leads to conflicts between groups in societies. In Lord of the Flies‚ William Golding creates the theme of savagery through the children’s location and isolation. To emphasize this‚ Golding portrays the people on the island as innocent children to show how primitive and savagery is the core in the human heart. Due to the boys’ desire for freedom and endeavor to kill the beast‚ the children become primally savage‚ which can be shown through their game‚ excitement over killing a pig‚ and murdering of Simon
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In ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ Helena is presented as an extremely lovesick and broken girl. To present Helena‚ Shakespeare uses carefully crafted language and a range of techniques such as metaphors‚ similes and hyperboles. The audience’s reaction to Helena changes throughout the play‚ for example‚ at different points in the play‚ we feel sympathetic towards her. At the beginning of the play Helena is heartbroken and extremely upset due to Demetrius’s hate towards her. We know this as she says
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In The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald presents a specific portrait of American society during the roaring twenties and tells the story of a man who rises from the gutter to great riches. This man‚ Jay Gatsby‚ does not realize that his new wealth cannot give him the privileges of class and status. Nick Carraway who is from a prominent mid-western family tells the story. Nick presents himself as a reliable narrator‚ when actually several events in the novel prove he is an unreliable narrator. Although
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whole campaign for Puyi to rule Manchukuo. In Puyi’s Autobiography‚ he reveals the truth about the relationship between Japan and Manchukuo. The truth was that Manchukuo was a puppet country that was being controlled by Japan. Puyi shows his audience how he was deceived by Japan and Japanese officials in believing he had a significant part in the decisions regarding Manchukuo‚ when the truth is he was just a placeholder for them
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characters who are averse to Elizabeth’s intelligence‚ namely her mother and Lady Catherine. Elizabeth is also shown to have a strong sense of values that guide her actions throughout the novel. While she is not afraid to speak her mind‚ Elizabeth does not speak with ill intentions‚ but rather in a "a lively‚ playful disposition‚ which delighted in any thing ridiculous." Elizabeth herself is both aware and
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example of a classic wealthy person in the 19th Century. He does this with Scrooge enquiring of his nephew ‘“What reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough.”’ Scrooge’s manor in saying this makes me‚ as the reader rather upset and disappointed that someone can be so shallow and uncaring. In Scrooge saying this‚ it demonstrates to the reader that Scrooge does not think one could be joyous if they were not well off‚ and proves that he does not understand the concept of Christmas spirit. Dickens continues
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How does Steinbeck present the theme of violence in ‘Of Mice and Men’? John Steinbeck’s short novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ presents the desolate nature of 1930s America‚ in particular Soledad‚ close to where Steinbeck himself grew up and worked during this time. Notably‚ Steinbeck focuses on the life of migrant workers who were forced to travel from ranch to ranch in search of work as a result of the simultaneous occurring disasters ‘The Great Depression’ and ‘The Dustbowl’. Due to the economic crisis
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Don’t Treat Yourself Dr. K.P. Parthasarathy Dr. K.P. Parthasarathy a practicing psysician discusses health problems. His essay “Don’t Treat Yourself” warns us against the dangers of the self-medication‚ medicines are changing these days. Their effect on our body and system also undergoes rapid changes. Hence self-medication must be discouraged. The author condemns it. Many house holds in India use their own methods of treating their sick people. There is no rationals
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Making Rice Krispie Treats is simple. It only requires a few ingredients‚ and doesn’t take too long. Making Rice Krispie Treats is a fun and easy way to make a snack that the entire family can enjoy. The first thing to do when making Rice Krispie treats is to get all of the ingredients and supplies you will need. The first thing you will need is a box of Rice Krispies cereal. The next thing you will need is a bag of Jet Puffed miniature marshmallows. Then you will need a stick of butter
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“Havisham” by Carol Ann Duffy is a poem which depicts the character of Miss Havisham from the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Havisham is a bitter and spiteful character due to being jilted at the altar many years ago. She has become twisted and vengeful due to her heartbreak and loneliness. Themes such as love‚ hate‚ grief and madness are explored throughout the poem to illustrate Havisham’s descendance into insanity. Duffy uses several techniques in order to deepen my understanding
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