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Atticus has been facing threats and warnings due to his defense of Tom Robinson in this particular section of the novel. It is in this scene that a heated argument arises, revealing a portion of the town’s genuine sentiments and biases. In chapter 15, Jem and Scout witness Atticus sitting outside Macomb jail, where Tom…

The poem ‘Pike’, written by the poet Ted Hughes, describes the personality of the fish, as well as its actions and the environment it lives in. This poem also includes many contrasts of romantic and unromantic words which create imageries of different attitudes of nature such as peace, calmness, and danger. The usage of romantic…

In Death of a Salesman, the characters Ben, Charley, and Howard have a significant impact on the plot. They play a crucial role in developing the protagonist Willy as the story unfolds. These characters blend and contrast with Willy’s closest companions, Ben and Charley, representing different aspects of his ideals. Furthermore, Howard, who is Willy’s…

One of my favorite poems by Walt Whitman is “Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking”. This poem, like many other creations by Whitman, could be interpreted in a variety of ways. It is a beautiful poem that is also quite difficult. The poem seems to start off as an adult man remembering a childhood memory….

Speech directions provide guidance to actors on how to deliver their lines, using words in brackets that convey the intended emotions of the character. In theatre, characters often use asides to briefly speak directly to the audience while not facing other characters. This enables us to understand the character’s genuine emotions at a specific moment…

William Gilding answered these questions in his novel, Lord Of the Flies. In the Story, a group Of boys crash landed on a deserted island with no adults and initially tried to set up order and government. Ralph and Piggy were the ones who represented this desire for order. But as time went on they…

I think that Lady Macbeth had a huge part to play in the murder of Duncan even though it was not her own hands that committed the crime. Her persuasion and interference cause Macbeth to go ahead with the murder. Macbeth was persuaded by Lady Macbeth to murder Duncan as she claimed it was the…

In his play, Romeo and Juliet, the renowned playwright William Shakespeare effectively showcases how love conquers all through various events and characters. Act 2, Scene 2, also known as the ‘Balcony Scene,’ illustrates how Romeo and Juliet’s love overcomes obstacles. Additionally, Shakespeare portrays how Romeo’s intense love for his murdered friend Mercutio drives him to…

The poem “To Helen” is a famous poem from Edgar Allan Poe. He was born on January 19, 1809, he was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery. Considered the inventor of the detective-fiction genre. He was orphaned young when…

First published in 1937, Of Mice and Men is a classic American novel by John Steinbeck. The novel follows the lives of George and Lennie, two ranch hands who travel together. George is responsible for looking after Lennie, who is mentally impaired. As they start working at a new ranch, various characters are introduced, many…