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- 1991: The Pearl: Selfishness and Greed
- ... doctor shows his selfishness again, after learning that Kino has found a large pearl. When the doctor sees that Coyotito is improving, he says to Kino, "Sometimes, my friend, the scorpion sting has a curious effect. There will be apparent improvement, and then without warning - pouf!" Then he poisons Coyotito and tells Kino he will return in an hour. When the doctor returns he gives Coyotito the anecdote and then asks ...
- 1992: Mila 18: The Affair
- ... There is another factor though which disrupts this relationship, which is emotions. Deborah's emotions were so strong that a cloud formed over her conscience so she couldn't make the correct decision. So, the effect of her emotion blinded her and this is why some people, including Deborah, have an affair even though they have a perfect conscience. With the reasons above and my feelings and thoughts on why Deborah ...
- 1993: Dante's "The Hermaphroditic Joyce"
- ... a character who's few spoken words do all they can to uphold the honor of the imperfect institution, and aside from Mr. Dedalus's final immature remark, Dante has the last word, and in effect wins the conversation. This is literary genius. Developing thoroughly and realistically the character of a non-existent person in the medium of text alone is a monumental task, but one that appears so effortless in ...
- 1994: Huck Finn: Twain's Cynic Point of View
- ... point of view is expressed by the author. His point of view is that of a cynic; he looks upon civilized man as a merciless, cowardly, hypocritical savage, without want of change, nor ability to effect such change. Thus, one of Mark Twain's main purposes in producing this work seems clear: he wishes to bring to attention some of man's often concealed shortcomings. While the examples of Mark Twain ...
- 1995: Pierre Elliot Trudeau's Federalism and the French Canadians
- ... towards how the Federal government would treat Francophones under a unilateral constitution. Otherwise, each and every proposition presented to the reader is heavily supported and reinforced by the central theme in the book which, in effect, could be viewed as a strength; he supports the majority of his Federalist arguments with quotes from noted dignitaries and political leaders from the past and present such as Lord Acton (while defending Federalism in ...
- 1996: MACHIAVELLI'S VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE
- ... view of governing a state that is drastically different from that of humanists of his time. Machiavelli believes the ruling Prince should be the sole authority determining every aspect of the state and put in effect a policy which would serve his best interests. These interests were gaining, maintaining, and expanding his political power.1 His understanding of human nature was a complete contradiction of what humanists believed and taught. Machiavelli ...
- 1997: Harper Lee: Introduction to Harper Lee
- ... prominent theme in this chapter. There is the unexpected kindness of Boo Radley. An air of mystery pervades the blanket incident because no one realizes at the time that the action is being taken. The effect on Scout is typical. She is all right until it dawns on her what has happened. Then she is sick with fright at the thought that Boo Radley stood right behind her and touched her ...
- 1998: Jonathan Swifts Gulliver's Travels
- ... the dapple grey mare attempts to woo the horse that Guenivre has brought with him to the island. First she acts flirtatiously, parading around the bewildered horse. But when this does not have the desired effect, she gets another idea: "As I watched in amazement from my perch in the top of a tree, the sorrel nag dashed off and returned with a yahoo on her back who was yet more ...
- 1999: Animals In The Eyes of The Dragon
- ... the animals in The Eyes of the Dragon is a supreme and dignified part of the novel. The reader must reread the novel for any further confirmation. In conclusion, one can now acknowledge that animalsΖ effect on how something takes place is important to everyday living as well as important to the world of literature. Written by Michael Peebles in Hoover,AL contact at: BeerAMid@aol.com Word Count: 1231
- 2000: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
- ... Uncle Benjy." (p. 61) Benjy supported Lennie, giving him money for his education. With the exception of Simcha, he had no other parental support which is the reason why Simcha words had such a great effect on him. Duddy gains what he had wanted in its acquisition, respect. Everyone except Simcha, Mr. MacPherson, and Uncle Benjy thought he was going to be a nobody. He wanted so much to prove them ...
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