And fear the time when the strikes stop while the great owners live—for every little beaten strike is proof that the step is being taken.” | Pg.151 | This is one of my favorite quotes from the book. It was odd at first that Steinbeck started giving war a positive light, however after reading it over I completely agreed with the quote. Man is constantly moving forward step by step. This also reminded me of how in the book Tom was just trying to put “one foot in front of the other” so that he could deal with his situation. Men always advance and as they do, it can be a struggle so it is almost like everyone is just stumbling
The Burning of Bishops Latimer and Ridley Latimer and Ridley were both Protestant bishops. When they were burnt, friends put gunpowder around their necks so it would explode killing them instantly rather than them suffering a prolonged death as they are cooked slowly, causing much more pain. In John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs it is said that Latimer told Ridley ‘Be of good cheer, Dr. Latimer. We shall this day light such a candle as I trust shall never be put out.’ On the day of their burning it was wet and rainy day and as all the wood was wet the fire only smoldered, unable to reach the gunpowder, Latimer was able to struggle free and set off the gunpowder. But Ridley was not as lucky as the fire started to burn his legs, a friend set alight the gunpowder, instantly killing Ridley.
In the beginning Wes was seen as a weak man that was nothing but loyal to his family. Wes took over the role of Sheriff after his old man out of loyalty to his father; Wes gave up his dream of becoming a lawyer just so that he could make his father happy and live up to his father’s expectations. “My father set aside his fledgling law practice and took the badge my grandfather offered. It would never occur to my father to refuse.” – David. Deep down Wes always knew the truth about Frank’s crimes, “And my father knew he was guilty”.
I ain't got nobody." Through this quote we see that Johnny wishes that he had loving and caring parents. He isn’t angry. He just wants to have an actual family. This is also the only part of the text were we see Johnny’s relationship with his dad and it’s the first time he really speaks openly with anyone about his thoughts on family issues.
How does Joe Simpson create tension in Touching the Void? This is an important question to ask about this book because when Joe Simpson wrote it he was faced with two main problems. Firstly, we know that he survives the disaster because he has written a book about it. Secondly, the book and the story are now so well known the reader probably knows all about what happened anyway. Despite these problems, however, Joe Simpson is able to keep the tension high and keep the reader reading.
First the author shows the theme by integrating character’s actions throughout the story. Before Charlie becomes intelligent he wrote, “I want to be smart.” (Pg. 221) I think this quote confirms the theme because since he wasn’t smart he could have separated himself from smart people. As Charlie was reading a book called Robinson Crusoe he wrote, “I feel sorry because he’s all alone and has no friends.” (Pg. 229) I believe this quote reveals the moral because as he reads this book he find out Crusoe is all alone and isolated and even though Charlie doesn’t realize it yet he himself is isolated and lonely as well.
A reader will seldom find that his perception is correct in reality of the novel but that’s what makes the novel so interesting. Perceptions are said to be influenced by an individual’s senses. Through these senses a ‘truth’ is formulated. This is emphasised in the novel upon 4 young men confronting a man who is perceived due to his physical appearance as foul, dangerous and untrustworthy. Yet the reality of it is that this man is a king of great power whom they will soon bow down to.
He is free from the diseases of racism and classism so widespread in those days. Atticus does not judge, that’s the biggest difference between him and the rest of the townspeople. He once said ‘ You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it'. Atticus is the most nonjudgmental person in all of Maycomb. • As a father Atticus can be said to be a great father.
For Okonkwo, however, any kind of softness and tenderness was a sign of weakness. Throughout the novel we are shown men with a more mature understanding of masculinity, but Okonkwo's ignorance often disallows him to think thoroughly of his actions. At other times; however, Okonkwo's strength was all he had and was the primary factor that controlled his behavior. He could not accept the fact that in a colonized society he would be an average person, rather than a distinguished and powerful male. Okonkwo was one of the strongest and most respected men in his society.
Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury, is set in a society where books strictly forbidden. Firemen of the future are required to set fires, not put them out. They are required to find houses, buildings, basically any place that contains the forbidden books. The main character is a “fireman” who becomes involved with a young lady who tells him of a past where books were cherished and memorized, and where people didn't live in fear for loving literature. The fireman realizes he has developed a passion for books, and begins to take a few before they are set on fire.