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Atticus Finch’s relationship with the people of Maycomb and his role in the community
Atticus Finch
Community
People
The Undeniably Honorable Man What happens when an incredibly generous and fair man within a community takes on a court case defending the side that is extremely unpopular due to the current racial situation? You get Harper Lee’s monumental classic known as “To Kill A Mockingbird”. Atticus Finch’s role in the community is very easily…
An Analysis of Coming into Language by Jimmy Santiago Baca Summary
Ethos
Irony
Literature
Introduction- “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This quote by Nelson Mandela signifies the importance of education in ones life. “Coming Into Language” is a brilliantly written autobiography of Jimmy Santiago Baca, written by himself during his time in prison. Irony is one of the most important…
Narrative Conventions in Slumdog Millionaire Analysis
Slumdog Millionaire
Villain
Describe narrative features in media texts: Julia Strachan “Slumdog Millionaire”, directed by Danny Boyle, is a complex, fast pace film. We are taken on a journey through India as Jamal Malik tells us his life story to prove his innocence. Jamal grows up in the Slums of India and with his brother Salim by his…
Lady Macbeth’s Strength and Ultimate Downfall
Conscience
Femininity
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a powerful character whose traits go against the stereotypes of a Jacobean woman. Her soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 5 included dark imagery such as “dunnest smoke of hell” and “take my milk for gall”. The use of dark imagery emphasizes lady Macbeth‘s violent behavior. The imperative “come you spirits”…
Gatsby as a Romantic Hero
Hero
Villain
To define F,. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous character, Gatsby, as a mythic character is a relatively easy task; to define Gatsby as a romantic hero is a bit more difficult. Assessments of Gatsby’s romantic dimensions must be viewed in light of the historical times which gave rise to the novel’s major themes and the resonance of…
Review of “The Devil’s Highway” By Luis Alberto
Emotions
Ethos
Logos
Narration
Pathos
The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea traces the journeys of twenty-six men traveling across the border through one of the most treacherous deserts known to man “The Devil’s Highway. ” The author’s purpose was to let the world be aware of the events going on all around, with the simple modes of persuasion (pathos,…
“Glory and Hope” by Nelson Mandela Analysis
Ethos
Nelson Mandela
Persuasion
He conveys his appreciation and message through his word choice, tone, sentence structure, and use of rhetorical devices. Nelson Mandela’s word choice helps him convey his gratitude towards the audience and message that they must continue to work together to build and better society. He begins by addressing his audience with “Your Majesties, Your Highnesses,…
Racism Exposed in Tom Sawyer
Racism
Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, gives you a look into what things were like back in that era. Some may say that racism is supported or condemned, in the book. What do you say? I say that it is neither supported or condemned. I think that racism is exposed in Twain’s The…
The Relationship Between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Relationship
The relationship between a hubby and married woman is affected by their single traits and affects their determinations together. This is exemplified by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s drama. Macbeth. Macbeth’s bravery. aspiration. and ambivalency combined with Lady Macbeth’s ain aspiration. craft. and manipulative nature interact act to climax in the concluding determination at…
Ambition in Lady Macbeth
Ambitions
Lady Macbeth
“The great ambition, unchecked by principle, an unruly tyrant” (Alexander Hamilton). In Macbeth, unchecked ambition for the power is the main message of the play, and it transforms the main characters to a ruthless, violent and heartless tyrant. At the same time, the strong desire for power also catch up Lady Macbeth and has a…