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    write using a sort of general template for that genre or they can develop the novel with a personal priority in mind. The historical fiction novel‚ Beloved‚ by Toni Morrison is written outside of the conventions of the genre‚ although it is‚ yet a well written novel. In the novel Beloved‚ the author‚ Toni Morrison‚ deviates from the conventions of historical fiction as she narrates the plot through the perspective of different characters with an objective of allowing the reader to experience the plot

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    In the short story “The Shoemaker” written by Roch Carrier‚ there are significant symbols appear throughout the whole story. The three main symbols are the boy‚ his shoes‚ and the atomic bomb. The author represents a mini-sized world to us by using these symbols. The boy represents the innocent‚ naïve and immature characteristics like many of us today. He believes in himself‚ he thinks that it’s the shoemaker who fixed his old shoes even though his mom’s statement is different. He knows “during

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    Sean Tinsley Eng 151C-33 3/08/2013 Southern Gothic Fiction is a genre of literature unique to the American south. Major influences of the genre itself were the culture‚ religion‚ and economic standing of the south at the beginning of the 20th century. Many who read southern gothic are transported into a grotesque fantasy world where ideas of death‚ good versus bad‚ and god are all prevalent. Many American authors were greatly influenced by the ideas of southern gothic literature such as “Harper

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    Due date: 16 August 2013 Topic: Write a critical analysis of the significance of the non-linear narrative of Pulp Fiction. English 3004: Post Modernism Pulp Fiction This essay will discuss the many original and revolutionary themes as well as cinematic techniques employed by Quentin Tarantino in his film Pulp Fiction‚ with particular emphasis on the use of non-linear narrative and its significance. I will further elucidate the reasoning

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    I realized that I had stopped‚ finally. After looking around‚ I saw an old‚ shabby building being illuminated by the moonlight. I took the opportunity and sat against it‚ resting my legs for the first time in days. Nobody knew what time it was‚ all of the clocks were broken. Watches were for the rich‚ and if you stole one‚ it was always stolen again. And again and again and again and again and again until someone dies‚ as this world is a cruel reality for us. We are human‚ are we not? Even though

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    Which one is more enjoyable‚ reading a fiction or watching the movie? No one with the sound mind can deny the significance of spare time in the modem world. In lay terms‚ I think that watching movie is not only enjoyable but also instructive for young people. In order to address the state of affairs regarding the above issue‚ we need to consider the following details. It is pivotal to suggest that boredom ensues inevitably on account of reading fiction. However‚ it strikes a responsive chord in

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    Stolpestad is a short story written by William Lychack in 2008. The short story takes place in a little town named Stolpestad. In this story we meet a man who works as a police officer1‚ one day he is called to a house where he is told that they have some problems with a dog. He goes there‚ and finds that the dog is sick‚ the mother asks him to shoot the dog‚ which he does after asking if they shouldn’t take it to the vet. While being at a bar after work his wife calls him telling him that there

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    A Mark Slouka Crossing When we hear the title "Crossing" it will give us a feeling of someone who is still crossing something. This is due to the ing-form because this form will always give us a feeling of an uncompleted or unfinished action. The short story "Crossing" is by Mark Slouka who is an American novelist and critic. A relationship between a father and a son is the starting point of the story but it has many other angles too. We live in a post-modern society which means we

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    Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature MARY ELLEN SNODGRASS Encyclopedia of Gothic Literature Copyright © 2005 by Mary Ellen Snodgrass All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means‚ electronic or mechanical‚ including photocopying‚ recording‚ or by any information storage or retrieval systems‚ without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact: Facts On File‚ Inc. 132 West

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    The Seven Key Elements of Fiction: 1.  CHARACTER There are two meanings for the word character:  1) The person in a work of fiction.  2) The characteristics of a person. Persons in a work of fiction - Antagonist and Protagonist o        One character is clearly central to a story with all major events having some connection to this character; o        She/he is the PROTAGONIST.  o        The character in opposition to the main character is called the ANTAGONIST. The Characteristics of a

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