story “Shaving” by Leslie Norris‚ is about a boy shaving his sick father‚ but looking into it on a deeper level you‚ actually find it’s about something greater. The true theme of the story is the transport of responsibility from one man to another. There are two main uses of symbolism in the story. The first place where this is visible‚ is when he is physically shaving his father. The first quote‚”you don’t have to worry‚ he said”(Norris). It also has‚”i’m bigger than most men”(Norris). The final statement
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In the story "Shaving‚" by Leslie Norris‚ a sixteen-year-old Rugby player‚ Barry‚ changes and accepts the inevitability of his father’s death. Barry’s character and maturity are changed as he dealt with the emotional crisis before him. The author’s use of physical description‚ nature‚ and the ritual of shaving reinforce Barry’s transition from boyhood to the responsibilities of manhood. Leslie Norris uses the physical traits of Barry’s coat‚ strength in sports‚ and hands as examples of physical
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Blackberries The relationship between the mother and the father is like a regular marriage‚ it has his up and downs. In the story when the father gets to the house the mother had the food for he already done and served with a lot of care. This demonstrates that she has respect for him and that she cares about him. Just like in the story‚ my parents do the same‚ sometimes they are like teenagers in love and other days they are like mad dogs ready to fight‚ but that is how life is‚ it has
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lives trying to find out when the age of innocence has come to an end. In the short story "Blackberries‚" written by Leslie Norris‚ such simple events take place‚ but in truth‚ changes one ’s life forever. The tale of a young boy goes through a series of trials and tribulations that first seem almost at the point of nirvana‚ but in the end leads him to the harsh realities of life. Norris portrays a great deal of character contrast between the young boy ’s parents and a strong use of symbolism with the
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Shaving by George Leslie Norris pg. 323 1. How are father and son alike? The father and son were alike because they were both responsible and family came first. They were both men. How are they different? They were different because Barry was strong and athletic and the father was frail and sick. “his father’s throat was fleshless and vulnerable” shows the father’s utter dependence on Barry‚ and the fact that his life virtually lies in his son’s hands Barry’s size and strength shows that
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Literary Analysis on “Shaving” by Leslie Norris Leslie Norris’ short story “Shaving” is a coming-of-age piece that stresses the need for a family to have a strong and responsible leader. In the short story Barry‚ the main character‚ is in a position where his father is dying and he has the responsibility of taking care of him. One day after school Barry comes home to shave his father because he is too sick to do it himself. Through this the reader is able to comprehend the idea that Barry is
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To Zoo or Not to Zoo? Zoos have been around for hundreds of years and have been enjoyed by millions and millions of people. All around the world‚ zoos provide the public with the chance to see and learn about rare animals. For decades‚ there has been much debate about whether or not zoos should exist. Some people argue that zoos are inhumane and should be closed. However‚ zoos are necessary because they provide us with invaluable knowledge and teach us about the world we live in. As far back as
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Zoos A zoo is a facility in which animals are kept in confined spaces or enclosures‚ displayed to the public and can be bred. Other names for a zoo are zoological park‚ zoological garden and a menagerie. Zoos around the world cause concern for animal rights‚ which is a problem because zoos normally keep wild animals rather than domestic ones. It is believed that zoo’s began around 3500BC‚ which is when the oldest zoological park is recorded. The oldest known zoological collection was revealed
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Top 50 Chuck Norris Facts & Jokes * Chuck Norris had a staring contest with Medusa‚ and won. ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form * Chuck Norris once urinated in a semi truck’s gas tank as a joke....that truck is now known as Optimus Prime. ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form * There is no ’Ctrl’ button on Chuck Norris’ computer. Chuck Norris is always in control. -------------------------------------------------
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Leslie Tseng 10/4/12 Period: 5 Final Book Report Raskin‚ Ellen. The Westing Game. New York: Scholastic‚ 2002‚ 216. Setting: Sunset Towers‚ Westing house‚ Lake Michigan‚ Wisconsin Characters: (List 5‚ and label the protagonist and antagonist. Use 2 adjectives to describe each character.) 1. Sam Westing: weird‚ secrety 2. Flora Miller Baumbach: unhappy‚ quiet 3. George Theodorakis: creative‚ rich 4. Catherine Theodorakis: cool‚ nice 5
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