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- 1661: Analysis of Pearl in Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"
- Analysis of Pearl in Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" One of the most significant writers of the romantic period in American literature was Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hawthorne wrote stories that opposed the ideas of Transcendentalism. Since he had ancestors of Puritan belief, Hawthorne wrote many stories about Puritan New England. His most famous story is the Scarlet Letter. This novel tells of the punishment of a woman, Hester Prynne, who committed adultery and gave birth to Pearl. A minister of Boston ... life. Before the novel begins, Hester Prynne gives birth to Pearl after having an affair with Arthur Dimmesdale, a Puritan minister. Pearl's birth proves that Hester cheated on her husband Roger Chillingworth provoking the stories action. The novel opens with the people of Boston staring and laughing at Hester holding Pearl while standing on the town's scaffold. At this time, Pearl is three months old. Years later Hester ...
- 1662: Relating Themes in O’Connor’s “First Confession”
- Relating Themes in O’Connor’s “First Confession” Frank O’Connor’s “First Confession” is a simple story expressive of Frank O’Connor’s views of life in Ireland. The entire short story can be related to different periods of O’Connor’s life. It is a story of a little boy who is about to make his first confession. When he finally does, finds that its ... O’Donovan, Michael.” Contemporary Matthews, James. “Frank O’Connor.” Voices. Ed. Louis Athenum. Vol 162 of Dictionary of Literary Biography. John H. Rogers, gen. ed. Detroit: Gale, 1996. 252. O’Connor, Frank. “First Confession.” The Stories of Frank O’Connnor. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 151. 355-63. “O’Donovan, Michael 1903-1966, Sidelights.” Contemporary Works Consulted Gill, Richard. “Moments of Change.” Vol 23 of Contemporary Literary Criticism. Ed. Sharon R ...
- 1663: The Intentional Death of Francis Macomber
- The Intentional Death of Francis Macomber Ernest Hemingway has created a masterpiece of mystery in his story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber". The mystery does not reveal itself to the reader until the end of the story, yet it leaves a lot to the imagination. At the end of the story Margaret ... assumption that the killings were indeed intentional. There is simply not enough tangible evidence given in the conversation or narration that would suggest otherwise assertion. A Character Analysis of Francis Macomber From Hemingway's "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" In Hemingway's The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, the author demonstrates his undeniable ability to bring characters to life by introducing the reader in great detail to the main character, Francis Macomber, through varying literary mechanisms. The ...
- 1664: Medea: Summary
- ... 46 Jason crying out to Medea who had killed their two children to revenge what Jason had done to Medea (cheated on her). This quote exhibits the idea of a tragic hero. Jason, in other stories is by far a hero; a common practice amongst Greeks is to have more than one wife. Medea goes overboard and kills Jason's other life and the two children he and Medea had. This ... In this way, two tragic heroes exist. Medea - in this story may be the tragic hero, sacrificing her two children for revenge on Jason. Jason as well may be considered the tragic hero from former stories because he loses his wife, "girlfriend," and children. Tragic hero - the main character in a traditional tragedy, h/she is usually dignified, courageous and often high ranking. The tragic hero usually wins some self-knowledge ... be considered to have two tragic heroes. Medea - in this story may be the tragic hero, sacrificing her two children for revenge on Jason. Jason as well may be considered the tragic hero from former stories because he loses his wife, "girlfriend," and two children. Internal conflict - a struggle between opposing needs desires, or emotions with a single character. Medea is indecisive whether to kill her two children to achieve ...
- 1665: American History vs. American Literature
- American History vs. American Literature American Literature looks at and depicts our American Heritage. It goes into depth what many history books could never cover. Whether it's poetry, drama, novel, short story, biography, satire, humor, or folk literature, all Literature holds a special place in many Americans hearts. America has produced every type of literature, and has done it well. The first American writings were not ... the new country. They made reports of religious and political progress. All of these writings were sent back to friends in England. Most of them were dull, but some were humorous and enlivened with lively stories.As the country grew, men began to think more and more about governing themselves. Writings about politics and society became more popular. A note of liberty and rebellion were read in almost every kind of ...
- 1666: Bennet's: The Executioner
- ... his right leg. The leaves overhead lay flat and thick along the twisted and narrow black branches. The air was quiet and soft again." This quote shows the excellent description that Bennett uses in his stories. Bennett also masters one area in story writing. This is suspense. One example was at te end of the story, when Bruce and Oliver are trying to kill the executioner. Bruce is scared, and the ... Bennett managed grasp the qualities of suspense with great expertise. He mixed revenge and anger to create an award winning novel. All the strengths show the high standard of a book. The length was reasonably short, so it did not bore the reader. The suspense was exhilarating, and so was the way the plot was laid out. The great plot twist at the end showed exactly what Bennett is capable of ...
- 1667: A Medieval Contest Between The
- ... he becomes part of Sauron s plan to take him over along with the rest of the world. Both Malory and Tolkien use swords, magic potions or spells and dreams or visions supernaturally in their stories. King Arthur is given the magic sword Excalibur by the Lady of the Lake. Merlin asks King Arthur which he preferred the sword or the scabbard given to him by the Lady of the Lake ... has a magic sword Anduril which once was broken but is now reforged. All the swords were used for good and protection of those who were honorable. Magic potions and spells are used in the stories. Merlin puts a sleep spell on King Pellinore when he is about to kill King Arthur. Glorfindel gives the Hobbits a magic drink which is clear as water and has no taste but strength and ... have been used for evil if it had gotten in the wrong hands. The bearer would rule and never bleed from a wound. Sir Launcelot, Aragorn and Frodo all carry out knightly quests in the stories. All these knightly quests revolve around righting a wrong. The knightly quest of Sir Launcelot in the tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake is to vindicate the honor of the knights of the Round ...
- 1668: Dante's "The Hermaphroditic Joyce"
- ... day tend to sound. All too often, women are depicted on a lower level of speech than men. For instance, Dickens and Arthur Miller both apparently subscribed to this notion, as the women in their stories were usually more passive, and not as elaborate as men in their speech, however, James Joyce did not see things in the same light. The most developed female character in Joyces A Portrait of the ... and the female tact which is all too often ignored in the ch aracters of women. Joyce's Dante Riordan's words and thoughts are true to those of literate twentieth century women. Although a short-lived character in Portrait, Dante Riordan, in a brief amount of time emits an apparently important and mysterious aura, the aura of a woman. Judging from the studies of twentieth century linguists, Joyce's brief ...
- 1669: Discovery
- ... A lot of our history has been lost…” In search for her family’s story, Sally uncovers the historical truth of a generation controlled by a white Australia. Paperbark Tree, by Oodgeroo Noonuccal is a short story, who has been cut off from the Aboriginal ways of life, travels the country looking for traces of her tribe. Both Oodergeroo in the story and Sally Morgan begin their search for knowledge as women without an understanding of their past history. They both need to connect with their Aboriginality and understand how their relatives or tribe members lived. They both travel around looking for information. By learning stories of the past, and writing them down, both women are able to understand who they are and connect with the wealth of aboriginal culture and experience. In conclusion, discoveries can reveal things that that are ...
- 1670: Dinosaurs 2
- ... had a strong attachment of backbone to pelvis which allowed its body to pivot at its hip (Wilford 142). With its body balanced right, the Tyrannosaurus walked on two legs, and it had two very short arms. The Tyrannosaurus was one of the most feared dinosaurs. The word Tyrannosaurus means “tyrant reptile”. Since the Tyrannosaurus Rex was a meat-eater, its teeth were shaped in zig-zag form which allowed it ... Apatasaurus, the word Brontosaurus means “deceptive reptile”. It was over 70 feet long and had a long neck running upwards from its body (Benton 42). Once fully stretched, the Brontosaurus’s head could reach three stories high. The long neck and long tail that it had put tremendous amounts of weight on the body. To deal with this, its legs were tucked under its body like an elephant, and its knees ...
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