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- 11741: Scarlet Letter Critique -
- ... still familiarizing themselves with the characters of The Scarlet Letter for almost 150 years. The last major theme that has kept The Scarlet Letter so popular is the public vs. private self. Hawthorne s Puritan New England is a world that almost encourages all of its citizens to ignore most of its rules. So much is forbidden that almost everyone has something to hide. Of course, Dimmesdale is the biggest example of this. A Puritan ...
- 11742: Scarlet Letter 2 --
- ... weakness in Dimmesdale's character and the guilt that comes from within, he is forced to carry the tremendous weight of concealing his sin on his soul and heart. Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale lives in a world of hypocrisy which is brought on by the strong sense of guilt he feels that's a burden on his soul. As a minister, Dimmesdale is believed to be absolutely pure who follows his own ... following on the path of God. Dimmesdale despises himself for his inability to confess and he even inflicts many body injuries. Rev. Dimmesdale apprehends the fact that he has to admit his crime before the world. He says to Hester, " ' . . . Else I should long ago have thrown off their garments of mock holiness and have shown myself to mankind as they will see me at the judgment seat. Happy are you ... able to overcome a lot of agony with the strength of truth. The clergyman's life and death leaves us an important moral to remember: " Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred! " (242).
- 11743: Romeo And Roseline Together
- ... there, and he will see the great diversity of women. However Romeo disagrees, and says, [o]ne fairer than my love? [t]he all-seeing sun/ [n]e er saw her match since first the world began (1.2.94-95). Romeo is one that looses his sleep for love. He fled society to be alone, thinking on Rosaline, who did not even love him. Romeo is a passionate lover, and he becomes sad when his love is not content. Rosaline s lack of love for him is the reason he is melancholy in the first act. Work Cited Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. New York: Penguin Books USA Inc., 1988.
- 11744: Romeo And Juliet 2 -
- ... the conviction and trust in themselves to formulate their ideas based on their own experience of love. Throughout the play, Shakespeare purposely reveals an underlying theme that contrasts youth from age. The youth are the new radical generation who have revolutionized their traditional way of life. The youth overcome barriers and break traditional ideals. The youth of society can react at a much faster pace than people of older generations. Juliet ... for them to follow and often make them dizzy. Adults are worried that kids do not analyze the repercussions of their actions and the results that could affect their life. In today s high-tech world, kids question the authority of their parents because they believe they have a better way of doing it. The traditional code of ethics would have dictated that Romeo do what Lord Montague asked and not ...
- 11745: Romeo And Juliet 2 +
- ... scorn at our solemnity? Now by the stock and honor of my kin, to strike him dead I hold it not a sin." Romeo proves his bravery by facing death to find his Juliet. However brave this was a clearly ill-advisable decision on Romeo's part to attend. Romeo also shows his bravery and stupidity when he goes to Juliet's chambers. Juliet realizes the error and informs Romeo that ... and willing to be killed in any way, shape, or form if it were for the best. That shows true strength. Romeo shows in all his emotion that he would rather die than face the world when he says, "O, here I will set up my everlasting rest...O, true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die." Romeo again finds the quick and easy way out. He ...
- 11746: Romeo And Juliet
- ... for. They did not imagine that their love would lead to the tragedies that it did. In theory, these two young people did nothing wrong except fall in love. Reasons for their demise in this world so early in their lives included the feud between the two families, Juliet s father making decisions that would greatly impact her life without her consultation, and the most important aspect of all is fate. The feud between the two families was one factor that contributed to the love of Romeo and Juliet being destined for destruction. "From ancient grudge break to new mutiny". (Romeo & Juliet, Prologue, pg.2 l.3) The two families, the Montagues and Capulets had a history of feuding with each other; consequently, the feuds had on occasion resulted in bloody confrontations in the ...
- 11747: The Klan Unmasked
- ... just words but for legal evidence against the Klans inside machinations. For that purpose someone would have to go under a Klan robe and turn the hooded orders dirty linen for all the world to see. The author decided to volunteer for the job and thus began his adventures as a Klan-buster, in the headquarters of the Klan at the time in Atlanta. The first few chapters relate ... busting adventures. It portrays the dangers of falling into the vicious business of hate-mongering very effectively and makes us think hard about the racial and social problems facing American society as it enters a new century.
- 11748: Review Of 1984
- ... the thought police who owns and operates an antique store and rents a room to Julia and Winston as a trap for O'Brian. Settings Oceania - One of the three totalitarian superpowers that rule the world using censorship and pure terror. Mr. Charrington's rented room - Winston and Julia's secret hideaway where they come to make love and hide from the telescreens and constant watch of the Party. Ministry of ... of the party only to be later killed, sent to forced labor camps, or even released back into society. Plot In 1984, Winston Smith lives in London which is part of the country Oceania. The world is divided into three countries that include the entire globe: Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia. Oceania, and both of the others, is a totalitarian society led by Big Brother, which censors everyone's behavior, even their ... of the Party. "The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became truth." The narrator describes the way the party manipulates history by changing all documents referring to the history. "Nothing in the world was so bad as physical pain. In the face of pain there are no heroes, no heroes, he thought over and over as he writhed on the floor, clutching uselessly his disabled left arm." ...
- 11749: Relationship Between Odysseus
- ... the suitors straight at home. Although he was not completely effective, he surprised them a great deal with his authority, and even his own mother in later books. That proved that Telemachus was gaining a new awareness, not only about his father, but also about the kingdom, his mother, and the role he needed to partake. By the end of his long emotional journey, Telemachus realized what it took to be ... to fight, his setting is in a time of peace unlike his father's, and more notably- although matured, Telemachus never really learned true leadership or chivalry as did his father. Homer has presented the world with poetry so unique and classic, so outstanding and awesome, that generations to come will challenge themselves interpreting them until the end of time.
- 11750: Symbolism Of The Scarlet Lette
- The Scarlet Letter, written in the 1800 s by Anti-Transcendentalist Nathaniel Hawthorne, tells the story of Hester Prynne. Young Hester lived in New England, about the same time witch trials were still conducted, and she is found guilty of carrying a baby whose father she refuses to confess. The punishment for this crime is from then until the ... functions, which enhance the story. The first and most obvious symbol would be the actual A that was stitched on Hester s chest. In this example, the scarlet letter was a symbol for the entire world to see and ridicule Prynne for her wrong-doing This use of public humiliation for Hester was thought to be necessary to punish and teach Prynne a lesson. This puts much focus on the way ...
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