Kris Dias Critical Lens Essay “The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance‚ and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.” - Albert Camus. In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ a group of British schoolboys become stranded on a deserted tropical island after their plane is shot down. Without the rules and structure of civilization the boys quickly descend into savagery. Some of the boys who are led by Ralph‚ the group’s
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Valery Mora April 27‚ 2012 Critical Lens Helen Keller once said‚ “Although the world is full of suffering‚ it is full also of overcoming it. This quote means most suffering in the world comes from ignorance and mankind’s selfishness. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ this quote is proven true when Atticus takes the case of Tom Robinson despite the racist range of the town. In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck‚ this quote is proven true when George killed Lennie
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The Steinbeck Style Although John Steinbeck is recognized for the themes of his novels‚ including the struggles of the working class and social injustice‚ he is also known for his excellent use of the literary elements. In two of his novels‚ Of Mice and Men and The Pearl‚ Steinbeck uses different types of tone‚ diction‚ and syntax to enhance meaning and strengthen the impact of his message. In Of Mice and Men Steinbeck presents an innocent tone through his character‚ Lennie‚ to create meaning
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The Outsiders Critical Lens Essay The quote in question is “All good is destined to be defeated.” The quote means‚ for every good guy‚ there is a bad guy. For every hero‚ there is a villain. Everyone who has ever tried to do something good has been destined to be stopped. The quote not only speaks for literature‚ but for everything. If you look from now‚ all the way back to ancient times‚ you will see examples of this in many works of literature. The book The Outsiders is a good representation
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“The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck‚ the main character‚ Emily‚ tries to do the same. Both the setting and overall mood of the characters‚ support the comparison of Emily to her Chrysanthemums. She is faced with many obstacles such as her oblivious husband and her lack of exposure to the world. Steinbeck’s description of the setting‚ his ignorant tone‚ and his use of symbolism each reveal even more meaning to Elisa’s view of herself as a woman in society. Steinbeck introduces the setting by
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Critical Lens Essay Quotations Chose one of the following six quotations to connect to your work of literature: 1. “Good Literature makes us aware of the potential that each human being has.” Anonymous 2- “The best literature may entertain readers or disturb them‚ but above all‚ it must make them think.” Anonymous 3- “Art is the lie that makes us realize the truth.” Pablo Picasso 4- “The best literature is about old universal truths
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Great Expectations Essay The story Great Expectations is best viewed through the class studies critical lens with a contrast between rich and poor. Miss Havisham’s estate and Uncle Pumblechook are comparable to the life of Pip and the family he lives with because they are upper class and lower class. In just the first 30 minutes of the story‚ the recurring motif of rich versus poor is expressed three times. First‚ when Pip is forced by Uncle Pumblechook to go to Miss Havisham so that his family
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their‚ John Steinbeck is no exception. John Steinbecks characters come directly from his travels and experiences. John Steinbecks writing would not have been as descriptive or as realistic without this personal interjection. His contribution to American Literature is unique and offers a fresh approach to this art form. A few of the works which contain his personal experiences are Of Mice and Men‚ East of Eden and The Grapes of Wrath. American Literature has been greatly influenced by John Steinbeck
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Ms. Zivas Critical Lens According to an unknown author‚ “It is not what an author states‚ but what he or she whispers that is important.” In other words‚ every detail in every book or work of literature has a more complex meaning than what is on the paper. Two works that prove this quote true are The Odyssey by Homer and “Ithaka” by Constantine Cavafy. The Odyssey by Homer is a metaphor for life. “It is the journey that makes up your life” as said by Tiresias‚ a blind prophet in The Odyssey
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Critical Lens Book Report Fiction is an attempt to tell the truth about things we generally lie about. I agree because authors write books that tell every thing like it is and that it seems right but is very wrong‚ and they tell it with out censorship and make readers think is that the way friends‚ family ‚ and strangers think too because I can’t read their minds? The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds was about named Tille it showed all the hard
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