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Metaphors are a useful literary device that help enhance the readers interpretation of the author’s intent and they provide clarity to the context. Gullet’s love is being expressed through the use of multiple complex metaphors that intensify the comprehension of the ideas. On page 40 line 133 Juliet expresses her love for Romeo in multiple…

Abstract Jane Austen is known the world over for her novels such as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.  She died many years ago yet she remains to be one of the most popular authors to date, and her books are still being studied in literature classes around the world.  What is it about…

Furthermore, not one expresses fear or repugnance concerning the lottery, only signs of eagerness and zeal. Alternatively, they sacrifice their morals and personal principles, becoming endless. This suggests that Individuals are not strong enough to confront their disapproval or the fear of being rejected by society. Mr.. Summers never replaces the black box Just Like…

“Steinbeck Center. ” Steinbeck Center. N. p. , n. d. Web. 03 Dec. 2012. This website is a resource for “readers, students, teachers, and scholars of John Steinbeck. ” If someone were to be interested in the life of John Steinbeck, this website for The Center for Steinbeck Studies is a great place to start….

John Steinbeck’s book, Cannery Row, vividly portrays the unconventional community of Monterey, California in the 1920s. This street, known as Cannery Row, thrives on the sardine canning industry and serves as a haven for society’s rejects. Steinbeck himself characterizes Cannery Row as “a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone,…

A decaying setting, Supernatural beings, and death. These are a few of the common characteristics when met with the word gothic. The idea of Gothic Literature arose from the Middle Ages, inspiring writers to be free of the demonic style of imagination. Gothic Literature is characterized by the elements of insanity, death, and horror that…

Arthur Miller was a famous American playwright, born on October 17, 1915 in Manhattan. He was the son of Isadore and Agusta Miller. His play The Death of a Salesman premiered on Broadway in 1949 and brought him widespread recognition. In fact, he is considered one of the top three dramatists of the 20th century…

The aspect can be defined as a specific feature or part or a distinct perspective in which something can be seen. Consequently, the various aspects of Atticus manifest when he is compared and contrasted with other characters, through his approach in teaching and guiding Jem and Scout, and through his contribution to the themes within…

Henry Higgins is a major character in the play Pygmalion, first introduced in Act 1. Despite his lack of filter and sometimes jerky behavior, he is likeable due to his education, talent with dialects and language, and lack of malice. He also demonstrates generosity by providing Elise Doolittle with speech lessons, a place to stay,…

In chapter 15, the chapter before Tom Robinson’s trial, Harper Lee increases tension hugely compared to the previous chapters. She begins to build tension right from the start when Heck Tate turns up with a group of men. This is significant because Scout says that ‘In Maycomb, grown men stood outside for only two reasons:…