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Papers on Book Reports
Night
Number of words: 657 | Number of pages: 3.... that he would never leave his father, even if staying with him would be the cause of his death. The German forces are so adept at breaking the spirits of the Jews that we can see the effects throughout Elie's novel. Elie's faith in God, above all other things, is strong at the onset of the novel, but grows weaker as it goes on. We see this when Elie's father politely asks the gypsy where the lavoratories are. Not only does the gypsy not grace his father with a response, but he also delivers a blow to his head that sent him to the floor. Elie watches the entire exhibition, but doesn't even blink. He realizes that nothing, not even .....
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Scarlet Letter 3
Number of words: 1293 | Number of pages: 5.... his love for her. It is also here, in the forest, that Hester does the same for Dimmesdale. The forest is where the two of them engage in conversation, without the constraints that Puritan society places on them.
The forest is the very embodiment of freedom. Nobody watches in the woods to report misbehavior, thus it is here that people may do as they wish. To independent spirits, such as Hester Prynne's, the wilderness beckons her: “Throw off the shackles of law and religion. What good have they done you anyway? Look at you, a young and vibrant woman, grown old before your time. And no wonder, hemmed in, as you are, on eve .....
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The Prologue From The Canterbury Tales: Clothing As An Insight
Number of words: 504 | Number of pages: 2.... boast their success through fine
clothing. Unlike the flamboyant Yeomen, the distinguished knight wears old
garments.
The Yeomen succumbs to society's inclination that when he dresses
the part he will become successful. He wears a coat with a green hood. From
a low social standing, he believes that the better he looks the more
successful he will become. Emphasis should be placed on one's achievements
and inner self rather than outward appearance. A saucy brace is worn on his
arm to protect it from the bow. At first glance, one would assume that he
was a superior archer of high standings rather then a lowly Yeomen. Looks
can b .....
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Showing The Connection Between
Number of words: 1267 | Number of pages: 5.... of the end. When Gatsby trod his first step upon Dan Cody's boat, it was as though he was proclaiming that his old self never existed, and his new-self would flourish. This act of rejection shows not only his self-centered nature, but his blatant disregard for others. The reader is able to see, though, when Gatsby's father, Mr. Gatz, returns later, that this family is extremely odd. After Gatsby's death, upon Mr. Gatz's return, the reader can see Gatsby's father's awe and amazement at his son's wealth and possessions. This illustrates Mr. Gatz's pride in his son, but moreover shows his pride in his son's belongings. Gatsby's c .....
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Hysteria In The Crucible
Number of words: 532 | Number of pages: 2.... is important because without public knowledge of the fear social unrest will not take place. As seen in the Crucible, promotion is shown when Reverend Parris holds a meeting of the largest town gossips to tell them of Betty and Ruth's ailment, and that witchcraft may be involved. This knowledge starts a chain reaction through Salem, which spreads the news to everyone in the town. During the Red scare media exploitation had already plagued America, so promotion was almost instant.
At this point the community is starting to fall apart. The first signs of unrest are noticeable, and control has become a mute point. Members of the .....
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The Great Gatsby: Being Successful
Number of words: 601 | Number of pages: 3.... green, leaves, plants, and the grass. Green represents a peaceful color; one that does not hurt the eye when put in direct line of sight. An example of a color that would lash out at you and scream, “hey look at me, I’m noticeable!” would be red. Aside from red being associated with violence it is a very noticeable color that is probably why it is the color used in the tail light’s of cars. The point is that green is a color that is very neutral. It does not provoke anger, in fact it usually represents serenity. The type of serenity that most people will never experience for a prolonged period of time.
Another associ .....
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Amazing Grace By Jonathan Kozol
Number of words: 1931 | Number of pages: 8.... however is quite different than it is for most of us. Living with drug dealers, pollution, poor hospital care and an abominable education system not to mention the social system of the city, is the “norm” for these children. In his interviews with the children of this squalid neighborhood, we find that the children speak honestly and freely about their feelings. Forgotten, hidden, abandoned, are just some of the words that come to mind. One boy named “Malcolm X” wears his hair in a style referred to as “25 years to life”. His sister asks “Like in prison..? This is how you want to wear your hair?” His reply .....
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Fahrenheit 451: The Meetings Between Montag And Clarisse
Number of words: 446 | Number of pages: 2.... it rubs off, it means I'm in love "(22). Clarisse rubs the
dandelion under Montag's chin and Clarisse remarks "What a shame, you're not in
love with anyone " (22). Montag thinks that he is in love, but realizes that he
is not in love and not at all happy.
In the third meeting, Montag begins to feel that he has known Clarisse
forever. Montag states " You make me feel very old and very much like a father
" (28). Clarisse remarks " Now you explain why you haven't any daughters like
me, if you love children so much? " (28). Montag realizes that it is a long
time since anyone has cared enough to ask a good question rather than si .....
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Of Mice And Men: A Review
Number of words: 344 | Number of pages: 2.... Lennie's passion for animals
makes him more animal-like as well. The death of the mouse, puppy, and
Curly's wife all help to foreshadow the death of Lennie.
When George finds out that Lennie has killed Curly's wife he knows
that Curly will seek revenge. George alone finds Lennie in the brush and
assures him that he is not upset about what he did. With Lennie's back
turned, George tells him about their dream one last time. He shoots Lennie
in the back of the head in the same manner Candy's dog was shot and with
the same gun. "He never knew what hit him". However, George was able to
shoot Lennie because he did not want to see .....
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The Time Machine By HG Wells
Number of words: 377 | Number of pages: 2.... hestoped when
he saw a White Sphinx with wings that made it look like it was hovering. He
stopped to fasted and the time machine fell on its' side and he had to pull it
up by a bar onit's side.
He was walking through a forest with trees filled with fruit, until he
came to a large round building. Inside the bulding there was nothing but tables
with bowls of fruit on them. He went utside to a riverthere he save Weena from
drowning, this was his first encounter with the Eloi. The Eloi were simpel
people who were dependent on the Morlocks for food and clothing.
When he returned to the White Spinx his time machine was gone. T .....
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