But these characters were no accident. They may not seem like they have significance to the story but in reality the author strategically used them in The Great Gatsby for adding to the plot, creating new and ongoing themes, and supporting the main characters. Myrtle Wilson’s presence in the novel builds all the way until the end of the story with the climax. Myrtle’s impact on the novel has the most effect on the story out of the other minor characters. It all starts with Myrtles lies and her affair.
Apolonia Almanzar Professor Ann Davison English 130 2/20/14 Conflict And Closure In Cheevers "The-Five-Forty-Eight" What makes a good narrative? In John Cheevers, "The-Five-Forty-Eight," he constructs his narrative in a way that makes us want to keep reading, want to know what will happen next, make us feel shocked, and make us expect different things to happen. In order to make a good story and keep your readers engaged, it has to be interesting and that is exactly what Cheever did. In stories and narratives, like John Cheevers "The-Five-Forty-Eight," suspense, narrative, expectation, conflict, and closure are many of the most significant aspects of a story. Cheever uses these literary elements to fully grasp our attention and mislead us into the unexpected end.
Examining the Journey of Self-Discovery Through the Use of Foil Characters In literature, foil characters are used to offset the protagonist and enhance a persistent theme. In Robertson Davies’ novel Fifth Business, the importance of uncovering one’s true values and beliefs is amplified by the sharp contrast between the protagonist, Dustan 'Dunny' Ramsay and his foil, Boy Staunton. These contrasts are present during all stages of life in Dunny and Boy’s appearance, intellect, and spirituality. These contrasts reveal how Dunny’s character has reached a level of being through self-discovery, a theme that is frequently touched on throughout the novel. Firstly, the most obvious distinction between Dunny and Boy is how they appear to the outside world.
The Revelation in the Dust and the Snow “There are things in this universe we cannot control…” (p.387) It is a pleasure to be here for ‘2011’s London Literature Festival’. For those who may not know, my name is David Guterson. Many of you may associate me with my most recognised work, “Snow Falling on Cedars.” Today, I have been asked to discuss the role of setting and how it extends, reflects and influences the characters within this particular novel. Snow Falling on Cedars is an allegory for the pursuit of understanding in life, human nature and relationships. I chose to write Snow Falling on Cedars from a historical perspective to shape the emotional, psychological and philosophical aspects of the plot.
‘Why is Sixty Lights worthy of critical study and inclusion on the HSC Prescriptions List for module B- Critical Study of Text?’ The novel Sixty Lights has been included on the HSC Prescriptions List for Module B because it is worthy for critical study as it is a diverse piece of literature covering significant topics that have been ignored in the modern world. We enter the lyrical and image-laden world of Sixty Lights. It’s a tale, resplendent in colour and imagery, set across two worlds - the constrained and stilted world of Victorian England, and the chaotic danger and abandon of India. Gail Jones creates literature, like Shakespeare, but in this particular piece explores the significance behind photographs and what they represent.
In Cold Blood: A cinemalike fiction – non fiction 1 Truman Capote’s 1965 novel In Cold Blood was a groundbreaking book written in a style that was innovative at the time of its publishing. Capote takes a real event, puts a spin on traditional nonfiction, and makes it a novel. The story’s appeal is not the happenings themselves – which are already known; rather it lies in Capote’s style of telling the story. Anderson claims that “Capote’s style itself becomes the most important rhetorical act” (80) and that style is Capote’s “most powerful argument” (77). Professor Newman also emphasizes that “the consistent juxtaposition of seemingly opposed textual strategies—elaborate narrative supplied with a wealth of detail, on one hand, and the “silences” spoken of by Anderson” “suggest a plurality of meanings.” Taking up Anderson and Professor Newman’s insight, I will argue that Capote effectively retains the readers’ interest through suspense and tension created by the use of figurative language and avoidance of authorial interference.
The two major components recognized from the start are setting and the format in which the novel is written. Both of these aspects are very important to the understanding and analysis of Frankenstein. * As the novel begins, Shelley’s diction portrays a cold, bleak horizon with vast, encumbering ice. From the first paragraph, the reader can conclude that Frankenstein isn’t a fast-paced,
Author Denise Giardina has great narrative abilities. She can spin a wonderfully coercive and succulent story, as she has done in Storming Heaven. The novel has a beautifully fictitious plot that ties in perfectly with the events surrounding the coal wars and the Battle of Blair Mountain. She really gives the reader an idea of what it might have been like to be a West Virginian during this era. The plot is set up in a way that causes it to be quite interesting to even those who are most loathing of history.
Storytelling and Its Prominence Stories are simply theories that have gone through many generations of revising and editing, many of which may still be inaccurate today. However, no matter how imperfect a story may be, it is still effective and powerful enough to influence the ways in which we live. As once said by Ben Okri, “The fact of storytelling hints at a fundamental human unease, hints at human imperfection. Where there is perfection there is no story to tell.” It is amazing how a combination of twenty-six letters can be held against us, define us, change our lives, and inspire us. Storytelling is important to human existence because it is a means of capturing memories of the past and incorporating them into ethical and everyday life.
'The Handmaids Tale' is a first person narrative. The narrator is active in the story therefore can be considered as defective as the events are conveyed from a predisposed view point. Atwood reveals Offreds 'state of mind' through both the structure of the narrative and the opinions explored by our narrator. Offreds narrative style can be interpreted to highlight a number of viewpoints about Gilead. For instance the fragmented element of the narrative can both reflect Offreds 'state of mind' and contribute to the suggestions about Gilead as a nation/ society.