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    of Mrs. Hutchinson from the beginning of the shorty until she is stoned to death. At the end of the short story‚ Shirley writes: “’It isn’t fair‚ it isn’t right‚’ Mrs. Hutchinson screamed‚ and then they were upon her” (268). After analyzing the symbolism in the story‚ the reader can conclude that Mrs. Hutchinson was chosen from 300 people unluckily just like life is‚ no one knows when nor where life will end. Overall‚ Shirley Jackson describes the black box as “shabby and old” (264). However‚ the

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    potential competition at Scarlet Hospital is guaranteed of reliable revenues across the business sectors. Weakness: Scarlet Hospital failed to gamble in other regions that form their major weakness. For ages‚ the Hospital focused on locations that have no efforts in entering new markets. The pending access of new companies on the market might affect the corporation progress. Opportunity: Scarlet Hospital has many opportunities in the new market place such as Salem. For Scarlet Hospital to have full

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    "The act…gross and brief‚ and brings loathing after it." This was said by St. Augustine‚ regarding immorality. This is discovered to be very true by the main characters in The Scarlet Letter‚ Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story of a woman (Hester) who lives with the Puritans and commits adultery with the local minister (Dimmesdale). In his novel‚ Hawthorne shows that sin‚ known or unknown to the community‚ isolates a person from their community and from God. He shows us this by symbols in

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    Selena Martinez Mrs. King AP English III-3 September 16‚ 2013 Rhetorical Analysis on the Scarlet Letter Hawthorne successfully portrays the use of extended metaphors‚ foreshadowing and language throughout the Scarlet Letter to easily grab hold or grasp the reader’s attentive minds. First of all the utilization of the extended metaphors-the lengthening of the average metaphor was developed in this passage to thoroughly describe Pearls reaction to Reverend Dimmesdale’s approach. “The child

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    Symbolism
in
The
Giver
 Symbol
 1.
Color
 Red
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 Gabriel
 Purpose
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 • Shows
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separate
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see
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 love‚
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Sled
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symbolizes
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desire
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    The Swimmer Symbolism In the Swimmer the character (Neddy) swims through several pools on a journey he believes would “enlarge and celebrate its beauty” (251). These pools and the journey he swims symbolize the passing of time and the deterioration of his health. He began his journey feeling as though he was young and strong‚ “he seemed to have the especial slenderness of youth” (250). He seems to be very content with his life and his friendships. As he was swimming in his own pool the character

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    Rhetorical Analysis Essay: The Scarlet Letter In the Bible it says‚ in Matthew 5: 27-28‚ "You have heard that it was said‚ ’Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart”. In the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ the main character Hester Prynne was an adulteress in the seventeenth century during the Puritan era. Three rhetorical strategies that really stood out were symbolism‚ archaic diction‚ and irony

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    ~ The Scarlet Letter ~ Psychological Analysis "I experienced a sensation...of burning heat; and as if the letter sere not of red cloth‚ but red-hot iron." These words in the introduction to The Scarlet Letter describe the letter as an object that contains power. The power left in the little red piece of cloth represents all the emotional toil that was associated with it - guilt‚ pain‚ betrayal‚ and vengeance. Throughout the novel the letter will stir all these emotions‚ creating an intense psychological

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    Orwell uses many forms of symbolism in his novel 1984. Just a few of these symbols are the rats that Winston is afraid of‚ the diary where he keeps all his thoughts and feelings‚ and the gin that both Winston and other public figures turn to help control their emotions. Another notable symbol is the telescreen‚ which evokes feelings of dictatorship over the population‚ as they are constantly being watched for any signs of rebellion. Orwell’s symbols all point to the same general idea: the weakening

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    Alex Benetos AP Langauge Scarlet Letter Analysis Throughout the novel‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ Nathaniel Hawthorne uses figurative language in a way that allows him to discuss his views and interpretations of Puritan society. It is easily seen throughout the novel that Hawthorne disagreed greatly with the Puritan’s views‚ as well as highlighting just how harsh and rigid they really were. Most of Hawthorne’s points can be seen through his use of

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