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    A certain theme that stuck out a lot in this book was the "Physical control" of the bodies of its subjects. Winston‚ is followed and looked over by the Party‚ everywhere he goes. They constantly watch to see if he makes any sign of disloyalty‚ so that if he does‚ they would arrest him. The Party forces their members to go through tough‚ heavy morning exercises‚ called Physical Jerks. After that‚ the members would work long grueling days at the government agencies‚ and would be in the state of exhaustion

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    delegated powers – Those powers‚ expressed‚ implied‚ or inherent‚ granted to the National Government by the Constitution. expressed powers – Those delegated powers of the National Government that are spelled out‚ expressly in the Constitution; also called the “enumerated powers". implied powers – Those delegated powers of the National Government that are suggested by the expressed powers set out in the Constitution; those “Necessary and proper” to carry out the expressed powers. inherent powers – powers

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    The Big Massive Allegory Symbolism‚ Imagery‚ Allegory Before we get down to the details‚ we should address the fact that Lord of the Flies is one big allegory. Symbols aside‚ the boys as a whole can represent humanity as a whole. You can see where the pieces fall from there; the island is then the entire world‚ the boys’ rules become the world’s varying governments‚ two tribes are two countries‚ and so on. The boys’ fighting is then equivalent to a war. The only time we pull out of the allegory

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    Two themes that can be made from the story “The Path Through The Cemetery” by Leonard Q. Ross are Where fear is present‚ wisdom cannot be and Accepting a challenge can lead to negative results. The best theme for “The Path Through The Cemetery” is Where fear is present‚ wisdom cannot be. I say this because Ross states in the text‚ “Ivan started to rise from his knees. But he could not move. Something held him in an unyielding and implacable hold. Ivan tugged and lurched and pulled ­gasping in his

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    calebswift.2016@swshelby.k12.in.us TKAM Essay #2 Comments Share FileEditViewInsertFormatToolsTableAdd-onsHelp A Caleb Swift 12-16-14 Essay #2 Mockingbirds‚ Symbolism‚ and ​To Kill A Mockingbird ​In the novel ​To Kill a Mockingbird​ ‚ killing a mockingbird is a sin. There are many “mockingbirds” in the story. The most important mockingbird in the story is Tom Robinson‚ an African American man who was falsely accused of rapeing a white woman

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    P. Literature How does Shakespeare express theme through language? Shakespeare‚ an extraordinary writer‚ uses many literary techniques which prove his mastery of English. His most fascinating technique however‚ is displaying theme through language. In his play “Hamlet”‚ Shakespeare uses language to address existential dilemma‚ truth‚ and death. These themes significantly shape “Hamlet” into the masterpiece it is. In his play‚ Shakespeare expresses existential dilemma through Hamlet. Hamlet’s

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    Adrienne Macaluso April 8th‚ 2014 ENG 120 - Dupcak Essay #2 Revised Symbolism is an object‚ reference‚ or emotion that is especially used in literature to provide a meaning beyond what essentially is being shown. Specific and unique symbols presented in both “Cathedral” by Raymond Carver and “The Slough” by Pasha Malla are used to represent something other than itself. Specifically in “Cathedral” the two most obvious symbols are the audiotapes and the cathedral. In “The Slough” the skin is

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    Symbolism through the Short Story The Pedestrian By Ray Bradbury Since the turn of the century‚ new technology has slowly begun to create an anti-social and impersonal society. Take‚ for instance‚ the advancement of the entertainment industry; people’s idea of a social night out is "going to the movies"‚ where there is very limited social interaction. With the advancements of kitchen appliances‚ time is rarely spent with ones family in the kitchen whether it is to cook‚ wash dishes‚ or just socialize

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    “Hills like White Elephants” and “Girl” Themes and Symbolism The themes and symbolism for the stories “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway and “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid work with the structure of said stories to create an understanding of a girl’s sexuality and how others attempt controlling it by providing symbols that uncover the truth that lies behind the words. In‚ “Hills like White Elephants”‚ the American man consistently and angrily persuades his girlfriend to have the operation

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    life of Laura Kieler a good friend of Ibsen. Symbolisms in literature Symbolism is when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story. Symbolism in literature can be subtle or obvious‚ used sparingly or heavy-handedly. An author may repeatedly use the same object to convey deeper meaning or may use variations of the same object to create an overarching mood or feeling. Symbolism is often used to support a literary theme in a subtle manner. (http://www.life123.com/

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