several stylistic devices to add another layer of complexity to his work. These devices include several themes such as the American Dream and abandonment‚ symbols such as the stockings‚ and a modified stream of consciousness point of view. These literary devices combine together to add a deeper meaning to the play and because all of the symbols and themes are not as conspicuous‚ they provide insight into the protagonist Willy’s mind. Willy is a traveling salesman who cannot seem to keep his mind
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Similar observations are made by academic writer and author Sarah Graham in her book entitled Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. In this book‚ Graham addresses a variety of reading techniques‚ themes‚ and comparisons/contrasts in regards to Salinger’s most popular novel‚ but she specifically addresses the main theme of Holden’s attempt to escape the phony 1950’s materialistic focused society surrounding him. Graham begins her take on this theme of escaping society with a chapter on Holden’s rebellion:
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he gains his independence; establishing confidence in his social skills and personal relationships. As John Green says in his interview‚ “Humans tend to measure time within the framework of important events.” Though Miles’s confidence has begun to blossom prior to Alaska’s accident‚ her death strikes a dramatic change in his view on life as well as his overall personality. Her death‚ as John Green says‚ is “the defining moment of these people’s lives (at least so far) and it reshapes their relationship
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Justice isn’t really about “getting even” or experiencing joy in retaliation‚ rather it is about righting a wrong that society would agree is morally culpable. Revenge possesses a selfish quality: arrogance‚ vindication‚ ruthlessness. Revenge shall not be confused with justice; however‚ societal standards have allowed these two to become false inverses. As seen in numerous novels‚ poems and theatrical productions‚ characters interpret justice as revenge and revenge as justice— so does society. In
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Everyday there is somebody fighting a war‚ be it with themselves or with outside forces. Wars can be started over even the smallest things such a jealousy or huge things like the pursuit of freedom. In a Separate Peace by John Knowles‚ we are shown a theme of war and rivalry. The theme is shown throughout the story in many ways‚ such as; Lepers was with himself over his insecurities and fears‚ Finny and Genes constant competition‚ Genes internal war with his actions‚ and Brinker Hadley’s internal
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Zachary Pichoff Mr. Broussard English IV February 18‚ 2013 The Wife of Bath Analysis The Wife of Bath is a nontraditional female character. She claims to be somewhat of an authority in the subject of marriage‚ because her first marriage was at the age of 12. She continued to marry four more times after‚ being widowed each time. The Wife was very opinionated when she spoke of women and what little authority they actually had. The Wife says how she has been criticized for her numerous marriages
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Paper 2: The Dawn of the Modern Era in Literature While Stephen Crane embraced modernity in The Open Boat‚ T.S. Eliot‚ and John Crowe Ransom found the dawning of modern society alarming in the “The Wasteland” and “Janet Waking.” As Crane tells society to “wake up” to the reality of nature and human existence‚ Eliot and Ransom struggle to pick up the pieces from an earlier time in order to find peace in the modern world. Eliot tries to bridge the gap between logic and creativity as Ransom looks back
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character‚ among almost endless reasons as long as they are coherent to the plotline and meaningful to the story. A good example to explain not only how this works‚ but also why it is historically relevant‚ is the famous “Imperial March” theme from John Williams’ Star Wars films. This uses what is called the “Tarnhelm” theme‚ which is a leitmotif from Wagner’s Das Rheingold. In this opera‚ the “Tarnhelm” is a magical helmet that grants the wearer invinsibility‚ among other powers. The motif itself
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may convey a harmless rumor or cause awful consequences. The novel‚ Frankenstein‚ by Mary Shelley‚ was an interesting story with many comparisons of the great powers in life. It contains many themes of our society today. It contrasts science and literary‚ technology and human‚ life and death‚ and most importantly knowledge and ignorance. It presents knowledge in both negative and positive ways. In Frankenstein novel‚ three characters were used to search for one thing in common or important to them
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Analysis of the Theme of Jane Eyre and its Literary Devices Jane Eyre is an outstanding and meaningful novel which was written by Charlotte Bronte who didn’t have a fascinating appearance‚ a perfect figure and a glorious family and who had the similar fate with the heroine of the novel. The essay is focused on the first chapter‚ life at Gateshead‚ in which it tells us the little Jane Eyre’s miserable and menial life at Gateshead and that her cousins and Mrs. Reed treat her badly. In this
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