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The main theme of “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson, is tradition. Traditions are beliefs, legends, customs, information and other things that are passed down from generation to generation. This theme is shown in many different ways throughout the story. The first way tradition is shown in the story is with the ritual that the town…

“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is about Symbolism “The Lottery,” a short story written by Shirley Jackson, is a tale about an inhumane and horrific tradition that a community celebrates every year between 10 a. m. and noon on June 27, a sunny day, in a New England village (“Cummings Study Guide”). Not only is…

Using details and quotations from Amy Tan’s “Fish Cheeks”, explain, discuss and evaluate the theme of the story. One of the difficulties that immigrants face when they come to live in America is dealing with the differences between the cultures of their old home to that of the new one. It is even harder for…

In “The Story of an Hour”, Kate Chopin describes the emotions and feelings that Louise Mallard experiences as she learns of her husband’s supposed death. The author represents a negative view of marriage as she speaks of Mrs. Mallard’s joyful emotions while spending an hour in her room alone. The story suggests that the death…

In the Shakespearian play “Romeo and Juliet,” Friar Laurence is guilty for the tragic deaths of both Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence marries Romeo and Juliet secretly despite the fact that he knows about the feud between the Montague and Capulet households. He justifies his actions by saying that the marriage between Romeo and Juliet…

King Pick two authors from the gothic portion of literature and compare/ contrast them. By Walkthlsway442 Comparisons can be made between everyone in the world, whether it be a man, woman, child, or animal. In this sense, one can compare authors, such as their lives, their styles of writing, and their pieces of literature. There…

Throughout history, the significance of first impressions has remained undeniable. Upon meeting someone for the first time, individuals form swift judgments that can potentially shape their interactions. Although these initial impressions may not always prove to be accurate, they can yield lasting consequences. Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice exemplifies this concept by showcasing numerous…

In the first chapter of “A Different Mirror” by Ronald Takaki, he explains stereotypes and biases of white, Eurocentric attitudes that have been with us since the earliest days of the colonies and settlements here. Beginning with the early colonists and their treatment of the natives, there is a pattern of ruthless acquisition of land…

Mr. Jaggers is displayed in the book as an awe-inspiring, almost fatherly, figure to the people in London. On the other hand, in his day to day life, he is quite harsh and haughty. In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens uses juxtaposition and cut, strict and sharp diction to characterize Jaggers as a powerful, haughty man…

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…