First written in the 1880s and extensively revised in 1908‚ The Portrait of a Lady is often considered to be James’s greatest achievement. In it‚ he explored many of his most characteristic themes‚ including the conflict between American individualism and European social custom and the situation of Americans in Europe. James proclaimed that “The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent reality.” Plot was for him but the extension of character. The novel must
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Analysis As one of the shortest of Poe’s stories‚ "The Oval Portrait" consists of a brief one-paragraph story framed within a larger vignette whose main purpose is to establish the romantic Gothic mood in which the story occurs. The setting and basis of the plot are shrouded in mystery; the narrator does not explain how or where he is wounded‚ and with his servant‚ he enters an abandoned‚ decaying chateau that offers no more answers than the narrator. The dark gloom of a deserted house is a classic
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Human consciousness in Isabel Archer Isabel Archer‚ the heroine of the novel ‘The Portrait of a lady’‚ is a young American woman who must choose between her independent spirit and the demands of mid-nineteenth century European social conventions. She unexpectedly inherits a fortune‚ which in the beginning of the novel‚ seems to have freed her from the need to marry. After propagating her quest for independence‚ she rejects two suitors‚ Casper Goodwood and Lord Warburton
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From self-preservation of the past self‚ the definition of the double eventually expands to self-criticism and self-observance. The idea of peering into the deepest conscience of oneself is disturbing and uncomforting to man. Freud proposed the double as synonymous with terror for the ego is projected outward as an extraneous being reflecting oneself. Arnold Bocklin‚ in his painting‚ “Self Portrait with Death with a Violin‚” illustrates an uncanny‚ skeleton double to himself in order
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Goffman’s insights on the professional sense of self‚ the self that we project “on stage for others‚” are a relevant one. It strikes at the very being of one’s sense of self in the professional realm. Goffman might very well suggest that the sense of loyalty to the group that overrides what they would deem immoral is a reflection of the "drama" that compels individuals to act for the sake of others:" And to the degree that the individual maintains a show before others that he himself does not believe
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New Year With Family Portrait Photography When you are spending time with family during the holidays‚ you may not have time to get a family portrait taken. However‚ countless people have adopted the practice of sending out greeting cards in January‚ and many families choose to skip gift giving during the season and exchange gifts to celebrate the New Year instead. Why not ring in the New Year with your family by scheduling a photography session with an experienced professional? You will all have a
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Frida thought the United States was beautiful‚ especially San Francisco. Diego also loved the United States because of the culture new ways of thinking. In 1932‚ Frida made another self- portrait. It is called Self- Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States. It was a beautiful painting showing her thoughts on America and Mexico. She showed the two sides from her perspective. One of the things she hated in America was the way they divided social groups especially since she was
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Self-Assessment Assignment This week’s lecture‚ readings and discussion focuses on the importance of self-assessment in the career development process. This assignment will help you focus on your intended career and your perception of the skills you possess that are required to be successful. Step 1: Values‚ Interests and Skills 1. Review the following information related to the importance of Career Self-Assessment. http://www.job-hunt.org/career-change/self-assessment.shtml 2. Write
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Commentaire de texte : The Oval Portrait‚ Edgar Allan Poe From Selected Tales‚ Penguin‚ Popular Classics The Oval Portrait‚ a short story from Edgar Allan Poe‚ lies in the fact that art and life are deadly linked. The passion for art and painting is described as causing death since the painter’s determination to make a portrait of his wife will cause her death. As in most of Poe’s short stories‚ the setting takes an important place in the story. We could say that it has even an influence on
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“How to Prepare for a Tornado” Tornadoes can be devastating acts of nature. Part of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are rotating‚ whirling winds that appear in a funnel shape. These storms can reach winds of 300 miles per hour‚ and can devastate neighborhoods and towns in minutes and is very dangerous. In order to protect yourself and your family from this natural disaster you will need to prepare before the disaster even occurs. Tornados can be a very frightening disaster and it’s always
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