options. Anger is not a good reason. Montag did not kill
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In the book Fahrenheit 451 Montag was the main character. Montag had a very important job as a fireman. He had worked on the force for a while living an average life up until he met Clarisse McClellan. Clarisse was a very odd girl who loved school and to reminisce the old stories about the old times her uncle had told her. Many people believe that Montag is not a hero‚ but that is simply not true. Montag’s actions above all and are actions of a hero‚ in spite of his flaws. First off I will tell you
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Similes‚ Metaphors & Anecdotes In their spoken language all three chefs use a variety of similes metaphors and anecdotes to describe the food that hey are cooking. The way that they describe the food reinforces their purpose‚ which is to entice the audience with their cooking. Jamie Oliver uses the simile: “Like a brand that’s just come out of nowhere.” Jamie compares his dishes to something that is popular‚ so that the audience can relate to‚ Jamie uses a simile so the audience
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Faherenheit 451—Changes of Montag Montag: realization and eruption Montag releases his innermost accretionary indignation including Beatty’s infuriation‚ Clarisse’s death and Mildred’s betrayal. Just as Beatty says‚” Fire was best for everything”‚ (p.110) Montag burns his house and comprehends the deep meaning of that sentence for the first time. He is weary of staying with a strange woman who stares the “family” all day. He tries to break loose from the inanimate society. The fire helps him
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freedom after her husband’s death‚ but died due to the shock of seeing her “thought to be dead” husband. In “The Story of an Hour‚” Kate Chopin uses optimistic imagery to state that freedom is a spark that becomes a flame to those who are binded by darkness as her main idea. She is able to convey this main idea to the readers through metaphors and similes that correlates with freedom. Chopin states her main idea by using optimistic metaphor about the taste of freedom from a woman‚ whose husband was
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