Running head: ANALYSIS OF LITERARY CONTEXT Analysis of Literary Context James O. Montford‚ Jr. Grand Canyon University: (BIB 355) August 24‚ 2011 Analysis of Literary Context The intent of this paper is to analyze the literary context of the book of James‚ by giving an outline and summary of each chapter found in the book of The Epistle of James. This paper will give historical background and cultural information for the purpose that James the author wrote the book. This paper will attempt
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How (and Why) Do I Write in Literary Present Tense? Literary works‚ paintings‚ films‚ and other artistic creations are assumed to exist in an eternal present. Therefore‚ when you write about writers or artists as they express themselves in their work‚ use the present tense. The Basic Rule: You should use the past tense when discussing historical events‚ and you should use the literary present when discussing fictional events. 1. When commenting on what a writer says‚ use the present tense.
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Macbeth - Act 5 Scenes 1-3 Literary Devices: Scene 1: Scene 2: Scene 3: Metonymous Macbeth asks the doctor‚ "Cleanse the stuffed bosom of that perilous stuff/Which weights upon the heart?" (heart represents the soul) Alliteration Macbeth says‚ "And with some sweet oblivous antitdote..." (repetition of /s/) "Thou lily-livered boy..." (repetition of /l/) "Then fly‚ false thanes‚" Personification Macbeth: "Curses not loud but deep‚ mouth-honor‚ breath‚/Which the poor heart would fain deny‚ and
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“she had her secret comfortable understanding with a few favorite saints who cleared a straight road to God for her” but the priest was unable to stop what God had ordained for her. These feelings of unexpected abandonment that Granny felt in the past and in her future self were all reflective and made intolerable to Granny due the fact that Granny never got to confront George and release her feelings of being jilted by him at the altar on that day were the “cake was not cut‚ but thrown away” and
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Literary Commentary: Iago’s First Soliloquy In Othello‚ Shakespeare exposes Iago’s true self to the audience‚ or what we think of as his true self. During the last passage in Act I Scene III‚ Iago is alone on stage and delivers his first soliloquy‚ where the character shares his inside thoughts. When Iago shares his thoughts concerning Othello‚ his character starts to come out more. Shakespeare characterizes Iago as someone who wants revenge on Othello and plans a scheme to quench his thirst for
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Disenfranchisement within Literary Works Hate is human nature for some--those who are in a position of power toward others who seem less than equal. This repugnant behavioral trait is often implemented on those who deserve no such treatment. Those who are disenfranchised do not have same rights and equal opportunities as those who are not discriminated against or those who deprive power from others who are innocent. Literary works can be used to give examples of disenfranchisement and how people
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George Orwell’s 1984 was an incredible book that displayed a multitude of literary theories that would require looking at the novel from different perspectives. The novel contains subtext that is influenced by the author’s personal experience‚ and the time in which he resided. Winston Smith represents Archetypal literary theory Orwell was raised in England‚ even thought he was born in India‚ so smith was a common name‚ thus implying that Winston Smith was just a common man. The common man has always
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Beowulf: Analyzing Key Literary Elements When scholars or students are interested in the Anglo-Saxon way of life‚ there is only one poem that can be used as the perfect representation of the culture. Written by an anonymous christian monk around the year 700 A.D.‚ Beowulf is no ordinary poem. Beowulf is an epic poem that involves the incredible tale of an epic hero named Beowulf and his bravery‚ unsurpassable strength‚ honor‚ confidence‚ and willingness to face all odds. Often called the “mother
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1. An allusion occurs when an author makes a reference to a time‚ place‚ or character from another literary work. In Sinclair Lewis ’ "The Hack Driver" Lewis makes many references and comparisons. Specifically‚ he makes two allusions. The first allusion is to Heaven ’s gate and St. Peter. Lewis (1996) says of Bill‚ "When he gets to Heaven ’s gate he ’ll call St. Peter Pete ’" (P. 58). Lewis ’ second allusion is to the Amazon River while describing Lutkins ’ mother. His allusion is used
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retake the Lonely Mountain from the greedy dragon Smaug. Many forms of literary elements appear in this book such as conflict‚ character archetypes‚ artifacts of attraction‚ and deus ex machina.. These elements work together to create a detailed fantasy world which many people enjoy. The main theme of this book is an “everyman” (Bilbo) can develop into a hero when he is thrust into extraordinary circumstances. The first literary element I am going to talk about is conflict. There are many forms of
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