The Great Gatsby Narrative Technique The narrative technique employed by Fitzgerald is believed to have been derived from Joseph Conrad‚ a writer Fitzgerald admired‚ who used a similar technique in Heart of Darkness (1902). Type of narrator First person narrator (Nick Carraway) Everything narrated by Nick is coloured by his character. His narration is not a neutral affair. The narrator is a participant in the story who is‚ however‚ more of a spectator than a protagonist.
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Crime fiction is a diverse and appealing genre. It is its unique capacity to evolve and transcend contextual barriers to suit changing paradigms that has ensured its popularity throughout time. Thematically‚ crime fiction has motifs such as the restoration of order‚ good overcoming evil‚ human nature and the completion of justice. However‚ it is the subversion of these conventions which exemplify the fluidity of the crime fiction genre‚ and thus‚ its diverse and appealing nature. The extent of this
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far-reaching effects of the accident through the collective nature of “we’re all” and the negative connotations of the word “hurting”. | |“That was the thing about my sisters‚ she’d become tough. It was like I hardly knew her anymore” (p29) |Characterisation of Kylie; simile; metaphor |Tom sums up Kylie’s negative transformation‚ a consequence of the accident with the metaphoric verb “tough” and the simile “like I hardly knew her anymore” which emphasises their changed relationship. | |“The clouds
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makes a very sad and disturbing decision of how to solve his problem. Tom’s build up to making this decision is highlighted throughout the whole book‚ and then reaches the disturbing climax at the end of the novel. Jenkins’ effective use of characterisation and climax build up to and highlight the horrible ending‚ and also adds to my appreciation of the theme of belonging. Tom Curdie is a young boy who lives in the east-end of Glasgow and is from a very deprived background. However‚ his English
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“Young Man in Vietnam” by Charles Coe goes against the 1980 patriotic views of Vietnam veterans‚ as he positions readers to be sympathetic towards veterans. Through the use of characterisation and symbolism Coe has positioned readers to be sympathetic towards the young man in Vietnam. Firstly‚ the use of the character’s narration readers is swayed into sympathising the character. Through the use of the character’s narration readers begins to understand the sentimental value of the letter.
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Descriptive Language: 14. The Drover’s Wife • "gaunt sun-browned bushwoman" •"she is not a coward" •"she is used to being left alone" •As a girl she built the usual castles in the air; but all her girlish hopes and aspirations have long been dead.” Characterisation: 15. The Drover’s Wife •"all days are much the same to her" •"used to the loneliness of it all" •"she seems contented with her lot" •"she loves her children‚ but has no time to show it. She seems harsh to them" •"Sunday afternoon she dresses
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Into the World examines how various texts represent stages of growing up and maturation. transitional phase‚ marked by new challenges‚ opportunities and relationships described as a ‘rite of passage’‚ a time of change and adaption from one world of experience into another. offers knowledge‚ understanding and insight as well as more arduous and difficult consequences.
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The Blind Side Full sourcing: Director: John Lee Hancock Date: 2009 Taken in by a well-to-do family and offered a second chance at life‚ a homeless teen grows to become the star athlete projected to be the first pick at the NFL draft in this sports-themed comedy drama inspired by author Michael Lewis’ best-seller The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. Michael Oher was living on the streets when he was welcomed into the home of a conservative suburban family‚ but over time he matured into a talented
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explore unique and interesting ideas and concepts(themes and ideas). Make reference to techniques and forms and features that help add meaning to the text. Other aspects you may want to consider: Relationships (dynamucs) between characters or characterisation. Social‚ Cultural and Historical concepts within the text. *Use the website to obtain the themes e.g. Good vs. Reality‚ appearance hiding reality. Then incorporate the motifs (imagery) e.g. blood and a quote + literary device. MOTIFS/SYMBOLS
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Heart Gavin Nicoll By Edgar Allan Poe Task: Edgar Allan Poe’ story "The Tell Tale heart" is a classic from a horror genre. Show clearly how the horror is achieved through the author’s stylish and skilful characterisation of the narrator. "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe was written in 1843 and is about a man that ultimately goes insane over an old man’s eye in which they were friends. The old man’s eye tortures the narrator and drives him to kill
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