... and Sam Loomis’s, they are very similar as shown in one of the example in the dialogue. In the dialogue, Norman’s logical explanation of his situation has shown his rational mind, as normal as any other people. He explained to Marion his loyalty to his mother which if her mother really is like described, he is the best boy a mother can have. In comparison to Marion, the psycho has actually even more logically than she is - a normal person, as he point out she can’t hide from the traps once she choose to step on them. ‘I think that we’re all in our private traps-clamped in them. And none of us can ever get out. We- we scratch fo ...
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... Parris' daughter Betty is ill and even the doctor cannot determine what is ailing the girl. Strangely enough, instead of worrying about the fate of his daughter, Reverend Parris seems more concerned about the rumors flying accusing Betty of dealing with the devil, leaving her unconscious. Parris denies all witchcraft accusations, and refuses to believe his household was involved in dealing with the devil. Showing that he is solely consumed with thoughts regarding his reputation, Parris says to his neice, Abigail Williams, "They will topple me with this"(Miller 17). This displays Parris is obviously insecure with his place among the people, and concerned wi ...
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... epitome of what a Creole woman and mother ought to be. She lives her life for her children, always being sure that they are properly cared for, clothed, and educated. Unlike Adele whose life is fulfilled through loving and caring for her children, Edna is "fond of her children in an uneven, impulsive way" (Chopin, p. 18). They are not enough to justify her life. Adele could not understand how Edna could say that she "would never sacrifice herself for her children, or for anyone" (Chopin, p. 47). Edna's being is taking on a new importance in her life. She is starting to realize just how important it is to be true to herself. She has never done that before. ...
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... the walls give back the voices as the innes cannot” (White 36). The octagonally shaped outer wall of the theatre enclosed a roofless inner pit into which the stage projected. Around the pit were three galleries, one above the other, the topmost of which was roofed thatch. “The seeing´s better” (White 36). Most of the plays Shakespeare wrote, like A Midsummer Night´s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth or Othello, had their premiere in the Globe Theatre. James Burbage, actor and owner of the theatre helped Shakespeare to bring his plays on stage. Shakespeare´s last completed play for the Globe Theatre was The Tempest in 1611. In 1599, William Shakespeare became ...
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... in fear of an accident sounds rather peculiar and silly but that was just a normal thought of grandmas. We do not meet the misfit until the end of the story, but it is he who hold the key to grandmothers utter emotions. I believe the Misfit was grandmother’s destiny. Flannery O’Conner creates a story that forces us to question, “What is truth?” Through the grandmother who lives a life of clichés – we are taken on a journey of discovery. By the end of the journey we discover to be “good” we must be able to accept and forgive even those who deliver great loss to us. Truth is definitely a theme throughout the story. ...
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... of afterlife, so winning and glory then becomes the way to a meaningful life. To Homeric Greeks, death symbolized the loss of all things that were good, but there was one thing that would have been worse for Achilles: dying without glory. As a result, becoming a hero means to either kill or be killed in the pursuit for honor and glory. In order to conform to the ideals of society, Achilles becomes a tragic figure, and ultimately dies to uphold his heroic ideals. Achilles consistently reflects his overwhelming tragic flaw of pride, throughout The Iliad. His choice to not fight for the Achaians resulted in his and Patroklus' death. Achilles freely accepted this ...
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... resided at Baskerville Hall for a camparatively short period his amiability of character and extreme generosity had won the affection and respect of all who had been brought into contact with him." (Doyle 19) The noble Baskerville family is very likely a reflection of what Doyle thought, or knew, about his own family. Another thing that is evident in the book is Arthur Conan Doyle's chivalrous side. The characters of Sir Henry Baskerville and Sir Charles Baskerville continually show that they are honorable men. "Being himself [Sir Charles] childless, it was his openly expressed desire that the whole countryside should within his own lifetime, profit from his good ...
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... order to become king himself. Not only is he the King of Denmark, but he is also married to Queen Gertrude, his brothers former wife. When Claudius confronts anyone, he must become someone totally different. Claudius puts on a mask of his own. He is no longer the self-serving, cold, conniving man that he really is. He becomes a kind, caring man who does his very best to ensure that Gertrude stays with him. Claudius also does his best to keep Hamlet from trying to take the kingdom and destroy what Claudius has worked for so long to gain. The women in Hamlet are confused in a much different way. Both Ophelia and Gertrude mask themselves to the harsh realities ...
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... I enjoy Poe as well as his dark side. I don't really seem like the kind of person who likes the gloomy and melancholy aspects of writing but appearances are deceitful. The main deceitful appearance in the story is the dreaded house. (University of Texas) Poe uses life-like characteristics of an otherwise decaying house as a device for giving the house a supernatural atmosphere. At the beginning you can sense that the supernatural characteristics are present. Upon entrance the narrator sees inside the house as well as the peculiar behavior that dwells inside of it. The narrator seems to be very superstitious and wonders why there are certain things on the wall ...
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... Do you believe physical punishment should be permitted in other environments, such as school, or preserved primarily for parents? 9. Do you feel children today are more or less inapt to responsibility compared to your own generation? 10. Do you feel your opinion on spanking is based on how you were disciplined as a child? I chose to interview my mom and her father, mainly because I thought they’d show the most character and audacity when answering my questions. I will be the third generation view regarding spanking. My mom was the disciplinarian in our household, and her mom was in her household growing up. I thought it would be interesting to see how ...
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