Prufrock says, “When I am pinned and wriggling on the wall… And how should I presume?” This line is a portrayal of Prufrock’s struggles with life. J. Alfred Prufrock, who is in a depressed state of mind, is talking about how he cannot get up, because he is constantly pinned down. The readers have an opportunity in this particular part of the poem to picture a man being pinned down, trying to get up, but not having the strength to continue. Prufrock also states, “have the strength to force the moment to its crisis? But though I have wept and fasted, wept and prayed… And in short, I was afraid.” This portion of the poem utilizes easy language to allow put together a picture in the readers’ minds.
The poem starts off with Archy giving the reader the setting and an idea that the moth is suicidal, but the next stanza explains that the moth and the cockroach do not understand each other’s lives. The cockroach sees that it is better to live
He uses a rhetorical question ‘how can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care I had endeavoured to form?’ the use of the rhetorical question makes the reader think about the answer themselves which continues to engage them in the story wondering what’s going to happen. Also he uses the word ‘catastrophe’ which demonstrates how much of a disaster his ‘lifelong ambition’ has turned out to be, it also infers he regrets what he has done instantly and it scared of what suffering the monster could cause. The use of the word ‘infinite’ and ‘pain’ could indicate he’s frightened that the monster will cause continuous never ending amounts of unhappiness and all because of his dream to become a famous physician this also leads him to start feeling remorseful of the trouble he could have caused for his own benefit. Using the word ‘delineate’ shows he is lost for words on how he could describe this creature. Indicating he is fearful and in shock.
Lennie ‘snorted into the water like a horse…’ . He isn’t educated or refined, but rough and ready , showing animal like tendencies. These characteristics sum up the character of Lennie. He uses these hands to stoke soft things like a mouse but because of his awkwardness he kills the mouse, although he protests at George“I didn’t kill it”. Because of his simple mindedness, he does not realise his own strength and power.
Initially he reacts to this by getting upset and crying “ Why do you got to get killed?” this highlights his lack of knowledge and understanding with the concept of death, the reader feels sympathy towards the sorry state he is. However, Lennie’s then begins to get frustrated and angry about it and hurls the puppy away; he worries that by what he had done George will not let him ‘Tend the rabbits.’ At this point the sympathy towards Lennie stop, as this part shows his aggressive and selfish side as he is worrying for himself. The situation soon becomes much more serious however, when Lennie goes on to accidently kill Curley’s wife by breaking her neck whilst stroking her hair. This time Lennie realizes more the serious implications of his actions and leaves the ranch to hide in the where he was first instructed by George. In opening and closing his novel in nature, Steinbeck is able to connect and compare the actions of his characters with the natural world.
The Running Man- Judging a Book By It’s Cover is Dangerous: ‘…if it is so difficult to really see these simple creatures, then how much harder is it to see a man. When looking at a silk worm periodically we may see a silk worm as a egg, a grub, a moth or a cocoon. Which is the real silkworm? The same applies with man where we see them in one setting, without know their past or the circumstances that have lead them to this instance in time, we may judge them on a thin slice of their lives. By saying this, Tom Leyton challenges Joseph to look beyond what is obvious when judging The Running Man.
Tired of constantly reminding Lennie of things he should remember, George gets quickly angry when Lennie forgets to get the firewood, for example, and instead goes after the dead mouse. On the other hand, George's anger is quickly under control, and he blames himself for scolding Lennie. In fact, Steinbeck makes clear that, despite his complaining and frustration, George looks out for Lennie and genuinely cares for him. Without companionship we have nothing, relationships with other people can define who a person is. Whether that relationship is with a dog, as in Candy’s case or with a wife like Curly.
The unseen narrator describes with little detail the coming of the rabbits, the encounter being full of curiosity at first. Later this expression, both from readers and the numbats, darken as it becomes obvious that the rabbits are invaders. The narrations and illustrations also well describe the land and its original inhabitants. These impacts include the stealing of their children which creates a negative view and sad response from readers towards the rabbits. The losing battle faced by the numbats and the final question at the end of the book, “who will save us from the rabbits?”, leaves the readers’ in such intense emotion and thought.
Throughout the play he is constantly being referred to as a “toad”, “bloody dog” and a “boar” and this explores his “foul” nature and his lack of humanity. This recurring animal imagery serves to raise the question of whether a person can become so corrupted with evil that they cease to be truly human. This is true in ‘Richard III’ but it changes with the context for ‘Looking for Richard’. Despite the fact that Pacino himself apparently agrees with Shakespeare when he says that Richard “does not have his own humanity, that he’s lost it”, we as an audience, are brought to a place where we feel a very human sympathy towards Richard who is isolated and confused. This is conveyed by the facial expressions of regret which is emphasised by the close up camera on Kevin Spacey’s face.
The Metamorphosis Symbolism, Sadness and Comedies in The Metamorphosis A short essay by Teresa Hall Frank Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” is at once disturbing and haunting. The main character, Gregor Samsa, awakens to find himself transformed into a gigantic bug. The story evolves to examine many connections and ultimately defines the story of the human condition and the continual struggle to maintain cordial familial relationships, quality of life and the longing of something better. Symbolism The story appears to be filled with symbols which start with the room, Gregor’s room, which he finds himself in after being transformed. The room appears to represent safety, escapism and the only place where he is truly able to be himself.