poison that it contains. The air seems as though it is the enemy to our human body‚ and we create barriers‚ such as doors and windows‚ to protect us from the air. MacCaig uses interesting metaphors throughout this entire poem. One metaphor is “I gulp down winter raw.” (stanza 2‚ line 1) This is a strong metaphor‚ as it creates that this winter is cruel and agonizing. But‚ this metaphor also has a literal meaning. To face “winter raw”‚ means that he has to face winter without any protection. He
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In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde‚ there are many pieces to the “puzzle” when reading and analyzing the text. The most peculiar section of the story was the ending. In the end‚ the audience found out that Dr. Jekyll uses a drug that helps him in a way‚ but does more harm than good. The drug transforms Dr. Jekyll into a creature named Mr. Hyde. Although in the beginning of the book‚ the author makes it seem like they are two different individuals‚ once the reader gets more towards the
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Charles Marlow 1840-1885 The journey to Africa deeply affected Charles Marlow upon his return to his homeland England. After witnessing many horrific crimes‚ behavior of the Europeans‚ and treatment of the African settlers‚ Marlow suffered from immense emotional and mental pain. He dealt with mental illness and he endured a mental breakdown due to the immense pressure and emotional issues as a result of his experience in Africa and return to England. Marlow succumbed to his mental
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Ikemefuna cry‚ My father they have killed me‚ and drew his machete and cut him down.”(Achebe 61) Ikemefuna was killed by his “father” Okonkwo which shows that he did not care about him‚ because he didn’t want people to think he was weak. “Her final gulp of air was hungry as a baby’s first breath.”(Kingsolver 365) In Poisonwood Bible Ruth May died because a man wanted to kill Nelson‚ who was a worker for the Price family. A green mamba snake was put in the chicken coop to kill Nelson‚ but it bit Ruth
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below that were growing in numbers. Mackey was cool as a cucumber; he continued his climb until he was within reaching distance with the window. The heat was blistering hot! Mackey began reaching for his back pocket for a bottle of water. Taking a few gulps of water to quenched his thirst‚ he poured the remaining water over his head and face. This was to protect him from the heat and possible burns he may suffer once inside the building. With great dexterity and skill‚ Mackey leapt through the burning
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outcomes. From the initial beginning‚ readers can tell through Lennie’s actions that he was not a smart man‚ rather a mentally challenged individual. Lennie “dropped his blankets and …..drank from the surface of the green pool; drank with long gulps” (3). Lennie’s actions showed that he was thirsty and worked hard‚ but not intelligent. George and Lennie must leave from their job at Weed because of Lennie’s remorseful actions. While moving to their next job‚ George told Lennie‚ “You ain’t gonna
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in the painting occupy small proportions‚ it led us to think that the landscape is the main subject. There are the eight people who get together and eat food under the tree. The hungry people in the ground cram food into mouths‚ drunk with the great gulp from bowls‚ and two people who look tired. A woman gleaner leans over sheaf. The attitudes of the people in the field are as real as those of the harvesters at their meal under the tree. In the background‚ there are small churches‚ boats‚ an idyllic
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I woke up on a oddly warm October morning and didn’t quite realize what day it was. As soon as I regained my bearings the significance of the day hit me. It was my wedding day! This was one of the most important days of my life. Everything had to be perfect‚ nothing could go wrong. I left my apartment and was heading to my mother’s house when I came across a black cat crossing the street. I’m usually not the one to believe in superstitions‚ but what girl couldn’t help but think of it on such an
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downward… she gasps from the pressure.” The verb “take on” implies a burden being forced onto the subject‚ something that must be dealt with painfully. This burden is more accurately labeled as a “weight” which is seen actively pressing on her body. The metaphor of the action of taking on a language as an pressure forcing the head downward‚ allows the reader to feel the pain of this oppression as he or she pictures a weight being forced through their own head. Furthermore‚ the verb “gasps” also suggests
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screening schedules fdcp cinematheque‚ davao city Date JULY 19 (FRIDAY) ALWAYS-Sunset on Third Street – 3 (142 mins) JULY 20 (SATURDAY) WANKO – The Story of Me‚ My Family and My Dog (123 mins) Brave Story (111 mins) JULY 21 (SUNDAY) ALWAYS-Sunset on Third Street – 3 (142 mins) Fukushima Hula Girls (100 mins) JULY 22 (MONDAY) Brave Story (111 mins) Light Up Nippon (90 mins) JULY 23 (TUESDAY) Haru’s Journey (134 mins) ALWAYS-Sunset on Third Street – 3 (142 mins) JULY 24 (WEDNESDAY) Brave Story (111
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