Essays on Entertainment Page 12

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, symbolism is the key literary device. Symbolism is when one thing stands for another. It is a sin to kill a mockingbird. This is because mockingbirds do not harm anything, they just sing to you. The mockingbird symbolized both Tom Robinson and Boo Radley. Tom…

Edgar Allan Poe was best known for his mystical short stories. One of his works, “The cask of Amontillado“, is about a retaliatory murder. One of the main characters but also the narrator, Montresor, murders the other main character, Fortunato. He accomplishes this through a mischievous murder scheme While doing this, Montresor justifies his murder…

Foreshadowing, symbolism, and imagery are all elements, which compose style. All are very important, foreshadowing adds suspense, and symbolism contributes to interpretation. Imagery contributes “visual aids” which, also, aid interpretation. In this classic short story, “The Scarlet ibis,” by James Hurst, foreshadowing, symbolism, and imagery combine to create a true literary masterpiece. Foreshadowing is one…

            In “The Lottery,” by holding the lottery every year, the community gains a sense of security. They are convinced that the lottery will keep them safe. Old Man Warner says, “Next thing you know, they’ll be wanting to go back to living in caves, nobody work any more, live hat way for a while….

Both areas are essential to passengers have a highly enjoyable cruise. Cruisers expect to attend various shows and events to take their relaxation mood to new heights as they attend social activities. The support these positions carry makes cruise ship experience priceless. The cruise staff is in control of the show biz and public performances…

 Bachelor parties of years ago consisted of alcohol, many toasts and the occasional stripper. These parties were called “stag” parties and usually took place in the bachelor’s hometown. As simple as the event was, it was considered to be the groom’s “last hurrah”. The bachelor party has evolved through the years to include exciting, exotic…

The title of my book is, The Giver, written by Lois Lowry. This book highlights how Jonas, the main character, lives in a sameness, but soon realizes that’s there is another world outside of The Community and wants to leave. The Giver is a fictional book and is also an award-winning book for children’s literature….

Was Hamlet insane? Scholars have debated this question ever since Shakespeare presented this play to the public. Although I am not a scholar, I believe that there is enough evidence in the play to suggest Hamlet had been sane. He may have been depressed and angry however this was due to the treachery and betrayal…

This book report was done for S.E. Hinton’s novel, THE OUTSIDERS. In my essay, I explore the quote, “stay gold” and it’s meaning. I used a poem that was in the novel to express this topic (the poem is by Robert Frost). What it basically is about is the cycle of life. I have just…

Have you ever thought about what makes a person so historical in the world we live in? Well, everyone for my Biographical speech I had the pleasure of researching Bill Cosby.  Bill Cosby is known for being an actor, comedian, and a television producer.  As a child Bill had to take on the responsibility of…