Ian McEwan’s 1999 novel Atonement demonstrates the consequences of a false accusation as it progresses over three different time periods. Through a variety of literary techniques and devices‚ including intertextuality‚ symbolism‚ imagery‚ characterisation and metafiction‚ McEwan demonstrates the danger of an imagination that can’t quite see the boundaries of what is real and what is unreal. He explores the dangers of a falsified reality‚ while the suffering because of his protagonist Briony’s imagination
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their consciences and the deaths of innocent lives. Shakespeare comments on the negative effect that the struggle power has through the dramatic techniques of the characterisation of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth‚ and the symbolism of the crown. Macbeth explores the destructiveness that a longing for power can have through the characterisation of Macbeth. Macbeth is a perfect example of a tragic hero‚ as his character begins as a well-respected Thane‚ who has fought bravely for his country. However‚ Macbeth’s
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The short story Visitors by Brian Moon gives an insight of role reversals in which stereotypes of individuals are challenged. The theme is conveyed through effective use of narrative conventions. Brian Moon has manipulated the characterisation‚ imagery and dialogue to put forward this theme. The use of descriptive language in the short story‚ Visitors‚ helps to convey the central theme of role reversals. It is through this that readers have an insight of what robbers are suggested to be; professional
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Both authors use the similar techniques of symbolism‚ motifs and characterisation while foreshadowing is used by Ishiguro and metaphors by Kaysen to explore how the characters’ confined setting effects their search for their true identity. While the authors may use both similar and dissimilar literary techniques‚ both effectively
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December 2010 Lamb to the Slaughter – Roald Dahl WALT – identify and discuss techniques used by Roald Dahl in the short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’. Techniques we are going to study for the exam essay paper are: Characterisation Setting Turning Point Building tension Key Incidents Characterisation:Mary Maloney Before Turning Point Caring – “I’ll get it!” “Darling‚ shall I get your slippers?” Slightly obsessed – “She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this
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Jane Eyre is primarily a critique of social elitism. Discuss. Charlotte Brontë’s novel‚ Jane Eyre was produced in the Victorian era‚ when social elitism was in its prime and there was great segregation between the upper and lower estates. The former was composed of the clergy and nobility and was defined by wealth‚ privileges and lavish lifestyles. The middle class‚ conversely‚ were the most frustrated by the exclusiveness of the upper estate. Possessing skill‚ intelligence and assertiveness
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A Warm Golden Brown In the short story ‘A Warm Golden Brown’ by Alexander Reid I extremely dislike one of the characters. The characters name is Mrs Preedy. Reid uses characterisation and structure to make the reader feel this way towards Mrs Preedy. She behaves in a horrible way‚ she is rude racist and a controlling person especially towards her son‚ Ben‚ and these are all character traits I dislike in a person. The story is about a relationship between Ben Preedy and Daisy. Ben is white
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featured in the plot of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The play employs careful characterisation choices of lovers to act imprudently and alludes to symbolism through aesthetic devices which establish the theme of love. These aspects of the play are significant factors that enhance our understanding of the foolishness of lovers and the inconsistencies of their love‚ which develop in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Characterisation of Helena‚ the Athenian lover‚ provides
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Perks Deconstruction and Quotes QUOTE TECHNIQUE BELONGING/EFFECT “Dear friend…” “…Love always‚ Charlie.” Epistolary Directly addressing the responder First person Emotive language Ritual and routine creates belonging Emotive belonging with no physical connection “I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands… I need to know that these people exist” Repetition of “I need to know” Cumulative detail Isolation Emotional impact of isolation and connection Sense of
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Hawthorne‚ explores the idea of science‚ or even science fiction‚ in a number of different ways. He uses themes such as the supernatural‚ and the transformation of old to young‚ to further investigate the topic of science. Hawthorne also uses the characterisation of Dr Heidegger to also make evident the idea being explored throughout short story. Hawthorne also uses a number of language forms and features‚ such as imagery‚ diction and the dialogue‚ to enter into a deeper exploration of the topic ‘science’
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