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Jacky Zou Book Summary and Analysis: 1984 by George Orwell. In the novel, Winston Smith is a low-ranking member of the Party in London, located in the nation of Oceania. He faces a life of oppression and control as the Party watches him and everyone else through “telescreens”. The screens display their seemingly all-knowing leader,…

Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925, The Great Gatsby examines the American pursuit of wealth and pleasure during the Jazz Age, while also exploring the crisis faced by individuals within a society defined by extravagant displays and the disappointment of the American Dream. As Gatsby passionately loves Daisy, she chooses to marry Tom because…

The impact of internal forces that are influenced by external forces results in Macbeth’s tragic downfall. Macbeth represents a true tragic hero who’s downfall is caused by his internal tragic flaw of ambition. Our initial impression of Macbeth is a brave and capable warrior. However, The external forces that influence Macbeth internally are the Witches…

One of the greatest aspects of humanity is that no two people are identical; rather, every individual has his own perspective, beliefs, and ideas. This discrepancy among opinions is the basis for all conflicts and arguments. However, these conflicts can be beneficial, as two opposing sides may negotiate with each other to reach a verdict…

Juana: A 12 years old girl with black hair, she was thin, very innocent, poor, aggressive and honest. She had a hard life and always felt guilty of the death of her little sister. Her purpose was to find her father in “El otro Lado”. She is the main character of this book and she…

Compare the way poets present relationships in ‘The Farmer’s Bride’ and ‘The Manhunt’. In Charlotte Mew’s ‘The Farmer’s Bride’ and Simon Armitage’s ‘The Manhunt’, difficult relationships are presented by speakers who are dealing with an emotionally closed partner. Both poems explore how relationships are affected by mental health issues. In ‘The Farmer’s Bride’, the Farmer…

　Are you tired of flashy scenes and showy special effects of movies? Do you still remember the enjoyment of reading books in midnight with a cup of hot coffee and an enquiring mind? As technology develops, movies seem to be increasingly popular among people from all walks of life. However, reading fiction books is still…

The Book vs. the Movie The book The House of the Spirits, by Isabel Allende is a fictional novel set in Chile in the 1930s through 1970s. The movie “The House of the Spirits” was made in the 1990s from the book Allende wrote. Although the movie is similar to the book, many of the…

Four Items: The time period which it was written Tichborne died the year it was written The commas that create a pause within each line The title Words for Annotation: “prime” – the peak of quality at a certain time Prime is used as a point in Tichborne’s life that is supposed to be fun…

Crime and punishment has changed constantly throughout our history. From the earliest records we can piece together what types of crimes there were, and how they were punished in the United Kingdom. There have also been many changes which have helped mould our current legal system. From very early on in the United Kingdom, the…