Aaron Laidler 10 September 2012 Period 1 AP Lit. Mr. Wise Oedipus Essay The ability to see is a much more complex ability than just the physical attribute. Most individuals have the ability to see physically but are blind to the reality of certain circumstances. In the play‚ “Oedipus the King” by Plato‚ Oedipus‚ the tragic hero‚ is not a blind man but cannot see the reality in the outcome of trying to escape his given fate. Some individuals are blind to who they actually are‚ this is displayed
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Ordinary People Critical Lens Alexander Solzhenitsyn once said‚ “Good literature substitutes for an experience which we‚ ourselves‚ have not yet experienced.” Good literature creates worlds and lifestyles for us that we otherwise would not be exposed to. Good writing gives us the opportunity to live in another world and experience things that otherwise would be out of our reach. These can be realistic things‚ or fantasy. Good literature gives us the opportunity to explore other peoples worlds
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Recently on the internet‚ there has been a meme circling around. It starts with a person about to engage in something ridiculous‚ such as shaving their eyebrows‚ cutting their hair‚ etc. However‚ they stop at the last second‚ turning to the camera to say‚ “Don’t ever judge a book by its cover.” Though this meme is purely for entertainment purposes‚ the concept of making unfair judgements has been around for generations. Consequently‚ ample authors use the theme of not judging others in their works
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“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” (Lee‚ 39). Authors have the power to show us others point of view‚ they can put us in their shoes. Literature teaches empathy‚ gives us a deeper look at things. To Kill a Mockingbird and “A Bronzeville Mother Loiters in Mississippi. Meanwhile a Mississippi Mother Burns Bacon” shows us things very differently than what we initially thought it would was. Things aren’t always what they seem‚ the truth is mostly
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Throughout one’s life a person faces many challenges with integrity. Integrity is measured by one’s ability to understand another’s perspective. By definition integrity is being honest and true by having a good moral compass to guide a person. This divine quality causes one to look beyond themselves and focus through the eyes of another. This teaching is exemplified through the pieces of literature by by revealing the importance of gazing through the eyes of another. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird
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Anna Correa Mr. MacDougal Critical Lens Essay: Of Mice and Men 5/26/13 An anonymous person once said‚ “A friend is someone who understands your past‚ believes in your future‚ and accepts you just the way you are.” This statement means that someone who cherishes you and cares for you‚ understands your background‚ wants to pursue similar objectives‚ and accepts your personality. This statement is agreeable‚ because of this statement is implemented in both the
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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Critical Lens Essay Someone once said‚ "All literature shows us the power of emotion. It is emotion‚ not reason that motivates characters in literature." This means that all literature is an expression of emotion and it is the emotion that is the main character‚ and often the setting and theme as well. It is not the reasoning within the story that draws you in‚ but rather how the story deals with the emotions we all have felt. It provides us with a possible
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Triyanna Davoren May 5‚ 2013 period 6 English Honors Critical Lens Essay "I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor‚ never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor‚ never the tormented." is a powerful quote said by Elie Wiesel. In a simplistic way this quote is saying that in a time when something is going wrong‚ don’t stay silent. Tell someone and speak up because
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Petruccio uses the word shrew as a replacement for Kate’s name in order to fit her into the cultural expectations of women at the time. Though the word shrew appears in the title of the play‚ the word itself only appears a handful of times in characters’ lines. Rather than appearing as an alternative name for Katherine‚ it usually occurs when someone refers to Katherine’s attitude or actions as “shrewd” (1.1.174). One of the only times that the word “shrew” appears in its noun form happens at the
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The theme of ‘problematic love‚’ which can be defined as love that faces obstacles or does not conform to conventions expected by the society in which it is set is a major theme explored in all three texts: Despite differences in genre‚ form and historical context‚ for example the impact of marriage on a relationship and the challenges to that institution. The idea is‚ for example‚ portrayed in Othello through the relationship of the ‘noble Moor’ and ‘fair’ Desdemona‚ exacerbated by the personified
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