“Doctor in the House” (Richard Gordon) 1. The author of the story is Richard Gordon. It is the pen name used by Gordon Ostlere (born Gordon Stanley Ostlere on 15 September 1921)‚ an English surgeon and anesthetist. As Richard Gordon‚ Ostlere has written numerous novels‚ screenplays for film and television and accounts of popular history‚ mostly dealing with the practice of medicine. He is most famous for a long series of comic novels on a medical theme starting with Doctor in the House‚ and the subsequent
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Female voices in classic literature are rarely allowed to be heard as they should‚ especially in a society like Shakespeare’s‚ where women are expected to make children and hot meals and not much more than that. While Shakespeare does take drastic steps forward in allowing such prominent female characters as Gertrude and Ophelia‚ he fails to make them strong or independent‚ and therefore an example for women everywhere. If it were not for the horrible mistreatment of Ophelia and the horrible misunderstanding
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Luis Vazquez English The plot of Arabian nights conveys the theme/ideal that story telling is a vital part of society. Shahrazad’s captivating stories to King Shahrayar becomes the sole purpose/focus of her life; each tale literally saves her life every night. Each night she concludes the tale from the previous night and begins another fantastical and magical tale‚ though as the tale reaches its climax Shahrazad is stricken by sleep and suspends storytelling ‚ leaving the tale at a cliffhanger
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Tchaikovsky was born on May 17 in 1840. The country he was born in was Udmurtia‚ Russia. His style for writing was ballet and we was very good at melody writing. Tchaikovsky was not a nationalist even though he did write a few songs about his country. When Tchaikovsky was very poor and had no help this very nice women who Tchaikovsky has never seen before they have only talked online decided to be his financial supporter and her name was Madame Von Meck. Sadly Tchaikovsky passed away on November
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premiere of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House‚ much has been discussed regarding the final controversial scene. Why does Nora leave not only Torvald but her children as well? Many critics and theater-goers questioned the morality of the play’s resolution. In fact‚ some productions in Germany refused to produce the original ending. Ibsen acquiesced and grudgingly wrote an alternate ending in which Nora breaks down and cries‚ deciding to stay‚ but only for her children’s sake.A Doll’s house; a chance to engulf yourself
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Literary Themes and Elements Bobbie Meadows ENG.125 Instructor Chunn January 14‚ 2013 The theme of a short story is the idea behind the plot of the story. In other words‚ it is not the actual events that happened throughout the story‚ but what the story is telling you. There are certain aspects that enhance the theme such as the elements of the story. These elements include but are not limited to the setting‚ the point of view‚ and symbolism. “The Welcome Table” by Alice Walker (1970) communicates
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THE FUNCTION OF CRITICISM AT THE PRESENT TIME Matthew Arnold THE FUNCTION OF CRITICISM AT THE PRESENT TIME Table of Contents THE FUNCTION OF CRITICISM AT THE PRESENT TIME.........................................................................1 Matthew Arnold.............................................................................................................................................1 i THE FUNCTION OF CRITICISM AT THE PRESENT TIME Matthew Arnold This page copyright © 2001 Blackmask
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LITERARY DEVICES Copyright © 2007 by Jay Braiman www.mrbraiman.com Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature‚ in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language‚ which we can recognize‚ identify‚ interpret and/or analyze. Literary devices collectively comprise the art form’s components; the means by which authors create meaning through language‚ and by which readers gain understanding of and appreciation for their works. They also provide
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Literary Reflection Alicia Gallegos ENG 125 Lindsay Brand April 08‚ 2013 Literary Reflection In reading Alice Walker’s “The Welcome Table”‚ I have found a profound interest in the content and context of the short story. This particular story has great depth and imaginary depictions that allows the reader to invest them to the message of the story. In this literary work I find it best to approach the critical thinking in a personal view point. Allowing the reader to get involved in the story
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Sociological Criticism and "The Rocking-Horse Winner" Daniel P. Watkins relates "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence‚ to sociological criticism through his critique of the family ’s need to show off and of the capitalist society they live in. The family lived in style but always felt anxiety in the house because they didn ’t make enough money for the social position in which they had to keep up (Lawrence 592). The society‚ culture‚ and economy are examined to help interpret the content of
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