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    different too. As books travel along the path of their life‚ people gain new information in their heads about books. They may then use that to write more books. This is the road of literature. A Long Walk to Water written by Linda Sue Park‚ and Whirligig written by Paul Fleischman‚ both have similar story lines‚ but have totally different overall situations. As books travel the road of literature they pick up new aspects of the books that brings them closer together. Most people call these the

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    Name: Date: Short Story Essay English 11 Topic: Making reference to three stories in this unit‚ discuss the authors’ use of literary elements (such as symbolism‚ setting‚ irony‚ characterization) to develop their themes. Please note‚ a key element that you will need to deal with is not only the literary elements‚ but also the themes (so you will need to clearly identify these). Write your essay here: Three stories including; “The Painted Door” by Sinclair Ross‚ “War” by Luigi

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    Literary Essay Nothing says adventure like running away from villains and getting shot at to start a career as a spy. Though many townspeople of Cumberland in Geoffrey Treases Cue for Treason think Peter Brownrigg is the best of the best‚ it is clear that not many people inherit the qualities to become a good spy. Katherine Russel is an exception. Kit is courageous and secretive‚ and therefor is the best spy in Cumberland. To begin‚ courage is one Kits most striking characteristics. Although it

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    in the ways that the story line is similar and both characters in the stories share similar struggles and qualities. To summarize‚ the shared theme of perseverance is illustrated in both The Negro Mother and A Raisin in the Sun through the use of literary devices including characterization. In “A Raisin in the Sun‚” the theme of perseverance is shown through the characterization of both Mama and Beneatha. In Mama’s life‚ she has struggled through years of poverty and constant work day after day

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    The Time I… My very first memory of beginning to write comes from when I was in Pre-School. I was four years old and I can remember coming home after my first day of school and telling my mother that I was going to quit school and never go back. Most would assume it was because I thought school was hard‚ but what is hard in Pre-K? My problem was that my teacher would not allow me to write my own name on my coloring papers. Sure‚ my hand writing was far from neat but the fact was that I could write

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    Whirligig Have you ever wondered who Brent Bishop is‚ continue reading and you will learn his multi personalities. The book “whirligig” is written by Paul Fleischman‚ the main character in the book is Brent Bishop‚ the new kid in school who just wants to fit in with everyone else. Brent is a determined and resourceful teenager who just wants to do well. Brent is a responsible teenager for many reasons. Whenever he killed lea he was determined to do whatever it took to make things right with

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    Formal Writing Essay Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl 1.) Describe one character in the text you studied. Explain HOW this character was made interesting in the text. In the short story Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl‚ Mary Malone is one of the main characters and I found her to be interesting. In this essay I will explain how Roald Dahl uses language features to portray Mrs Maloney. Mrs. Maloney is a six months pregnant with a child and she is in a very protective state. “Her

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    Literary Analysis: Outline This worksheet must be TYPED. Bring your completed worksheet (along with the O’Connor short stories) to class with you on Tuesday 11/27. Note: Page 1 of this outline provides a sample outline of the thesis statement and ONE paragraph from the online sample Literary Analysis Essay. Complete pages 2-3 of this worksheet for class on Tues 11/27. Thesis Statement (one sentence that sums up your specific interpretation of the story): In Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The

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    Literary Essay: T: Reverend John Hale changed from the beginning to the end of the play the Crucible. A: Anyone who has read The Crucible P: To further understand the character John Hale in the play The Crucible F: Literary Essay It can be argued that in the play The Crucible‚ Reverend John Hale’s character’s arrogance and ignorance caused him to begin the Witch Trials of Salem‚ Massachusetts‚ and in the end could not do enough to stop them. He undergoes a significant change as the play

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    GEAS2103 Literary Appreciation: Term Essay Outline CUI KE JUN‚ April (13635670) Essay topic: Compare and contrast the conflicts faced by the protagonists in the two texts. Discuss how they are forced to submit to their parents. In literature‚ the conflict moves the story forward. When the story is to end the protagonist’s favor‚ the conflict occurs. It is what the major character must face with and hopefully defeat. What behind conflict is want. The author always creates situations where the characters

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