Thomas Hardy Thomas Hardy‚ written by Trevor Johnson‚ is the detailed journey through the life of one of England’s greatest writers. This biography describes some of the major details of his life such as his family‚ his education‚ and his major works. 	Thomas Hardy was born in 1840 at the Village of Upper Bochampton. He was the child of a country stonemason. Hardy was the third Thomas of his family. His mother’s maiden name was Jemima Hand and she and her husband led Hardy to have an
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religion. The first printer that Swift talked to‚ refused to print the novel in full‚ out of a fear of being accused of treason. 2. Form‚ Structure‚ and Plot The Novel consists of two letters to the reader and four additional sections of prose. These four sections are each divided into chapters. The novel is structured as a retelling of the speaker’s many voyages to new and uncharted lands. The story is told chronologically after brief background given by the speaker. The plot is simple
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family expenses and by age sixteen he began writing humorous articles and newspaper sketches‚ which could have been is his reason for becoming an author. A common theme which was present in all of Mark Twain’s short stories that were read was his satirical style of writing. He commonly used satire in stories to evoke a response in readers his form was mainly used to compel the reader to pause and reflect on his literature. In the three short stories that were read; "The Notorious Jumping Frog of
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wolmersatkins@gmail.com for any queries regarding ENGLISH LITURATURE ONLY. All other queries and comments should be directed to the school’s front desk. Students will explore receptively and expressively three major literary genres‚ DRAMA‚ POETRY and PROSE FICTION. English Literature provides students with opportunities to explore and respond critically to specific literary texts as they examine and understand the author’s technique. WHY STUDY LITERATURE? To develop and sharpen analytical skills
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Definition of Renaissance criticism : The literary criticism of the Renaissance developed classical ideas of unity of form and content into literary neoclassicism‚ proclaiming literature as central to culture‚ entrusting the poet and the author with preservation of a long literary tradition. Sir Philip Sidney (November 30‚ 1554 – October 17‚ 1586) was one of the most prominent poets of the Elizabethan era. Sir Philip Sidney’s influence can be seen throughout the history of English literary criticism
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based on certain rules; and the heroic couplet was chosen as the metre to suit the town- life. In the Age of Reason‚ emotions‚ sentiments‚ rural life‚ nature and imagination were excluded as they had nothing in common with reason; the result was satirical and pseudo classical poetry. Alexander Pope is chosen as the representative poet of the Age of Reason. The researcher has focused on Pope ’s Essay on Man to explain the philosophy‚ attitudes‚ and the tendencies of the eighteenth-century society
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The main characteristics of fables ………………………………………………...15 1.4. History of English and American fable……………………………………………18 Part II. Means of actualizing irony in English-American fable of 18th and 19th centuries …………………………………………………………………………… 2.1. Satirical irony of English-American fables of 18 century……………….……24 2.2. Humorous irony of English – American fables of 19 century ……………….36 2.3. Comparative table of English – American fables of 18-19 century ………….45 Conclusions……………………………………………………………………………
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trade from the spiritual religious perspective. God has created plants for all men alike‚ not for a certain species of human beings‚ to urge them to work and toil. So‚ lethargically enjoying the sweets of Negroes’ sweat is against God’s will. In a satirical tone‚ the Negro again wonders: Is there‚–as ye sometimes tell us‚– Is there One who reigns on high? Has He bid you buy and sell us‚ Speaking from his throne‚ the sky? (25-28) Tangled whips‚ matches and blood-extorting nails can never be
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Ad Hominem An argument based on the failings of an adversary rather than on the merits of the case; a logical fallacy that involves a personal attack. Allegory Extending a metaphor so that objects‚ persons‚ and actions in a text are equated with meanings that lie outside the text. Alliteration The repetition of an initial consonant sound. Allusion A brief‚ usually indirect reference to a person‚ place‚ or event--real or fictional. Ambiguity The presence of two or more possible meanings
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on fairly lighter note. Constant shift in mood in play according to who is speaking / what they speak about. Here in III‚2 : although stability in space (prison) in III‚ there are different moods changing rapidly 9) In prose !!!! Most passages mix up prose / verse. Duke in prose when addressing Lucio => very significative. Indicates shift in mood. 10) Importance of language & words Find what seems important in
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