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- 331: A Comparison Between The Dysto
- ... later, The Matrix, a movie directed by the Wachowski brothers, debuted on the big screen featuring mind-blowing special effects and complex kung-fu choreography. There are many obvious similarities between these two works of fiction. For example, both 1984 and The Matrix are dystopian visions of the future, which is to say, both deal with the maintenance of an imperfect society. The word dystopia is the antonym of utopia, which ... This is in contrast to Western society's faith in future progress and humianity's belief in freedom and equality. In The Matrix, a lighter mood is portrayed. Since 1984 is a darker work of fiction than The Matrix, some might argue that it is the only pure dystopian work of the two, as The Matrix's main aim is to please and satisfy the viewing audience. The theme to 1984 ...
- 332: Fahrenheit 451 & Brave New Wor
- By: Anonymous Fahrenheit 451 & Brave New World (Analysis of Man and Society) For more than half a century science fiction writers have thrilled and challenged readers with visions of the future and future worlds. These authors offered an insight into what they expected man, society, and life to be like at some future time. One ... man's best friend, the dog, against man, changes the role of public servants and changes the value of a person. Aldous Huxley also uses the concept of society out of control in his science fiction novel Brave New World. Written late in his career, Brave New World also deals with man in a changed society. Huxley asks his readers to look at the role of science and literature in the ...
- 333: Contrasting Poets Lawrence and Shapiro in Their Views of Nature
- ... had pulled up new roots that were "buried in the past," causing multiple conflicts between nations (Granner, 611). The war reflects the bitterness and troubles put on twentieth century poetry. The poets wrote of science fiction, anti-war protagonists, and ridicule of authority. Leading poets in the twentieth century are D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce, Joseph Conrad, Dylan Thomas, and H.G. Wells. D.H. Lawrence views on nature are more ... the dawn of the new century and in England, the death a Queen Victoria. 2. Leading poets were D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce, Joseph Conrad, Dylan Thomas, and H.G. Wells. B. Views 1. Science Fiction 2. Obsessed with future 3. Language change 4. Anti-war protagonists 5. Ridicule of authority III. D.H. Lawrence A. Views of Nature 1. Loved inner self (Magill, 1686) 2. He was known to fill ...
- 334: Virginia Woolf
- Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf was a very powerful and imaginative writer. In a "Room of Ones Own" she takes her motivational views about women and fiction and weaves them into a story. Her story is set in a imaginary place where here audience can feel comfortable and open their minds to what she is saying. In this imaginary setting with imaginary ... can be broken, and to encourage more women to write. An example of this is in the very first line when Woolf writes, "But, you may say, we asked you to speak about women and fiction what has that got to do with a room of one s own(719)?" Why did Woolf start her story of like that? Maybe it was to show how different women really were from men ...
- 335: The Black Cat: What Goes Around Comes Around
- ... about to pen, I neither expect nor illicit belief. Yet mad I am not- and surely do I not dream, alerts the reader about a forthcoming story that will test the boundaries of reality and fiction. The author asserts his belief of the activities described in the story when he states to-morrow I die, and to-day I would unburden my soul(80). Poe describes his affectionate temperament of his ... as to place it-if such a thing were possible- even beyond the reach of the Most Merciful and Most Terrible God"(81-82). Now the reader has crossed over the line of reality versus fiction. The author continues to illustrate the inconceivable story when he describes the scene after the fire that destroyed every part of the house except the one wall that was still standing. Poe writes "I approached ...
- 336: Symbolism Use In: "Young Goodman Brown" and "The Lottery"
- ... are different. Symbols are important in each story to define the theme. Close observation of the symbols within each story proves to one their importance. Bibliography Hawthorne, Nathaniel. "Young Goodman Brown" Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. Ed. X. J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia. 6th ed. New York: Harper Collins, 1995. 211-220 Jackson, Shirley. "The Lottery" Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. Ed. X. J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia 6th ed. New York: Harper Collins, 1995. 248-254
- 337: Jurassic Park
- Jurassic Park Michael Crichton, in his outstandingly exciting science fiction novel, Jurassic Park, has put together a suspenseful, compelling, riveting, frightening, realistic, thrilling, and scientifically informative world, combining sophisticated biotechnology with prehistoric legend, blending the past, present, and the future, and a terrifying nightmares of ... with humans and genetically engineered dinosaurs, including mesmerizing, fast paced action. It is a world where the reader where the reader decides what is happening in the book. If the reader enjoys fast-paced science fiction, the reader will certainly enjoy the fascinating world of Jurassic Park. All of the different characters in this world, share different feelings of action, reactions, thrill, nervousness, and their beliefs. Ian Malcolm, a very knowledgeable ...
- 338: Fahrenheit 451: A World With No Books
- Fahrenheit 451: A World With No Books Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 was an interesting Science fiction thriller that provided an odd view on the censorship of books. Not just some books, but all books. An entire distorted culture and civilization where all books are prohibited. And the penalty for being caught ... enjoy to read through Montag's confusion with figuring out right and wrong, and avoiding a government filled with ignorance. This book proves to be packed with action, adventure and emotion. It is a science fiction tale that will surly continue to intrigue minds, young and old for generations to come.
- 339: 18th Century Literature
- ... Samuel Pepys and A Journel of the Plague Years by Daniel Defoe are just a few examples of literary works from the Restoration Period. The Diary of Samuel Pepys is also an example of journalistic fiction. In the excerpts from Pepys' diary, he shows the historical background and culture of the 18th century. The reader is able to understand the values and ethics of the time through the description detailed by Samuel Pepys and the reader is also exposed to the life a man in the 1660's. A Journal of the Plague Year is an example of historical fiction. Defoe uses wide ranges of vivid descriptions including verisimilitudes and imagery, to give the reader a realistic feel of what took place through the eyes of a witness. This literary time period also included works ...
- 340: Dune
- Dune The book Dune has a science-fiction story line that associates two major themes frequently in the book. The title and the setting of the book are used to establish the bleakness and isolation of the planet Arrakis. The plot and resolution ... The planet has no source of water on it except that of underground, which is very hard to come by. As you can see, "Water is precious there." (pg. 30) The plot of this science-fiction story deals almost entirely of the two major houses that at this time are sworn to destroy each other and the emperor. The two major houses want control of the spice on the planet of ...
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