It is perceived throughout literature that characters within a novel are solely prompted by personal interests. Yet‚ we learn that they are sometimes driven throughout the work ascertaining a purpose larger than themselves. Whether it is an author’s use of literary elements (such as dialogue‚ characterization‚ or conflict) or even in their craft alone‚ it is inevitable in the two classic works: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and The Crucible by Arthur Miller. In The Grapes of Wrath‚ we discover
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In the novel Go Set a Watchman‚ Harper Lee comments‚ “Prejudice‚ a dirty word‚ and faith‚ a clean one‚ have something in common: they both begin where reason ends” (Lee 270-1). This quote not only describes what prejudice is‚ but also how it comes to be. Prejudice is illustrated in many different forms throughout various works of literature. A few skillfully portrayed classics include: Twelve Angry Men‚ a play by Reginald Rose‚ “As I Grew Older”‚ a poem by Langston Hughes‚ and To Kill a Mockingbird
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for example‚ is perceived as an disrespectful‚ mean‚ “boon”. This can be shown through characterization. From the time Bo is introduced in the novel he is portrayed as a delinquent with no responsibility. Bo takes care of his younger siblings and takes the role as their guardian. Bo also showed his responsibility when he stomped up the stairs and told off Ali’s mom‚ who is not considerate of her children. Torrey Adams is another example of characterization. Torrey is a teenager who at first seems to
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Many poets wrote their poems in either a traditional or feminist lens. Andrew Marvell and A.D. Hope were no different. Andrew Marvell’s “To his Coy Mistress” from the 1600s was wrote in the traditional lens. While A.D. Hope’s “His Coy Mistress to Mr. Marvell” from the modern times took the feminist route in his reply to Andrew Marvell. Marvell uses exaggerated metaphors to persuade his beloved woman. Instead of the normalcy of respectful adulation‚ he offers lustful invitation; rather than anticipating
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Valery Mora April 27‚ 2012 Critical Lens Helen Keller once said‚ “Although the world is full of suffering‚ it is full also of overcoming it. This quote means most suffering in the world comes from ignorance and mankind’s selfishness. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ this quote is proven true when Atticus takes the case of Tom Robinson despite the racist range of the town. In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck‚ this quote is proven true when George killed Lennie
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Heaven R. Hess Mr. Kloiber English 9 Honors 4 April 2013 March Challenge Essay “Greatness lies not in being strong‚ but in the right using of strength….” This quote by Henry Ward Beecher means that in order to be great‚ you do not need to be powerful; you just need to know how to use your power appropriately. I agree with this quote because most people that are great are not the strongest. Instead they use what they have to become great. The quote can be seen in The Color Purple by
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peacefulness and defeat. Throughout the play he rebels and frustrates as he struggles for fairness in a society which seems to offer none. However‚ soon one notices that beneath a mask of cruelty and toughness there is an individual who takes responsibility for his family no matter how difficult circumstances may seem. Throughout the play‚ Troy is constantly defined by how he approaches tough situations. For example‚ one of the major conflicts in the play was the conflict between Troy and his son
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English “Critical Lens” Samples and assignments Often in life and in literature‚ people find themselves in overpowering situations. This is what Herodotus was referring to when he wrote‚ “Men are at the mercy of events and cannot control them.” In other words‚ people suffer not because of their own actions‚ but because of the situation in which they find themselves. This is true in considering Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck because George and Lennie‚ the two protagonists‚ and other minor characters
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You know‚ I think there might be few things more awesome than reading a book with a small child. It’s great for both the child and the person reading to them‚ so having fun books to read is important. Sigfried’s Smelly Socks by Len Foley is such a book. It’s definitely cute‚ and it’s definitely fun. Based on an apparently real pile of smelly socks (adorable)‚ this rhyming children’s picture book is about bad smells and just what could be causing them. Is it the old food? Is it the stain on the floor
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nonsense to Othello‚ the more he had believed that she was unfaithful. After Iago leaves‚ Othello mutters to himself‚ "If she be false‚ heaven mocks itself! I’ll not believe’t." But when Desdemona asks‚ "How now‚ my dear Othello?" he could not confront her‚ only saying‚ "I have a pain upon my forehead‚ here" (III.iii.320-326). He could have easily just asked her where the handkerchief was‚ or as easily faced Cassio or Desdemona to tell them what was on his mind. Instead‚ he keeps quiet and just assumes
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