Becoming "Un-Stuck" in Slaughter-House Five As we begin our epic journey in the science-fiction novel Slaughter-House Five‚ we are struck with an unfamiliar phrase. "Billy Pilgrim has become unstuck in time." But what does author Kurt Vonnegut mean by that? We soon discover that this idea of becoming "un-stuck in time" is major theme in this novel. Our protagonist‚ Billy‚ jumps to different points in his life at unexpected points in time. At time we find ourselves with him
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Themes * Migration Romulus‚ his wife and son migrate to Australia in 1950. | ‘...migrant reception and clearing camps...’ | They experience patronising attitudes from some Anglo-Saxon locals. Ethnicity is highlighted as a point of difference‚ not a multicultural melting pot where everyone belongs. | ‘New Australians’‚ ‘Balts’‚ ‘incompetent Australian tradesman’. When Romulus sets fire to a stook ‘The local newspaper ridiculed the New Australian for his folly.’ | They are appreciative
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Numerous themes permeate William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. However‚ the central conflict that Hamlet‚ the protagonist‚ faces is the difficult task of finding a balance between his thoughts and his actions. In the play’s opening act Hamlet is given the duty of avenging his father’s death. Hamlet’s father’s ghost tells him to kill his uncle‚ Claudius‚ who is also his father’s murderer. Hamlet must also maintain a clear conscience. Hamlet is then forced to find a perfect solution‚ but being the intellectual
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Norberto Martinez James Simons English 1302-54123 Theme Essay There was once a peasant who constantly wandered the cobbled streets. The old man would always ask for food‚ sustenance to keep him alive. The knights of the village were disgusted by the old sick man. So‚ everyday they would toss him a fish just to keep him away and everyday the man would come back for more‚ like a stray dog waiting to be fed. Then a day came when the knights were not there‚ they had left for battle. Who would
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“Yes‚” said the Ferry man‚ “ a very beautiful river‚ I love it more than anything. Often I have listened to it‚ often I have looked into its eyes and always I have learned from it. Much can be learned from a river.” There are many possible themes for this book that would all be valid because of all the life lessons that Siddhartha provides. Love is the most prevalent because it is present throughout the entire story‚ just in different forms‚ at different times. As the story unfolds‚ Love’s role
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Iago is a very interesting character in the play Othello‚ by William Shakespeare. Iago is the antagonist in the play and he uses many different techniques to deceive and manipulate his victims. The use of imagery and metaphors and Iagos’s use of language are his tools that he uses to manipulate and fool people. In this essay I will be talking about how Iago uses animal imagery to describe the relationship between Othello and his wife Desdemona and the image of poison and how he uses both of the
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In the film ¡°Gattaca¡± directed by Andrew Niccol‚ several themes such as the impact of technology‚ discrimination and reaching goals are portrayed throughout the film Niccol hypothesise the future of our planet in the ¡®not too distant world¡¯ as a world where technology plays a major part in our everyday lives. He shows the impact of technology through character. The second after Vincent‚ the protagonist‚ was born‚ the doctors took a blood sample from Vincent. After analysising it‚ a vast quantity
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Themes in ‘Macbeth’. Order/Disorder. * Disorder introduced with the arrival of the witches in horrible weather. * ‘In thunder‚ lightning‚ or in rain?’ * The Thane of Cawdor threatens established order‚ ironic as the new Thane of Cawdor also betrays the King. * ‘Assisted by that most disloyal traitor‚/ The Thane of Cawdor‚ began a dismal conflict’ * The witches prophecies tempt Macbeth into disrupting natural order. * ‘If good‚ why do I yield to that suggestion‚/ Whose horrid
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Major Themes Prophecy The plot of Macbeth is set in motion ostensibly by the prophecy of the three witches. The prophecy fans the flames of ambition within Macbeth and Lady Macbeth‚ serving as the primary impetus for the couple to plot the death of Duncan--and subsequently Banquo. But one also wonders: Would Macbeth have committed such heinous crimes if not for the prophecy? What if he had ignored the witches’ statements? Such speculation‚ however interesting‚ ultimately appears futile‚ since the
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Eng 152 Othello There are many important messages portrayed throughout Othello that can still be applied in our lives today. He talks about everything from love and betrayal to the power of suggestion. The play deals with race issues‚ which is still a very big topic in today’s society. There are many important lessons that can be learned from Othello. Even though this took place hundreds of years ago‚ it deals with issues that are just as relevant now as they were when it was written. He
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