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When The Legends Die
Number of words: 771 | Number of pages: 3.... like an everlasting circle. This is where we developed the term cyclical. is full of references to this key term. In fact, the whole book is cyclical. In the beginning, Tom lives in the traditional ways of his people, and is enjoying it. As he matures, he finds himself faced with new challenges and opportunities. In the end though, Tom finds himself coming back around to become a clout Indian to complete himself fully in a circle. Beside these examples of cyclical life in the book, there are many quotes also. When Bessie states "I want a lodge that is round"(18), this is direct evidence of cyclical life philosophy in the .....
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Death Of A Salesman
Number of words: 1233 | Number of pages: 5.... doing well in business, though he wishes he was, and cheating on Linda, showing her to be a commodity of which he takes advantage. "The quality in such plays that does shake us... derives from the underlying fear of being displaced, the disaster inherent in being torn away from our chosen image of what and who we are in the world" (Miller, "Tragedy…"). Willy's "underlying fear of being displaced" is the real tragedy. He wants to do things right, but the fact is he has many incidences that haunt him. Consistently throughout the play, Willy drifts in and out of a dream. He is constantly haunted by memories of his dead brother Ben .....
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The Grapes Of Wrath: Symbolism
Number of words: 1197 | Number of pages: 5.... the
theme of the novel is through the use of symbolism. There are several uses of
symbols in the novel from the turtle at the begging to the rain at the end. As
each symbol is presented through the novel they show examples of the good and
the bad things that exist within the novel.
The opening chapter paints a vivid picture of the situation facing the
drought-stricken farmers of Oklahoma. Dust is described as covering everything,
smothering the life out of anything that wants to grow. The dust is symbolic of
the erosion of the lives of the people. The dust is synonymous with “deadness”.
The land is ruined, way of life (far .....
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The Grapes Of Wrath: Description Al Joad And The Setting
Number of words: 431 | Number of pages: 2.... I see Al as being a crucial
character later in the novel. He is the kind of person that needs motivation
from the start, but once he gets going, he won't stop.
Setting Description
Oklahoma could best be described as one large dustbowl. All rain has
ceased to fall. The dry wind wisps through the air and gathers dirt. If you
listen closely enough, it sounds as though there are people moaning whenever
wind is present. The heat is so humid that any source of water is dried up, and
the plants wither away. All of the corn crops are gone as well as all other
crops. The dirt is like sand; it has no moisture or fertiliz .....
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Dove
Number of words: 356 | Number of pages: 2.... and he
would've too if National Geographic hadn't stepped in. They offered to
help him pay for a bigger boat in which to sail in.
Robin was very lucky to find Patti and fall in love, had he not found
her, there's no telling what loneliness would lead him to. Robin and Patti
grew very close and even had their own marriage by themselves, not legally
at first. There love for eachother was very strong throughout the story.
For Robin to just hear her voice while he was sailing was a godsend. Robin
even bought a two-way radio to enable him to talk to Patti at certain times
in their trips. For Robin and Patti to meat was fate, .....
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The Infinity Mirror
Number of words: 718 | Number of pages: 3.... transforms into a
disadvantaged who has been gifted with talent. Tularecito becomes a man at
the age of six, "The boy grew rapidly, but after the fifth year his brain
did not grow any more," To Franklin, Tularecito is grace, and graceless.
He is talented in all things of any physical strength, and well proficient
in the creation of beauty, and an artist in the care for life of nature.
The touch of Tularecito brings beauty, and life, and love to the world,
until he becomes enraged, (should anyone endanger what came from the touch
of his hand). Franklin looked into Tularecito's mirror and saw what
Tularecito was.
Authority vie .....
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Ragged Dick
Number of words: 652 | Number of pages: 3.... the proposal, and in exchange, his uncle buys Dick a new suit, and helps him clean himself up. This was the real turning point in Richard Hunter’s life because Frank’s family was able to help young Dick. They did this by providing shelter and more importantly, friendship for him.
From this point forward, Richard Hunter was no longer on the streets, and was determined to never look back. He was able to get a job, earn more money, and eventually succeed in achieving his dreams.
While reading this book, I really was able to put myself in the story, and live Dick’s life with him. This typical story of “R .....
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To Kill A Mockingbird: Prejudice In Maycomb
Number of words: 646 | Number of pages: 3.... Mr. Radley passes by,
Boo drove the scissors into his parent's leg...” ( 11 ). Tom Robinson is
prejudged by many people, some include: Scout, Mr. Gilmer, and Bob Ewell. For
example, when Scout says, “Well, Dill, after all he's just a Negro” (199).
Maycomb people are the sin of all prejudice in Maycomb.
Boo Radley and Tom Robinson are mockingbirds. Both of these men are
victims of prejudice. To take advantage of these men would be a sin, just as it
would to kill a mockingbird. “Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for
us to enjoy...that's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird (90).”
Tom Robins .....
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1984: The Party's Methods Of Controlling People
Number of words: 1074 | Number of pages: 4.... plays the role of keeping the citizens
fearful that they might do or say, or even think, something harmful to the
State and the Party. The telescreens attempt to control the intellect and
emotions of its citizens. The telescreens prove the emotional loyalty to
Big Brother, who alone has the power to create and to destroy anyone he
wants. The people know that every move they make is being constantly
watched by the telesceens and if committing a thoughtcrime they will be
punished immediately.
"A new poster had suddenly appeared all over London. It had no caption, and
represented simply the monstrous figure of a Eurasian soldi .....
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Power
Number of words: 886 | Number of pages: 4.... how to play cards and he taught them to
gamble. His very first bet though was that he could get the best of nurse
Ratched within the week, and he did. She wasn't going to back down though.
To try and stop all the gambling going on she rationed the cigarettes, so
they no longer had anything to bet, but that never stopped them, they used
money instead.
The patients admired McMurphy because no one had ever stood up to
her before, and he would do things for them such as arranging basketball
games. He was also the one who enabled the patients to use the tub room
for card games, and so they could get away from that horrifying m .....
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