Pg 12- “In the back bedroom he could hear trains passing. Lying beside him sleeping brother, he’d listen to the broad, low sound: faint, then rising, faint again, then high, beckoning whistles, then gone. The sound of it brought goose bumps. Lost in longing, Louie imagined himself on a train, rolling into country he couldn’t see, growing smaller and more distant until he disappeared.”…
Poiccard panics and shoots him dead. He then escapes to Paris to gather money to escape to Italy…
Mr. Nuttel starts down the road, in a sprint. Catching his breath, he realizes he has made it to town. He knows his first goal is to get out of this crazy town, but he goes to tell people though so they don’t worry about him. He thinks he hears church bells going off and goes to see why. No one was getting married, no He goes by the stores, the church, even the court office was closed. one had just given birth to make the whole town rejoice with happiness. They sounded more of the chimes of when someone has just passed away. He ran to the cemetery and saw a newly dug grave just like the one that Vera told Mr. and Mrs. Sappleton about him, when he was trapped by barbarian dogs. It brought back horrendous, painful, haunting memories. He looked…
In a time set in the 1930’s, a teen represents the struggles and hardships people dealt with during this era, and what they had to do to get by. In Neil Simons story Brighton Beach Memoirs, a teen named Stanley exemplifies the struggle and hardships people faced through actions, words, and decisions. In the story Stanley is a teenager living with his family during the great depression who’s struggling to get by. Stanley’s altruistic trait makes peoples lives’ easier to whoever surrounds him during this time. One of Stanley’s greatest traits is his courage that he uses to stand up for himself and for others. Another trait is that Stanley is inspiration he inspires others around him like Eugene his little brother to become a better parson and do well for others. In effect the character Stanley reveals the struggles and hardship people faced during the depression and showcases what he did to make the best out of it giving the read a more realistic feel within the story.…
that illustrate the initiating phase perfectly. In the scene where Harry first gets into Sally’s car, as…
▪ Griet’s mother has heard gossip in the market place that Griet is to be painted, so she asks Griet at her next visit. Griet denies any knowledge of this saying that she has not been told of this…
Sherlock Holmes was persistent and forthright. Helen Stoner thoroughly explained her case about Julia’s demise to Sherlock Holmes. She described to him how Julia died from an unknown cause. Helen Stoner was a wise woman who was timid and articulate. When Sherlock Holmes heard the story of Julia’s death, he could not immediately announce a solution. As a result, the mystery and threat were solemn. Due to the appalling mystery, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson planned to meet Helen Stoner at Stoke Moran later that day to further investigate. Dr. John Watson was loyal, brave, and compassionate. Dr. Watson assisted Sherlock Holmes in his work. Dr. Roylott noticed Helen Stoner was missing; he traced Helen Stoner down to Sherlock Holmes. Dr. Roylott demanded Sherlock Holmes to not interfere with his affairs. Dr. Roylott was a violent criminal and an abusive stepfather to Helen and Julia. A minor conflict developed between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Roylott. Sherlock Holmes had to keep his work secretive from Dr. Roylott. Sherlock Holmes was trying to solve the mystery; meanwhile, Dr. Roylott was involved in it. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson maneuvered their way to Stoke Moran where Dr. Roylott and Helen lived. They met up with Helen Stoner; they apprised Helen her stepfather tracked her down and visited them. Helen Stoner was worrisome and surprised. She did not feel safe near him. There was an interwoven conflict between Helen Stoner and Dr. Roylott. Helen Stoner felt her stepfather was dangerous. In addition, there was a dilemma between Dr. Roylott and the society. Dr. Roylott was not a well-liked man from the people in his community; he was a demoniac murderer. At this point, the mood of the story was anxious. The tone of the mystery was serious. Although Sherlock Holmes had background knowledge on the event of Julia’s cessation, he was about to discover significantly important clues that would…
The pair goes to visit another friend, Toad, who is all too eager to travel and go on a journey with his horse drawn carriage. The night before they are supposed to leave, Mole says that he’ll do whatever Rat wants, but asks, “Shall we run away to-morrow morning, quite early-very early- and go back to our deal old hole on the river?” (pg. 647). Here, he mentions home for the first time, and seems to miss it. However, Rat declines, which suggests that Mole has not learned all he needs to and is not ready to return. The journey with Toad comes to a quick end, and Mole and Rat go back to the river. However, Mole does something out of character when he decides to set out on his own to meet Badger, an “important personage” (pg. 650). Against Rat’s previous warnings, Mole goes into the Wild Wood and becomes afraid of noises and unfamiliar sights. Rat quickly comes to his rescue and says that even Toad “wouldn’t show his face here alone,” which suggests that Mole has become…
We learn that ‘Mr Edgar St’ has gotten on a train and left the town.…
8. What does the first convict ask Pip to bring him? – He asked for a file and “wittles”.…
In this essay I am going to focus on Pip meeting the convict in the graveyard in Chapter 1. Pip’s home life with Joe and Mrs Joe. Pip meeting Estella and Miss Haversham at Satis house in Chapter 8. Pip fights the pale young gentleman (Herbert Pocket) at Satis House in Chapter 11.…
“‘Men play at tragedy because they do not believe in the reality of the tragedy which is actually being staged in the civilized world.”’ -Jose Ortega y Gasset…
In Arthur Miller's drama, "Death of a Salesman" the protagonist is a sixty-year-old salesperson by the name of Willy Loman. Willy suffers from self-delusion and is obsessed with the desire to succeed. Willy's actions strongly influence his family, which contributes to their self-delusions. Willy's wife Linda is an enabler and is codependent upon him. Linda encourages and participates in Willy's delusions. She is unselfish and her life revolves around Willy and their two boys Biff and Happy. The Lomans are definitely a dysfunctional family due to their lack of communication, respect, and morals.…
There is a complete descent into madness evident in Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” The struggle Willy Lowman has come to endure during a life of lies and false hope is portrayed very well by Miller’s use of dialogue, stage comments, prologue, and time and perhaps best shown by the use of dialogue and character interaction. By putting all of these elements to good use Miller paints a perfect picture as our main character Willy Lowman quickly fails to see the distinction between the fantasy he has created and the reality that has come about by a lifetime of deceit.…
Everyone has memories, dreams, confrontations, and arguments. However, in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, that is the center of Willy Loman’s life. Loman was incapable of accepting the fact that he is a mediocre salesman. He dreams of what he wants to do in life, but he does not do anything to succeed. Three major themes in tis plays is: denial, contraindication, and order vs. disorder.…