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    Romanticism in English literature of the Beginning of the 19th Century (The Age of Romanticism) Britain became a large trading empire. The cities grew fast. London remained the largest one. In the 19th century Britain was at its height and self confidence. It was called the "workshop" of the world. The rich feared the poor both in the countryside and in the fast-growing towns. Nevertheless the great emphasis was made on the individual based on interdependence of Man and Nature.

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    Aristotle’s definition of tragedy Aristotle It’s not all about beauty‚ art and nature Accounts for tragedy as a scientific phenomena “Everything unfolding on the stage should have a specific psychological effect on the audience” Literary theory: a theorist accounting for a complex piece of literature‚ labeling parts explaining notably what does happen in the literature but what should happen in the literature. Tragic hero: function of literature Characteristics of a tragic hero Shakespeare

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    According to Duff Brenna‚ “All literature shows us the power of emotion. It is emotion‚ not reason‚ that motivates characters in literature.” This means characters in literature are instigated to follow their true emotions instead of their own sanity. Characters follow their hearts rather than their minds‚ which is usually the reasons behind their actions. This is true as demonstrated in the two novels To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. Atticus Finch is a lawyer

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    Essay Topic: Tragedy in Frankenstein To some people Frankenstein might be considered a tragedy while for others it might not. For Aristotle‚ tragedy was a word to describe a certain situation‚ especially in plays and literature. According to Aristotle‚ in order for a poetic work to be considered a tragedy it had to have several requirements. For Frankenstein‚ only four parts will be mentioned as the other parts applied more to plays rather than literature. First‚ it should have a plot where the

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    The Importance of the 20th Century Literature The dawning of a new century marked a distinct change in the style and subjects of literature. Rural‚ agrarian lifestyles were fast becoming a thing of the past as industrialization made factory work the norm‚ and many people began to feel isolated despite living in big cities. Writers who identified as “modernists” reflected this new sense of isolation and displacement in their works. The entire Western world was also deeply affected by the devastation

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    VICTORINO MAPA HIGH SCHOOL 300 San Rafael St. San Miguel‚ Manila LESSON PLAN (FINAL TEACHING DEMONSTRATION) First Year - English Assignment given the day before: 1. Read the essay entitled “I’m Glad I’m A Little Guy” by Carlos P. Romulo. 2. Research on the biography of the author. I. Objectives At the end of the lesson‚ the students should be able to develop the following skills: A. Focus Skill: Realize that one’s physical appearance is not a hindrance to one’s success.

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    INTRODUCTION Indian English novels refer to the various novels by writers in India who write in the English language and whose native or co-native language could be one of the numerous languages of India. It is also associated with the works of members of the Indian Diaspora‚ such as V. S. Naipaul‚ Kiran Desai‚ Jhumpa Lahiri and Salman Rushdie‚ who are of Indian descent. It is frequently referred to as Indo-Anglian literature. As a category‚ this production comes under the broader realm of postcolonial

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    5 Reasons Behind Slipping of Rollers from Garage Doors The role of rollers in a garage door is to keep the door fully functional at all times. It will ensure that the door can be closed and opened easily. The rollers guide the door the doors as they move together to ensure smooth flow. They are in charge of the opening mechanism of a garage door. Many people often find themselves in a position where they are supposed to replace garage door rollers this is because experts recommend garage door roller

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    People tend to view tragedy in cataclysmic and catastrophic terms. Every night on the news we hear murders‚ assassinations and bombings referred to as Atragedies.@ Tragedy need not be an event which affects the community at large. Rather‚ any event which teaches an important lesson to a specific person or a group of people can be viewed as a type of tragedy. While the Greek tragedies focused upon the catastrophic nature of tragedy‚ The Biblical Book of Genesis provides the reader with another

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    Context Though it is often viewed both as the archetypal Anglo-Saxon literary work and as a cornerstone of modern literature‚ Beowulf has a peculiar history that complicates both its historical and its canonical position in English literature. By the time the story of Beowulf was composed by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet around 700 a.d.‚ much of its material had been in circulation in oral narrative for many years. The Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples had invaded the island of Britain and settled

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