Irony is used in many places such as the story’s title, the setting an even in certain character’s personality traits. In addition to Jackson’s use of irony, the black box and the story’s title represent the importance of questioning irrational traditions and the unexpected nature of death. With the use of these two literary techniques, Shirley Jackson is able to highlight important dramatic events within the plot. Reading this story allowed me to better understand the importance of questioning society. If people would have questioned Hitler’s plans before he gained too much power perhaps we could have prevented the horrible mistreatment face by the
As Delia states, “whatever goes over the Devil’s back, is got to come under his belly.” Maybe if Sykes were a faithful man and not so abusive, he would not be in the mess he is in now. Ironically Sykes having brought the snake home to kill Delia leads to his own demise. Therefore, the snake is not only Sykes but also Delia Jones’ protector in Zora Neale Hurston’s “Sweat”. “Sweat” is a perfect example of the sins that are committed will sooner or later be the death of those committing them. Sykes calls out to God in the end; however it is the Devil who seems to have a hold on
Mercutio responsibilities Romeo for Tybalt killing him ‘I was hurt under your arm’ Romeo feels guilty about Mercutio’s death even though the audience know it is not his fault. Romeo shouts to Tybalt ‘fire-eyed fury be my conduct now’ in Mercutio’s absence Romeo says things that the audience would expect Mercutio to say. The Romeo who duels with Tybalt is the Romeo who Mercutio would call the “true” Romeo. The Romeo who sought to avoid confrontation out of concern for his wife is the person Juliet would recognize as her loving Romeo. Conclusion Romeo and Mercutio’s friendship is very unique and no other characters in the play have such an intense friendship.
Generally it’s acceptable to lie to protect yourself but at the same time many take advantage of that. As you live you learn when and when not to lie. In Mark Twain’s novel, Huckleberry Finn he uses the character of Huck to examine the complexity of lies versus truth. There are several scenes throughout the book where Huck and Jim encounter sticky situations where they question telling the truth or to continue lying. After meeting Mary Jane and discovering that she is a genuine person Huck decides that
The danger that unsuspecting women and children would undergo would be too much for a man to worry about. “Abruptly I stopped short” and he says that his first instinct was that “[he] would go [his]” way ( ). He soon knew that was not an option and that he must kill this living creature. As the battle began, the snake “held his ground” while the man left for a short while, only to go to the “ranch house, get a hoe, and [return] ( ). The diction is written very well to point out what the man is feeling and helps the reader to infer just what the snake was emoting as
It becomes clear that Hamlet did truly love Ophelia, yet hid it because he was a coward. The “ White Lie” is not only depicted through Hamlet denying his love but also putting a front up for the selfish betterment of his life style. After his outrageous lecture on self worth that Hamlet gives Ophelia, she grows incredibly mad, which ultimately leads to her death. Although the intentions of his lecture were clearly to hurt Ophelia and gain power over her, once he realizes she is dead he feels the need to express his actual love for her. His change of attitude grows confusing as he professes his dear love after her awful death, “ I loved Ophelia.
The people gave them to much power, and they became power hungry tyrants. Both Grant and Hale stood there grounds, and helped the innocent people that don't deserve to die. Grant makes a good point when talking to Vivian, when he says “Suppose someone said something about you-would you want me to just walk away?” (Gaines 209). I remember in 7th grade I overheard a boy talking bad about my friend, and I went up to him and told him to shut up, and that he was a jerk. It felt good because it was the right thing to do.
The monster was hoping to make Victor as miserable as himself, so he decides to kill William since he is related to Victor. And Zeus revenge toward Prometheus was to connect him to the highest of Mount Caucasus and send an eagle every day to eat his organs. Even though the monster sought out revenge he felt lonely so he asked Victor to make him a female because he wanted to feel something special which is love. The monster often dreamt of companionship and love of his creator, but he also feels deep bitterness because he has been abandoned by his own god. The Monsters bitterness desires him to make Victor as alone as possible that’s why he kills all of his loved ones.
This also teaches Jem that before he can live with other people’s opinions, he has to be able to deal with his own thoughts. This shows change in belief, because at First Jem thought that what other people’s thoughts and opinions had more value than his own. Later, he learns that before he can accept other people’s opinions, he has to be able to accept his own. Mr. Walter Cunningham Sr. also shows change in belief. Walter Cunningham also shows change in belief when he shows up, in front of Maycomb jail, as a member of the lynching mob the night before the trial.
With all of this going on, Victor receives a letter from Clerval saying that he would like him to join him on his expedition. Victor accepts his proposal, and plans on using that time to escape from all of his problems, as he exclaimed “The letter in a degree recalled me to life (Page117).” Victor associates nature with forgetting about anything and everything. Although on the other hand he says, “If I returned, it was to be sacrificed, or to see those whom I most loved die under the grasp of a daemon whom I myself created.” Victor realizes the fatalities of bringing to life a creature that he, himself, is afraid of. Although, it’s too late to start realizing this