Irony is often used as a device for giving stories many unexpected twists and turns. Irony in Kate Chopin’s story is used as an effective literacy device. She used irony by giving out hints of irony throughout the story‚ which are revealed at the end. There are different types of irony used in the story. For example Situational irony which is used to show the reader what is expected to happen sometimes doesn’t. Another type of irony is dramatic irony which is used to clue the reader in on something
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SOCS350-ON November 7‚ 2008 THE SWASTIKA-A SYMBOL OF GOOD AND EVIL The hackenkreuz‚ gamma cross‚ gammadion‚ St. Brigit’s cross‚ fylfot cross and swastika are all references to one symbol‚ the oldest cross in the world. This symbol is represented several thousand years B.C. in multiple cultures. It is not until the 1900’s that the term “swastika” elicits such a fervor of emotions. It is interesting to contrast the viewpoints of the Chinese community versus the enormity of human passion
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of a man and she couldn’t believe her eyes. She rushed to her sister’s door and knocked frantically‚ “Louise open up‚ someone’s here. You need to see this.” Mrs. Mallard opens the door and looks at her sister. As her sister points towards the doorway‚ she sees now. All of the thoughts that were just in her head‚ everything. It all instantly fades‚ as she stares into the eyes of a man. Eye’s staring back at her‚ the eyes of her husband. The next day‚ police‚ reporters‚ and even paparazzi‚ were
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Hepburn once said‚ “as you grow older‚ you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself‚ and one for helping others” Many people only know Audrey Hepburn as an award winning actress. But in this speech you will get to know her a little bit better. As a child of war‚ a lover of art and a Goodwill Ambassador‚ Hepburn’s role in society was not only to make people laugh‚ but to make the world a better place. Hepburn was born in Belgium in 1929 to a British businessman and a Dutch baronet
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the phoenix‚ heads of witches and wizards‚ and wands catch your attention as they move all around the door. The handle feels cold and different from any other; it’s shaped like a wand. As the door opens there is an eerie screech. Standing in the doorway‚ straight ahead is a window which changes shape every now and then giving the human eye a look at the view from different angles. The room is tidy and untouched‚ but dusty and has been a home to spiders for weeks‚ maybe months. The door closes behind
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sign of the adoptive parents he promised for Sohrab • Amir decides to take Sohrab with him to Islamabad while he considers what to do with him. Dreams/blurred images One dream that represents Amir’s troubled mind "Assef was standing in the doorway of my hospital room‚ brass ball still in his eye socket.’We’re the same‚ you and I‚’ he was saying. ’You nursed with him‚ but you’re my twin.’" It shows that his guilt for never saying anything about Hassan makes him feel that he was as much to blame
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Behind every great man is an even greater woman. This certainly hold true in many cases. Woman can be the driving force in any successful man. However‚ a woman can also use her strong influence in a negative way. Woman do have power‚ lots of it. But I’m not just talking about the power within the family‚ or power in the workplace or even power in higher political office. I’ m talking about a more basic kind of power: Power over Men. If a woman recognizes her power over men‚ she can own a man.
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Who would you choose‚ The Lady or the Tiger? In Frank Stockton’s short story‚ The Lady or the Tiger‚ the author leaves the ending in a very precarious way. The author‚ Frank‚ leaves the story ending up to the reader. The princess should have the most sympathy in this short story. She is the daughter of a barbaric king who has made his own justice system that he feels is fair. The king puts the accused into an arena where they decide their fate. The princess has to make a brutal decision of seeing
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inclusive resort was. It was filled with many unique qualities. The entire Lobby was completely open‚ no walls and no air conditioning‚ just the simple breeze coming in from the water. There were gorgeous rich colored fabrics draped around the doorways. Fluffy beaded pillows on oversized couches filled this enormous space‚ large potted plants blooming with bright flowers. A cute little gift shop with every Jamaica themed dust collector and beach essential anyone could ever dream of. The polite
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Johnny despised his father. There was no logical reason why he hated him so much‚ they were just so different; chalk and cheese. His father loved all of the things Johnny repelled; hiking‚ fishing trips‚ adventures. Johnny adored video games‚ films‚ partying. No fifteen year old was lazier than Johnny Harper. All of the possessions he cherished had vanished out of his life within one unfortunate day‚ the day that changed his future. ‘I’m not going’ Johnny’s father picked up the grey‚ oversized
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