writer and used his novel The Scarlet Letter to criticize the Puritan religion. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a major American work filled with detailed characters and rich symbolism. From the beginning of The Scarlet Letter‚ the Puritans were terrified of the forest; Although the narrator always associated the forest and nature in general with kindness and love Throughout the novel‚ the theme of the forest continues to crop up. In the beginning of The Scarlet Letter‚ the forest was know
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In the first stanza of ‘Hitcher’ shows the reader that the narrator is seeking a more relaxed lifestyle‚ and is unable to deal with the arduous tasks of everyday life. He states that he had been ’tired‚ under/the weather’‚ but not especially ill‚ and therefore should not be taking time off work. He ignores all calls from work‚ and says that the answerphone ’screaming’ that he will be fired if he continues to behave unprofessionally. He himself hitches a lift to the place where he has a hired car
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The appearance of Simon in the novel The Lord of the Flies is of great significance and is substantial for the development of the story because he made lots of points in the story. First of all‚ it is important to state that he sent simple‚ yet deep messages throughout the novel‚ with morals behind them. Religiously speaking‚ Simon can be identified as the Christ-figure in the story. Simon also had a very specific role in the novel in being the character in contact with nature. Simon’s significance
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a subway in Hong Kong‚ Simon is intrigued by Amy‚ but he does not have the nerve to talk to her. When he finally works up the courage‚ he realizes he cannot because Amy does not speak Chinese‚ and Simon is failing English. But somehow‚ Amy and Simon have a connection‚ and they find that they really understand one another. Enough for Simon to admit that he is dropping out of school and enough for Amy to confess that she is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend’s baby. Amy and Simon feel lost in a world that
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Though he is small and quiet‚ that does not mean he is not important‚ everyone has meaning. Simon is an effective character despite his isolation‚ as the novel develops‚ so does he‚ becoming a type of prophet. In William Golding’s The Lord of the Flies‚ Simon is an intriguing character due to his speech‚ thoughts‚ and actions. The first thing to make Simon intriguing is his speech. For example‚ “’No‚ I’m not. I just think you’ll get back alright.’” (Golding 111). In this quote‚ Simon’s speech conveys
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In The Scarlet Letter‚ the author‚ Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ uses many symbols throughout the novel. The most obvious and well known symbol‚ is the scarlet letter Hester is forced to wear. The infamous scarlet letter can be considered the most important and influential symbol. The symbolism behind the scarlet letter changes throughout this novel. Initially‚ the letter A was intended to mark Hester as an adulterer. During the first years of her punishment‚ the letter was a daily reminder of shame and her
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Is Simon an important character or not? Write about his contribution to the novel and the methods Golding uses to show what Simon is like. Golding uses many descriptions throughout the novel to tell us more about his characters. Simon‚ by the point of his death is shown to be an almost angelic figure. This essay will examine whether Simon can be said to be significant or not‚ and why Golding has created his character. Simon starts the novel as a tiny weakling‚ who faints in the sun at the
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The Scarlet letter is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The plot focuses on sin in the Puritan society. Hester Prynne‚ the protagonist‚ has an affair with Reverend Dimmesdale‚ which means they are adulterers and sinners. As a result‚ Pearl is born and Hester is forced to where the scarlet letter. Pearl is a unique character. She is Hester’s human form of her scarlet letter‚ which constantly reminds her of her sin‚ yet at the same time‚ Pearl is a blessing to have since she represents the passion
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Simon is charged with the burglary of an antiques shop. He has three previous convictions of Theft. He has previously complied with bail conditions. He lives locally with his wife and three children but plans to move to Spain. Explain what factors are likely to be considered when making a decision whether or not to grant bail to Simon and what conditions may be imposed. Nature and seriousness of offence: Theft/ burglary is considered a triable either way offence meaning it can either be tried in
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oCan Paul Simon‚ Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney Have Anything in Common? Paul McCartney will be awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the White House on June 2‚ 2010 by the Library of Congress. Many of his contemporary songwriters will be present for the event. Photo Credit What do Paul Simon‚ Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney have in common other than popular icons of music: the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The Gershwin Prize is one of the many honors awarded by the Library
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