" Hester is not the protagonist‚ the chief actor‚ and the tragedy of the novel is not her tragedy but Arthur’s. He is the persecuted one‚ the tempted one. He it was whom the sorrows of death encompassed His public confession is one of the noblest climaxes of tragic literature." This review‚ controversial as it may be among Hawthorne’s readers and very possibly a bit of an overstatement‚ has a lot of truth in it. Obviously‚ Hester Prynne is the most obvious of the protagonists in "The Scarlet Letter"
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In this final assignment I will talk about the patriarchal fear of female sexuality. I will also be dealing with a brief summary of the female figure in the gothic novel. To begin with‚ I will give a brief summary of the changes that experimented the topics of the nineteenth century novel; then I will comment on the description which some scholars give about the woman of the nineteenth century. I will also exemplify the patriarchal fear of female sexuality by using two of the texts studied in the
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by Ruth; unwelcome in her home. She has little respect for Ruth’s lifestyle which is filled with second-hand drama‚ meaningless shopping – little overall purpose. * Character vs. Self (Leah = old and tired‚ misses Estonia‚ misses husband) Protagonist - Leah * Changes throughout story * At the story’s start‚ she feels at peace‚ even grateful for the notion of death * When the window breaks at climax‚ she becomes motivated‚ has a renewed sense of hope and vigor for life * She is
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Reaching the Heights of Excellence Most people want to pursue excellence‚ as if it is a goal to be reached. There is a notion that excellence is the key to be powerful. When you are excellent you have high chances to be chosen as a leader‚ a model person‚ an employee in prestigious companies or institutions and a highly-respected individual. However‚ excellence is not a goal but a standard and a winsome lifestyle. It is a journey and never a destination. Climbing the heights of excellence is giving
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of a story is by far the most important aspect because it is what sets the mood and tone. A haunted house at night creates a different sense of danger and mystery compared to a setting with a small little house and bright skies. Gothic means darkness and to be truly gothic‚ I believe a story must contain at least one if not all elements such as nighttime‚ supernatural‚ and fear of an unknown setting. It is because of these stories that these elements are considered scary today and I think the authors
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Acrophobia is an irrational fear of heights or high places. Many people dislike heights‚ but someone with a clinical case of acrophobia can have intense emotional and physical responses at just the thought of being in a high place. Acrophobia is simply a severe fear of heights. Now being afraid of heights is a common and sometimes appropriate feeling. But the phobia part kicks in when you feel afraid in a safe environment such as inside a skyscraper. Acrophobia is treated with graded exposure therapy
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Ben Cosh George Reuter IB Math 20 January 2013 Gold Medal Heights Introduction: a) The Olympic Games is an international event featuring summer and winter sports‚ in which athletes participate in different competitions. Since the Olympic Games began they have been the competition grounds for the world’s greatest athletes. First place obtaining gold; second silver and third bronze. The Olympic medals represent the hardship of what the competitors of the Olympics have done in order
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Height Increase Journal TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………...2 Scientific Study……………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Chapter 1: Nutrition for Growth……………………………………………………………………………...4 Chapter 2: Improving Posture for More Height…………………………………………………………….11 Chapter 3: Correct Sleeping Habits…………………………………………………………………………13 Chapter 4: Stage I (Preliminary Exercises)…………………………………………………………………15 Chapter 5: Stage II (Regular Exercises)……………………………………………………………………
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are perfect examples of Southern Gothic literature. Southern Gothic literature has points that must be satisfied in order to be classified in this genre. “A Rose for Emily” and “A Good Man is Hard to Find” satisfy all of these requirements. These requirements include setting in the south‚ puzzling characters‚ and exposing the deeper issue behind the face value of problems. These two short stories combine these three elements to produce two pieces of Southern Gothic literature. “A Rose for Emily”
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question: “The gothic tradition that began with the castle of Otranto reflects our fears and insecurities and thus continues to be appropriated into a range of cultures and contexts”. Nick Kavo A critical response to the following question: “The gothic tradition that began with the castle of Otranto reflects our fears and insecurities and thus continues to be appropriated into a range of cultures and contexts”. Assessment task 4: Gothic Fears and Insecurities Assessment task 4: Gothic Fears and
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