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“The Scarlet Letter” is that of sin and guilt. Nathaniel Hawthorne attempts to show how guilt can be a form of everlasting punishment. The book represents sin and guilt through symbolism and character development. In his novel, “The Scarlet Letter”, Nathaniel Hawthorne explains how the punishment of guilt causes the most suffering among those affected….

In the book “tomorrow when the war began” author John Marsden. The character Homer grows and matures throughout the story line. This essay will explore how Homer’s maturity and growth is displayed through his ability to start making decisions and leading members of the group. In the beginning he was always in trouble but towards…

The Fox, by D.H. Lawrence is a short novel. Based during the time of World War I, it revolves around Nellie March and Jill Banford, two girls in their late twenties. They reside on the Bailey farm in the Berkshire district of England, perform their own tasks and tend to their own needs. During those…

Critics often accuse Ray Bradbury of being against science fiction. They say he fears and distrusts science (Knight 4). However, both of these accusations are misinterpretations. Bradbury himself said that he doesnt distrust machinery, he distrusts people (Mengeling 85). He is not afraid that machines are going to computerize people out of existence; he is…

Despereaux is a sickly mouse who always ran temperatures and fainted at loud noises. The moment he was born, he was classified as “different”, because he was born with his eyes open and had large ears. Then, as he grew up, he became more and more different by letting a human touch him and even…

In today’s society, criminals are taken to court and judged by a jury made up of their fellow citizens. In these legal proceedings, witnesses are called upon to give testimony regarding a particular incident they observed. Afterward, the twelve jurors discuss and present their suggested verdict on the matter. It is worth mentioning that the…

Fish Cheeks Brief Summary Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan is a story about a Chinese-American girl, Amy, who had a crush on the Minister’s son, Robert, who is a Caucasian-American. On Christmas Eve, the minister’s family was invited by Amy’s parent for dinner. Amy’s family prepared a Christmas Dinner – Chinese Style! This worried Amy…

Full Sentence Outline Tribute to Princess Diana Specific Purpose Statement: To inform the audience about Princess Diana and her contributions to the world. Thesis: Princess Diana was a very kind hearted woman, noble by blood, famous by marriage, but used her public light in a positive way. Organizational Pattern/Division: Extemporaneous Introduction I. What is the…

During the Middle Ages, civilization was only beginning to form itself and there were many aspects of social life that went through stages of development until it became what it is today. If you compare the middle ages to our time, there are differences is almost every one of these aspects, such as type of…

Priestley utilizes the character of Sheila Birling to express his own opinions and attitudes. In a character study, one can analyze Sheila’s actions and dialogue by referring to the text. For instance, in a half serious and half playful manner, Sheila remarks, “Yes except for all last summer, when you never came near me, and…