Have you ever fallen in love with someone you cannot be with? If you have, you have almost experienced what Romeo and Juliet went through. In William Shakespearean play, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, two young people come together between feuding houses to fall in love, when they are parted but...
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The Catcher in the rye: Chapter 1 Significant passage: “You were supposed to commit suicide or something if old Pencey didn’t win” (2). Speaker: Holden Caulfield Audience: Reader Significance to the story: This passage shows the extremity of the schools dignity and school spirit...
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Why Does Oceania Have Three Classes? Must There Really Be Inequality? In order for any society to work and thrive, there must be inequality between the citizens or social classes that occupy it. This is what Oceania figured out in the book 1984 by George Orwell. There were three social classes in...
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Revenge Many comparisons can be seen between Shakespeare’s novel The Tempest and the epic Beowulf. One of the strongest similarities is the idea of revenge. Shakespeare’s novel occurs basically in order for Prospero to have revenge on his enemies from usurping his dukedom. Beowulf&rsquo...
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The Catcher in the Rye Maggie Michaels, Benson High School Keith Higbee, Wilson High School Amy Botula, Wilson High School Tammy Lite-O’Neill, Wilson High School 2007 DRAFT PPS Funding Table of Contents Introduction1 Calendar3 Criteria and Standards Table4 Parent Opt-Out Letter 5 Journals6...
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Marxism In the Novel 1984 Throughout time, rulers and controlling governments have used the ideas of Marxism to take and maintain control over the working class. Even today ideas such as classism and commodification are used in countries such as North Korea and Syria to help governments rule over...
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The Catcher In The Rye J. D. Salinger The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, in J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher In The Rye, is arguably too much the antihero to appeal to conservative English teachers. Perhaps this is because of his attitude towards schooling; the fact the novel has been banned by...
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George Orwell’s classic novel ‘Nineteen Eighty Four’ paints a bleak picture of a futuristic society controlled by a totalitarian government. 1984 is a novel about using power to control society. George Orwell's novel was published in 1948 and this is significant because World War II had recently...
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The Tempest is a play with many themes and motifs which guide the story of the play through out. One of the main and most important themes in the entire play would be the theme of Revenge. The concept of revenge is the main object fuelling the story and the reason behind Prospero's strange...
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The narrator of the Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, describes his departure from his school Pency Prep as follows: “What I was really hanging around for, I was trying to feel some kind of a good-bye. I mean I’ve left schools and places I didn’t even know I was leaving them. I hate that. I...
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IB Literature 04-30-2013 1984 by George Orwell represents the struggle of power and control within government and also depicts the possible outcome of communism or a dictatorship like it taking over the world. Orwell does this by representing the weather as a mood and tone of the novel as well as...
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The process of growing may be challenging and painful for some individuals, especially when they experience alienation as a form of protecting their innocence and contempt towards the perceived phoniness of the adult world. The opening extract from J. D Salinger’s ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ (1951)...
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1984 By George Orwell QuestionsJayson Papa 1. Re read pages 3-6 and describe the setting/atmosphere in your own words The first few chapters of 1984 are devoted to introducing the major characters and themes of the novel. These chapters also acquaint the reader with the harsh and oppressive world...
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The Catcher in the Rye: A Unit Plan Second Edition Based on the book by J. D. Salinger Written by Mary B. Collins 1 This version distributed by eNotes. com LLC. ©1996 by Teacher's Pet Publications, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *Only the student materials in this unit plan such as worksheets, study...
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George Orwell’s 1984 is one of the most famous novels of the negative utopian, or dystopian, genre. Unlike a utopian novel, in which the writer aims to portray the perfect human society, a novel of negative utopia does the exact opposite: it shows the worst human society imaginable, in an effort...
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? The Tempest is the last play Shakespeare wrote. The play is about Prospero who has been overthrown from his dukedom in a very unfair and ruthless faction by his brother Antonio. Prospero has magical powers. I try to show the relationship between Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Caliban and Ferdinand...
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In the novel Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger, Holden Caulfield is depressed teenager filled with angst. His depression is not only evident in his words, but his actions as well. He has never really lived a normal life, for his little brother died when he was just a young boy. He is vulnerable...
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Intro Intimidation and exploitation are often a result of unbridled power. In both Hamlet by William Shakespeare and Animal Farm by George Orwell there are various aspects of power present. The fight for power between Snowball and Napoleon that Orwell showed us, is somewhat similar to the power...
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The Tempest: The Interplay between Time, Power, and Supernatural In The Tempest, William Shakespeare portrays multiple themes that are highlighted as the play progresses. He includes the recurring themes of time, struggle for power, and the supernatural. Prospero, and his servant, Ariel, magically...
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Catcher in the Rye Chapters 1-3 Discussion Questions 1. Who is telling the story? What are your impressions of the narrator? Would he be a friend of yours? Holden Caufield maybe because he seems rebellious and open 2. How much time has passed since the events in the story? What do you think is...
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AO3 = explain links between the texts, evaluating writers’ different ways of expressing meaning and achieving effects Focus on progression of power Compare the way George Orwell and William Shakespeare present and develop power and attitudes to power in Animal Farm and Macbeth...
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In Shakespeare’s The Tempest and King Lear, the relationship between the father and his children affects the progression and outcome of events. Goneril and Regan oppose Lear after Cordelia’s untimely rebellion and disownment. In The Tempest, Caliban desires to overthrow Prospero for freedom...
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Unit 1: the beginnings if an American Tradition Conceit-a kind of metaphor that makes a comparison between two startlingly different things Context-a word refers to the words that surround it and to the situation in which it is used. Dialogue-a third way to make your language more vivid. Diction-a...
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“Relationships at all levels involve complex power play. ” The term ‘power play’ refers to the political, social, militaristic, sexual and personal struggles between opposing forces. All relationships, regardless of how intimate or distant they may be, involve different...
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Julie Taymor’s film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ contains many alterations from the play. These differences include how Taymor’s decision to change Prospero’s gender affects the actions and reactions of other characters. Filmic advantages...
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The novel The Catcher in the Rye is about a young protagonist, Holden Caulfield, who tells the story about his life from a mental institution and how he got himself into that situation. Holden is not as perfect as he wants to be, due to his constant lying, his tendency to judge others and the...
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Social justice is a topic known all to well in today's society. Such issues as social heirarchial structure and unjust representatives of citizens of nations are issues in need of attention by those in power. Corruption, lies and greed by those in power however stand in the way of this form of...
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? Supernatural and Magical Elements Present in The Tempest William Shakespeare incorporated the underlying themes and symbols of magic and supernatural elements throughout his popular play The Tempest. There are many arguments that critics have made as to why he chose to include these recurring...
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? The Catcher in the Rye – Analysis and Summary Name of the book: The Catcher in the Rye Writer: J. D. Salinger. His complete name is Jerome David Salinger, and he was born the first day of 1919 in Manhattan, New York. He started writing early in secondary school, and he had published...
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L. A/ Writing Animal Farm Literary Analysis Essay Following the current controversial election campaigns on TV, it is easy to see how a society can become confuse by their elected officials and find that their original beliefs and expectations changed. The novel Animal Farm by George Orwell...
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The greatest name that comes into mind when one speaks of English literature is William Shakespeare. His works stand tall in the golden pages of English literature, influencing most people of his generation, and many more to follow. Shakespeare painted and breathed life into each character of his...
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J. D. Salinger’s composition of The Catcher in the Rye served as a turning point for American literature and society. It evoked many strong emotions within readers and critics alike. Although the book as a whole was largely discussed, the most controversial subject was the main character Holden...
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Animal Farm Essay “Everyone is equal, though some are just more equal then others. ” This quote accurately represents what George Orwell conveys throughout his text ‘Animal Farm’. Orwell uses many techniques to further demonstrate his views of the Russian Revolution through the manipulation of...
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Connelly 1 Jordan Connelly Prof Livingston English 1302 28 April, 2014 Abusing Power in The Tempest William Shakespeare uses many different elements in The Tempest to convey his different views on things. For example, he uses gender roles to show class division. He also explores the topics of love...
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Holden Caulfeild is the main character of J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. Holden is portrayed as a very troubled and alienated young boy. He alienates himself to protect himself from the hurt of losing his brother Allie, the pain of growing up, and the phoniness of the adult world. Holden...
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Kaylee Johnson Ms. Morales English 10H, per 3 April 2, 2015 Animal Farm Final Essay Animal Farm is an ironic political story about the influences of power and how it can be used for ultimate good or absolute evil. At the beginning of Animal Farm power was used for ultimate good. It brought all...
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Tempest In the Tempest, written by William Shakespeare in 1611, Prospero the sorcerer was the Duke of Milan until Antonio usurped his power. Prospero is banished to an isolated island with his daughter Miranda. Here he practiced his sorcery and controlled every aspect of Miranda’s life...
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“The Catcher in the Rye” Question: 1. Is Holden an insane person in a sane world, or is he a sane person in an insane world? Answer: 1. If we take the book at face value, then it would definitely be 'a sane person in an insane world'. Look at the people Holden comes across: prostitutes, pimps...
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The corruption of power, or the power of corruption is a common theme found in texts of many different types of media and in many societies and cultures around the world. In the texts I have selected, I have come to the conclusion that, all characters in the pursuit of power are corrupt. In the...
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? The Tempest is the last play Shakespeare wrote. The play is about Prospero who has been overthrown from his dukedom in a very unfair and ruthless faction by his brother Antonio. Prospero has magical powers. I try to show the relationship between Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Caliban and Ferdinand...
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Catcher in the Rye Essay As every teenager becomes older they seek for their own identity, which is vital for their personal development. In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye the author JD Salinger explores this issue. The Catcher in the Rye is a story about a anxious teenager named Holden...
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_Cross-Comparative text study_ V for Vendetta - Animal Farm In many great texts concerning the politics, it can be observed that the context in which the piece was created greatly influences the ways in which values and themes are presented and the form in which it is produced. Major ground...
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The Tempest: The Interplay between Time, Power, and Supernatural In The Tempest, William Shakespeare portrays multiple themes that are highlighted as the play progresses. He includes the recurring themes of time, struggle for power, and the supernatural. Prospero, and his servant, Ariel, magically...
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Journey is defined as the act of traveling from one place to another. Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger, is a journey story itself. J. D. Salinger starts the journey in a mental hospital in California. This is where Holden Caulfield, the main character, has his flashbacks and begins to retell...
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? Taylor? Styer? Mr.? Schultz? Honors? 10th? Language? Arts? October? 17th? 2014? Animal? Farm? Essay? In? 1917,? a? series? of? revolutions? erupted? in? Russia,? resulting? in? the? collapse? of? an? empire? under? Tsar? Nicholas? the? III? and? the? Tsarist? autocracy.? The? events? will? spawn...
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? The Tempest A tragicomedy contains evil and sadness, but, in the end, happiness and order are victorious. A prime example of a tragicomedy is William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. “The Tempest” proves that comedy can conquer evil by Miranda and Ferdinand’s marriage as well as by the emotions and...
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Choose a novel in which the novelist makes use of more than one location. Discuss how the use of different locations allows the novelist to develop the central concern(s) of the text The novel, ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ is a powerful story by J. D. Salinger. It takes the form of a spoken...
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Comrades, I stand here before you on this Sunday morning to bring forth my final solicitation to you for the ratification of the building of the windmill. In a minute or so, I will make all the beauties of the windmill known to you. Weeks ago, when I investigated our farm and surveyed the ground...
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? Supernatural and Magical Elements Present in The Tempest William Shakespeare incorporated the underlying themes and symbols of magic and supernatural elements throughout his popular play The Tempest. There are many arguments that critics have made as to why he chose to include these recurring...
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The Catcher in the Rye In J. D. Salinger’s, The Catcher in the Rye, the main character, Holden Caulfield, struggles to find his place in life. As an adolescent, he finds no good left in the adult world that soon will face him. Throughout his struggles, he realizes that people are nothing more than...
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