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  • To Kill a Mockingbird

    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Book Review of: To Kill a Mockingbird Genre: Fiction/Realism First published in 1960 by William Heinemann Ltd. F Plot To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story of Scout Finch and her brother, Jem, in 1930's Alabama. Through their neighbourhood walk-abouts and the example of their father, they grow to understand that the world isn't always fair and that prejudice is a very real aspect of their world no matter how subtle it seems. The

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: David
  • To Kill a Mockingbird

    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Danielle Nadeker Honors US History 05/12/00 To Kill A Mocking Bird Essay It is a common fact that the pre-war South was extremely prejudiced. Blacks were thought of as no more than property that could be traded or sold. Therefore, when a black was accused of committing a crime, blame was automatically assigned regardless of whether or not the accusation was truthful. In this story, Atticus Finch was given the task of defending a black

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: July
  • The Understanding of Characters Through Relationships

    The Understanding of Characters Through Relationships

    The Understanding of Characters Through Relationships Relationships create strong holds in novels. They give a sense of what to base a character's acts and decision's on. Through how the author uses their tone and descriptions, relating to relationships, a sense of characterization can be developed. "Anna Karenina", by Leo Tolstoy, translated by Joel Carmichael, and "Chronicle of a Death Foretold", by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, translated by Gregory Rabassa, are no exception to this clause. Relationships

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: David
  • Is Scott's Fitzgerald's Life Reflected in the Character of Jay Gatsby?

    Is Scott's Fitzgerald's Life Reflected in the Character of Jay Gatsby?

    Is Scott’s Fitzgerald’s life Reflected in the Character of Jay Gatsby? After conducting a through investigation on the author of the Great Gatsby, Scott Fitzgerald, one may say that the protagonist of this novel is a very clore representation of the author, himself. There are numerous and meaningful similarities between Jay Gatsby and Scott Fitzgerald’s life, and all of them are far from being coincidence. Their similarities begin in their background. Scott Fitzgerald and Jay

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: July
  • Heroic Code in the Iliad and the Odyssey

    Heroic Code in the Iliad and the Odyssey

    Heroic Code in the Iliad and the Odyssey In Webster’s Dictionary, a hero is defined as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of purpose, especially if this individual has risked or sacrificed his life. In the Iliad and the Odyssey, the code which administers the conduct of the Homeric heroes is a straightforward idea. The aim of every hero is to achieve honor. Throughout the Iliad and the Odyssey, different characters take on

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: July
  • Varying Perspectives of Killing: Jack from Lord of the Flies Vs.The Barber from “just Lather, That's All”

    Varying Perspectives of Killing: Jack from Lord of the Flies Vs.The Barber from “just Lather, That's All”

    The question of why people may become murderers has been asked many times. Whether it is hereditary, chemical in nature, or for another reason, the answer is unclear. One possibility is that a person develops into a murderer through their upbringing, and present situation. Two examples of this are Jack from William Golding’s Lord of the Flies who becomes a murderer, and the barber from Hernando Tellez's, “Just Lather That’s All” who holds back from

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Emma,(jane Austen) Miss Bates Character Analysis

    Emma,(jane Austen) Miss Bates Character Analysis

    In the novel Emma, the author, Jane Austen, uses many different techniques to characterize Miss Bates as a woman with no intellect, but a very kind heart. Miss Bates in a humorous character who is loved and loving. Austen’s diction is one such technique used to characterize Miss Bates. Miss Bates is a “contented” old woman with certain “cheerfulness” to her nature. Miss Bates always has good intentions and is always a happy, joyful woman.

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    Submitted: January 19, 2010 By: Victor
  • Can Diet Coke Kill You?

    Can Diet Coke Kill You?

    One of the active ingredients in Diet Coke is aspartame, better known as NutraSweet, which was approved for human consumption by the Food and Drug Administration about 20 years ago, paving the way for the diet soda boom. In the years since, a number of people have begun to attack NutraSweet, claiming that aspartame can be broken down into three amino acid components, aspartate, phenylalanine, and methanol. All three can be broken down into smaller

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    Submitted: January 19, 2010 By: Mike
  • To Kill a Mocking Bird Vs. Farewell to Manzanar

    To Kill a Mocking Bird Vs. Farewell to Manzanar

    Survival of the fittest: Wakatsuki vs. Lee Jeanne Wakatsuki and Harper Lee represent minority groups as a platoon of soldiers whose everyday goal is to live another day; however, whether these soldiers have complete freedom differs between the authors stories. In Farewell to Manzanar, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston illustrates her family as trapped behind a fence, and stripped of their freedom. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee describes the African Americans as people who viewed

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    Submitted: January 20, 2010 By: Victor
  • Comparig to Kill a Mocingbird and the Man Without a Face

    Comparig to Kill a Mocingbird and the Man Without a Face

    Courage is a valuable and rare attribute in people today. In Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, courage is shown by a reclusive character named Arthur "Boo" Radley. In Mel Gibson's movie, The Man Without a Face, courage is shown by Justin McLoud. Due to the noble actions of others, one can discover the true meaning of courage. In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Arthur Radley is a person who has not

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    Submitted: January 20, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Newspaper Article on ’to Kill a Mockingbird’

    Newspaper Article on ’to Kill a Mockingbird’

    Maycomb Rape Trial Summer, 1936 Maycomb, Alabama- The Tom Robinson trial concluded today. For those of you who are just learning about the case: Tom Robinson, a young black man, is accused of rape by Mayella Ewell, a 19 year old girl. The trial began with Judge Taylor's presiding and then Heck Tate,1st officer of the county, began by testifying. He began with saying that on November 21 Bob Ewell, father of victim and 7

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    Submitted: January 21, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Campion Presents Flawed Characters in a Flawed Environment. to What Extent Is This True?

    Campion Presents Flawed Characters in a Flawed Environment. to What Extent Is This True?

    SACE stage 1 English The Piano Campion presents flawed characters in a flawed environment. To what extent is this true? Campion uses a variety of colour and scenery to express the personality of her characters. This variety is shown through Ada and her relationship with both Stewart and Baines, and her feelings for them is expressed not just through the piano, however through the colours of scenery in various locations in New Zealand. When Ada

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    Submitted: January 22, 2010 By: David
  • A Presidental Character

    A Presidental Character

    AP Government and Politics Barber Assignment In the book The Presidential Character, by James David Barber, Barber talks about the different personalities of previous presidents and how their personalities had a negative or positive influence on their election and term as president. A person’s character shows a lot about who they are as a person. “ … Character is the way the President orients himself toward life - not for the moment, but enduringly. Character

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    Submitted: January 23, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Character Traits of Elizabeth Proctor

    Character Traits of Elizabeth Proctor

    Character Traits of Elizabeth Proctor In the late sixteen hundreds, the fear of witchcraft was a major concern amongst New Englanders. Arthur Miller’s book, The Crucible, tells the story of a town’s obsession with accusing innocent people of witchcraft. All the accusers were young females who claimed they were attacked by demonic specters. Members of the community supposedly sent out these evil spirits, but in reality, the girls were doing it as sport. One such

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    Submitted: January 23, 2010 By: Mike
  • Symbolism in to Kill a Mocking Bird

    Symbolism in to Kill a Mocking Bird

    A mockingbird is a harmless bird that makes the world more pleasant. In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the mockingbird symbolizes Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, who were both peaceful people who never did any harm. To kill or harm them would be a sin. Scout's father, Atticus, tells Scout and Jem, "I'd rather you shoot at tin cans in the backyard, but I know you'll go after birds. Shoot all the blue

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Mike
  • “is It Personal Weakness or Something Else That Is Chiefly to Blame for What Happens to a Central Character in one of the Core Texts?”

    “is It Personal Weakness or Something Else That Is Chiefly to Blame for What Happens to a Central Character in one of the Core Texts?”

    “is it personal weakness or something else that is chiefly to blame for what happens to a central character in one of the core texts?” In Charles Dickens, Great Expectations, the young protagonist, Pip is decieved into believing in a far better life than the one he is living. On his way to this better life, Pip mistreats the people who should mean most to him and loses respect for his simple upbringing. Pips simple

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Stenly
  • John Proctor: A Dynamic Character

    John Proctor: A Dynamic Character

    John Proctor: A Dynamic Character A dynamic character is defined as someone who grows and changes. One of the few dynamic characters in the play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, is John Proctor. This play was written in the 1950s however it is based on the Salem Witch Trials which took place in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. Proctor has a significant role in the play as he knows the truth behind the girls accusations but

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Yan
  • Relations Between Duddy and Other Characters

    Relations Between Duddy and Other Characters

    One of the first relations between Duddy and another character began at the beginning of the book. Mr. MacPherson was distraught because of his wife’s condition on top of getting a new class to teach at FFHS. Duddy thought that class would be a walk in the park since Mr. MacPherson didn’t believe in using the whip as a form of punishment, so he began to take advantage of that. Even though Mr. MacPherson knew

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Janna
  • Philip Gourevitch’s We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families

    Philip Gourevitch’s We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families

    Vincent Vega 9-17-07 Vega 1 In Philip Gourevitch’s, “We Wish to Inform You that Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with our Families,” murder does not have any feelings in it. Gourevitch’s description of the dead bodies is emotionally and physically heartbreaking. This essay proves that sometimes you just have to do what you are told to do. What would you do to stay alive? The Rwandans had two simple choices to choose from. Die, or

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    Submitted: January 25, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - the Character of Sir Gawain

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - the Character of Sir Gawain

    Sir Gawain and The Green Knight - The Character of Sir Gawain In Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, the character of Sir Gawain is skillfully brought to life by the unknown author. Through the eyes of numerous characters in the poem, we see Gawain as a noble knight who is the epitome of chivalry; he is loyal, honest and above all, courteous. As the story progresses, Gawain is subjected to a number of tests

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    Submitted: January 25, 2010 By: Bred
  • Geoffrey Chaucers Use of Sarcasm to Describe His Characters

    Geoffrey Chaucers Use of Sarcasm to Describe His Characters

    Geoffrey Chaucers use of sarcasm to describe his characters. Geoffrey Chaucer used sarcasm to describe his characters in “The Canterbury Tales.” It will point out details that are seen in the book that help explain how he used this sarcasm to prove a point and to teach life lessons sometimes. I will also point out how this sarcasm was aimed at telling the reader his point of view about how corrupt the Catholic Church

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    Submitted: January 25, 2010 By: Mike
  • Character Study of Piggy from Lord of the Flies

    Character Study of Piggy from Lord of the Flies

    In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, some English boys find themselves on an island because their plane was shot down during World War II. When the boys first land Piggy and Ralph emerge from the woods and gather the rest of the boys that are still alive. Piggy plays a very important role in this book as an advisor to Ralph. Piggy is very weak physically, but he makes up for it with his

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    Submitted: January 25, 2010 By: Mike
  • Character Analysis of Ellen the Countess Olenska in the Age of Innocence

    Character Analysis of Ellen the Countess Olenska in the Age of Innocence

    Ellen, the Countess Olenska is the character is chose to analyze. She fulfills Newland’s longing for an emotional fantasy life. Her words, her unconventional taste in clothing and interior decorating, and her attitudes symbolize the exotic to traditional Newland. She makes him question his narrow existence and brings out his protective instincts. Where May is ice, Ellen is fire. Ellen’s elegance and style would be at home in Europe, but seem passionate in New York

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    Submitted: January 26, 2010 By: Tasha
  • A Small Good Thing’s Character Development: Tragedy or Anger Driven?

    A Small Good Thing’s Character Development: Tragedy or Anger Driven?

    “A Small Good Thing’s” Character Development: Tragedy or Anger Driven? Raymond Carver’s story “A Small Good Thing” is a story of the struggles a family undergoes when their only son, Scotty, is fatally injured in a car accident. Carver’s characters go through many emotional changes as a result of this terrible ordeal. Each stage of the story causes them to change emotionally in some way, and these changes eventually lead to entirely different people in

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    Submitted: January 26, 2010 By: Tommy
  • To Kill a Mocking Bird

    To Kill a Mocking Bird

    To Kill A Mocking Bird To Kill a Mocking Bird is based in about 1935, right in the middle of the depression. It is set in a small town in Alabama called Maycomb. Maycomb, like most small southern towns, has a problem with widespread racism toward Negroes. The novel focuses on one family, the Finches. In the family there are three people, Scout, Jem and Atticus. Atticus is a lawyer and is defending a Negro

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    Submitted: January 27, 2010 By: Artur

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