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    positive or negative‚ the speaker notes that the choice in itself‚ and the consequences of that choice‚ have made a huge difference in the way his life has unfolded. Ultimately‚ the idea of choice is a key theme in the poem. Plot‚ use of color‚ symbolism and tone are all elements of the poem that help develop this theme. The basic plot/story of this poem involves the importance of choice. The poem begins with the speaker regretting that he could not have been two people so he could have at some

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    Blackberrying vs. Blackberries In the poems “Blackberrying” and “Blackberries” the authors Sylvia Plath and Yusef Komunyakaa both use diction‚ imagery‚ and figurative language to establish symbols that work to impact the overall tone of the poem. In “BlackBerrying” Sylvia Plath uses blackberries to symbolize her loneliness. While Komunyakaa uses blackberries to symbolize his innocence in a world were the rich look down on the poor. First of all‚ Plath and Komunyakaa both use symbols that impact

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    Death of a Salesman Symbols. “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller is a play with a lot of symbols and and themes. This play is wrought with symbolism from the beginning of it‚ from the first‚ opening scene. Symbolism is a very important part of this play‚ it illustrates Willy’s whole life‚ all his successes and failures in life. A lot of the symbols are either symbolizing something wanted but impossible to reach‚ or some goals in life and Willy’s future. Symbols could be found almost everywhere

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    The Century Quilt Analysis Waniek’s "The Century Quilt" not only illustrates the importance that her Meema’s quilt had in her life but also represents her family‚ specifically her grandmother. Through many literary devices such as vivid imagery‚ symbolism‚ and structure‚ the author is able to create not only a reminiscent tone‚ but also depict how Waniek is hopeful for the future. The poem’s structure is a vital part when creating the complex meanings of the quilt. In the first Stanza‚ the writer’s

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    7/5/12 Notes - How To Read Literature by Thomas C. Foster Introduction: How’d He Do That? 1. Interpreting Literature A. Same Story‚ Different Theory‚ Why? The Professor is a lot more experienced than his students "We don’t get it. And we think you’re making it up." - His mind is open to different theories and situations‚ making him somewhat optimistic. While they’re pretty much closed minded only viewing situations from one point of view. They’re not using the same method of thinking

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    goes. Dave believes that having a gun will automatically make him the man he wants. Unfortunately‚ Dave is sadly mistaken. The gun only gets him in more trouble than he has bargained for. The Man Who Was Almost A Man is a story full of powerful symbolism that deeply relates to human existence no matter what culture one is from. At one point or another all humans have to make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Within every child there is a longing to be respected and to have power and control

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    (SIP-B) The author also associates the stars with Nusrat’s family in the text. (STEWE-1) For example‚ The stars reappear at the thoughts of Nusrat’s missing husband‚ Faiz. The author continues to demonstrate symbolism of family throughout Nusrat’s dreading of Faiz. “Several times I have seen her lying at night under the stars on the cot‚ talking to her husband and crying” (54). By communicating aloud with Faiz while peering at the stars‚ Nusrat feels a connection

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    Alexis Tarafa Professor Wolfe English Comp. 2 7 October 2014 Rites to Allay the Dead In the poem “Rites to Allay the Dead‚” by Amit Majmudar‚ it shows us conventional and unconventional images that are combined together providing examples to explain how this poem is for the living rather than the dead. The dominant images throughout the poem create an intense awareness with a key point to not let death remain near for it is hungry and will haunt us. There are many symbols in the poem to help

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    Darker Aspects Within Words can be depicted in many different ways. The reader may construe the author’s piece in an entire different way than the author themselves had originally imagined. Most times there is a deeper meaning behind words. In William Golding’s novel‚ Lord of the Flies‚ his order of words throughout chapter can be deciphered as dark or mysterious‚ making his theme of the book not only be in his thoughts‚ but the readers also. Aspects can include his use of symbolizing the conch

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    feels confidence. St Patrick’s College Place: 1. When Peter’s mother enroll him to the St Patrick’s college‚ Peter don’t feel belong to the college. Such as school lady “out stretched arms”‚ but “her face over shadows by clouds”. The symbolism creates a sense of uncertainly about his future. 2. After school‚ “caught the 414 bus‚ like a foreign tourist”. The language technique simile comparing him to a “Foreign

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