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- 351: Kurt Vonnegut
- ... been described by Richard Giannone as "comic masks covering the tragic farce that is our contemporary life" (Draper, 3784). Vonnegut's life has had a number of significant influences on his works. Influences from his personal philosophy, his life and experiences, and his family are evident elements in his works. Among his "comic masks" are three novels: Cat's Cradle, The Sirens of Titan, and God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. Throughout ... be viewed with more understanding when related to certain aspects of his life. These correlations are best examined in terms of each influence. One of the most significant influences from Vonnegut's life on his personal philosophy has been his participation in World War II. During the war, Vonnegut served in the American army in Europe and was captured by German soldiers. As a prisoner of war, he witnessed the Allied ... bombing of the city of Dresden, in which more than 135,000 people died due to the resulting fires (Draper, 3785). This experience had a profound impact on Vonnegut. From it, he developed his existential personal philosophy and his ideas about the evils of technology. He states, "I am the enemy of all technological progress that threatens mankind" (Nuwer, 39). The influence of Dresden shows up in each of the ...
- 352: The Works and Influence of Christopher Marlowe
- The Works and Influence of Christopher Marlowe There are a lot of great writers in British history. Many of these writers have had a significant influence on future writing. These writers not only impacted their time in history, but also today’s time. One of these great writers is Christopher Marlowe. Christopher Marlowe is one of the most influential and popular writers in history ... It is the story of a feudal monarch who attempts to govern an absolute monarch, and fails” (Nethercot p.524). In the play, Kind Edward II says that the kingdom and its citizens are his personal property. “Mortimer, Jr., opposes the king and speaks of a greater distribution of power to the commons. In the end of the play Edward II is murdered and Edward III takes over for the better ... There were many different things going on in England at the time when Marlowe’s plays were written and acted out. The reign of Elizabeth I was the most important historical factor of Marlowe’s writing. The formation of the English Theatre and the conditions in London also were significant factors. In 1576, the English Theatre was built. “It was the first permanent structure in England for the presentation of ...
- 353: To Kill A Mockingbird - Plot S
- ... Miss Caroline so angry? First of all, the teacher found out that Scout already can read, so she make Scout promise not to read to with her father; second, the teacher found out Scout was writing a letter to Dill, the teacher stop her from writing it and told Scout that in Grade 1, you only learn printing, and in Grade 3 you learn writing; third, Scout was tring to explain the ways of the Cunninghams, a family of poot but proud farmers who refuse charity. Miss Caroline thinks Scout is being insolent and after slapping her hand. 2. ...
- 354: Dead Poets Society And Transce
- ... does this because it is the proper and correct way and he does not care to challenge it. Transcendentalists not only believe that it is necessary to look into one s heart to find a personal calling, but they also believe that individual insight is superior to proven thought. Emerson takes the ideology and puts it into striking poetry pronouncing, No law/ can be sacred to me but that of my nature (Self-Reliance Emerson 26-27). Emerson feels that a written law is not the highest or most important law, rather personal beliefs and intuition are of the ultimate importance. His statement also emphasizes the importance of looking within and not to others for one s notions. In Thoreau, a Hippie in History Delbert L. Earlsman explores ... change the world (DPS). Mr. Keating completely disregards Pritchard s idea and encourages the boys to not measure the poetry by a heartless graph, which is deliberate intellectualism, but to think for themselves and find personal greatness from within. Mr. Keating also encourages the same idea when the boys are resisting the poetry that they wrote by themselves. Mr. Keating comforts them by saying, Now, when you read, don't ...
- 355: Ernest Hemingway 4
- ... 1921. On May 10, 1927 he married Pauline Pfeiffer. On November 21, 1940 he married Martha Gellhorn. Finally on March 14, 1946 he married Mary Walsh. He regarded the end of a marriage as a personal defeat (Rood 187). Hemingway had many kinds of figures. He was a craftsman dedicated to the art of letters who rarely wavered in his adherence to the highest standards of artistic probity. He also significantly influenced twentieth century writing on all levels through his pronouncements and the principles of professionalism which he introduced and lived. Hemingway was also a night-club roisterer, a slick and chromatically unreal advertisement in the rotogravures, unfairly good copy ... 187). On July 2, 1961, Hemingway was found dead with self inflicted wounds at his home in Ketchum, Idaho (Rood 188). A great lose for all literature lovers and admirers. Hemingway had many kinds of writing style, from his style compared to Cezanne painting style to that of his style having short and simple sentences. Sheldon Norman described these characteristics of Hemingway s writing style: first, short and simple sentence ...
- 356: Herman Melville
- Herman Melville is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest writers in history. His works such as Typee and Moby Dick prove that he had incredible talent for writing. Although Melville was a financial ruin throughout his life and his works did not receive much of the credit that was due to them, Melville is still regarded today as one of the greatest writers ... Classical School in 1835 and became an active member of a local debating society. A teaching job in Pittsfield made him unhappy, however, and after three months he returned to Albany. Melville had already begun writing, but the remainder of his youth became a search for security. The crisis that started Herman on his wanderings came in 1837, when Gansevoort went bankrupt and the family moved to nearby Lansingburgh (later Troy ... a year later Omoo had an identical response. Gansevoort, dead of a brain disease, never saw his brother's career flourish, but the tragedy left Melville head of the family and the more committed to writing to support it. Another responsibility came with his marriage in August 1847 to Elizabeth Shaw, daughter of the chief justice of Massachusetts. He tried unsuccessfully for a job in the U.S. Treasury Department, ...
- 357: Self-Expression
- Self-Expression Self-expression is a way in which a person can express his or her thought processes through hand gestures, writing and verbalization. The “ Webster's Dictionary” defines it as “expression of one's own personality or emotion.” Sometimes, people use hand gestures when they are trying to express a point. Usually, the person doesn't realize that they are moving their hands. Another way a person can “expression one's own personality” is with writing. Journals or diaries are good examples because writers can say anything they want, any way they want. Lastly, verbalization is the most common way people express themselves. Do you move your hands when you talk ... middle finger. It might not be right, but I expressed my feelings toward them. There are many different gestures that people use in everyday life to express their feelings. Another method of expressing yourself is writing. People use journals and diaries to express their inner thoughts and feelings. Through writing, people can record what they feel and can express themselves in a descriptive well thought out manner. Last week, Mrs. ...
- 358: Christopher Marlowe
- Christopher Marlowe Many major and influential authors emerged during the Renaissance. Among these talented individuals was Christopher Marlowe. Marlowe and his fellow writers of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, impacted the course of writing, which preceded their life. Their works continue to be read and studied by numerous people, to this day. Christopher Marlowe was a dominant English poet and playwright, who perhaps was William Shakespeare s most important ... Catherine Research) After receiving his BA in 1584, he became known as Dominus Marlowe(. At age twenty-one, his motto was That which nourishes me, destroys me (Kunitz 823). This statement foretold and shaped his writing style. From thereafter, many absences from the university were recorded. In 1587, he was allowed to obtain his Masters, only after the Privy Council sent a letter to the university making it very clear that ... see, where God Stretcheth out his arm, and bends his ireful brows! Mountains and hills, come, come, and fall on me, And hide me from the heavy wrath of God! (Britannica 918) In addition to writing plays, Marlowe also wrote poetry. His major poetic work was Hero and Leander. This was incomplete at his death, the first two sections were completed at his death and the remaining two were finished ...
- 359: Blood And Belonging
- ... of the book, Blood and Belonging, by Michael Ignatieff. This paper will explain the subject of the book and its relevance, discuss Michael Ignatieff's methods and conclusions on the subject and finally include a personal critique of the book by the author of this paper. The author of the book travels on what he terms "the six journeys." On these "journeys" he encounters different cultures, as he travels to six ... the populace, then instability will rise in the name of nationalism and shake the very foundation of the state if left unchecked or not placated. The method used by the author of the book was personal interviews with both prominent people and the normal everyday person in the areas visited. He also uses descriptions on the surrounding areas to accent the point of discussion. His intent was to objectively take the reader on a stroll through the areas he visited. Through his style of writing, he allows the reader to sit in on his interview by highlighting specific questions and the responses that take place in his conversations. Finally, he creates visual images that he had viewed as ironic ...
- 360: To Kill A Mockingbird 4
- ... Miss Caroline so angry? First of all, the teacher found out that Scout already can read, so she make Scout promise not to read to with her father; second, the teacher found out Scout was writing a letter to Dill, the teacher stop her from writing it and told Scout that in Grade 1, you only learn printing, and in Grade 3 you learn writing; third, Scout was tring to explain the ways of the Cunninghams, a family of poot but proud farmers who refuse charity. Miss Caroline thinks Scout is being insolent and after slapping her hand. 2. ...
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