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    opinion of the main character Neddy‚ because they cannot see his actual thought processes. This point of view gives a tremendous impact to the story. It is one of the most important literary elements Cheever uses to accomplish an outstanding piece of literature. Cheever successfully focuses reader’s attention on exactly the detail‚ opinion‚ and emotion the he wants to emphasize by manipulating third person point of view of in his short story. For example “Had you gone for a

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    What comes to mind when the idea of "Romantic Literature" enters your head? Immediate imageries consisting of two lovers‚ a rose‚ or even a starlit sky may come to mind. In Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein‚ she disproved these imageries by creating her own scenario with grotesque images and lonely characters. Many have overlooked this novel as a romantic literature but it is actually one that contains the most elements of a romantic literature. Romantic literature emerged through a movement called Romanticism

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    The movie Dead Poet’s Society explores the concept of individualism in great depth. The numerous conflicts that the characters face throughout the movie demonstrate the fundamental principles of existentialism and transcendentalism. Neil Perry’s suicide‚ for instance‚ illustrates the disturbing existential consequences that can transpire when an individual’s authority is allowed to prevail against tradition. On the other hand‚ however‚ the triumph of the individual spirit may sometimes have a positive

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    Del Rosario HNCA III-01 * What is Literature? * writings in which expression and form‚ in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest‚ are characteristic or essential features‚ as poetry‚ novels‚ history‚ biography‚ and essays. * Generic Classification * Prose * the ordinary form of spoken or written language‚ without metrical structure‚ as distinguished from poetry or verse. * Fiction * the class of literature comprising works of imaginative narration

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    RE-WRITING THE COLONIAL DISCOURSE Written by: Nouha Mahjoubi Supervised by: Professor Beltaif The world’s structure today is tightly linked to the historical development and events. One of the most noticeable historical processes is colonization. The British Empire was one of the greatest imperialist powers. It is through colonization that the Western world is gaining a kind of prominence and domination in the world. The influence of colonization may not be very obvious nowadays as the concrete

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    date before October 31st‚ 1451‚ in Genoa‚ which is part of modern day Italy. He had a family that consisted of his mother (Susanna Fontanarossa)‚ his father (Domenico Colombo)‚ three brothers and a sister. It is claimed that Columbus had gotten some early training in the field of boating‚ stating that he was out at sea by the age of ten. In 1470‚ he found himself as a hired hand on a ship whose destination and mission was to conquer the Kingdom of Naples. In the year 1473‚ Christopher Columbus became

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    Democratic Individualism in Whitman’s Poetry Walt Whitman will remain as a well-known‚ superb poet. Clarence Brown stated‚ the words of someone speaking on Walt Whitman‚ “He is the only one of the conventionally recognized American poets who is worth reading” (37). Walt Whitman is a poet that writes with purpose. His poetry seems to attempt to teach the more desirable behavior and traits for Americans. It depicts the ideal American democrat‚ peace maker‚ and a well-rounded person‚ in general. Not

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    Hemingway’s Trauma Writing in “In Another Country” Ernest Hemingway‚ one of the most outstanding American writers‚ wins worldwide reputation not merely because of his gifted writings but also for his adventurous and life. He has participated in the two World Wars and the Spanish civil war‚ which provides much raw source for his works. As a critic comments that “his war experience proved so shattering and nightmarish that his life and writings were permanently affected” (Chang Yaoxin 226)

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    The Importance of Individualism Every society consists of a group of individuals. Lawyers‚ garbage workers‚ fickle teenagers‚ and even infants all interact and produce a diverse‚ successful society. Each member of that society contributes in his or her own distinct way. But when individualism is repressed‚ humanity within the society is lost. The importance of individualism is satirized through exaggerated psychological and physical training‚ the implementation of an austere caste system‚ and the

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    ISP Alex Macbeth 140431 “Hussein Literature or literature by Hussein? A 21st Century re-analysis of the Swahili dramatist Ebrahim Hussein’s works‚ with specific emphasis on Mashetani (Demons)‚ and their relevance today. ” TUTOR: DR KWADWO OSEI-NYAME “Hussein Literature or literature by Hussein? A 21st Century re-analysis of the Swahili dramatist Ebrahim Hussein’s works‚ with specific emphasis on Mashetani (Demons)‚ and their relevance today. ” You speak about

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