The insertion of Gemma’s version of Briar Rose throughout “home” emphasise that this story was of great significance to her life. The dialogue in which Gemma tells the story is constantly interrupted as the girls attempt to help her tell the tale. “Which is all times”. This reveals their familiarity with the story, and their love if it. It has bonded them, as Becca proves when she kisses Gemma as the Prince kissed the princess in the tale.
At the end, Lily finds out the complete truth about her mother who lived in the Pink house, and on the day that she died, she went to get Lily and to run away from T. Ray. Lily also learns that she did kill her mother by accident, forgives herself and learns to love her mother. I would improve the book by adding Deborah's ghost as she watches over Lily through the whole story, and how much she changes as the climax reaches its end. I would recommend this book to families and friends, since it has a very important life lesson. “The Secret Life of Bees” is, once again,
As Yolen presents the significance and power of fairy tales through multiple voices ad dynamic use of techniques. One such technique is the use of an allegorical narrative. “Sleeping Beauty” is essential as it acts as an extended metaphor for Gemma to reveal her identity and past. This engaging device, intertexuality is used to deliver Gemma’s story whilst presenting moral messages to the audience. Jane Yolen has also used epigraphs at the beginning of each section, Home, Castle and Home Again; these present an authorial voice to the narrative.
The tale taught about the blessings and curses of chivalry. Most importantly, it subliminally taught readers about the importance of forgiveness and that being forgiving is part of being chivalrous. And it taught that everyone is capable of forgiving and that everyone is eligible of being forgiven. The gigantic green knights of our lives also known as the people that we fear are capable of forgiving us for being imperfect if we own up to it, just like what Gawain did. The question that remains is did Gawain forgive Lancelot and Guinevere after he went through the Green Knight’s
Lady Macbeth also portrays the “unclean hands” motif through her actions when she suddenly beings sleepwalking and gesturing with her hands as if she is washing them. Lady Macbeth’s gentlewoman worries and consults a doctor to determine the problem. During the examination, the gentlewoman states, “It is an accustomed action with her to/ Seem thus washing her hands.” (Macbeth 5.1.30-1) In this scene, Lady Macbeth demonstrates how negatively Duncan’s death has impacted her, despite her initial eager contribution towards the evil
English 102 February 6th 2012 Silver Waters Run Deep The short story “Silver Waters” by Amy Bloom is a story about the opportunities and future of a young woman that is cut short by mental illness. The story takes you thru the emotions of a family that has to deal with the mental illness then the loss of the person. It makes you laugh and then cry as you travel down the road with them. As I read the story I ask? :”what does this make me think?” (Lynn) (20) When you first meet Rose you are immediately drawn in to the talents of this beautiful woman.
She ran into a nearby alley and began to cry. Soon enough Hermes showed up to comfort her. He gives her beautiful, ruby necklace and tells her its magic. When she puts it on it will give her unimaginable beauty. She immediately puts it on and watches her reflection in a puddle change into a gorgeous woman.
Thus this was what she meant by not even the perfume of Arabia can cover up her guilty sin. Another example would be when Lady Macbeth says “Was your hands, put on your night-gown, looking not so pale: I tell you yet again, Banquo’s buried. (5, 1; 52). Considering the fact that Banquo is dead, and she was the one who influenced her husband to do all those bad deeds, in the end it caused her to relive this scene to show how cruel she was in the past. Thus it is shown that guilt can cause one to lose there inner conscience.
Abigail Williams is a beautiful young girl that is motivated by her love for John Proctor. For example, when Betty awakened from her slumber, Betty tells Abigail, “You did, you did… You drank a charm to kill John Proctors wife… You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!” (148). This shows Abigail’s jealousy towards Elizabeth. Abigail would go to any extent to find a way for John Proctor and herself to be together without his wife Elizabeth being in the picture. Abigail and John Proctor are alone at the time,
The Story of an Hour Death opens its mouth to consume a husband and fights to take the wife in this bitter sweet story of a woman caught in a loveless marriage. Mrs. Mallard hears the details slightly, in small elements, from her sister trying to relieve her of any more grief than necessary. Worrying about her heart condition and trying to save her sister’s life during this tragic time, Josephine chooses her words wisely and slowly to break the news of Mr. Mallard’s death. Josephine and others have seen the illusion of love as she tries to spare her poor sister any more sorrow. The theme of this story screams of bereavement.