In each of the stories the characters are tested with difficulties such as racism, prejudice, death, or love affairs. These novels show how deeply treasured the American/Canadian dream really is and how much of a struggle it can be to pursue it. Cather’s style of writing is based on her personal experiences with the world. In My Antonia she portrayed
In turn, Proulx shows that confidence in oneself is considered the best way to overcome suffering one may have in ones life. Furthermore, an insight into the belief of ‘knots’ permeates throughout the book, the knots symbolizing the variability and unpredictability of human life, which is shown starkly by Quoyle’s interactions throughout the novel. Through the development of the characters, the physical, cultural and social settings of Newfoundland, the audience is able to gain an insight of the beliefs mentioned. The belief that human life is seen as a symbolic notion of ‘knots’, is supported by the interactions between main characters of ‘The Shipping News’, as well as their experiences with the physical, cultural and social settings. Knots are an inherent symbol that may be displayed in Quoyle’s life.
Another outstanding composer who can recognise and utilise the power of language is Alistair McLeod. His short stories are laden with implied meaning and encourage his audience to think more in-depth about the themes and ideas displayed in his texts. His collection of short stories, The Lost Salt Gift of Blood, is set in Nova Scotia, a remote region of Canada where Gaelic is still spoken and tradition triumphs over technology. It explores many universal themes, like man vs. nature and tradition vs. individuality. The stories are often disturbing, delving deep into the realm of human emotion.
In doing so, Gordon draws upon the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, as well as the idea of Bill Butler and Thomas Carlyle, who all made insightful comments on the role that historical heroes play in how a national populace conceptualizes its identity as a specific people with a shared communal past. As Gordon states, “The hero is a figure that supports the shared hopes, dreams, meanings, and especially memories of a society”[4]. This argument flows logically into a more detailed discussion of French-Canadian nationalism, the ideas that it encompasses and Cartier’s role in this paradigm. In doing so, Gordon delineates how Cartier came to be perceived within the context of nineteenth century Canadian politics and by both sides of that political spectrum, conservative and liberal, making it clear that, at first, he was perceived as justifying the
In conclusion, through the use of many language techniques, characters and their experiences are brought to life which influences the reader. The characters of both texts are probable through dialogue, politically driven voices and body language. It is evident in the novel ‘The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender’ through Claudia, the city, Harry Lavender and supporting characters such as Sally. It is also evident in the speech recited by Martin Luther King Jr, titled ‘I Have a
The fringe is a main attraction for shopping centers, cemeteries, hospitals, colleges, prison facilities, many farms, recreation facilities such as golf courses and horse racing sites, retail parks, waste disposal sites, business parks, and a large range of residential sites. Based on studies and research, there appears to be four different types of rural-urban fringe (Figure 2). All types of developments found on any rural-urban fringe are manifested through the influence of agricultural policy, regional planning, the urban economy and the agricultural economy. The first is that of disturbed landscapes. This fringe is characterized by urban sprawl, higher incomes, more housing, industrial growth, more services, increased mobility, and more recreation.
The chapter introduces contemporary approaches in cultural geography and subdivides the character of culture into a folk and popular genre (178-179). Geographers consider these characteristics within the context of their interaction of the physical landscape. The text points out that it does not categorize culture but rather treats it as an overarching process that shapes, and is shaped itself by society, politics, and the economy (179). Culture is seen as something that continues on through long periods of time, yet can also emerge as something new. It represents the complex interaction of people with the material aspects of their lives.
Keeper’n Me Study Guide Keeper’n Me is a homecoming story. Homecoming is a significant theme within Aboriginal literature because many factors have led to the displacement of individuals from their traditional territories and cultures. It is also a story about becoming comfortable within one’s own skin by discovering one’s roots, which is another theme in Aboriginal literature. If you would like to do some research before reading the novel I recommend researching the sixties scoop, the rates of Aboriginal children in foster care, perspectives on Aboriginal connection to the land, and the Anishnabe people. If you would like to challenge yourself, you could also research systematic racism in Canada, the impact of resource development on Aboriginal people in Canada,
Transitionary elements such as weather, natural disasters, lighting and seasons all make up a part of these landscapes and impact how we feel towards them. Thus in my opinion an imaginative landscape is simply the meaning one adds to a physical landscape. There are many connotations behind a landscape and more significant, profound meanings that affect each individual contrariwise. Each piece of the ground has its own story to tell, its own history and its own memories. Our culture and backgrounds make a huge difference in how we perceive a landscape.
Wuthering Heights is notable for its use of multiple narrative voices intricately woven together to effectively tell a complex story that takes place over many years while reinforcing and enhancing some of the themes the novel explores. There are two main narrative voices introduced early on in the novel, those of Lockwood and Nelly but through these characters the narratives of other characters are also heard through a combination of eye witness accounts and the quoting of letters. In this way, the tertiary narratives from main characters connect together to give a more complete account of events. The multitude of perspectives also gives the reader a deeper sense of immersion with a text which has been described as ‘a story of undying elemental passion’ (da Sousa Correa, 2012, p. 351). To access the thoughts and feelings of the main actors in the novel is to vicariously experience their passions and so their narratives stand out against the more objective narratives of Lockwood and Nelly as well as offering more potential for discussion with other readers who may feel more sympathy for some characters than others.