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The Egwugwu played a significant role in both Umuofia and Ibo culture. They served as the spiritual ancestors of Umuofia and functioned similarly to today’s justice system. Considered wise and highly respected, the Egwugwu would review cases and collectively determine a just verdict. Achebe gives an example of their judgment in the case of Uzowulu…

The rash is also another symbol for failure or breakdown of society in the world outside. Another literary term, Gilding uses diction to create tension and reinforces his theme and tone with use of specific words. Gilding uses colors such as pink to symbolize particular things such as innocence, as shown in the piglets and…

But Mousie, thou art not alone,in proving foresight may be vain:The best-laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men,Gang aft agley,And leave us nought but grief and pain,For promised joy! To a Mouse,” Robert Burns Analysis of Of Mice and Men” by: John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men draws its thematic inspiration from the simplistic yet touching…

Slim, on his first appearance, is described as moving with a “majesty only achieved by royalty or master craftsmen”. With this descriptive phrase, Steinbeck immediately establishes Slim as someone who is confident in himself that is admired by others. To move like majesty, it requires one to move with graceful fluency without seeming effort. This…

In his essay “Tevis Clyde Smith, Jr.,” Howard scholar Rusty Burke tackles the issue of Howard’s racism head on: Both Clyde and Bob were confirmed, unabashed racists. Bob seemed to be able to “give any man his due,” judging individuals on merit – this was probably true of Clyde, as well. But both men were…

Mr. Dairy’s prejudice is strongly rooted in him, but Elizabeth is able to break down some of his distaste for her, which eventually causes him to fall in love with her. Mr.. Dairy, towards those he considers of lower status and regard, he is an aloof, condescending man. He holds the stupidity and silly behavior…

Napoleon and Snowball. What techniques do they use in their struggle for power? Does Snowball represent a morally legitimate political alternative to the corrupt leadership of Napoleon? As Joseph Stalin did, Napoleon prefers to work behind the scenes to build his power through manipulation and deal-making, while Snowball devotes himself, as Leon Trotsky did, to…

The Great Gatsby was written by francis scott Fitzgerald and was published in 1925. The movement and change are really important in the Great Gatsby: first of all let’s define those two words. Movement can be a “process of changing position or going from one point to another”, but it can also mean a “general…

Young Goodman Brown came forth at sunset, into the street of Salem village, but put his head back, after crossing the threshold, to exchange a parting kiss with his young wife. And Faith, as the wife was aptly named, thrust her own pretty head into the street, letting the wind play with the pink ribbons…

Daisy’s name It was late and the party moved from the living room to the patio and kitchen. The photographer was lying on the floor in the corner of the living room. He was a large man, standing at about 6 feet. From his appearance and the way he fell in asleep so agilely in,…