In “March”, Thomas presents the idea that spring is the sign of hope not just to the persona of the poem, but perhaps to all the soldiers who were fighting, through the use of personification; “That it was lost, too, in the mountains.” This personifies the spring, suggesting that it is lost as if it cannot find its way through the “mountains on mountains of snow and ice in the west.” It could also be suggesting that the persona of the poem is lost in the harsh winter, possibly a metaphor for the war, and he cannot find his way to spring, to the end of the war. This idea that spring is supposed to be a sign of hope is also echoed in “But these things also” as the persona is trying to cling on to any signs of spring, no matter how petty they may be, that are visible in the “grass long-dead that is greyer now”; “and small bird’s dung in splashes of purest white”. This quote shows that the persona has nothing but the symbols of spring that are taken for granted to hold on to as a sign of hope as even though spring has arrived, the war still rages on, “Winter’s not gone” acting as a metaphor for the war. Thomas also presents the birds as a sign of hope in both “March” and “But these things also” through the use of iambs. The iambic pentameter is “March” is energised by the introduction of the thrushes singing.
Abraham Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address guaranteed an immense nationwide prospect merely a month prior to his murder and the conclusion of the Civil War in America. The subsequent is an illustration of his unique sketch of his remarks the edits mirror the alterations created by the escritoire or secretary of State known as William Seward. Lincoln did not speak of happiness instead he spoke of sadness reflecting on the impacts of the civil war. Many individuals deem Lincoln’s dialogue more of a defense to his realistic draws to, to reconstitution. With the employment of harsh factors regarding civil war and slavery Lincoln was able to balance the rejection of triumphalism.
Both stories share the same theme of a child’s experience of war, but from different sides of the fence. Elizer is experiencing the worst of the war and although he is young also, his innocence is not as noticeable as he is experiencing the inhuman conditions of war and is forced to be inhumane himself. Rose’s innocence stays with her throughout the novel all the way to the very end of the book where the theme of innocence is still present. The last page is full of colour and happiness showing spring overtaking the dark midst of the war. The last block of text is a metaphor, it is describing the way spring has triumphed over the cold winter and how what was once a field covered with mud and snow is now a field of green new life.
It has caused us and our next generations loose the balance of the value in our lives. If everyone in the world adopts the Americans’ idea that becoming materialistic or rich is what we want to pursue for live better, only one earth is definitely not enough to support everything we need. It is urgent to bring back the enduring values on faith, family, responsibility, generosity and friendship to guide this country before we can not fix the balance. More importantly, the earth is already become worse than before. The environmental pollution in most countries is really bad, and natural calamities happen frequently.
He also makes it seem like everything is crumbling around Paul, and destroying all hope of survival and return to normal life for anyone who had experienced the front line. This is very different from pro-war poetry, which makes war seem fun. Something Remarque does either subconsciously or very well, is to make you feel sorry for the German and Central Powers’ soldiers, and to grow a subliminal hate for the allied soldiers, no matter who’s side you came in on. The Textbook also does this well, but in reverse. The Textbook gives off a sense of dislike towards the Central Powers, and made them seem primitive and destructive for no reason.
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille was born in a situation which is so different to what we usually expect from a “normal” birth that it shocks anyone who reads it. From the first chapter, Patrick Süskind concentrates very much on describing the smell of the period in which the story is taking place. Since smell is an abstract noun, describing it can be complicated and Süskind uses another abstract noun to describe the smell. The repetition of “stench” in the second paragraph of the novel intensifies the idea of the horrible smell and it is repeated so many times that it seems to be the only thing important about the period which Süskind is describing. After this long repetition of “stench” and “stank”, a stative verb which reflects the smell’s lack of progress, Paris is mentioned for the first time as where “the stench was foulest”.
The personal beliefs and social order which were once static, collapse in the face of God’s ‘test.’ When faced with adversity and desperation, certain individuals embrace the challenge and their heroism shines through, whilst others instead choose to turn their backs on the town, acting in selfish and crude ways. Throughout the ‘Year of Wonders,’ Brooks explores the ways in which society responds to extreme hardship, and the ripple effect which peoples choices have on others within the community. The plague seeds which settle upon the soil of Eyam bring about profound change within the village,
They said it meant Able, so strong was Hester Prynne, with a woman's strength. "(Hawthorne 148) They did not recognize her for her faults but instead, her strength and courage. Chillingworth, however, became more and more twisted and evil, his deformed shoulders paralleling his distorted soul. He wore down more and more on Dimmesdale's health, bringing him closer to his death in his attempt for revenge. He even admitted his evilness to himself stating to Dimmesdale, "I have already told you what I am a fiend!"
The Disconcerting Truth of War “Distance was safety. Space was asylum,” (32). Findley exhibits that war is a mirror into the world of loneliness and depression. Life, love and death are a continuous cycle saddened by loss. Loneliness, like many other misleading emotions can lead to insanity.
3/5/12 Violence in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn It is human folly to believe at times that violence is the only way out of a situation. Every day, people are hurt, and consequences are faced because of this mindset. In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain uses satire to show that violence is not an acceptable form of resolution. Using violence to solve arguments is a motif that Twain satirizes throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to demonstrate that violence is not an acceptable form of resolve. After Huck and Jim get separated from each other Huck seeks refuge with the Grangerfords, who are engaged in a serious feud with their neighbors.