Characters/Characterization Pieter Van Vlaanderen Dynamic character because he is becoming more loving towards his wife‚ yet is still “mad sickness came over” him and it is getting worse. (Pg. 127) Protagonist Jakob Van Vlaanderen Dynamic character because he plays a critical role in Pieter’s life and originally is not willing to change. Jakob is accepting of the book about the birds from Pieter and shows change‚ but is still very reluctant to accepting the change. Nella Van Vlaanderen Static because she
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your palette blue and grey‚ look out on a summer’s day‚ with eyes that know the darkness in my soul.” (Don MacLean) I chose to write about the painting‚ The Starry Night by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh painted the view outside his sanitarium room window located in southern France at night. But Van Gogh painted it from memory during the day. I feel that this painting has Asymmetrical Balance. From our handouts – “In this case balance is achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal
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Chiefly‚ we undertook these visits with great regularity for me to temporarily satisfy my insatiable craving for knowledge. While there‚ I never missed the opportunity to seize my two favorite VHS tapes whenever available: Popular Mechanics for Kids: Rip Roaring Roller Coasters and NOVA: Roller Coaster!. These videos nourished me with both the charm of creation and the justification behind how to assemble and operate roller coasters. Evidently‚ I admired the concept of humans possessing the ability
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who want you to live a long‚ happy life. However‚ that is not the case when it comes to Montresor in "The Cask of Amontillado". He shows concern and courtesy towards his friend Fortunato‚ only to kill him in an extremely disturbing manner. Adding irony within the narrative‚ Montresor is a villain who enhances the story because of his manipulative qualities and lack of remorse. Montresor is a master of manipulation. He encounters his so called friend‚ Fortunato‚ and is extremely kind and warm towards
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admired for courage‚ outstanding achievements and noble qualities. Elizabeth Van Lew was a courageous woman living in the confederate South‚ yet saving the lives of Union soldiers. However‚ some people might argue that she is better described as a traitor. In Elizabeth Van Lew‚ is a hero because she saved lives‚ her heroic actions came at a great personal cost‚ and she was recognized for her extraordinary efforts. Elizabeth Van Lew is a hero of her time. She would provide prison soldiers with food and
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Irony is a useful device for giving stories many unexpected twists and turns. In Kate Chopin’s "The Story of an Hour‚" irony is used as an effective literary device. Situational irony is used to show the reader that what is expected to happen sometimes doesn’t. Dramatic irony is used to clue the reader in on something that is happening that the characters in the story do not know about. Irony is used throughout Chopin’s "The Story of an Hour" through the use of situational irony and the use of dramatic
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In his argument‚ Van Inwagen explains that if determinism is true‚ then our acts are just a consequence of the laws of nature and events in the remote past. And since it’s not up to us what went on before we were born nor what the laws of nature are‚ the consequences of
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strong love for each other. Also‚ the watch that Jim carries around with him is one of his most‚ valued‚ prized possessions. Lastly‚ the irony shown throughout the story comes with a big twist. O.Henry projects the idea that love is shown through selfless actions by Della not having enough money to buy Jim a gift‚ a symbolic chain‚ and an unexpected twist of irony. Christmas is quickly approaching and Della does not have enough money to buy Jim a gift. While Della is counting her money in her room
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Walter Podbielski Professor Harris HUMN 420 Week 3 assignment 01/26/08 For week 3 assignment I chose the Van Gough painting and the corresponding poem “The StarryNight” by Anne Sexton. The poem references death rather frequentlyand I think that night in some way goes hand in hand with death. In contrast morning and daylight give way to life‚ the flowers opening up to the sun’s warmth and birds awaking; the day begins. The painting shows a town at night‚ which is asleep‚ quiet and peaceful. During
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Lottery” villagers gather to select a ticket to find one villager to be stoned to death. In “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson‚ the events of the narrative seem to suggest that traditions are a normal part of society. However a close look at the use of irony and foreshadowing demonstrate the lack of normalcy in the community. The tension in these readings ultimately indicates complacency in our society with the status quo until we become the victims. Are the things our ancestors have taught us‚ always
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