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    Lennie ’’They had walked in a single file down the path‚ and even in the open one one stayed behind the other’’ This shows that Lennie has less power than George and follows him because he doesn’t know what to do. Section 1‚ page 19 ’’A huge man‚ shapeless of face‚ with large pale eyes‚ wide sloping shoulders... dragging his feet a little like a bear drags his paws‚ his arms hung loosely’’ This shows that Lennie has slow reflections‚ and is tall. Animal comparison Section 1‚ page 19

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    Throughout the history of novels‚ many things have changed. However‚ one thing that has stayed the same is the use of literary devices. These can be symbolism‚ metaphor‚ or irony‚ but one of the strongest is foreshadowing. In Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbeck uses foreshadowing for many reason‚ specifically by using the title to foreshadow the plot‚ by using prior events to foreshadow to the death of Curley’s wife‚ to foreshadow the death of George and Lennie’s dream and to foreshadow the death of

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    What are some of the literary techniques that are significant in Julius Caesar? So far I have these: "These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing" (Shakespeare I.1.72) as a metaphor. "Falling Sickness" (I.2.251) as a pun. "He sees that Roman are but sheep..." (I.3.105) as a metaphor‚ I don’t know whether or not it is an extended metaphor. "His countenance‚ like richest alchemy" (I.3.159) as a simile. "therefore think of him as a serpent’s egg" (II.1.32) as a metaphor.

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    Controlled Assessment Task Bank English Language Submission 2014 Of Mice and Men: Themes and ideas Explore the ways communities are shown in the text you have studied. Characterisation and voice Explore the ways one or two minor characters are presented in the text you have studied. Explore the ways a major theme of the text you have studied is presented and developed. Explore the ways emotions are shown in the text you have studied. Creative Pieces (any two from different columns): Moving Images

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    The example of this novel being an example of naturalism lies in its title‚ Of Mice and Men coming from the quote “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” Someone with a positive view of naturalism would likely be able to connect with the idea of predestination‚ where it doesn’t matter what you do during your life‚ whether you end up in heaven or hell

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    in the story. Feelings drive characters to succeed in every possible scenario. The validity of this interpretation can be seen as true by examining the literary elements conflict and characterization in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. Steinbeck‚ in Of Mice and Men‚ uses the literary element characterization to show the power of interpretation. George and Lenny as well as all the other farm hands dealing with the depression of the early

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    Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a novel which intelligently explores the theme of innocence using several key techniques. The novel is set in a fictional town in Alabama in the ’30s and follows the growth of Scout‚ a young child and the book’s narrator‚ as she experiences first-hand the prejudice of the time by watching her father defend a black man for doing a crime of which he is innocent. Innumerable techniques such as usage of similes‚ narrative voice‚ key events and symbolism are fundamental in creating the

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    Judge - Dion George - Me Candy - Staph Lennie - Sean Judge - “Order in the court! We are here today for the trial of ’Lenard Small’ for the murder of ’Lucile Smith’. I call Candy James to the stand” Candy - *Places hand on bible* “I swear to tell the truth‚ the whole truth so help me God” Judge - “how long have you worked on the ranch?” Candy - “I’ve worked there for the best years of my life! So for about 20-30 years!” Judge - “what was your way of interacting with the now deceased

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    Of Mice and Men Literary Essay Friendships are one of the major aspects of life people that come into our lives will either stay or leave people go through bullying‚ fights‚ drama‚ amd family problems. The conditions during the tough times simultaneously encourage and discourage friendships. John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men illustrates the natures of friendship during the hard times. The author does an excellent job of showing the strength of friendship‚ the lack of friendship‚ and how they

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    Devices and Literary Techniques Rhetorical devices and literary techniques are closely related to tone and style. In fact‚ an author’s style partly consists of selecting and using certain devices; an author’s tone is partially determined by the type of techniques an author uses. Many SAT books will list lots of Greek terms you don’t need to know‚ such as synecdoche and anaphora. But the Critical Reading section won’t require that you know the names of rhetorical devices or literary techniques. Rather

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