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- 2321: Comparison Of Mansfield Park A
- ... interesting. She spends an enormous amount of time telling us the backgrounds of the characters, especially Fanny Price. We are then able to interpret their actions knowing their motives and history, whereas in the movie we are often confused about certain behaviors. Stillman is able to capture some of the significant events in Mansfield but without the background, they have less ... Metropolitan, but by ascribing "normal" characteristics to them, the audience can see them as somewhat believable. Since the viewer of Metropolitan does not have the benefit of knowing the past history of the group, how they came together and the relationships each member has with another, Stillman has to make the characters believable to the layman. Austin, on the other hand ...
- 2322: Crying Of Lot 49
- ... at a meaning. One of the most effective techniques that Pychon uses to involve the reader in his fictional world is his use of details. His mixing of the specific history of Thurn and Taxis in his plot serves to overburden the reader with details that seems to have no relation to the story at hand. ¡§ From the same plastic folder ... the figures 1/4 in the centre, the word Freimarke at the top, and along the right-hand margin the legend Thurn und Taxis¡¨ (p.96). These specific details of history unite the reader¡¦s real world with the fictional one created by Pynchon, thus luring the reader into the character¡¦s search for the meaning of life. We may find ...
- 2323: Billy Budd
- ... the narrator included them it sheds a certain light. Not only does the narrator keep changing his point of view, but he keeps changing his pace as well. Background on history (the war), a long analysis of characters, which are followed by intense dramatic action (i.e.; Billy being approached in joining a mutiny, and later killing Claggart). Through such an ... to his rank through dedicate service and because he treats his crew well. He is an intellectual, which is something rare in the armed forces. He loves to read, especially history and philosophy Books that reinforce his strong conservative opinions of the world. Though he is a decisive leader, he also has a touch of dreaminess in his character and on ...
- 2324: Beowulf
- ... Many historical and legendary characters and events are mentioned in the poem, and the Danes, Swedes, and Geats provide the necessary background for Beowulf’s long and eventful life. Both history and legend place the Danes and Swedes within the fifth and sixth centuries A.D.. The North Germanic “Heroic” ages reflect much of the medieval Icelandic prose and poetry. The ... goes to the Danes to attempt to slay the evil meat eating machine. By helping the Danes, Beowulf shows courage and loyalty. Beowulf illustrates some important aspects of time and history. There are three major principals of organization in the poem. From the point of view of emotional intensity, Beowulf divides into three sections centering and turning upon each of the ...
- 2325: Beat Poetry
- The "Beat Movement" in modern literature has become an important period in the history of literature and society in America. Incorporating influences such as jazz, art, literature, philosophy and religion, the beat writers created a new and prophetic vision of modern life and changed ... out of the classrooms and into non-academic setting-coffee houses, jazz clubs, large public auditoriums and even athletic stadiums. Poetry is more popular and more read than anytime in history, not only spoken poetry but also sung poetry of a high order. "The literature, coordinated by pop music, with a way of dressing, with a way of life, it something ...
- 2326: Broken Chain
- ... the first place in the beginning, tries to establish himself to be an Indian hero and become the chief and the first Indian commander in a western army in the history, but his ambition ultimately put him into the trap set up by the British. Mohahehu, who is succeeded to become the new chief of the six nations, feeling that something ... their problems, but never keep on their promises, such as new settlers were looting Indians’ land throughout the time even when the “chain” was still existed. This fragment in the history, once again supported the basic of the human nature, “Men are born evil”. At that time, the Europeans were the strongest people on the earth, in terms of firearms and ...
- 2327: Beloved
- ... Her grandfather traveled north from Alabama to settle in Ohio, by way of Kentucky. Her father's upbringing was during one of the most murderous times for blacks in American history. She was raised in a household which was heavily influenced by slavery and white supremacist' fears, as well as the need for education. Morrison's writing style stems from having ... slave and her remaining daughter. I shall hail this book as quite possibly one of the best books I've read in a while. This tale was able to weave history, fears, ghosts, and the reality of 19th century life all into one dramatic tale best read with a compassionate eye. Michiko Kakutani of the NY Times wrote "there is a ...
- 2328: Billy Budd 2
- ... the narrator included them it sheds a certain light. Not only does the narrator keep changing his point of view, but he keeps changing his pace as well. Background on history (the war), a long analysis of characters, which are followed by intense dramatic action (i.e.; Billy being approached in joining a mutiny, and later killing Claggart). Through such an ... to his rank through dedicate service and because he treats his crew well. He is an intellectual, which is something rare in the armed forces. He loves to read, especially history and philosophy Books that reinforce his strong conservative opinions of the world. Though he is a decisive leader, he also has a touch of dreaminess in his character and on ...
- 2329: Beowulf 9
- ... Many historical and legendary characters and events are mentioned in the poem, and the Danes, Swedes, and Geats provide the necessary background for Beowulf s long and eventful life. Both history and legend place the Danes and Swedes within the fifth and sixth centuries A.D.. The North Germanic Heroic ages reflect much of the medieval Icelandic prose and poetry. The ... goes to the Danes to attempt to slay the evil meat eating machine. By helping the Danes, Beowulf shows courage and loyalty. Beowulf illustrates some important aspects of time and history. There are three major principals of organization in the poem. From the point of view of emotional intensity, Beowulf divides into three sections centering and turning upon each of the ...
- 2330: Beloved 2
- ... Her grandfather traveled north from Alabama to settle in Ohio, by way of Kentucky. Her father's upbringing was during one of the most murderous times for blacks in American history. She was raised in a household which was heavily influenced by slavery and white supremacist' fears, as well as the need for education. Morrison's writing style stems from having ... slave and her remaining daughter. I shall hail this book as quite possibly one of the best books I've read in a while. This tale was able to weave history, fears, ghosts, and the reality of 19th century life all into one dramatic tale best read with a compassionate eye. Michiko Kakutani of the NY Times wrote "there is a ...
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