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- 3721: Cuckoos Nest
- ... and power are focussed in this passage, where human corpses, one being Old Blastics, are being moved around on mechanical meathooks. But the vision is not just another delusion, as the Chief awakes the next day to find Old Blastic has died during the night. This shows the Chiefs ‘truth’ is symbolic of what is happening in reality. The Chiefs images and fascinations become central symbols of the book. The constant ... evil. In taking up this battle on behalf of the patients, McMurphy gives them some of his courage and confidence. “These weren’t the same bunch of weak-knees from the nut-house that they’d watched take their insults on the dock this morning”(194), which was a phrase Bromden used to explain how the patients had been changed by McMurphy. McMurphy is seen as a saviour to the patients ...
- 3722: Is Macbeth Responcible For His
- ... and Banquo's conversation in Act 2 Scene 1, just before Macbeth is to murder Duncan. During this part of the scene, Banquo says "In seeking to augment it, but still keep My bosom franchis'd and allegiance clear I shall be counsell'd" This means that he will remain honourable and loyal to King Duncan even though Macbeth tells him it would be in his best interests to follow him in murdering the king and that he could ... Lastly, when Macbeth heard the second set of witches’ prophecies shown below, he felt invincible. "Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff" "The power of man, for none of woman born Shall harm Macbeth" "Macbeth shall never vanquish'd be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill Shall come against him" If Macbeth hadn't felt so confident that he could never be killed, then he would have taken more precautions about ...
- 3723: Is Jesus A Socialist - The Jun
- ... was so bad, being covered in sores, that “even the dogs came and licked his sores” (Luke 16:21). The rich man daily “was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day” (Luke 16:19), but would not spare some food for Lazarus who “[longed] to eat what fell from the rich man’s table” (Luke 16:21). Eventually both Lazarus and the rich man died, Lazarus ... from Jesus exemplifies how good works can benefit a soul: “And you will be blessed. Although they [poor, crippled, lame, blind] cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous [Judgement Day]” (Luke 14:14). In the story of “The Rich Ruler,” a man of great wealth accosts Jesus and asks him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18). Jesus replied ... keep the law of God in their hearts not physical bearing, and that the “Sabbath was made for man, not the man for the Sabbath,” which means that the Sabbath is flexible not just a “day of rest” (Mark 2:27). Jesus tried to show people, not only Jews, the way of God, not a new school politics. Jesus, the “Son of Man,” did not try to appeal to any ...
- 3724: Character Analysis Of Jordan B
- ... Great Gatsby, written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Jordan Baker was portrayed as being reckless and dishonest, having the arrogant attitude of many of the people of her time, but also having the characteristics of modern-day women. This classic novel was written on the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age, on the wealth and greed of the people during the Jazz Age, and also on the American dream and the ... Nick. " 'You live in the West Egg,' she remarked contemptuously" (11). Jordan is obviously looking down upon Nick because he lives in the West Egg which is for the so-called "new money." The same day, Jordan gives a remark that makes the reader infer that Jordan is too good to date Nick. She says "I haven't heard a word" (19). Jordan gave this comment to Daisy after Daisy implied ... She was also described as "a young cadet" whichproves that she is self-sufficient (11). Jordan Baker is also depicted to be very independent because she is a golfer (19). Not many women of her day, or before that, were active in sports such as golf. Jordan also has a carefree attitude because it is said that she is a drinker. She also smokes and haves sex; not because there ...
- 3725: In The Skin Of The Lion
- ... with no mention of a mother, any siblings or school friends, we can imagine the solitude Patrick lived in. Perhaps the moths are more of an interest to Patrick (than other insects) because of his day to day living. Working around the farm during the day he might not have developed an eye for them, or had the time to stop and examine them. During the evening when chores where done and his life was quiet, the insects attracted to ...
- 3726: Hamlet Revenge A Chain Reactio
- ... revenge theme, Shakespeare creates an interior conflict between Hamlet and himself. In Hamlet's first soliloquy, Hamlet displays his melancholy state of being and his unwillingness to live. " Or that the Everlasting had not fix'd His canon 'gainst self-slaughter!" Hamlet states that if God was not against suicide then he would take his own life. In Hamlet's second soliloquy, after the meeting with his father's ghost, he beats himself up by saying,"Am I a coward...?",and,"I am pigeon-liver'd, and lack gall". Hamlet wants revenge at this time but he is questioning his willingness to kill Claudius, so he is calling himself a coward. Why, what an ass am I! This is most brave, That I, the son of a dear father murder'd, Prompted to my revenge by heaven and hell, Must like a whore unpack my heart with words,(2.2.584-588) The greatest interior conflict between Hamlet and himself occurs when Hamlet delays the ...
- 3727: Claudius Vs. Lady Macbeth
- ... is planning a murder Lady Macbeth manages to still act as a smiling, gracious hostess. Lady Macbeth's house guests and King Duncan, whom she intends to kill, even refer to her as their ³honour¹d hostess,² in Act I, scene six. Her husband is also fooled by her charade and is unable to see her evil intent as she cons him into killing the king. Lady Macbeth keeps this facade ... the actual murder, when it was her original idea. She used many deceitful arguments such as in Act I, scene seven when she says, ³I would, while it was smiling in my face, have pluck¹d my nipple from his boneless gums, and dash¹d the brains out, had I sworn so as you have done this.² Here Lady Macbeth argues that she would do basically anything for Macbeth if she had promised to do it. By saying this ...
- 3728: Catcher In The Rye
- ... example of the phoniest that Holden will talk about all through book. Oh and one I almost missed it is a little before the conversation with Faith it is a very important event. When J.D. Salinger had Holden look about of the window I think it was a big simile, of which I think about more in theme number 3, of the theme of the book. I'm sure Holden ... to her dad and told him how it was, but she still asked how it was. Holden when call her "quite a little phony," she even sounded phony through the book with lines like "I'd love to grand." And when they got through with the play on the Lunts it didn't get any better. They ran into this guy that Sally knew and both of their phoniest began to ... about getting kicked out of school again saying "you don't like anything" Holden was forced to come up with something he would enjoy to be or do. After minutes of pondering Holden said "I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all." He just wanted to save the little innocent kids from falling. The kids I think represent the innocents of the young just playing and when ...
- 3729: Carvers Realism From Fires
- ... at this point in the essay, waiting for a dryer: When and if one of the dryers ever stopped, I planned to rush over to it with my shopping basket of damp clothes. Understand, I d been hanging around in the laundromat for thirty minutes or so with this basketful of clothes, waiting for my chance. I d already missed out on a couple of dryers- somebody d gotten there first. I was getting frantic..... even if I could get my clothes into the dryer it would still be another hour or more before the clothes would dry..... Finally a dryer came ...
- 3730: Creative Writing
- ... that there’s plenty of bushes at the park," Martin says chuckling and nudging me with his elbow. "Yeah, I’ll call and let them know." I’ve been dying to talk to Lisa all day. She’s even entertaining to talk to on the phone for 4-5 hours. You know if you put up talking to any woman that long you really got something for her. As soon as ... even thinking about doing that to him. He knew what we were gonna try to do. He watched me get out of the Cadillac with a pretty good size hard rubber mallet and decided he’d take the beating instead of being a coward. "Well, now we’re gonna have to steal another car here in Gypsum. My vote is we split up and if y’all get one we’ll ...
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