about what is bad in human nature than what is good.” This quote means that literature tells more of the bad things that people do than the the good things. This is because it is more thrilling to read about the misfortunes of someone than an a characters regular life. This quote is proven true in the two works The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and in The Color Purple by Alice Walker. “Literature opens a dark window on the soul‚ revealing more about what is bad in human nature than what
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until you take it to a new realization and apply it to much more. Through this book‚ I have learned how characters are influenced by their surroundings‚ how pieces of the book connect to this quote‚ and how my life has been influenced by the actions of characters throughout the book. Just because a person can perform superior deeds and claim to live peacefully on the outside‚
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at times of challenge and controversy.” In other words‚ a person’s character is defined by how they respond at a time of despair‚ hurt‚ and struggle and not how a person acts and what they stand for at a time of peacefulness and luxury. Both‚ “Fences” by August Wilson and “The Color of Water” by James McBride illustrate the truth of this quote using characterization and conflict. In August Wilson’s play‚ “Fences”‚ the characters endure both times of contentment and despair. In the play‚ the protagonist
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Characterization is the combination of all the things and author does to create the personality of a character in a piece of literature. For example‚ throughout the story‚ the read learns a lot about the character of Jack. We learn that he is a very determined young boy. He does not like to give up when he fails; he likes to keep going until he is successful. In the beginning of the novel‚ Ralph‚ Jack‚ and Simon come across a pig and Jack wants to kill it for
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Introductory Paragraphs for a Critical Lens Essay Critical Lens: Introductory Paragraphs Best Examples: 1. Henry Ward Beecher was quite wise in saying that “Greatness lies not in being strong‚ but in the right using of strength.” Indeed‚ individuals who seek power and glory through force are not as truly great as those who seek to make a small‚ yet positive impact on their world through patient and persistent efforts. This phenomenon is illustrated by the characters Ralph‚ Simon‚ and Piggy
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Lao Tzu once said‚ “He who gains victory over other men is strong‚ but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.” I believe this means that the most powerful person is one who understands and has control over themselves. Richard Wright‚ in his autobiography Black Boy‚ and the titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel‚ The Great Gatsby both lend themselves in portraying the truth of this quote. This quote can be interpreted as saying that one who understands and has control over
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Critical Lens When writers write from a place of insight and real caring about the truth‚ they have the ability to throw the lights on for the reader." In other words the critical lens shoes that the writer who cares about the truth and has a deep understanding of the literature can help us understand the literature. Yes‚ I agree with this statement. I have read two books‚ which is Odyssey by Homer and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Those books show how human nature is similar to literature. In
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move on with their own lives. Harboring negative feelings and holding grudges consumes you. The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare illustrates this quote well. In The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare‚ many of the characters hold grudges and set out for revenge quickly after having been provoked. For example‚ the antagonist‚ Tybalt Capulet‚ is easily angered when the protagonist‚ Romeo Montague‚ shows up to the Capulet’s part uninvited. He swears for revenge and goes
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IRC he International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive‚ recover and rebuild their lives. We restore safety‚ dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. In 2012‚ the IRC restored hope and opportunity for millions of conflict-affected people around the world. Here’s a look at some of our recent achievements: * Our doctors‚ nurses and community health workers
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English “Critical Lens” Samples and assignments Often in life and in literature‚ people find themselves in overpowering situations. This is what Herodotus was referring to when he wrote‚ “Men are at the mercy of events and cannot control them.” In other words‚ people suffer not because of their own actions‚ but because of the situation in which they find themselves. This is true in considering Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck because George and Lennie‚ the two protagonists‚ and other minor characters
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