Luis Borges “The Keeper of the Books” Here they stand: gardens and temples and the reason for temples; exact music and exact words; the sixty-four hexagrams; ceremonies‚ which are the only wisdom that the Firmament accords to men; the conduct of that emperor whose perfect rule was reflected in the world‚ which mirrored him‚ so that rivers held their banks and fields gave up their fruit; the wounded unicorn that’s glimpsed again‚ marking an era’s close; the secret and eternal laws;
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Good after noon fellow students and teachers I am here to talk to you about my choice of two texts that I have chosen that are related to adaptation. The two texts I have chosen are the novel looking for alibrandi by Melina Marchetta and the film Shawshank redemption by Frank Darabont. Adaptation is a movement from a previous state to a new state which will cause people to react differently depending on what the change is. Adaptation is expressed throughout life in many different aspects and formats
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The Good‚ the Evil‚ and the Tale of Beetlejuice Romance narrative stories are compiled of a number of different key elements that create a unique and dynamic plot for readers to enjoy. These elements include; the childhood‚ initiation‚ threshold‚ temptation‚ underworld‚ and good vs. evil. Included in the romance narrative circle‚ the use of good vs. evil is a fundamental element to why the story of Beetlejuice has been defined as a brilliant alternative classic. The gothic tale is one of the most
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Gothic Literature is a unique form of writing that encompasses: fiction‚ horror‚ death‚ and romance. This type of writing uses the idea of the supernatural as well as the capacity for evil in a human being which ultimately thickens and intensifies the plots of the stories and makes them more intriguing. In the following three works: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children‚ “The Raven”‚ and “The Black Cat”‚ there are many unique elements of gothic literature‚ however the most prominent are: psychological
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What is Gothic genre? “The idea of a gothic novel was invented almost single-handedly by Horace Walpole‚ whose ‘The Castle of Otranto’ (1764) contains essentially all the elements that constitute the genre. Walpole’s novel has greatly influenced novels not only written from that period of time but also until this date‚ he has also had great influence upon the short stories‚ poetry‚ and even in gothic genre film making up to this present day” Emily Bronte was influence by ’The Bridegroom of Barna’
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Explore Carter’s use of metamorphosis in The Bloody Chamber and comment on how it contributes to the Gothic element of the tale In The Tiger’s Bride and The Courtship of Mr Lyon Carter uses transformation from human to animal and vice versa‚ exploring how two natures can exist in one person‚ and how transformation can reveal some idea of truth. Metamorphosis is essential in these tales and the idea of blurring reality and fantasy is traditional in the gothic genre. However‚ these stories can also
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People flock to horror movies each year. Usually to be scared. Another is to solve the question of Who done it? Unfortunately‚ a lot of these horror movies fail to scare people or make the killer so obvious the audience gets bored. Occasionally‚ there are a few horror movies that stick out. Scream‚ directed by Wes Craven‚ is one of them. Wes Craven is always toying with the viewer’s fears. Always finding ways to scare the audience at every turn. He also plays with the viewer’s head‚ and has them
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ONE HELL OF A NIGHT is a supernatural horror script. It’s driven by the theme of survival. The goal for the heroine is clear and the stakes are life and death. The script uses some of the techniques that make for a successful horror tale‚ such as a contained setting (the lake house)‚ creepy noises‚ and spooky visuals‚ as well as tease attacks and gruesome murders. While there are definite strengths to the storytelling‚ the script would benefit from more development. Because there are so many similar
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Throughout history authors have used many different techniques to convey their message to readers. These techniques compliment Stoker’s work and help bring their story to life. Bram Stoker’s classic gothic romance novel Dracula‚ illustrates horrific actions of a count‚ and disturbing events that occur in Transylvania. Many literary techniques are used to emphasize Stoker’s works. Literary devices such as sensual imagery‚ gothic setting‚ and tone add to the decadent ghastliness in his novel. Sensual
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A rose for emily Love‚ obsession and Gossip In "A Rose for Emily‚" William Faulkner uses the point of view of the townspeople to show their personal opinions and judgment’s of Miss Emily. He writes a story about a woman who is traumatized by the way her father has raised her and the effects of his strict and overprotective mentality. Because of her father’s death she finds it difficult to let go and live a normal life that involves social interaction. To make matters worse than her anti-social attitude
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