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- 3651: Digging By Seamus Heaney
- ... Heaney, there is an element of ambiguity. The author writes this poem about a Father 'digging potatoes' - this however, is only on the surface. Underlying the true intention or meaning of the poem reveals the great admiration and respect for how hardworking his Father and Grandfather was. All though this may just be a poem about 'digging potatoes'. The poet reveals the tremendous skill in digging and conveys certain artistry in ... uses "Nicking and slicing, neatly." These indeed is a delicate description of 'digging.' As mentioned earlier we can see that through the language used, he respects what his father and grandfather did, as farmers, a great deal. The first evidence of this is shown when he almost boasts: "By God the old man could handle a spade" In the sixth stanza of this poem he recalls a memory of how hardworking ... the seventh stanza, he describes the smell of the potatoes and recalling his memories in the last line of this stanza. Heaney writes: "But I have no spade to follow men like them." He shows great respect for these men but knows he can never be like them. In this, he compares himself to these men. However, the poem ends when he reflects on what he can do-what he ...
- 3652: Comaparison Of Crucible And So
- ... share many similarities. The Crucible and Sommersby both shared many similarities in characters and their decisions. Some of the characters are almost identical in both stories. This may have been so because of the way great writers and great producers think, or maybe it is just that both of these great literary pieces of work depict what conscience tells one to do.
- 3653: First Philippic Against Marcus
- ... changes. So determined was his action that I am amazed by the contrast between that day and all the others which have followed. He points out the days when Marcus Antonius deeds were just and great and then there is a sudden transformation, a dramatic mood or tone change. Cicero continues to confirm his credibility because his speech cannot be effective without the Senate being convinced that he has only good ... advisers, renounce his governorship of the Gallic provinces, and resume his allegiance to the authority of the Senate. He makes is clear that he was eager to return so that he could witness such a great day. He describes his enthusiasm, no winds were speedy enough to satisfy my impatience I was eager not to waste a moment in offering the government my congratulations. And on his way home, he hears about Piso s great speech and the lack of support that he received. Cicero tells the Senate that this gave him even more reason to return. I hastened back to lend him my aid. My purpose was not ...
- 3654: Children Stories
- ... over" (p.166) the desk. For any human to possess mind powers giving this individual the ability to perform certain tasks is a little out of the ordinary don't you think? Furthermore, Matilda received great joy out of playing practical jokes on her somewhat degrading family members. One of the pranks pulled off involved Matilda getting a parrot and placing it up the chimney. When Matilda's family was watching ... suspicious character. Mr. Wonka is the "candy-making genius whom nobody has seen for the last ten years" (p.22). He surprises the world when announcing that he'll let five lucky winners visit his great chocolate factory. Or take the Oompa-Loompas a bunch of small men "no larger than medium sized dolls" (p.70) that are from a far away land called "Loompaland"(p.71). Even Mrs. Salt a ... Matilda, has the horrendous character Miss Trunchbell, the principle of the school, who is malicious and is in fact a child's worst nightmare. Miss Trunchbell constantly grabs kids by their ears and hair inflicting great pain in any given situation. She is a former Olympic hammer thrower and sometimes perceives the child as being her hammer sending them "sailing like a rocket" (p.115) over the playground fence. Furthermore, ...
- 3655: Fate In Macbeth
- ... 3, line 74), which tells the reader that the witches prophecies are a far reach from reality. Macbeth begins to think if he ever had the chance to become king that it would be a great honor that he would accept, If chance will have me King, why, chance may crown me .(Act 1 scene 3, line 143) The prophecy of Banquo s son having power in the future effects the ... Act3 scene 3, line 18) After his talk with the witches Macbeth starts to think about their predictions, and how he will have to kill the king. This frightens Macbeth to think about killing his great king, so he decides to let fate lead him into the future. Lady Macbeth actions play a huge role in the fate of play by pushing him into killing the king. The instant she reads the letter from her husband that explains the prophecies Lady Macbeth wants to make her husband kill the king, to catch the nearest way. Thou wouldst be great (Act 1 scene 5, line 13). This shows the evil ways of Lady Macbeth and her selfishness. She does not care if her husband would be in danger when trying to kill Duncan, but ...
- 3656: Digging By Seamus Heaney
- ... Heaney, there is an element of ambiguity. The author writes this poem about a Father 'digging potatoes' - this however, is only on the surface. Underlying the true intention or meaning of the poem reveals the great admiration and respect for how hardworking his Father and Grandfather was. All though this may just be a poem about 'digging potatoes'. The poet reveals the tremendous skill in digging and conveys certain artistry in ... uses "Nicking and slicing, neatly." These indeed is a delicate description of 'digging.' As mentioned earlier we can see that through the language used, he respects what his father and grandfather did, as farmers, a great deal. The first evidence of this is shown when he almost boasts: "By God the old man could handle a spade" In the sixth stanza of this poem he recalls a memory of how hardworking ... the seventh stanza, he describes the smell of the potatoes and recalling his memories in the last line of this stanza. Heaney writes: "But I have no spade to follow men like them." He shows great respect for these men but knows he can never be like them. In this, he compares himself to these men. However, the poem ends when he reflects on what he can do-what he ...
- 3657: Fanny Emerges Victorious Simpl
- ... bad Adaptable to new information and ideas Well aware of people and their feelings and relates well to most people whilst keeping some psychological distance Prefer to live in harmony and she will go to great lengths to avoid constant conflict Tends to be compliant, prefers decisions to be made for her until her value system is violated she will not budge from her ideals It is true that while reading ... Price, foibles thus allowing us to be able to. Chapter 10 is the first one [during the visit to Sotherton]: After another pause, he [Mr Rushworth] went on - Pray, Miss Price, are you such a great admirer of this Mr Crawford as some people are? For my part, I can see nothing in him. I do not think him at all handsome. Handsome! Nobody can call such an undersized man handsome ... It is a pity, cried fanny, that the custom should have been discontinued. It was a valuable part of former times. There is something in a chapel and chaplain so much in character with a great house, with one s ideas of what such a household should be! A whole family assembling regularly for the purpose of prayer is fine! Fanny s relationship with Edmund is unswerving. At the beginning ...
- 3658: Citizen Kane By Orson Wells
- ... camera angles almost had a chaotic effect. I think this is done purposely to parallel the chaos in Kanes life at certain points throughout the film. Other camera techniques that made the film as great as it is are the unconventional lighting, the use of shadows, and the variety of camera angles used. The director used the camera to project the frenzy that was going on in Kanes head ... I dont know if I would agree completely, but I can see why it receives as much praise as it does. This film broke barriers of film for its time. The film consisted of great acting, plot, symbolism, and cinematography. It had all the components of a great film. In the future, I am sure there will be films that surpass this one, but I think Citizen Kane will always be remembered for the barriers it broke.
- 3659: Lord Of The Flies - Character
- ... the words in a text and elaborate the readers mind into imagining the actual events taking place. In the classic novel, Lord of the Flies, William Golding utilizes the setting, mood and tone in great detail to reflect how the characters think, act and feel. Upon a desolate tropical island, a group of boys of different characteristics get marooned when their plane crashes. Golding describes the island in a way ... limbs. The changing winds of various altitudes took the figure where they would. Then three miles up, the wind steadied and bore it in a descending curve round the sky and swept it in a great slant across the reef and the lagoon toward the mountain. (p.95) The dead parachutist, also known as the beast, is used to foreshadow the death of Simon, a small although intellectual boy. The parachutist ... and let down the rain like a waterfall. The water bounded from the mountain-top, tore leaves and branches from the tress, poured like a cold shower over the struggling head on the sand...A great wind blew the rain sideways, cascading the water from the forest trees. (p.153) The atmosphere created, portrayed a mysterious and depressing feeling as the boys continued to slaughter the beast in their rage ...
- 3660: Factors Contributing To The Su
- ... to such matters, he further explores other options to the current contractual view. To this end, he introduces the notions that people who marry should have a solid commitment to one another as well as great respect for each other. Furthermore, he introduces us to the idea that people in love communicate, sometimes at high decibels. He challenges us to look at the difference between reality and play-acting, specifically in ... Claudio and Hero have the mere appearance of love and commitment to one another. Shakespeare challenges us to speculate on which union will be the most contented. Hero symbolizes to her father, the hope of great connections and personal gain. If she marries well, it will be a reflection on him. He has little concern for the inward merits of her future husband and less concern for her personal happiness. He ... is not until a crisis arises that we are able to see the true character and the true extent of the commitment of the person whose influence and wealth has secured them a position of great importance. The reason the position is important is not because of the title or connections attached to it, but rather the responsibility as well as the power to impact the lives of other s ...
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