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- 1351: Biblical Symbolism In East Of
- ... s ability to choose between good and evil and his choosing of the latter (Levant, Howard. p.240). In East of Eden, good is associated with individual morals. Examples of such would be abstinence from sexual activity and virtues like generosity and self-respect. Evil is illustrated through acts such as prostitution and murder (Fonterose, Joseph. p. 3381). Sex is treated as a carnal act that cannot be good. It is ...
- 1352: A Clockwork Orange (book Analy
- ... the definition of the brutal Alex, and are necessary to release the topic of choice s full effect. A Clockwork Orange often faces criticisms for its supposed blatant celebration of savagery, contempt for authority, and sexual promiscuity by promoting a character who wallows in all of these forbidden acts, but for the many people who gripe about its obscenities fail to see the function in helping the story. Perhaps the reason ...
- 1353: An Autobiographical Portrayal
- ... The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald writes, It excited (Jay) too, that many men had already loved Daisy--it increased her value in his eyes (Fitzgerald, 141). Fitzgerald was very surprised and hurt to realize, despite her sexual responsiveness, that Zelda would not marry him before he had achieved financial success. In The Great Gatsby, this is the same reason that Daisy rejected Jay Gatsby (before he became an extremely wealthy man.) At ...
- 1354: A Clockwork Orange
- ... nudity. I believe that for it's time this movie was rated very fairly. Now the movie is rated R. The movie is about a gang that goes around, kill, rape, and vandalize. Without the sexual content and violence, the movie wouldn't be a movie. All of these things are needed to establish a plot. I think this movie is perfect the way it is because it builds the characters ...
- 1355: A Clean Well Lighted Place
- ... the case. Marriage was as much about monetary comfort, social status and acceptance as it was about possible love. There are no children mentioned in this story, which makes me wonder if there was a sexual relationship between the Mallards. It seems from the description that Mrs. Mallard has been trapped in this marriage for a long time even though we know she is young. How young is she? Even though ...
- 1356: Cather In The Rye - Language
- ... in the Rye deals with material that is socially scandalous for the times (Gwynn, 1958). As an emotional, intelligent, inquisitive, and painfully sensitive young man, Holden puts his inner world to the test through the sexual mores of his peers and elders, the teachings of his education, and his own emerging sense of self. Throughout the years, the language of the story has startled some readers. Salinger's control of Holden ...
- 1357: Catcher In The Rye - The Conte
- ... in modern literature. In particular his only novel Catcher in the Rye has received the most criticism. The book has been constantly debate and sometimes banned in some states because of its vulgar language and sexual content. On the other hand it is used in freshmen English and praised as the greatest book in the twentieth century. Catcher in the Rye has been reviewed in many aspects. People had drawn many ...
- 1358: A Portrait Of The Artist As A
- ... The other is a realist at home on Dublin's most sordid streets. One Stephen is too shy to kiss the young lady he yearns for. The other readily turns to prostitutes to satisfy his sexual urges. One is a timid outsider bullied by his classmates. The other is courageous enough to confront and question authority. One devoutly hopes to become a priest. The other cynically rejects religion. Stephen loves his ...
- 1359: Amy Foster By Joseph Conrad An
- ... it is more powerful to feel passion rather than compassion. However, Campbell asserts that compassion reveals a deeper understanding of oneness and connection rather than a lower form of love such as passion, the mere sexual longing for a member of the opposite sex. Therefore, what may seem to be a development of greater love for one another may in essence be the degradation of true love. Soon after, the passion ...
- 1360: All Quiet On The Western Front
- ... isolated from the rest of the world due to the fact that they had never truly established any part of themselves in civilian life. At boot camp, Himmelstoss abused Paul and his friends, yet the harassment only brought them closer together and developed a strong spirit amongst them. Katczinsky, or Kat, was soon shown to be a master scavenger, being able to provide the group with food or virtually anything else ...
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