“THE RAPE OF THE LOCK”---MOCK-EPIC POEM: The epic is a narrative poem of supposed divine inspiration treating of a subject of great and momentous importance for mankind‚ the characters of the story are partly human and partly divine‚ and the language and style in which the incidents are related are full of elevation and dignity. If a long narrative poem should satisfy all the tests of epic poetry‚ but if the subject which is celebrated be of a trivial nature‚ like the cutting off a lock of a woman’s
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It is clear to see in both below the green corrie and in the prelude that Norman MacCaig and William Wordsworth both show a strong relationship between man and nature. In below the green corrie we see the narrator describe his experience of coming down a Scottish mountain range; he describes the mountains as highwaymen‚ pirates and bandits which makes nature more animated and entertains the reader‚ he also appears to take riches from the mountain. In the prelude we see a more traditional view on
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What does Tintern Abbey say about the pastoral? Tintern Abbey‚ written by William Wordsworth presents us with the pastoral in the past‚ present and the future‚ and deals with the importance of it within our society. Given the Romantic era during which this poem was written‚ he idealises the pastoral‚ allowing for the opportunity to emphasize the corrupt nature of the city life‚ and the negative connotations it has on society. Tintern Abbey acts as a sort of recluse for Wordsworth‚ a place of
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Nathaniel Hawthorne writes in a manner akin to an artist circling the subject of his work in thick red paint‚ that is to say he makes points clearly and without overt subtlety. Hawthorne’s blatant use of names like “Chillingsworth”‚ “Pearl”‚ and “Dimmesdale” definitely emphasize both the moral nature and convictions of his characters. It is no surprise‚ then‚ that Hawthorne utilizes powerful imagery when closing chapters. Indeed‚ the finishing line of a chapter dedicated to Chillingworth’s malicious
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Using the song “Stars” the movie producers of the musical Les Miserables effectively portrayed more of Javert’s outlook‚ providing the audience more understanding of the mindset of the people involved in the justice system during that time. Using symbolism of stars and contrasting them with a fallen angel‚ the viewer can see better into the mind of Javert. Moreover‚ the song excellently captures Javert’s determination to catch Jean Valjean as well as his belief that he is doing the right thing
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Satan‚ Lucifer‚ Beelzebub‚ the Devil... known by many names‚ he was the once-favorite angel who fell from grace. Cast out from Heaven‚ he became mankind’s tormentor‚ vowing to destroy the creation of his former master. Scholars‚ historical experts‚ and theologians examine classic paintings‚ academic texts‚ and modern movies for an unprecedented look at the many ways Satan has been portrayed throughout the centuries. Satan: Prince Of Darkness paints the ultimate portrait of the face of evil‚ and reveals
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In Albert Camus’ Nobel Prize winning piece of work‚ The Stranger‚ he presents to his readers one of the most confusing and “strangest” character in the history of literature‚ Meursault. Meursault lives in a town called Algiers‚ and there‚ he gets himself into an unavoidable series of events that will lead up to his unfortunate end. Albert Camus does a wonderful job of weaving hints and traces of significant symbols and references to other famous works of literature to build the atmosphere and the
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One of the oldest controversies has been the argument of nature versus nurture. This ongoing debate looks at whether human development is caused by biological aspects or influenced by society and experiences. Nature versus nurture is a subtle but power theme illustrated throughout two novels‚ Lord of the Flies written by William Golding‚ and Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley. Through these two works we find multiple examples which show Golding’s argument that although one’s environment influences
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Have you ever wondered if that shadow just escaping your peripheral sight is part of the paranormal or is it in fact just your imagination? Do ghosts really exist in the reality‚ or are they a combination of environmental factors and the human mind? ’Ghosts’ are one of the most controversial concepts in history as it the paranormal‚ something that is way beyond the human understanding and in a different dimension. There many different opinions regarding ghosts‚ specifically the religious and the
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Satan’s opening monologue contains numerous literary devices such as alliteration‚ repetition‚ anthropomorphism‚ and rhythm and rhyme. In regards to repetition‚ the word “kynde” refers to rank/species/degrees sets the tone and reinforces the message that the common theme throughout the narrative of the Fall is the dangers of aspiring towards something which is prohibited by the natural laws set by God. For instance‚ it is because of his frustration towards himself and his own “kynde” as a fallen
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