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    Conflict Assignment In the novel Brave New World written by Aldous Huxley‚ the main conflict is Character versus Society. The protagonist of the story is Bernard Marx‚ who in the beginning of the story is unhappy with how his life is going. He feels like there is more to life than being intimate with someone and taking soma. Since the society stands for having multiple‚ non-emotional relationships and a never ending social life‚ one never has the time to reflect. Bernard went against the society’s

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    interest in social reform‚ so he toured orphanages and factories and was subsequently horrified by the deplorable living conditions. Worried that such a rough upbringing would lead to a life of crime for many young orphans‚ Dickens sought to reform society by writing works like Oliver Twist and David Copperfield (Shephard). Dickens eventually passed away on June 9‚ 1870‚ from a paralytic stroke (Shephard). A Tale of Two Cities‚

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    This reawakens his sister’s desire for his death‚ and she enters "on a fearful catalogue" of all the "illnesses‚" "sleeplessness‚" and "injuries" of which he "had been guilty" and "all the times she had wished [him] in [his] grave‚ and [he] had contuma- ciously refused to go there." Pip is made to feel guilty not only for being so much "trouble" but also for his lack of gratitude. He is not grateful for his ill-treatment‚ of course‚ but is full of suppressed rage. During his sister’s recital of

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    An individual’s role in society can vary with the number themes the characters exhibit. When there are signs of fate‚ cruelties‚ weaknesses‚ and desires for justice and catharsis the role of an individual becomes more complicated. In Antigone‚ most of those themes are shown thus a single person’s influence or role on society is very small and complicated to attain. However in The Lottery the society has most of the control and there is not many signs of those characteristics so the role of a person

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    The three basic plot twists in the novel Great Expectations grip the reader’s attention and add impact to the moral themes of the story. The major twists help divide the story into three parts‚ known in the novel as: The stages of Pip’s great expectations. The first twist appears when the young‚ ambitious orphan Pip‚ finds out that he has a secret benefactor; his dreams of becoming a gentleman are about to come true. Pip is certain that his benefactor is the eccentric‚ old lady from Satis House

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    "A black man in a white society." How important do you think this is as a factor in Othello’s tragedy? Plan What Othello’s tragedy is: essentially believing a dishonest man over his wife How Othello fits in: Christian and experienced military leader How he doesn’t: a black Moor‚ foreigner and subjected to overt racism Newman: believes in racism himself Leavis: Othello is ‘too stupid’ to be a tragic hero Iago is a ‘dramatist’ many critics AC Bradley: Othello is ‘blameless’ How far Iago is to blame:

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    Great Expectations: PIP’S PERSONALITY CHANGE Most people would assume that through age and maturation‚ a boy with a wonderful heart and personality would further develop into a kind hearted‚ considerate gentleman. In Great Expectations‚ Charles Dickens provides his readers with an example of a boy who regresses in certain aspects of his personality rather than progressing as one would expect. Pip‚ a person who had loved and revered his uncle Joe as a child‚ while maturing‚ finds that his

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    Great Expectations: Themes of Love‚ Redemption and Isolation By Anne Gilmour Of the major themes from Charles Dickens novel "Great Expectations" to be discussed as to their importance concerning its structure‚ I have selected "Love" in the context of human relationships‚ "Isolation" and finally "Redemption". The loneliness isolation brings can only be redeemed by the loving associate of our fellow man‚ this is a two way thing. "Had grown diseased‚ as all minds do and must and will

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    Joshua Ashkenazy Mr. Muir English II 21 May‚ 2012 Alternate Ending for Great Expectations Every book has an ending that reflects on certain themes shown previously in the book. In the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens‚ money‚ power and corruption are the roots of the evils in society. There are certain criteria in making a conclusion to a book. According to my opinion‚ a book must have an ending that shows that the main character has learned from his mistakes and is willing to let go

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    : 1944 How do Dickens and Hosseini present the influence of childhood experiences in their novels ‘Great Expectations’ and ‘The Kite Runner’? The influence of childhood experience is at the core of these novels as both of the main protagonists go through a rite of passage and change of character which is influenced by their contrasting childhood experiences. In Dickens’ ‘Great Expectations’‚ the main character Pip grew up in southeast England with his harsh and blunt sister Mrs. Joe who raised

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