1. What is the effect of Judith Ortiz Cofer’s opening paragraph? Does her anger draw you in or distance you? In Judith Ortiz Confer’s opening paragraph, the author sets a tone to her writing that draws you away from her. When Judith smiles she uses “no show of teeth” or extreme contortions of the facial muscles” which create a mood for the reader that makes Judith seem less emotional (204).
The author prefaces her own reading of the Odyssey with an analysis of the issues posed by the earlier feminist readings on which she builds. Should the Odyssey be read as a "closed" text, that is, as one whose meaning is highly determined, or as an "open" text whose contradictions and ambiguities undercut its overt meanings? Siren Songs presents a feminist critique of the Odyssey in an accessible manner aimed at a more general audience. All Greek is translated, and critical terminology is clearly defined. Lillian Eileen Doherty is Associate Professor of Classics, University of Maryland, College Park.
Max's story aims to encourage Liesel to be brave and willing to counter words of hatred with words of love; these final lines suggest that others would be willing to follow her if she took such a stand. 10. "I am haunted by humans." (550) The Book Thief is framed by Death's and death's inability to reconcile the remarkable cruelty and the remarkable compassion of which human beings are simultaneously capable. Liesel's life story contains elements of both, and by the end of the novel, Death appears to be no more capable of judging humanity than at the novel's outset.
Throughout the novel Ida and Pinkie’s beliefs influence their actions and create a contrast between the characters even though they do not directly speak. Pinkie’s Catholic beliefs could be influenced by Greene’s also Roman Catholic nature, throughout the novel Greene creates heaven and hell imagery, particularly focusing on hell when it comes to Pinkie. This differs from Ida who appears to have no religion, reinforcing Greene’s negative view of women. (+quote to back this up) A similarity that arises between the pair is their beliefs in the afterlife; Pinkie is strongly certain of the existence of Hell but with little mention of heaven. Ida also portrays her understanding of the afterlife, shown by the Ouija board, used to contact the dead.
Turpin, and seems to change her thinking. After Mrs. Turpin pronounces how grateful that she is neither poor nor black, Mary Grace (the fat girl) whips the book she was reading, Human Development, at Mrs. Turpin, which is great use of symbolism. Human development is a symbol for what Mrs. Turpin needs, because of her racism, judgementalism, and ridicule. And the name Mary Grace symbolizes something that relates to Jesus. Mary was Jesus’ mother, and there is a prayer called Hail Mary, which if she were to pray could bring her salvation.
While writing your book review, you must fully answer ALL of the following questions about Duong Van Mai Elliott?s The Sacred Willow. Be sure to include specific examples from the book to support your answers: 1. Within the preface to The Sacred Willow, the book?s author claimed that one of the themes of her work involved ?the irony and unpredictability of history.? She further stated that ?like the willow, [the Vietnamese people] have bent with the wind, but remain unbroken.? What exactly did Duong Van Mai Elliott mean by these statements?
Being punished during recess, requiring to take 2 speech classes to get rid of the accent ,and “ Who to say that robbing people of its language is less violent than war “ is the quote that she put at the end of the first paragraph , are examples that clearly show how she felt back then. In “ The Veil “ the author asked for freedom to dream and to do everything in life . Although she believed that she was born with religion , the unnecessary religious rules, and stereostyle prevent her living with a light heart . She wanted to change people’s thoughts and bring justice to everyone. In an imaginary vision in the last cartoon, she holds a scale of justice, makes a sign of love, and holds a sword and shield and declares that she wants “to be justice, love, and the wrath of God all in one.” The difference from the two essays are areas of focusing.
Furthermore, the idea that religion was oppressive is directly linked to ‘the cathedral tunes’ and the sound of the poems ballad and hymn like appearance thus emphasising further the idea that religion is the light that ‘oppresses, like the weight’. Emily’s imagery overrides its meaning making it ambiguous and interestingly powerful. Her images are themed upon death, nature and religion. These themes are associated with both the puritans and transcendentalist. We can suggest that Emily was confused about her faith which was ‘sent of the air’, suggesting her high doubt and question of its origin, and hopeful through her imagery of the
How does the author prove his/her thesis? • Does the author explain why detractors from his/her thesis are incorrect or weak arguments? NOTE: The thesis may not be a sentence clearly established in the opening of the book. You may have to think about this. • Discuss the author’s use of evidence to prove his/her thesis.
Lauren Payne July 25, 2015 Writing About Literature Professor Green The Battle Royale Writers use symbols to Understanding the meaning of written and spoken words is relevant to the audience because it acknowledges the purpose of the literature. When the purpose is known, then there is a reason for the object, concept, or situation to exist. Without meaning or purpose, no direction can be found, and can leave the audience with a sense of emptiness. Symbols are an important way to hide meaningful information in plain sight. The reader may personalize the interpretation of the symbols, or it could be dictated by the author.