We can see the journey that Paul is on and relate it to our own which is a significant feature of the novel. In conclusion, a novel can be considered a journey which is emphasized in Goldsworthy’s rites of passage novel “Maestro”. Through Paul, we can see the journey of ignorance to realisations, adolescence to adulthood and dreams to reality, and even apply these journeys to ourselves which makes them a significant and important feature in this novel. Overall Level of Performance: ACHIEVEMENT WITH
“Irony in The Gift of the Magi” is an acceptable title, for example. “The Gift of Irony: Literary Devices in The Gift of the Magi” is a better title! Name______________________________ Period________ Essay Checklist ______ I have a title that hints at what my paper will be about. ______ My thesis statement appears in my introductory paragraph. ______ the author and title of the story appears in my introductory paragraph.
It contains a complete analysis of the theme. The reader is able to understand the ideas and content of the poem based upon the writer's analysis. The essay conveys the writer's understanding of the theme and demonstrates the writer's appreciation of literature. The literary essay about theme fulfills its purpose of deepening the reader's understanding at times, but the analysis of the theme is not complete. The essay is more summary than analysis.
Be able to interpret the key themes in the assigned poems by Frost. 7. Be able to identify the speakers and the significance of their lines in Hemingway’s short story, “A Clean Well-Lighted Place.” 8. Be able to discuss the interrelationships, social dynamics, and interpersonal conflicts depicted in Joyce’s “The Dead.” (Be aware of the characters whom Gabriel encounters.) 9.
The point is concise (normally one sentence) and explains what Steinbeck is trying to achieve and the method he is using to achieve it POINT EVIDENCE The evidence is well selected – only the necessary words are given instead of whole sentences or paragraphs. Evidence may be embedded within a sentence. The quote has been selected carefully to make sure there is an opportunity to write in depth about the language used. EXPLAIN •Should be the longest and most detailed part of the paragraph •Should refer directly to the language in the quote •Should discuss the impact of specific words and phrases on the reader •Might, where appropriate, link the point you have made to the novel’s historical context or themes •Might, where appropriate, link the quote you have analysed to other parts of the novel to which it is similar or with which it contrasts Steinbeck often describes Lennie by comparing him to an animal. “ Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, with wide, sloping shoulders; and he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws”.
Symbolism In literature, symbolism is what makes a short story/novel fascinating and captivating read. Symbolism gives us an avenue to travel through the writer’s mind, explore his /her way of thinking, and comprehend why a writer chooses to pass across a concept in a certain way and not another way. It can be said to be the writer’s way of jogging the reader’s mind. There are striking similarities between uses of symbolism in the three novels. In all three novels, the narrators use objects to articulate the symbolism.
The Simple Gift- Steven Herrick Steven Herrick has portrayed rich descriptions of belonging in his verse novel ‘The simple gift’. The verse novel allows the story to be told through first person by three main characters perspectives Billy, Old Bill and Caitlin. This makes an effect on the responders to get direct connection with the characters thoughts and build appreciation to each of the characters personalities, concepts and decisions. The economy of words used by Herrick makes the text basic and understandable in very few words, also the structure of the novel impacts the readers’ interpretation of belonging by supplying a summary and an insight of what the chapter will include using pictures and extracts on each chapter title. The
Malouf develops contrasts and repetitions in the characters and events to shape the story and the message it delivers. It was a brilliant read for me. This novel could be described simply as a journey of discovery. Malouf himself describes it as a novel which explores ideas (such as the meaning or purpose of life) rather than
Jas'mine Knox Professor Sweeney English 102 September, 26 2011 Character Analysis Draft This paper will aim to examine a short story “Say Yes” by Tobias Wolff. The primary focus is to correlate two elements, the main theme and a character from the story. After, really dissecting “Say Yes” it will not be hard to pinpoint the character's traits, motives, attitude, and take a look inside the author's mind. It is revealed to readers of both “Say Yes” and “A Good Man is Hard to Find” that the two authors focus on themes of values, racism, and ultimately Good Vs. Evil.
James Adagbon English 2/2B Mrs. Berry September, 11, 2013 Stephen Vincent Benet’s short story “By the Waters of Babylon” expresses the speaker’s attitude towards the place of the gods using many literary techniques. Two of the techniques that spoke to me were the mood and figurative language used in the story. Mood is one element in the narrative structure of a piece of literature. To put in simpler form mood is the atmosphere or predominant emotion in a literary work. Figurative language refers to words, and groups of words, that exaggerate or alter the usual meanings of the component words.