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Marcus Brutus-the Tragic Hero
<view this essay>.... over the triumvirate. Brutus and Cuis Cassuis took their troops in against Antony and his troops. This will be where Brutus’ death and tragic flaw take place.
While at camp Brutus and Cassius get into an argument leading to Cassuis saying he shall kill himself. After that in solved Brutus heads to bed. In the middle of the night he wakes up to the ghost of Julius. Caesar tells his old friend “Though shalt see me at Philippi.” Brutus is startled by this and isn’t sure what was meant by this. Will Caesar live again or is this some kind of omen. Brutus and his troops March to Philippi. After Cassuis dies, Brutus and his troops are wi .....
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Catcher In The Rye 4
<view this essay>.... nervous breakdown, impulsive spending, sexual exploration, vulgarity, and other erratic behavior, have all attributed to the controversial nature of the novel. Yet the novel is not without its sharp advocates, who argue that it is a critical look at the problems facing American youth during the 1950's. When developing a comprehensive opinion of the novel, it is important to consider the praises and criticisms of The Catcher in the Rye.When studying a piece of literature, it is meaningful to note the historical background of the piece and the time at which it was written. Two J.D. Salinger short stories, "I'm Crazy" and "Slight Rebellion off Madison," .....
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The Scarlet Letter 2
<view this essay>.... affair goes undiscovered until Hester is pregnant and bears a child without having her husband present. As her punishment, Hester is forced to stand on the scaffold in the middle of the market place, with an A on her chest. Dimmesdale has not told a single person that he is
the adulterer. He sits in the balcony with the Governor, a judge, a general, and the rest of the ministers, watching the display, without any expression or emotion. Hester and Pearl go to the Governor’s home to deliver a pair of gloves, but more importantly to inquire about the possibility of the government taking away her child. Also there with Governor Bellingham are Pastor Wi .....
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Death Of A Salesman : A Social Criticism
<view this essay>.... plot, the theme, even the genre. As with all great literature, the opinions continue to grow and change with each generation so that the book will never be closed on Death of a Salesman. Because it would take a short tome to discuss all the classic arguments on Miller's excellent work, the focus of this theme will be on Salesman's value as a comment on society. Willy does not meet America's twentieth century economic standards of success, therefore he is seen as a failure; he absolutely will not entertain the possibility of finding a job more suitable to his talents, even though perhaps he could function as a member of society if he did; and he lives in a del .....
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Another 1984
<view this essay>.... the antique store, is one way he makes
himself different. The antique store owner could sense how
Winston was different from the others, and he showed that
when he said, “There’s another room upstairs that you might
care to take a look at.” (81) Winston is instantly charmed by
the rooms nostalgic look and furnishing.! At first it was, “a
wild, impossible notion, to be abandoned as soon as though
of.”(82) One thing that leads to him later renting the
apartment is the fact that their is no visible telescreen. The
owner told Winston the he never had one because, “Too
expensive. And I never seemed to feel the need of it
somehow.”(82) In truth their was a telescre .....
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Huck's Struggle Between Morals
<view this essay>.... the decision to escape from his “family.” This is
a decision that goes against the morals of Huck's society, church and state.
Children aren't supposed to run away from their parents. Also, his decision to
help Jim escape goes against the same morals. In his “adventurous” escape down
the Mississippi, he begins to feel truly free. This is a feeling that is
contrasted acutely of society's “oppression” of freedom, basically when he is on
land. In Jim's and Huck's escape, they are able to build their trust and
friendship for each other. However, at the same time he must leave behind
societies ways... getting “sivilized, money, and “family.”
Along Ji .....
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To Kill A Mocking Bird 3
<view this essay>.... and younger sister of Jem. The informal vocabulary of the narration is still good enough to suggest it is spoken from the view of an adult Scout, (looking back at her childhood) but is casual enough to be understood by most readers.
Maycomb’s racist attitude in To Kill a Mocking Bird is fueled by the events which occurred soon after World War I. After a devastating stock market crash, many employers lost a substantial amount of money and therefore could hardly afford to hire staff. Many resorted to buying slaves; it was cheap and required little responsibility on their part. This event led to the employment of Negroes. The Industrial revolution did .....
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Released From The Grip Of What He Carried: Freedom Birds
<view this essay>.... deal with reality.
It has become one of the most common occurrences in any war.
Grandfathers, uncles, and even brothers have told how they would recall as they
were fighting, they themselves carried the unnecessary on a tour. The seemingly
innocent picture, the numerous letters sent, and even thoughts of what it was
like to be home, all of a loved one is now shown to have an impact. As seen
with Jimmy Cross, some men even went to a profound obsession. As mentioned
early in the work, Jimmy Cross carries letters and two pictures from a friend
named Martha. The story tells how "he would dig his foxhole, wash his hands
under a canteen, unwrap the letters an .....
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