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Papers on Book Reports
Comparison Of The Characters In "A Doll's House" And "The Stranger"
Number of words: 1648 | Number of pages: 6.... is also common among characters in novels,
dramas, and other forms of literature. In certain characters it is evident
in the novel The Stranger and the play A Doll's House . In some
instances it is quite easy to notice but other times it may be difficult to
identify the changes in character's masks as the changes slowly develop
throughout the plot.
A form of mask wearing was found at the beginning of the novel The
Stranger, where Meursault goes to the beach to go swimming and meets Marie
Cardona. She was lying on a float when Meursault was swimming towards it.
"She turned toward [him]. Her hair was in her eyes and sh .....
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The Touch Of Magic By Lorena Hickok
Number of words: 1706 | Number of pages: 7.... for him and unfortunately he past away. Annie took this
unbelievably hard for she had realized that Jimmie was the only thing she had
ever loved.
Annie's attitude then worsened even more because she felt she had
nothing left. She would throw hissy fits at the nurses and kick and scream.
Believe it or not, this is one of the character traits that I most admire about
Miss Macy. She was aggressive and didn't let anyone tell her what to do. Even
though she could hardly see, she lived her own life in her own little world.
Another trait that I admire about her is that she was a dreamer. I know
I am a big dreamer and can get .....
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Miss Massey
Number of words: 1485 | Number of pages: 6.... would like some words
of consolation. Of course Tony knows Jaz better than I do, but most people
like some comforting when they are upset about something.
(In the following paragraphs I presume that the city referred to in the
text is London. This may not be correct, but I know of no other English
city with an Underground).
Miss Massey and her situation is not unusual in London. There are
many destitute people living on a day-to-day basis just like herself. We
Danes are not used to seeing homeless people walking around in the streets
here in Denmark, but in London this is a normal sight. Some of them have
chosen to live t .....
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Abuse Of Power Within A Clockwork Orange
Number of words: 1314 | Number of pages: 5.... music that represents his freedom to choose is now gone. He is left
without any reason to live. When he realizes that he is no longer a man
because of his absence of choice, Alex decides to end his life. The author
illustrates through Alex's violent actions, how they represent his abuse of
power through his freedom of choice. Alex consistently chooses evil as a
means to display his power over the innocent and the good. While beating
and raping a young girl, he states with pride, "So he did the strong-man on
the devotchka, who was still creeching away . . . in very horrorshow
groodies"(22). This proves that he feels he mus .....
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The Awakening: Casting Shadows
Number of words: 869 | Number of pages: 4.... and self enrichment or self gratification were often
times cast aside relative to the more mundane tasks of daily life. Most women
accepted this but Edna did not. She figured that life was more than constantly
doing for someone else. She wanted time for herself in order to figure out who
she was. Some may see this as selfish but everyone is entitled to “me” time and
space. Although I admit she did not go about it in the best way at times; Edna
still was in going in the right direction.
Edna's marriage to Leonce Pontellier was to spite her father the Colonel because
Leonce was of a different religious faith. Also, L .....
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An Analysis Of The Mayor Of Casterbridge
Number of words: 1066 | Number of pages: 4.... seeking news about Henchard. The sailor has been lost at sea,
and Susan is returning to her "rightful" husband. At the infamous furmity tent,
they learn Henchard has moved to Casterbridge, where he has become a prosperous
grain merchant and even mayor. When Henchard learns that his family has returned,
he is determined to right his old wrong. He devises a plan for courting and
marrying Susan again, and for adopting her daughter.
A young Scotsman named Donald Farfrae enters Casterbridge on the same
day as Susan and Elizabeth-Jane. Henchard takes an instant liking to the total
stranger and convinces Farfrae to stay on in Casterb .....
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Jane Eyre
Number of words: 1461 | Number of pages: 6.... was thinking, sir (you will excuse the idea; it was involuntary), I was thinking of Hercules and Samson with their charmers" (p.289). This statement possibly begins to suggests Janes unsatisfaction with Rochester's position of complete dominance in their relationship. To Jane, Rochester embodies the idea of love which she has so long been denied of. As I stated earlier, the whole movie is about Janes journey towards acceptance, by herself and by others. It is this journey which persuades her to move on when she finds Rochester's physical and material love unacceptable.
Jane's next stop on her journey is Moor House. Here, she meet .....
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Dr. Faustus
Number of words: 590 | Number of pages: 3.... is shown to have internal conflict between godly aspirations and human aspirations. Nevertheless, it is shown that is intent on becoming more powerful than any human, and he has gone to great lengths to do so. After selling his soul for twenty-four years of power and knowledge, soon realizes what he has done. He tries to repent his bond with the devil, yet the devil will not have it and binds him to his contract. Following this, Faustus continues to have doubts about his actions. At the same time, Faustus wins fame and fortune for his magic skills, yet his doubts remain as strong as ever. Although Faustus bargained away his so .....
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Catcher In The Rye: Caulfield's Lifesytle Reflects Existentialism
Number of words: 604 | Number of pages: 3.... in New York by
himself. He understands that life must not be lived as a game, although he
agrees with Mr. Spencer in order not to sound inferior to him. A Danish
philosopher and existentialist, Soren Kierkegaard, once wrote, "I must find
a truth that is true for me… the idea for which I can live or die." Holden
stays true to this statement as he leads a life, not as a phony, but as
himself, leading a solitary life in order to stand up for what he believes
in, even if he stands alone. Holden seeks the truth that, when the
ultimate motive becomes uncovered, remains to be free of corruption. Even
the good things in life, the go .....
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Of Mice And Men: George And Lennie
Number of words: 436 | Number of pages: 2.... decision. By
killing Lennie while Lennie is thinking about his favorite place, a place
of his own and filled with furry rabbits. This way Lennie will be happy
when he dies, and George would not be hurting him. George is smart and
loving at the same time. He just can't live to see his friend to suffer
and to be confuse by all the pain so he kills Lennie for his own good.
This character is so astonishing. George is a great friend to have
around. He loves Lennie so much that he can't bear to see him suffer.
Instead George is now lonely and has no one to care for him. He saves
Lennie by killing him while he is in a happy mood b .....
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