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- 181: The Chosen By Chaim Potok
- ... is all we dread," can relate to Danny's lifestyle and how he cannot stand the silence in which his father lives. The only time Danny makes conversation with his father is when he is studying the Talmud. " It occurred to me suddenly that not a single word had passed between him and his father all evening, except for the Talmud contest" (145). This silence is basically what drove Danny to ...
- 182: Mockingbird
- ... rather extensively throughout this story, and much of it refers to the problems of racism in the South during the early twentieth century. Harper Lee's effective use of racial symbolism can be seen by studying various examples from the book. This includes the actions of the children, the racist whites, and the actions of Atticus Finch. The actions of the children in this novel certainly do have their share of ...
- 183: A Seperate Peace
- ... only make-believe on the fields and rivers of Devon." It is a made up story to Finny, a fear to Brinker, and still very distant to Gene. The boys continue their usual fun and studying separate from the war. They are at peace. No bombs are dropping near them, and no drafting is taking place in their class. Devon is a shield from reality for these boys. They are separate ...
- 184: The Magic Barrel
- ... in a specific business going on between Leo Finkle, a lonely rabbinical student, and Pinye Salzman, a matchmaker. In order to get a good congregation Leo supposed to be married. How a man, who was studying for six years and who never was in a company of woman, easily can find a wife? The same way as his parents did. He went to the matchmaker. It was not so easy for ...
- 185: Canterbury Tales
- ... from his friends and spent it on more knowledge: Whatever money from his friends he took / He spent on learning or another book (303-304) The only thing he cared about in his life was studying. The Franklin wanted the best of everything and lived for happiness to every extent. He had the finest food and wine and was obsessed with them. He was not religious. He was so obsessed with ...
- 186: Metamorphosis2000
- ... which he sustained himself is not fit for a human, but rather for a dependent beast. Gregor's eyesight begins to fail him. As his former self, he would spend hours looking out the window, studying, and reading; however, he now finds nothing more than a skewed perception of reality when doing these things. The whole worlds now looks and tastes different for Gregor. The world's perception of him drives ...
- 187: Joy Luck Club
- ... are passive and place their happiness entirely on the goodness of their husbands. At one time, this passiveness can be seen as a virtue; at other time, it is a vice or a weakness. In studying the lives of two personalities, Ying-Ying and Lena St. Clair, a Chinese mother and a half-Chinese daughter, one can see these conflicts more clearly and determine why they exist. Ying-Ying St. Clair ...
- 188: Hucks Relationship With Pap (h
- ... He says, It was kind of lazy and jolly, laying off comfortable all day, smoking and fishing, and no books nor study. (32) He likes being kidnapped because he doesn t have to deal with studying or books, he enjoys the freedom he has. Although a threat, Huck enjoys certain aspects of his father. Huck realizes he doesn t want to go back to live with the Widow Douglas. When Pap ...
- 189: Bermuda Triangle
- ... does not plan to return to the Bermuda Triangle ever again. People from all walks of life have proposed several theories about these abnormalities. Suggestions that a gigantic octopus exists seem too far-fetched. Scientists studying the conditions in the Triangle agree that it could be an atmospheric, gravitational, or electromagnetic disturbance. Dr. Manson Valentine suggests: “ There may be various and sometimes inimical groups of space visitors and some of these ...
- 190: The Trip To The New England Co
- ... new what I looked like. After a week had gone by I got used to the living. I helped out with my share of chores and in the shop. I helped out with the boys studying. I didn't know that here they learn how to read from the bible. After a few months had past I began to note about the family's traditions and things they do. I began ...
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