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- 371: Writing with Mechanics
- ... with Mechanics As one creates a story, the various techniques an author will use have a great impact on the story and the effect that it will have on the reader(s). A piece of literature serves its purpose when it leaves the readers with a new impression or insight. In the short story, The Storm, the author, McKnight Malmar, uses various writing mechanics in order to provide readers with a suspenseful setting. With the use of imagery, literature can achieve a greater purpose by leaving a person with a distinct image that allows a reader to greater empathize with the characters. . From the description of certain scenes, the author creates an intense feeling ... woman." Thus, the readers can relate to the character's feelings of fear and anticipation making them more drawn to the story and its outcome. Making the difference between whether or not a piece of literature makes an impact on the reader, a main factor is wording, also known as, diction. The idea that one perceives from a situation in a story depends on the word choice. For instance, one ...
- 372: Herman Melville- Moby Dick
- Herman Melville- Moby Dick I. Biographical Insights A. The culture this great author was a part of was the time in American history where inspiring works of literature began to emerge. It was also a time when American writers had not completely separated its literary heritage from Europe, partly because there were successful literary genius' flourishing there. B. Herman Melville was born on ... life in order to gain a fuller understanding of life. B. The sea is a constant presence throughout the novel. As the sea is constantly in the background of the scene. C. References to previous literature are outlines on the Sperm Whale, but the literature he is referring to do not have name of the works only the names of the authors. "I know of only four published outlines of the great Sperm Whale: Colnett, Huggins, Frederick Cuvier's, ...
- 373: Epics
- In order to be considered an epic, there are certain qualifications and standards that a piece of literature must meet. The themes and motifs incorporated in these stories are universal and the plot lines are both historical and entertaining. These epics are long poems that were originally expressed orally and later transcended into written works. The Old Testament, The Illiad, and The Odyssey are all classical works of literature that are considered epics today. The Old Testament is considered an epic because of its contribution as a religious work of literature. The collection of stories in The Old Testament have served as the basis for many religions in many different cultures. They each contain heroes and villains and encompass tales of adventure and fantasy. Unlike ...
- 374: History of the Far East
- ... Far East Buddhism came to Japan in the sixth century AD, it was the world's first religion since it originated in India and developed in China. Japanese culture was undeveloped, there was no real literature, or historical records and laws, also the arts and sciences were almost totally undeveloped ( de Bary, 255 ). Buddhism radically changed the religious life of Japanese people, Japan's earlier religions were centered around nature, and never faced issues such as sin, death , instead Buddhism viewed life as being filled with inevitable suffering. What set Buddhism from all other religions in Japan was its vast literature, its use of painting and sculpture to make its messages accessible even to the illiterate, who were the vast majority of the population of the time, and the fact that Buddhist monks had advanced scientific ... cultural traditions deriving from this period. Japanese culture is very receptive to learning new cultures from other cultures to improve its own, when Buddhism first arrived in Japan it found a nation that had no literature or an advanced artistic and scientific community, but Buddhism managed to change all that, the influence of China on Japan was not only limited to the way in which Chinese schools inspired and literally ...
- 375: The Life and Times of Edgar ALlan Poe
- ... probability, greatly exaggerated elements of the horrible and the supernatural. Gothic fiction aimed at creating the presence of something that suspends and calls into doubt the laws of the universe. Poe's influences from Gothic literature can be seen in his use of premature burials, animated portraits, physical decay, mansions, and castles. Egaeus and many of his other protagonists also share with the Gothic hero the isolation, sensibility, the degenerated lineage ... continued to beg and take loans. The English pirated version did, of course, not pay at all. In early 1839 two short works by Poe appeared in a Baltimore magazine, The American museum of science, Literature and the Arts. "The Haunted Palace" which was a return to verse, handled the theme of rebellion, also discussed in Pym. In "Ligeia" Poe perfected the tale of the revenant, the person returned from the ... So Wilson can't escape his image and Roderick can't escape his twin, because in both cases their "doubles" are parts of themselves. This "doubling" is common in Poe's work and in Gothic literature in general. The doubling can be connected, not only between the characters in his stories, but to his own past. Wilson's birthday is for example on the 19th of January, like Edgar's ...
- 376: Macbeth From Hero To Murdereth
- ... of Mysticism in Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights The Bronte sisters can without doubt be called some of the greatest romantic writers of all times. Throughout their lives, they have greatly contributed to the English Literature and have written many timeless classics that reflect the lifestyle of the times, and the attitudes of the people. Emily and Charlotte Bronte's style of writing, is a great example of romanticism, which was ... stories from their own adventures. Therefore, we can conclude that mysticism has had a big part in their lives, because it prevails in their narratives. Emily and Charlotte Bronte have made great contributions to English Literature. They can easily be called two of the most influential writers and poetesses of the romantic period. Their style of writing is very descriptive and full of metaphors. The use of mysticism in their novels ... of those characters is very engaging and keeps the reader involved. The two masterpieces Wuthering Heights, written by Emily Bronte, and Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte are two of the greatest works of romantic literature.
- 377: Imagery Of The Supernatural In
- ... The Fall of the House of Usher" interesting and suspensfill in his treatment of the house's effect on its occupants. Works Cited Abel, Darrel. "A Key to The House of Usher." Interpretations of American Literature. Ed. Charles Feidelson, Jr. and Paul Brodtkorb, Jr. New York: Oxford University Press, 1959: pgs. 51-62. Magill, Frank N. Magill's Survev of American Literature. Vol.5: Olsen-Snyder: New York: Salem Press, Inc., 1991. Poe, Edgar Allan. "The Fall of the House of Usher." The American Tradition in Literature ei~th edition. Ed. George and Barbara Perkins. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1994: pgs. 1511-1523. Walker, I. M. "The Legitimate Sources of Terror in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'." Twentieth ...
- 378: Conversation With A Doctor
- ... ago, and we never saw any reason to move. Since we decided never to have kids, I guess we never needed anything larger -- not that it's small, of course. A condominium. Well, I teach literature at McGill. And I went on an academic exchange to Germany. Hamburg. It's an ugly city, but we enjoyed it anyway. Yes, teaching. I got Arnaud to travel around Germany a bit, and we ... have to worry about meetings and all that. There is that. But I think it would be nice to work for yourself. How could I? There isn't much demand for private consultants on French Literature. I don't think I could change careers if I wanted to. I'd give up so much -- my seniority, all my benefits, my pension -- and anyhow teaching literature is what I do. No, Arnaud would never consider anything else. I have to practically force him to take over research projects. He doesn't understand achievement, he doesn't care if he sits ...
- 379: Nathaniel Hawthorne 2
- ... at the Custom House in his later writings. Just prior to his marriage to Sophia, he searched for better paying work, and was certain that he could not make a sufficient living off of his literature works. Hawthorne began looking for better paying work. Nathaniel invested a thousand dollars in a place called the Brook Farm Community. The work load here left him no time to write. Hawthorne's lack of ... the age of 60, in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Hawthorne was buried in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery at Concord. During his college days, Hawthorne made the acquaintance of several people who attained their fame through American literature and politics. The list of pallbearers for his funeral reads like the "who's-who" in American Literature; they included Longfellow, Holmes, Lowell and Emerson. Former United States President Franklin Pierce accompanied Mrs. Hawthorne and his children to the funeral.
- 380: The Great Gatsby Ending
- One of the greatest endings in American literature can be found in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald ties in many themes that were used throughout the entire novel together in the last seven paragraphs to produce a unified piece of literature. Since the ending is the last thing a reader remembers, a good ending is essential to unify and summarize the themes of the novel for a greater impact on the reader. "Gatsby's house was ... no matter - tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther . . . And one fine morning --- So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." A common theme in American literature is that of the constant exploratory journey. Part of the American dream consists of the idea "to go where no man has gone before". We incessantly strive to improve, to do new things and ...
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