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    subjective diction to convince a resisting abolitionist group that slavery is not a bad deed. While some believe slavery is an immoral act towards society due to their harsh treatment‚ the author argues other wise saying slavery is acceptable and is needed. He explains to his readers how slavery is‚ “a status of society… and continually justified by Holy Writ‚ is its natural‚ normal and necessary status under ordinary circumstances” (Fitzhugh 295). Fitzhugh uses a great example of subjective diction as he

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    Write a critical analysis of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice‚ paying special attention to family politics. Comment on the Elizabeth – Darcy relationship. What makes Elizabeth and Darcy different from all other characters in the novel? Student: Daniela Gospodinova In the 19th century in England‚ when Jane Austen writes‚ the marriage is something that every young woman wants - to marry a single‚ wealthy men‚ showing both joy and gratitude. In the beginning of the novel‚ the opening

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    innocent women hang on false accusations? Elizabeth Proctor is a virtuous woman who is steadfast and true. These traits also make her a bit of a cold fish. Her husband John Proctor had an affair with their seventeen year old housekeeper Abigail Williams. Elizabeth seems to be struggling to forgive her husband and let go of her anger. Elizabeth’s dislike of Abigail is more justified when Abigail tries to murder Elizabeth by framing her for witchcraft. Elizabeth is innocent of witchcraft because she is

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    an abundance of diction to help set the tone and mood. Diction helps develop a vengeful tone after a rival dog Spitz kills Curly‚ one of Buck’s teammates‚ when it says “Spitz ran out his tongue and laughed again‚ and from that moment Buck hated him with bitter and deathless hatred.”(London‚ 9). This diction helps convey the author’s tone through Buck‚ helps develop Buck as a character‚ and Spitz as a rival. Also it foreshadows Buck’s revenge later on when he kills Spitz. Diction also helps develop

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    Since its publication Jane Eyre has incited passionate debate about the values communicated” Discuss why the novel has evoked this response Charlotte Bronte communicates controversial values in Jane Eyre‚ which demonstrate her beliefs about women’s feelings and emotions as well as their role in society and in relationships. Bronte also shows her perspectives on values of religion and morality. These values have evoked passionate debate and controversy both in the Victorian period of the 19th

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    The poetry of Elizabeth Bishop appeals to Modern readers for many reasons There are many reasons why the poetry of Elizabeth Bishop would appeal to the modern reader. I would consider Bishops concern with everyday objects to be one of the most appealing attributes of her poetry. Bishop takes objects that everybody can relate to and understand‚ and through poems like ‘The Fish’ and ‘The Filling Station’ she gives these objects a wonderful and powerful significance. This technique allows the

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    stock market crash which caused him to lose a lot of money. Because of this he was no longer able to support his wife and five daughters and in the year 1930 he abandoned his family by staging a suicide. Elizabeth was only five when her father abandoned her family. Her mother continued to raise Elizabeth and her four sisters as a single mother. She would take Elizabeth’s and her sisters to the cinema once a week. This sparked Elizabeth’s interest in acting.Many years later Cleo sent a letter to his wife

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    undefined   Jane Eyre Charlotte Brontë Cliff’s Notes - Chapter Summaries & Character Analyses • Introduction • Chapter Summaries • Character Analyses • CHARLOTTE BRONTE - HER LIFE AND TIMES At the time‚ literary society in England was a very small world. For a complete unknown to publish a successful novel was relatively unusual. For three unknowns to manage it in a single year was unheard of. Naturally‚ everyone was curious about them‚ though normally the curiosity would have died down

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    otherwise known as Moor had slept with his wife Emilia. Leaving Iago with a strong desire for revenge. Shakespeare successfully uses diction and symbolism throughout the passage. These devices are used to provide the reader insights regarding Iago’s character and motivation. Shakespeare indirectly depicts Iago’s persona as egoistic and manipulative through the use of diction: “And nothing can or shall content my soul‚ till I am evened with him” (13-14). Iago’s body is dominated by anger and resent

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    Charlotte Bronte did this with her novel Jane Eyre commenting on ideas including love‚ social class and gender. Jane Eyre allowed Bronte to develop her ideas and opinions about her society at the time thoroughly. Another author who uses the art form of the novel is Bram Stoker‚ with his novel Dracula. Stoker makes known his anxieties and the anxieties that characterised his age: the repercussions of scientific advancement and the dangers of female sexuality. Jane Eyre discusses the idea of love verses

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