Power is a privilege and should only be given to those who can handle it. The act of counterfeit can often hinder success. King Henry himself rose to the thrown with help from the Percy’s as he “stole all the courtesy from heaven” and broke Richard’s “divine right” to being King. Although he is successful in gaining power, because of its illegitimacy, Henry struggles to use his this effectively. As he suggests to Hal, he wants to be “like a comet” to be seen on a rare basis to be “wondered at” by his subjects.
Dave Barry’s essay “Guys vs. Men” introduces the idea that the term “Man” presents more negative qualities in males, unlike the term “Guy”, which, lets guys be free to indulge in stereotypical characteristics. Barry argues the idea that men, is a term that holds to much responsibility and unwritten expectations for guys who function on less complex regulations, he also mentions the mind set of guys, as well as, the moral battles between guys and women. Barry has won the Pulitzer Prize, spoken on effective writing and wrote quite a few humorous books. Points of interest in Barry’s essay consist of his writing style, his use of stereotypes, and how he relates certain national events to guy behavior. In the opening and regularly mentioned through
A Reality Check With the use of symbolism, Aldous Huxley creates a beautiful novel that in essence warns his audience of the future. Huxley’s clever use of symbols in the Brave New World, is often apparent, but just as often, they are deeper and less apparent. With his satirical references to sex, drugs, technology and the naming of his characters, Huxley relates his novel back to his readers and their future. Without recognizing these symbols, the readers could find this novel confusing and ridiculous; but with each symbolic object and person comes a clearer picture of what Huxley us really trying to convey. When reading the Brave New World, the sexual references are often the first things that stand out to the audience.
Branden Garman Bret Harte “Harte had mastered the genre of gold rush fiction, capturing the corruption and greed in nostalgic prose, with vivid descriptions of the myriad characters he had known and the wild new frontier lands he had traversed.”(Merriman, Onlineliterature.com) How one man can completely change American literature as it was known is incredible, but Bret Harte was able to do just that. He used a variety of techniques never seen before in writing and showed his beliefs in his stories (which sometimes got him into trouble). As we examine Bret Harte’s life and times, his legacy and impact, and his personal beliefs, we find that he has made a large impact on current literature and had very strong personal beliefs. Bret Harte grew up in the mid 1800’s and lived through some tough times. He saw the country change with the Civil war and mass immigration.
Author O’Brian also confuses the reader by writing his novel as if everything that was told took place in the real world. For example, just by saying “this is true” (64) doesn’t always make it true. O’Brian leaves it up to the reader to distinct what they see the story as: reality or fiction. It is said that “a true war story… makes the stomach believe” (74). Author and character O’Brian tell the story in such a way to make it believable that the two different people are really the same person.
Kameshia Washington Amy Wainwright MWF 1PM The World left up to Men The novel, Lord of the Flies by William Golding and the film Apocalypse Now directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola are stories of how the human mind when in isolation from normal society can become corrupt and begin to lose touch with reason and rationality. These stories show how boys and men become barbaric when driven for power and how the power of persuasion can affect the most sound of people to forget what their own instincts tell them is right. ".. .human communities, whether they consist of a tribe set in a segment of nature, or of a national empire spanning the territory and the loyalties of a variety of peoples, must attempt to reinforce that sense of identity which promises a meaning for the cycle of life within a world view more real than the certainty of death"
Fitzgerald appeals to the disconsolate emotions of the audience by ensuring that through the use of symbolism, Gatsby’s rigid outer shell is partially shattered to reveal an unembellished man lingering beneath. Fitzgerald’s description of clothing throughout the novel directs the audience to interpret Gatsby’s wealth that he apparently wants others to take notice. Through the subtle detailed writing of Fiztergeradl, the author demonstrates Gatsby’s wealth, but his inner character appears to be tortured. “For this strikingly-handsome Gatsby, to be so noticeable anxious, is far from his well-put together ,” (Fitzgerald 84) The other important symbol throughout the novel is the implication of emotions through colors and lights. “I waited, and about four o’clock she came to the window and stood there for a minute and then turned out the (Fitzgerald 147).” Fitzgerald’s description of Gatsby’s enormous need for Daisy’s love and her insensible rejection integrate a connection that the audience may be able to relate to.
In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain satirizes his opinion of the flaws of Romantic Literature in the person of Tom Sawyer. In his supportive role, Tom Sawyer sacrifices speed and efficiency for extremely elaborate style and adventure as he performs many of his tasks. These include using unsuspecting people to ferry certain objects to Jim when Tom could easily sneak them in himself (141). Romantic literature also deviates toward the idea that exaggerated style in writing is more important than the actual content of the piece of literature. Another aspect of Romanticism that Tom Sawyer displays is his reason and logic being replaced by unrealistic and fanciful thinking: "Every animal [including rattlesnakes] is grateful for kindness and petting, and they wouldn’t THINK of hurting a person that pets them.
In this presentation, I am mainly going to talk about Hamlet taking on the role of a fool towards Polonius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Osric, and the Gravedigger. -Lord Polonius acts as the King’s personal advisor and has talkative speeches. Hamlet scorns at him because of his age and that he sucks up to the king. Polonius also has a knack of losing track of what he is saying and changes his opinion quickly just too concur with Hamlet. Hamlet: “Do you see yonder cloud that's almost in shape of a camel?” Polonius: “By th'mass, and 'tis like a camel indeed.” Hamlet: “Methinks it is like a weasel.” Polonius: “It is backed like a weasel.
This humiliating experience, all the while, is made worse by the jeers and mockery of those who should adore you. Hardly the way one would expect the story of a leader of men to begin, yet, this is the experience of Albert, the Duke of York, and the King’s Speech is the story of his victory over this problem. The King’s Speech, is a movie about the Duke of York who becomes King George VI after his brother David abdicates, and he assumes the throne. King George VI has a stammer and is considered unfit to be king. He has dealt with a lifelong struggle to overcome his speech impediment.