However, there are several differences between these two stories. For instance the readers weren’t sure what was happening until the end of the story and it was unexpected to readers. The sound effects and props are also important in these stories. There are several other important props. In the play: In The Fog has several other important props, for instant, the doctor’s flashlight and Zeke’s rifle.
Yolen has enabled her readers to understand the value of the past for the present and to witness both the true horrors as well as the acts of courage in her novel Briar Rose. A fairy tale may seem a work of fiction, but it can contain truths of horrific events. This can be seen in the way that Yolen uses the character
They believed that, “We have a purpose, a certain audience, a particular stance, a genre, and a medium to consider- and often as not a design” (Bullock, Goggin 1). It is important to know what exactly your purpose is; all writing must have at least one. It helps you to understand how to proceed with your work. Your audience is who is listening or reading what you are
“The Lottery” is a great example for this as well. Readers begin the story, and get caught up in trying to find out what the lottery is all about, and who will win it. In a sense, it has an ambiguous ending, because the lottery turns out to be the exact opposite of what you would expect. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” builds up suspense by describing in great detail the main character, Scrooge, and his negative views of the Christmas season, and pushes readers to read on and find out if Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas. Just as great stories must include suspense, they have to be able to evoke some emotion in the
ALLUSIONS IN FAHRENHEIT 451 Literary allusions often are used to relate a novel to various other pieces of literary work. Ray Bradbury used a multitude of literary allusions to enrich the plotline of Fahrenheit 451. These references provided subtle hints of depth in the novel to the reader. Some allusions helped the novel by adding to the plot, providing a relatable experience to the reader, referencing familiar stories and fables, and giving characters and settings that special something called an “it factor” that the reader could find special. Some allusions, however, were harmful to the plot or to the reader, most often by confusing the reader if they did not know the context of the original quotation.
At first glance, the poem, Rites of Passage, by Sharon Olds, seems to be about celebrating a young boy’s life. However, the poem progresses to become a more disturbing view on how a mother deals with the loss of her son’s innocence and a young boy’s disturbing future. Using irony, this author depicts innocent children, and shows sinister roles that they have the potential to fulfill. The first example we see of this, as readers, is when the birthday cake is compared to a turret, “the dark cake, round and heavy as a turret, behind them on the table”, suggesting possible involvement in wartime activities. Usually a birthday cake is an iconic image of celebration.
The reader is meant to be able to identify with the magic and beauty of Christmas whilst at the same time it makes them reflect on their attitudes and makes them think what they could do to be a better person in general, not just at Christmas time. The whole concept of the ghosts isn’t just thrown in for the fact that it is a Christmas tale; the ghosts are key elements within the story. They are actually viewed by some people as an extended metaphor, and could be acting as Scrooge’s conscience which takes him through different stages of his life, which in effect means that the ability to be a nice person was within him all
The weather may be cold and gloomy but the spirit of the people during Christmas overcomes the climate with their cheerfulness and their bright happy hearts! 5. During the era of dickens’ day, Christmas had a deeper meaning; people coming together despite their poor ways of living and uniting as a community and family to celebrate in their best clothes
Symbolism in Ethan Frome is something that plays a big role in understanding the novel. Symbols in Ethan Frome are not easily detected. Looking for symbols can also be a challenge. Symbols in a novel can also connect two things or events together. Symbolism can also make a novel interesting.
Imagery in Fiction Writing Authors often use imagery as a powerful tool for describing and delivering their main point in fiction writing. Imagery can hint at an underlying meaning, let the reader know character traits, describe the setting, and has a host of other uses. As such it is one of the most important literary devices. Two excellent examples of how to use imagery properly are Kate Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby” and Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral”. In both of these stories the authors use imagery to help drive home their main points, although in a somewhat different manner.