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- 20201: Willy Loman is often described as a Tragic Hero. To What Extent is "Death of a Salesman" a Tragedy?
- ... is a tragedy. Dramatic tragedy was invented and defined by the Greeks. Aristotle said a play has to have four elements to qualify as a tragedy: 1) noble or impressive characters; 2) the main character's discovery or recognition of a truth or fault in himself ; 3) poetic language; and 4) the ability to arouse and then soothe the audience's pity and fear. Some critics consider that whether Death of a Salesman is a tragedy or not is debatable on all four sections, while others think the play meets all these criteria. When Arthur Miller ... and his salesman neighbour Charley who chooses other ways of achieving success. As soon as Death of a Salesman opened, critics began writing about its relation to Greek tragedy, usually pointing out that Willy doesn't qualify as a tragic hero. Miller replied to these critics with an essay titled "Tragedy and the Common Man." He said that Death of a Salesman does have a shattering emotional impact on the ...
- 20202: Night
- ... place during World War II. After reading this book, I really took time to think about and reflect upon the travesties that took place during that time. Throughout my paper, I will discuss Elie Wiesels life, his style, the cultural information and historical content of the book. I will also evaluate this book according to its quality interest it provided me. I hope you find this book review to be ... that it is important for people to have the information as to what went on in the holocaust. It is a perfect resource for people my age, since it is a short book, and doesnt go into too much detail. There is also a lot of action, which would catch most peoples attention. This book takes place during World War II. Elie Wiesel and his family are taken to Auschwitz, one of the worst -2- camps during the holocaust. His family and him are persecuted for ...
- 20203: Glass Menag.
- ... of her disability, but in reality, people did not really even notice. This is how society in general treats people with disabilities today - the same as everyone else. I also liked the development of Laura's character over the course of the plot. At first she was timid and afraid of the world. But as the play progressed, and her character grew, she started to grow out of her timidness and ... a result of her disability. What surprised me about this play, was the fact that Jim was not married to Emily Meisenbach, his high school sweet heart. The way that he was presented by Laura's memory, I thought that for sure he would be married to Emily. But on the other hand, he is engaged to Betty, so he must really be as wonderful as Laura remembers. What angered me ... living "happily ever after". But that is not how real life is, and I like the way that Williams shows us that not everything works out to be alright in the real world. I don't like the way that Amanda kept accusing Tom of being selfish. I think that Tom is being very generous and noble by supporting Amanda and Laura. It's not his duty to do so, ...
- 20204: Cry, The Beloved Country: The Breakdown and Rebuilding of South African Society
- ... came from the Creator. (pg. 3). In the rural areas such as this the decay comes as a result of making the blacks live in confined areas where the land is so bad it can't be farmed any more, and the taking of the strong males out of these areas to go work in the mines were things are unsafe and people rarely return. Because of this, the people leave ... for police retaliation to strikes or protests. As with Kumalo he also fears much, which almost automatically sets off other peoples fears. Kumalo is afraid to see his son in prison; Absalom fears his dad's reaction; Gertrude fears rejection and the shame she caused; John fears the police and prison; etc., etc. Cry, the beloved country, these things are not yet at an end. (pg. 74). If all of this ... of Ndotsheni. Just about everybody has a new willingness to create a better life in South Africa. Jarvis knew what needed to happen in order to have South Africa function properly, when he read Lincoln's second inaugural address he felt an obligation to help his beloved country in a way that all South Africans should feel. With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right, ...
- 20205: A Farewell To Arms 3
- ... realization of human mortality which is unveiled by war. Stubbs thinks that Hemingway utilized role-playing as a way to "explore the strengths and weaknesses of his two characters." Stubbs says that by placing Henry's ordered life in opposition to Catherine's topsy-turvy one, and then letting each one assume a role which will bring them closer together, Hemingway shows the pair's inability to accept "the hard, gratuitous quality of life." Stubbs begins by showing other examples, notably in In Our Time and The Sun Also Rises, in which Hemingway's characters revert to role-playing ...
- 20206: A Farewell To Arms
- ... realization of human mortality which is unveiled by war. Stubbs thinks that Hemingway utilized role-playing as a way to "explore the strengths and weaknesses of his two characters." Stubbs says that by placing Henry's ordered life in opposition to Catherine's topsy-turvy one, and then letting each one assume a role which will bring them closer together, Hemingway shows the pair's inability to accept "the hard, gratuitous quality of life." Stubbs begins by showing other examples, notably in In Our Time and The Sun Also Rises, in which Hemingway's characters revert to role-playing ...
- 20207: Antigone By David Greene
- ... goes as far as not believing his son, Haemon, when Haemon informs his father of the reputation he has created to the citizens. Creon believes that "It seems this boy (Haemon) is on the woman s side (Antigone)" (p.190 l. 803). Creon refuses to believe what Haemon says and attacks Haemon for siding with Antigone. Creon s stubbornness brings about his own downfall when he chooses not to believe Teiresias, the blind prophet. Instead, Creon falsely accuses Teiresias of making "profit from silver-gold " (p.200 l.1096). Insulted by the false ... the reader realizes that Creon wants obedience in everything he decides even if he is at fault. "Their is nothing worse than disobedience to authority" (p.187 l. 726-727). This quote further supports Creon s belief that everyone shall remain faithful to him even if he rules unjustly. This characteristic of Creon makes him rule by his own judgment instead of through the well-being of the city and ...
- 20208: Amy Foster & The Mythology Of
- ... At first, Amy feels compassion for Yanko; she does not see the differences between him and the English people as the others of Brenzett do. However, later in the story, compassion turns to passion. Amy's son is then born; distinctions appear and she is either no longer able to love Yanko or she loves Yanko to such an extent that she finds she is incapable of joining Yanko on an earthly plane as Joseph Campbell describes (page 159). Whatever the reasons may be, Amy refuses to aid Yanko in his time of need, resulting in Yanko's death. There is a great change of heart from Amy's first compassion for Yanko to her nonchalance of his death. However, the results may have only been a product of the different levels of love felt by Amy for Yanko. The general population of ...
- 20209: To Kill A Mockingbird: Mobs
- ... first mob situation occurred just outside of the city jailhouse. Here, the drunken group came with the intent of seizing and killing the accused felon. The crowd discarded individual convictions, and affiliated themselves with society's "band-wagon." Yet within this oblivious hoard, one man had the audacity to prevent the attempted murder- Mr. Cunningham. It took a few small but significant words from Scout to convert Cunninghams's way of thinking to a more normal fashion. "Let's clear out" was all it took form Cunningham to remove the men, and go home. Similarly in the courtroom, another moral dilemma arose: this time within the jury. Once more, a group of twelve ...
- 20210: 1984: The Structure of the Novel
- 1984: The Structure of the Novel Usually, the structure of a novel reflects the author's message. This is the case in the novel 1984. There is a negative utopia (dystopia) that occurs. The novel is structured in three parts according to Winston's thoughts and actions toward the Party. Through the structure of the novel 1984, the reader becomes aware of Winston's conversion to Party doctrine as he first questions it, he then understands it, and finally, he accepts it. Firstly, the structure of the novel indicates to the reader Winston's conversion to Party doctrine. ...
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