Literature

Main Characters and Analysis Charlie Gordon He is the protagonist who has been mistreated by his family and ridiculed by his co-workers. His motive for being smart is to impress others and most importantly please his mother. His intelligence is not equally matched with his emotions which are as primitive as that of a child. Charlie is essentially coming of...

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Main Characters and Analysis Kino  The protagonist is a devoted father and husband who goes to great lengths to secure the funds to help cure his son’s illness. However upon his newfound riches he develops an ambition that consumes him. He refuses to sell the pearl at a humble price, he also refuses to dispose of the pearl despite it...

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Character Analysis Tess Durbeyfield: Tess is the main character of the novel. She is beautiful and loyal and lives with her impoverished family in the town of Marlott. She has a strong sense of responsibility and wants nothing more than to do the best for her family that she possibly can, despite her inexperience and naivety. She is left vulnerable...

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"Be Gad Your Nose is on Your Face" by American poet Jack Prelutsky, named a U.S. Children's Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation in 2006, is yet another of his hilarious poems. Through it, he is spreading the message that we should be grateful for whatever we have without complaining or changing it. Be Glad Your Nose is on Your...

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Summary Heart of Darkness follows Marlow, a knowledge-seeking sailor, as he embarks up the Congo River to join up with Kurtz, alleged to be an idealistic man with many talents. Marlow assumes a job as a riverboat captain for a Belgian organization with interests in the Congo known simply as the Company. During his journey to Africa, and later to the...

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CONTENTS The Totalitarian State Much like 1984, Brave New World takes place under the complete control of totalitarian state. Whereas 1984 operates via complete surveillance and control of information, Brave New World operated through technological changes and manipulation of the human biology. The World State maintains it complete control by maintaining a populace that is controlled through superficial pleasure and...

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Quotes and Analysis One day I might, yes. Many years from now, when I’ve lost my looks a little. Don’t laugh, I mean, of course, a time will come when Torvald is not as devoted to me, not quite so happy when I dance for him, and dress for him, and play with him. Taken from Act One, Nora is explaining to...

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“Seeker of Truth” is one of E. E Cummings’ incredible portfolio of 2900 poems. The great American poet, painter, essayist, author, and playwright wanted to portray life’s great contradiction in finding the truth in this particular masterpiece. It is one of those short poems that has no clear concise meaning laid out for it. Seeker Of Truth BY E. E....

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Main Characters and Analysis Westley/Dread Pirate Roberts/ The Man in Black He is the object of Buttercup’s affection and is considered the hero of the story. Westley starts off as a young obedient farm boy in love and he sees the inner goodness in Buttercup despite her rude behavior towards him as he knows they are destined to be together....

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"The Highwaymen" is a romantic tale of how two lovers cannot be separated even by the impediments of death. Set during the time of King George, the poem seeks to explore the world of love wherein also resides such themes as hope and jealousy and how their deadly combinations may lead to unforeseen tragedies. The Highwayman BY ALFRED NOYES PART...

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