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    Topic: discuss the role of setting as symbolic of the story in “Hills like White Elephant” The different symbols in “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemmingway are used to convey the different opinions‚ feelings and emotions of the characters and meaning of the story at hand. The symbolic devices and setting are used to effectively communicate the conflicts and obstacles that the two individuals are having. “Hills Like White Elephants” opens with this unusual couple drinking beer‚ at

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    answering his own questions III. The poem has a personal tone and sound effects A. The child is the main speaker B. There is a rhyme scheme of a song like quality C. Alliteration is used in the poem IV. “The Lamb” is full of symbolism A. The Lamb symbolizes Jesus the Lamb of God B. Jesus as a lamb reinforces the Christian ideals of tenderness‚ humbleness‚ and peace. V. Conclusion In Blake’s poem “The Lamb” it has two main themes childhood and spiritual development

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    Often used to give the reader a visual or understanding of something by interpreting it with symbols and not specific details. In Beowulf symbolism is expressed in various ways‚ for instance the speaker reads‚ “… The monsters/ thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws:/ He slipped through the door and there in the silence/ snatched up thirty men…” (lines 34-37). The speaker symbolizes

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    who showed these characteristics the most was Beowulf himself. Being charismatic is a great way to show leadership‚ and Beowulf showed this throughout the poem. He is absolutely fearless and supremely confident in his own abilities.(Loughman) Grendel had the

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    Beowulf to keep his reputation‚ and the generosity that was shown by Hrothgar and Wealhtheow. Loyalty is a major theme throughout Beowulf and is first seen when Beowulf comes to the assistance of the Scyldings. Beowulf has heard of a great monster‚ Grendel‚ who has been killing Hrothgar ’s people. As Beowulf and his men reach the land of Hrothgar‚ they are greeted by a man who ’s job it is to watch for danger to the Danish shore. Beowulf says‚ "So tell us if what we have heard is true about this threat

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    “I am Beowulf‚ son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf‚ not afraid of you. I am Beowulf‚ come to kill you!” Grendel raises his arm trying to attack Beowulf but Beowulf grabs his arm so tight Grendel has never felt this before. Beowulf then tears off Grendel’s arm. Grendel screams in pain. I think this book would be a good book for people because Beowulf has weaknesses and strengths. He is a fighter but a good person inside. He doesn’t get forced to do things‚ he does them because he wants to help his people

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    In this story Beowulf plays the role of a hero. He goes through three distinct journeys in which he acts brave‚ strong‚ and independent. Beowulf distinctly follows steps five‚ seven‚ and eight through eleven in the Hero’s Journey. However‚ he does much more than follow a simple outline. Beowulf defines strength in his actions and courage in his heart. The first major step that is evident in Beowulf is step five‚ crossing the first threshold. This step typically includes the hero stepping into

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    battles Grendel. Grendel is “a demon grim” who has terrorized king Hrothgars kingdom for 12 years. When Beowulf hears of Hrothgars troubles he sails to the land of the Danes to help. Beowulf shows his courage by choosing to fight Grendal with his hands only. Beowulf said “ With hand grip only I’ll grapple with Grendel/ foe against foe I’ll fight to the death” (lines 342-343) This was courageous of Beowulf because he puts his life on the line. As a result of the fight Beowulf tears Grendels arm off

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    Two Lovers and the Lady in Black Many of the characters in Kate Chopin’s The Awakening develop in strange ways. Edna‚ for instance‚ can’t find an inner peace and is unsatisfied with her life even though she is wealthy. The two lovers and the lady in black are characters that are not fully developed like others in the story‚ but their symbolic presence plays a big role in the meaning of the novel. In chapter one‚ the lady in black makes her first appearance. She is praying which makes her seem

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    monster Grendel‚ who is truly an evil entity. Only an epic hero with strength‚ courage and confidence is able to defeat this mighty foe. This hero’s name is Beowulf. He displays all of these throughout the epic. Beowulf’s first epic hero trait is confidence. Beowulf displays confidence when he talked to Unferth in the great hall Heorot. Beowulf said‚ “…but he will find me different. I will show him how Geats shape to kill/ in the heat of battle” (601-603). Here Beowulf says that Grendel would not

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