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The construct of a hero and the features that one individual feels are embodied by a hero are explored in the short narrative “ Ride, Fly, Penetrate, Loiter ” by Barry Hannah. Everyone wants to be a hero, but in a world few are. There are many people who consciously and unconsciously sabotage their efforts…

Adrienne Rich, a renowned confessional poet, uses a unique structural style in her poem, Storm Warnings, to reveal both literal and metaphorical meanings. The poem’s structure mirrors the external storm occurring outside and allows the speaker to explore her internal conflict in an organized manner. As the speaker becomes aware of the approaching storm, she…

The Salem Witch Trials, which were depicted in Arthur Miller’s book “The Crucible,” were driven by corruption and gullibility, resulting in panic and fear in Salem. The story revolves around a group of girls led by Abigail, who engage in dancing in the woods. Their activities were discovered by Abigail’s uncle, Samuel Parris, who is…

In Arthur Miller’s captivating play, The Crucible, the Salem witch trials were examined. There were horrific events described by the author. These events actually happened and are portrayed very well in this specific novel. There are many, one could argue, who could and should have been blamed for what happened in Salem. Whether it was…

John F. Kennedy was a phenomenal speaker. He knew how to use his words to rally support from his audience. Therefore, he was not an inspirational leader and through his words he was able to move his audience. President Kennedy was able to reach out to his audience by addressing their emotions and their beliefs….

Helen Keller’s autobiography Story of my Life (published in 1902) tells of Keller’s life growing up, and shares many of her own personal experiences with her family, their family’s cook’s daughter: Martha Washington, and her teacher: Mrs.Sullivan. Keller fell ill at a young age, and even though she survived, it left her not only deaf,…

Edgar Allan Poe was a writer, known for writing gothic literature. Though his writing at the modern time may not be as horrifying, we can assume his writing back in the day was quite terrifying. Going over some of his most popular tales known as “The Raven,” “The Cask Of Amontillado,” and “The Tell Tale…

A French philosopher once said that the greatest tyranny of democracy was whenthe minority ruled the majority. Upton Sinclairs The Jungle gives the readera great example of exactly this. A man who earns his living honestly and throughhard work will always be trapped in poverty, but a man who earns his livingthrough lies and cheating…

The dramas Romeo and Juliet and Westside Story have many similarities and differences. One major comparison and contrast in the two, are the chief characters. Tony, one of the chief male characters in Westside Story, is comparable to Romeo ; Maria of Westside Story, is comparable to Juliet. Some of the other comparable characters include:…

In Chapter 1, Philip Pirrip, as an infant, was incapable of pronouncing his full name. In his attempts, he came up with the nickname “Pip,” which ended up becoming his permanent moniker. Currently, Pip is a young orphan residing in his sister’s residence situated in the marshy region of western England. One night, Pip is…