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Speak is an ironic title for a story where the main character, Melinda, chooses not to speak. In the captivating novel, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda Sordino enters her first year of high school. Prior to the start of freshman year at Merryweather High School, Melinda goes to a party with three other friends,…

While sleeping near a sycamore tree in the sacristy of an abandoned church, Santiago, a shepherd boy, has a recurring dream about a child who tells him that he will find a hidden treasure if he travels to the Egyptian pyramids. An old woman tells Santiago that this dream is prophetic and that he must…

There are many reasons why F. Scott Fitzgerald is renowned as one of the greatest authors of his time, and one of those reasons is his sophisticated use of symbolism. This is evident throughout The Great Gatsby, one of Fitzgerald s most famous works. While there are countless instances of the use of symbolism, some…

Greed, the natural world, and dignity are all dealt with throughout The Pearl by John Steinbeck. These are all dealt with throughout the novel because of the pearl which gave Kino his dream world. The pearl results in him being greedy, he is given dignity through wealth, and he has to start to deal with…

The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood describes the story of Offred, a Handmaid, that is a woman ascribed a breeding function by society, and who is placed with a husband and wife higher up the social ladder who “need” a child. Through Offred’s eyes we explore the rigidity of the theocracy in which she lives,…

Aristotle once said “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” (Pursey). In the novel, The Sand Child by Ben Jelloun talks about Hajji Ahmed, the father of eight daughters in Morocco, who is frustrated with failing to have a son, so instead he raises the eighth daughter as a boy, naming her Mohammed Ahmed….

How far do you agree that Jack represents disorder and savagery in the novel? You should refer closely to his words, to events and to actions and opinions of other characters in your answer. (Chapters 1-4) In this book, Lord of the Flies, we see young boys stranded on an uninhabited island. As the story…

Theodore Roethek once wrote “In a dark time, the eye begins to see…” This means that in times of great trials and tribulations, when all seems lost; an inner sense of motivation kicks in. You get a new sense of direction and something is keeping you guided. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby illustrates…

In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the concept of external and uncontrollable forces determining people’s lives is explored. This notion can be unsettling as individuals yearn for autonomy over their own destinies. The novel centrally revolves around Santiago, a shepherd, and his arduous quest for a treasure that symbolizes his unique purpose or “Personal Legend”….

Examine how fate and destiny influence Santiago’s journey and impact the plot’s development. Additionally, consider the potential messages conveyed by the author in each of these instances. Paulo Coelho explores the concepts of fate and destiny in The Alchemist, portraying them as forces that determine the path of an individual’s life. These forces cannot be…