The poem "A Bird Came Down the Walk" reminds us of a nursery rhyme because of its rhyme scheme and rhythm. The poem starts with "A bird came down the walk. He did not know I saw. He bit the angleworm in halves and ate the fellow raw." The rhythm makes the poem very easy to read. The sentence or clause always ends in the end of the line with a punctuation sign and never get carried over to the next one‚ so that the poem is very easy to follow. With the simplicity of the plot and a sense of humor‚
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The main theme of the story is parent-child relationships‚ or more specifically parent-daughter relationships. We see how the parents in the town are so desperate to understand the strange actions of their young daughters that they might be driving them even further away. While searching for the reason behind the existence of the Sisterhood‚ the narrator realizes that maybe he is not meant to understand the secret world surrounding girls. In this problem we also see other themes‚ such as adolescence
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exceptional. Action also entails isolation for these characters‚ who lack political allies and genuine friends‚ and are compelled to reject‚ or are rejected by‚ their families. This isolation both strengthens their resolve and weakens their power. LisaJar dine suggests that the presentation of such characters is carefully managed‚ since "it is a matter of considerable patriarchal importance for social stability to celebrate brilliant exceptions to the female ’rule’ only reluctantly‚ and then as exceptions"
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during the 19th century. One of these characters is Mr. Pumblechook‚ who embodies the obsessive yearn of individuals in Victorian England for social improvement. His numerous and comical encounters with the main character of the novel‚ Pip‚ are thought-provoking and induce the reader to ponder upon the snobbery‚ ambition‚ and hypocrisy present in an England where social status was more important than integrity. When Pip is a child and a commoner‚ Mr. Pumblechook always prods him with condescending
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Mr. Wickham is truly a scoundrel. During the turning point of the novel‚ when Elizabeth realizes Wickham’s true morality‚ the narrator states‚ “She grew absolutely ashamed of herself. Of neither Darcy nor Wickham could she think without feeling she had been blind‚ partial‚ prejudiced‚ absurd. ‘How despicably have I acted!’ she cried; ‘I‚ who have prided myself on my discernment! I‚ who have valued myself on my abilities! Who have often disdained the generous candour of my sister‚ and gratified my
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parental Qualities of Mr and Mrs Bennet Disciplining children‚ being patient with them‚ educating them and making sure you can provide for them is what is needed or parental qualities of parents these days. Good parents are portrayed as being sympathetic to their children‚ providing both material and emotional support‚ and listening to their children. Bad parents‚ however‚ are ones who do not meet these guidelines. In the novel Pride and Prejudice the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are contrasted
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of many themes in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. This novel is a perfect example that everybody needs love in their life. Love can be expressed in the most indirect‚ but effective ways. Lily and Snow Flower became friends very quickly. They share each other’s stories and communicate on a fan that will forever be a symbol of their friendship. When Lily and Snow Flower were finally allowed to see one another‚ you would never catch them apart and were always by each other’s side. When Snow Flower
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson leaves the reader to ponder whether not Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are the same person or two different people. The book describes several commonalities and differences between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The differences and commonalities are not just found in the physical description of the characters but also in their personalities and their actions. It is my opinion that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are in fact one person with two separate
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racism than most other characters‚ going as far as to destroy a white doll she is given. Cholly drinks‚ and Cholly and Pecola’s mother Pauline are physically abusive towards each other‚ leading her brother Sammy to run away from the home. A main theme in the novel is that Pecola believes traditionally white features such as blue eyes are seen as more beautiful than her own black features and often longs for them‚ thinking it will make her life easier if she was prettier‚ and other characters in
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The pragmatic Charlotte Lucas does not have a romantic concept of matrimony‚ however deems marriage to the most disagreeable‚ pompous‚ Mr Collins as the best alternative for a ‘woman of small fortune’ in her society. Through her dispassionate materialistic rhetoric she states; ‘I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr Collins character‚ connections‚ and situation in life‚ I am convinced that my chance of happiness with him is as fair‚ as most people can boast on entering the marriage state
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