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The Sun Also Rises (1926) has been considered the essential prose of the Lost Generation. Its theme of alienation and detachment reflected the attitudes of its time. In fact, the term “Lost Generation” was originally coined in a conversation by Gertrude Stein, a member of the expatriate circle in 1920’s Paris. While spontaneous and meaningless…

Courage and determination can help overcome fears as described in Kate Chopin’s short story Beyond the Bayou. Courage is demonstrated by a woman named LaFolle who had suffered a traumatic experience as a child and this fear caused her to close herself off from the outside world. Traumatized by the gruesome sight of her P’tit…

What impression do you have Of the narrator, Nick Caraway, from his narration and actions? He seems like a very intelligent, smart, peaceful, but interesting man from the way he talks, describes things and interacts with Daisy, Tom & Miss Baker.       2. What do you learn about Daisy Buchanan from her dress,…

Element Definition ACT the Play Exposition What you need to know. Background information is presented, main characters are introduced, and the conflict is established. Machete’s encounter with the three weird sisters. Lady Machete’s reaction and response to the news of Machete’s predicated rise to the crown. Rising Action The conflicts and challenges encountered by the…

The nature of sin is a debated subject in society. A man who is unkind at heart but does not act on his malicious intentions is seen as praiseworthy. However, an otherwise respectable person who makes a mistake is condemned. Nathaniel Hawthorne explores this peculiar perception in his novel, The Scarlet Letter. “Thus she will…

Americans have so far put up with inequality because they felt they could change their status. They didn’t mind others being rich, as long as they had a path to move up as well. The American Dream is all about social mobility in a sense – the idea that anyone can make it. ” (Feared…

Stereotypes of Women She’s blond so she must be dumb. She is not dressed very feminine so she must be a man-hating lesbian. He is fat so he must be lazy. He has fashion sense so he must be gay. He is wearing a turban so he must be a terrorist. These are just a…

Fahrenheit 451 is set in a future world where activities like reading books, driving slowly, and walking outside are forbidden. In this society, firemen are responsible for burning books. Guy Montage, the protagonist and a fireman, takes pride in his profession and expects admiration from others. He derives pleasure from witnessing the transformation brought by…

Edgar Allen Poe’s tales and poems delve into the realms of fear and imagination, influencing genres like symbolism, detective, and horror fiction (Stern xxxviii). While his works evoke terror and trepidation, they also weave elements of fantasy. Poe skillfully creates analogous emotions in his readers as his characters experience in his writings. His common themes…

As stated by Joann Morse In her afterward to the novel, Mr.. Dared and Elizabeth move past the roles fixed for them to become full human beings with insight and understanding rather than flat figures of pride and prejudice. Elizabeth and Mr. Dared do still experience some pride and some prejudice , but unlike others,…