Albee used many literary devices in The Zoo Story. The first device is the anti-hero. An anti- hero is the main protagonist but lacks qualities of a hero. Jerry is an anti- hero and accepts his position as social outcasts. Along with the anti-hero‚ Albee uses satire. Satire adds humor to comment on human nature and social constructs‚ Albee uses these devices in The Zoo Story to comment on the way different social classes choose to view and ignore each other in American society‚ especially the really
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China Resists Outside Influence (p. 368 - 375) Economic pressure from the west forced China to open to foreign trade and influence. The Chinese looked down on all foreigners‚ out of pride in their ancient culture. When the Qing emperor agreed to receive an ambassador from England‚ the emperor was not impressed because they already had everything. The European merchants were determined to find a product that the Chinese would purchase in large quantities. Eventually‚ the Europeans found opium‚ which
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Separating Boys from Men There is much more to the world than meets the eye. In the short stories “How to Talk to Girls at Parties” by Neil Gaiman and “Gryphon” by Charles Baxter‚ two young boys have experiences that will change the way they view life forever. Enn‚ from the story by Gaiman‚ is an awkward teenager who afraid of girls but is talked into attending a party anyway by his friend Vic. Tommy‚ from “Gryphon‚” is a typical fourth grader in a very atypical situation. In both stories‚ eccentric
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Musical Theater Ever since I could remember I’ve dreamed about be a singer and when I was able‚ I started taking classes to accomplish that goal. Since working and studying in the entertainment industry I have found that there are many different career paths in this one field but I have chosen to discuss two that are similar but different in many ways. Opera and Musical Theater are two passions of mine and I hope this research
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about the influence of western expansion on the American Indians who occupied these lands. To set the stage‚ West describes “Across the Continent‚” one of the better known lithographs from this time. This picture shows the horizon with a train cutting through the plains while billowing smoke into the air. On one side of the train is the settlers; schools‚ people‚ and churches. On the other side of the train are two American Indians on horses. They are helplessly watching as Western culture expands into
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Background I will be analyzing the song "Murder to Excellence" by song artists Kanye West and Jay-Z. To begin I will provide background on the song as well as the artists‚ the meaning behind the song‚ and the genre. Secondly‚ I will explain why I chose this song to analyze‚ and what this means to me. Then‚ I will discuss how this fits into my culture and why it’s useful. Lastly‚ I will end with closing thoughts. Kanye West and Jay-Z‚ songwriters‚ producers‚ and icons to keep it brief‚ are not only business
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“The Drowsy Chaperone‚" a musical phenomenon‚ with songs by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison‚ based off the book written by Mr. Martin and Don McKellar. An hour and forty minutes of pure comedic relief‚ a nod to the aspect of escapism of the twenties. Adorned with the perfect balance between historicism and modernism‚ this musical provides the foundation for a night of amusement and thrill. It is a sneak peak into the extravagant musicals of the 1920s. A long lost era where prohibition dampened the
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Poetic Forms Template…. Emma Vickers TYPE: ODE Definition and “How to”…Explanation for this type of poem: Definition: "Ode" comes from the Greek language‚ meaning to sing or chant. It is a type of lyrical stanza. Greek odes were originally poetic pieces accompanied by music and dance. As time passed on‚ they gradually became known as personal and romantic poems. the ode can be generalized as a formal address to an event‚ a person‚ or object. Explanation: -There are
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Melanie Moreno 5453835 MUL 1010 The Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimi Hendrix is part of the group of musical geniuses that died at age 27. He was extremely influential and part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His music was way beyond the times that he made them and sound much more modern. Hendrix was an iconic left-handed player of the guitar. He had an amazing ability to make new melodies. He was revolutionary black man during his times. He played with white players and played white music in a time
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18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument by Michael Matthews The Chinese philosopher Confucius said long ago that "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing an instrument (in no particular order) and will hopefully give you a better sense of appreciation and pride for music. 1. Increases the capacity
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