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  • Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

    Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

    Symbolism in The Great Gatsby In the novel The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald there are many different kinds of symbols used. Fitzgerald uses colors and material luxuries as the two main symbols in the novel. The author uses these symbols most frequently in the novel. The symbolism is carefully incorporated within the novel which makes it hard to detect at first glance. Within these symbols Fitzgerald mainly expresses feelings and the American Dream.

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    Essay Length: 2,460 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Stenly
  • The Letter People

    The Letter People

    I vividly remember an educational television show back in kindergarten (I am 19, this was back in 1992) an entire series my teacher, Ms. Kelly, showed the class throughout the year that still stays in my memory to this very day. This show was called The Letter People and was created in 1972 by a group in Waterbury, Connecticut called New Dimensions in Education. The principles were simple: This was an educational show that

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    Essay Length: 879 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 15, 2010 By: Anna
  • Daisy Love Letter

    Daisy Love Letter

    Dear Diary, Mr. Gatsby’s party was everything that I had expected it to be; extravagant, but all the same its just mindless entertainment. I believe that I was one of the few people actually invited to the party. I received my invitation early Saturday morning. In the invitation Gatsby asked me to join his small gathering that evening, and that he had been meaning to meet me. I knew that my neighbors party was going

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    Essay Length: 337 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 15, 2010 By: Mike
  • Sales/donation Letter (perfect Format)

    Sales/donation Letter (perfect Format)

    345 Prospect Rd. Pacific City, Oregon, 32465 phone: 345.454.6615 fax:345.454.6674 Robin Williams 32 Keens Ln. Pacific City, OR 32467 Dear Williams Family: Did you know, each year more than 4,000 American’s die and approximately 25,000 are injured in fires--many of which could have been prevented? Nearly 1,000 lives are lost to fires that originated in the bedroom, and about 100 firefighters are killed in the line of duty each year. Each year in the United

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    Essay Length: 602 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 16, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Symbols in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner

    Symbols in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner

    A close reading of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner will reveal that the Ancient Mariner-who is at once himself, Coleridge and all humanity-having sinned, both incurs punishment and seeks redemption; or, in other words, becomes anxiously aware of his relation to the God of Law (as symbolized by the Sun), and in his sub-consciousness earnestly entreats the forgiveness of the God of Love (represented by the Moon-symbol). ... For Professor Lowes, while he

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    Essay Length: 2,469 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: January 17, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Letter to Congress

    Letter to Congress

    To Whom It May Concern: I would like to address the issue of the Electoral College and unfaithful voters. Some states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida have a winner-take-all system, in which the candidate with the most votes in that state receives all of the state’s electoral votes. This gives candidates an incentive to pay the most attention to states without a clear favorite. On the other hand states such as California, Texas, and

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    Essay Length: 580 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 19, 2010 By: Steve
  • Letter of Confession

    Letter of Confession

    ~Before I begin this letter, I want you to know that the reason why I’m sharing this with you is because I feel that I have to be completely honest about something that’s very personal to me. Originally, I wanted to tell you, but I just did not feel comfortable and I did not trust you enough. But, I can not keep this from you any longer. I hope after I explain this that

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    Essay Length: 1,473 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: January 19, 2010 By: Janna
  • Symbolization Through the Personification of Ordinary Objects

    Symbolization Through the Personification of Ordinary Objects

    Symbolization through the Personification of Ordinary Objects Charlotte Gilman emphasizes her main character’s unique feelings in “The Yellow Wallpaper” by implementing an internal dialogue that effectively depicts this dramatically charged character’s intimate experience as she drifts into a gradual state of insanity. As the readers of Gilman’s story are allowed access into the inner psyche of this main character, the underlying theme of imagination over nature / reason emerges, thus making Gilman’s story a perfect

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    Essay Length: 337 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 20, 2010 By: Mike
  • Symbolism in Golding’s Lord of the Flies

    Symbolism in Golding’s Lord of the Flies

    Symbolism is, without doubt, a major aspect of William Golding’s enduring classic, Lord of the Flies, helping readers gain a better understanding of his message. Most of the symbols used can be divided into two groups: those representing law and order, and those signifying anarchy and savagery. In this essay, I will be discussing five of the more important symbols, specifically the jungle, the beast, the conch, the face paintings, and the hunt. In this

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    Essay Length: 937 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 21, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Lord of the Flies the Conch Symbolism

    Lord of the Flies the Conch Symbolism

    Symbolism is defined as the representation; treatment or interpretation of things as symbolic. In society and in particular, literature, symbolism is a prominent component that helps to illustrate a deeper meaning then perceived by the reader. Symbolism can be anything, a person, place or thing. I think one of the most important symbol in the story Lord of the Flies is the conch. It represents civility and organization. It controls all the boys from talking

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    Essay Length: 259 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Fonta
  • 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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    Essay Length: 1,574 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Mike
  • Symbolic Interactionism

    Symbolic Interactionism

    Symbolic interactionism, or interactionism for short, is one of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. This perspective has a long intellectual history, beginning with the German sociologist and economist, Max Weber and the American philosopher, George H. Mead, both of whom emphasized the subjective meaning of human behavior, the social process, and pragmatism. Herbert Blumer, who studied with Mead at the University of Chicago, is responsible for coining the term, "symbolic interactionism," as well as

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    Essay Length: 1,671 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Symbolism in Their Eyes Were Watching God

    Symbolism in Their Eyes Were Watching God

    Symbolism in Their Eyes Were Watching God In Zora Neale Hurston’s novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, a character by the name of Janie goes on a journey to find herself. She survives the loss of her parents, her grandmother, and 3 husbands while trying to find a way to live her life and search for the love that she had been longing for. Zora Neale Hurston uses symbolism to define Janie and other characters

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    Essay Length: 1,081 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 25, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Transformations and Symbolism in Frank Kafka's "the Metamorphosis"

    Transformations and Symbolism in Frank Kafka's "the Metamorphosis"

    Transformations and Symbolism in Frank Kafka’s "The Metamorphosis" Franz Kafka's stories are perhaps one of the most open-interpreted works of literature of the twentieth century because of his alienated and disturbed characters placed upon modern backdrops of despair and horror that in the years to come after his writings would come to life. While there will be some who wish to interpret "The Metamorphosis" as a work of prophecy that depicts the grotesqueries and dehumanization

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    Essay Length: 1,833 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: January 25, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Preserving Imperfection by Nathaniel Hawthorne's Use of Symbolism in “the Birthmark”

    Preserving Imperfection by Nathaniel Hawthorne's Use of Symbolism in “the Birthmark”

    “The Birthmark” by Hawthorne is a short fiction that warns readers to take a second thought towards pursuing physical perfection. Throughout the story, Hawthorne uses a great deal of symbolism. These symbols in Hawthorne’s “Birthmark” not only foreshadow the outcome of the story but also reinforce the theme significantly. The birthmark in the story is a tiny, hand-shaped imperfection on Georgiana’s cheek. This tiny mark on Georgiana’s cheek may seem to be charming by others.

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    Essay Length: 835 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 26, 2010 By: Monika
  • Job Cover Letter

    Job Cover Letter

    I am writing this letter to outline some of the valuble skills I have learned at San Francisco State University that would make me a great asset to this company.In the following several pages I will explain how through my studies of Finance at San Francisco State University, I have acquired the skills necessary in order to become a valuable employee of this corporation. I will outline several important financial concepts that I am familiar

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    Essay Length: 1,229 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 26, 2010 By: regina
  • Symbolism of All Quiet on the Western Front

    Symbolism of All Quiet on the Western Front

    The novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, shows tremendous amount of symbolism, and the main symbol would be the importance of Kemmerich's boots. In the battlefield, the boots were considered one of the most prized possession one could ever own amongst the soldiers. The boots also represented how the soldiers in the battlegrounds were extremely poor and in despair from the war itself. The author, Remarque, depicts as if the boots are more valuable

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    Essay Length: 432 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 27, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Letter from Diana to Bill Clinton

    Letter from Diana to Bill Clinton

    Dear Bill How are you nowadays? It has been a really long time since the last time we met. I am doing fine in heaven. The weather in London is very lovely now. If you and Hillary are not too busy, it would be a really good idea to visit London at this time. Actually, I am writing about Hillary. As you know, she and I were very close friends; we always called each other

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    Essay Length: 1,049 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 28, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Great Gatsby: Symbolism

    Great Gatsby: Symbolism

    GREAT GATSBY: SYMBOLISM (Original Essay) The Great Gatsby is a classic American novel, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1927 about corruption, murder and life in the 1920’s. The true purpose for a writer to compose any piece of literature is to entertain the reader, and this writer does this to the best of his ability. In this well-crafted tale, Fitzgerald presents a fast moving, exciting story, and to any typical reader it can be

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    Essay Length: 1,653 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: January 28, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Letter to Someone

    Letter to Someone

    Dear Rosaura, Hi, I saw that you got invited to your friends birthday party. That is cool especially because it had a monkey and magician. I’d love to learn some new tricks myself and to actually hold a monkey. I hope you enjoyed it, because I know I would have. The real reason I am writing to you is because I saw that you are somewhat ashamed that you are the daughter of a maid

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    Essay Length: 369 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 29, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Generic Love Letter

    Generic Love Letter

    I was thinking so much about that earlier tonight, I am getting butterflies in my stomach just at the thought of seeing you again. You make everything complete and I can't imagine spending time with someone else and having these feelings for anyone else. I'm anxious to see you again George. Time is ticking, and it's going by really slow. It takes a strong man to accomplish everything that you have in your life, I

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    Essay Length: 262 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 29, 2010 By: Anna
  • Appeal Letter for Financial Aid

    Appeal Letter for Financial Aid

    Dear Student of Financial Assistance: This letter is to appeal the suspension of my financial aid for the 2008 spring term. During the academic year of 2004-2005 (Spring and Summer 2005), I was enrolled in a total of four classes, Intro to Business, African American Life, Intro to Psychology and Concepts of Biology but did not meet the minimum standards for academic progress which has cause my financial aid to be denied for my current

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    Submitted: January 30, 2010 By: Artur
  • The Great Gatsby the Color White: Symbol of Tarnish?

    The Great Gatsby the Color White: Symbol of Tarnish?

    The Color White: Tainted? The color white is oftentimes unanimously associated with purity, hope, and innocence. However, in the Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the color has the deeper meaning of false purity over goodness. With the taboo characteristics that Fitzgerald’s white carries, the reader is led to a false sense of security throughout the course of the novel; just how far was this rebel of a writer willing to go to break down

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    Essay Length: 794 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 30, 2010 By: Victor
  • Comparison: Murder in the Rue Morgue & the Purloined Letter

    Comparison: Murder in the Rue Morgue & the Purloined Letter

    Compare and Contrast There are many comparisons between the “Murders in the Rue Morgue” and “The Purloined Letter.” The stories are similar in the fact that they are both investigative stories. Also the stories both include an unnamed narrator, along with the investigative mind of C. Auguste Dupin. The similarities between the two stories are abundant. One of the comparisons between “Murders in the Rue Morgue” and the “Purloined Letter” is the use of

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    Essay Length: 458 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 31, 2010 By: Mike
  • Negative Letter

    Negative Letter

    Beachfront travel 2303 NW. Island drive Bahamas, 45367-1234 (454) 345-6789 Fax: (454) 302-3423 November 17, 2002 Ms. Linda Duke 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468 Dear Ms. Duke: Beachfront Travel has been dedicated to customer satisfaction for over a decade now and has achieved this goal by giving its customers excellent chances to travel at extremely low costs. We hope that you and your family enjoyed your weeklong trip with nothing but fun in the

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    Essay Length: 282 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 2, 2010 By: David

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