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- 331: Old Man And The Sea Summary
- ... giant fish - representing the hopes and dreams of mankind - and the old man's relationship with it, is what creates the extraordinary pathos of the novel. And, in the end, even Santiago's (humankind's) modest expectations are snatched from his grasp. Printer Friendly Version
- 332: Henrik Ibsen
- ... that the baths are unsanitary. He cant wait to announce it to the people because he wants to be a public hero. When Burgomaster appears, Dr. Stockman is shocked to find out that his proposal will cost so much money and will take so long to be put into effect. The Burgomaster then is seen as a practical man who believes that the men in authority should decide everything. His ...
- 333: Metamorphosis 3
- ... she who was still a child of seventeen and whose life hitherto had been so pleasant, consisting as it did in dressing herself nicely, sleeping long, helping in the housekeeping, going out to a few modest entertainments (327). Gregor is closer to Grete than he is with anybody in this work. Kafka writes, with his sister alone had he remained intimate (326). Ironically, in the end, it is Grete s remarks ...
- 334: Jane Eyres Struggle For Love
- ... s gate's opening, showed eternity beyond: it seemed, that for safety and bliss there, all here might be sacrificed in a second. The dim room was full of visions."(Bronte,444) By accepting this proposal and going to work as a missionary, Jane would have done right in God's eyes and yet, would still not have been happy. Jane is now called to do what pleases her as a ...
- 335: Instability As A Nascent To Ty
- ... them think they were always in control, yet Caesar never gave them full control. His system kept the people at ease and safe, and it created peace and civility throughout Rome, if only for a modest duration of time. Caesar's system of Republicanism provided the pillar of strength for the commoners to lean upon and a mock obstacle for the nobles. Caesar was smart about keeping his power while pretending ...
- 336: How Does Jane Eyre Fulfil Your
- ... clearly demonstrates Blanche has no feelings for him. It also illustrates the differences between her and Jane. And shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jane is better than the people whomock her. The proposal scene with Rivers is a prime example of the differences between how characters used to be, and how writing was changing at the time, moving from logic to feelings. It also helps to show us ...
- 337: Hercules
- ... to King Augeas, and without saying anything about Eurystheus, said that he would clean out the stables in one day, if Augeas would give him a tenth of his fine cattle. King Augeas accepted this proposal, thinking it was impossible. Hercules brought Augeas s son to watch. First, Hercules made 2 openings, one in wall of the cattle-yard where the stables were, and the other, in the wall on the ...
- 338: Taming Of The Shrew - Play Review
- ... fortune of he who married Kate. This is a wonderful build up for a lesson on deception vs. honesty. Though two of the men in cooperation to win Bianca's love found and married beautiful, modest women, their relationships seem final and destined. Meanwhile, Petruchio takes Kate away and deals with his choice honestly, simultaneously flattering her, mentally aggravating her, and depriving her of food. Though this hell ensues for sometime ...
- 339: Taming Of The Shrew - Illusion Vs. Reality
- ... the loving husband, he acts like the merciless warden of a jail. When people initially encounter Bianca, they usually have one reaction. As Lucentio puts it, "
I perish, Tranio, if I achieve not this young modest girl." (Pg. 18) Her innocent appearance lends to the deception that she is docile and easily controlled. While she may not speak out vocally like her sister, she certainly knows what she wants. Even among ...
- 340: Romeo And Juliet - The Role Of Love
- ... her blest/ Unworthy as she is, that we have wrought/ So worthy a gentlemen to her bride?" (Act III, Scene 5, Line 142-146) . However, his plan backfires and worsens the situation. Juliet rejects his proposal, which send Lord Capulet on a rampage. I believe that he cared deeply for his daughter. The reason for his anger and fit was a mere case of frustration. He had tried his best to ...
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