After reading "the Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin‚ I was surprised at the unexpected events that lead to Mrs. Mallard ’s death. Through elaborated setting‚ profound feelings and enriching plot‚ the theme of the story was gradually revealed and brought out an astonishing ending to both Louise ’s life and miserable marriage. The settings took place both in outside and inside environments. As informed of her husband ’s death‚ Louise begins to make the first expressions. Unlike other women being immobilized
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In The Awakening by Kate Chopin‚ water serves as commentary on Edna Pontellier’s most pivotal moments in which she evolved as a person. The various instances of water throughout the novel symbolize Edna’s In the beginning of the novel‚ water is a symbol of Edna’s troubled relationship status. As Edna stands on the beach‚ she concludes that “the voice of the sea is seductive [and] speaks to the soul.” The sea resembles Robert‚ enlightening Edna of her true feelings for him. Whereas Edna’s relationship
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One activity that reflects my personal commitment to community service is Totem Tutoring. Totem Tutoring is a place where students at Mountain Pointe can come and be tutored by other students who are knowledgeable in specific subjects. Initially‚ I started tutoring at Totem because I was unknowingly in room where it was taking place‚ and a student asked me for help understanding chemistry. Once I discovered that I was unwittingly participating in the program‚ I decided to continue my involvement
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The short story “The Storm” by Kate Chopin‚ deals with the subject of adultery. The story takes place in the early 1900’s. There are two main characters‚ Calixta (the wife) and Alcee (the former lover). Alcee must take refuge from a passing storm in Calixta’s house‚ while he is there the two end up making love while Calixta’s husband and son have to wait out the storm at the local store. By doing this Chopin implies the theme that is‚ adultery is natural and does not
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In this piece‚ Chopin uses a lot of crescendos and diminuendos‚ and there is a wide range of dynamics (from pianissimo to fortissimo) but there are no sudden contrasts. Section A in the piece is quieter than section B‚ which climaxes to fortissimo twice. The structure of ‘Raindrop’ is in ternary form (separated into sections in the form of ABA). In section A (in D flat major) there is a lyrical melody accompanied by quavers in the bass. This section also has its own ABA structure. In section B (C
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My interviewee is Mr. Keith Richardson who is CEO and founder of Sierra Trading Post in Cheyenne‚ WY. The type of business is Catalog Company and the company have operated for 18 years‚ started in 1986. Mr. Richardson raised some interesting and valuable perspectives during the interview. First‚ he pointed out that the motivation he became an entrepreneur was getting fired. I think that "getting fired" is a very powerful phrase to me. I have so many ideas about my life but I always feel confused
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A Kiss before Dying A Kiss before Dying is a novel written in 1953 by Ira Levin. It won the Edgar Award in 1954‚ for Best First Novel. The book was adapted twice for the cinema: first in 1956 and later in 1991. This novel summary is: Bud and Dorothy is a couple who in love happily with each other. They study at Stoddard College in Blue River. They belong together and one day Dorothy is pregnant. That is really bad time for them to have a baby this time‚ especially for Bud; the Bud’s future plan
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person in the long run. Working through the strain of tendonitis has made me look at recovery differently. The reason I desire to be a physical therapist for athletes is because I believe I can relate to what athletes will be going through‚ due to my personal experience with this injury. I now understand the limitations of an injury and how to work yourself back to a point where you can continue to participate in what you love. Tendinitis has held me back in one way but I wouldn’t allow it to deter me
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Jullian Collins October 28‚ 2011 ENG 212 Entrapment in Kate Chopin’s The Awakening Kate Chopin’s The Awakening is entrapment by social decrees‚ circumstance‚ and desire for personal independence. I enjoyed the plot and the twists and turns throughout the story‚ which I noted that during the time period it was written was categorized by a society which the patriarch is the center and leader of the family. (This is a very long and confusing sentence) But to a certain extent Edna did as she
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Chopin’s Raindrop prelude has a conjunct melody (there is only a small pitch change between each note). From the name of the piece‚ Raindrop Prelude‚ the sustained notes are used to act as the continuous raindrops falling. To represent these raindrops‚ Chopin uses descending notes and arpeggios. He also uses septuplets and turns to create similar effects. He changes to the relative minor to create variation. The main melody in the A section is in the right hand; however‚ in section B of the piece‚ the
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