An experiential account from a single case study has been used, based on secondary data from a semi-structured interview. The qualitative method of interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used with an ideographic focus to identify themes and then organise these into clusters. IPA is still a recently developed research method, its expansion could lead to valuable insights into the effects quality of friendship can have on the social development of an individual. Introduction There are a myriad of interpersonal relationships an individual can engage in; work relationships, intimate relationships, or friendships. All these relationships are at the heart of our existence and play a vital role in shaping our lives (Berscheid and Peplau, 2002).
Throughout the first chapter of The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald uses descriptions of settings, in particular houses, to portray the people that inhabit them. Through his descriptions of setting, Fitzgerald manages to give the idea an idea of the personalities of several of the key characters in novel. Later on in the chapter he also manages to convey relationships through his description of setting. Early on in the novel Fitzgerald sets a benchmark for what the reader should expect from the majority of the characters they meet in the novel, and he does simply through the way in which he describes the East and West Egg. He describes the West Egg as being the ‘less fashionable’ of the two as well as being ‘bizarre’ and ‘superficial’ and this instantly plants the seed of presumption that most characters that the reader will meet that are from the West Egg will be superficial and shallow.
Within the first scene we see Richard Haney (Ben Righton) in his very tradition and stereotypical London based home. The way the audience can see this is because how they have cleverly added aspects all around the stage of a traditional home e.g the crystal whisky
He is also very dominating of Nick when leading him around the house as he is “turning [him] around by one arm” at one point to lead him into the house, it seems like he wants to make sure that Nick doesn’t miss anything in the house and that he wants to assert himself to show that he has power over Nick. Toms house is very grand, which matches Tom’s personality, but it is also very feminine (in regards to its colour scheme) and “cheerful”, which is a massive contrast to his character, this shows that even with Tom’s domineering personality, his wife Daisy still has some freedom and control in the relationship. Tom is shown to be a character who likes to be in control of situations for example when Nick and Daisy are talking Tom “rested his hand on [Nick’s] shoulder” to give him dominance over Daisy, as it shows Nick that his words are more important than Daisy’s and require Nicks full attention. He also seems very proud for example he says “I’ve got a nice place here” he is almost disregarding his wife by saying the property is his and not
Taylor McCoy Great Gatsby Writing Assignment English III 1/23/09 The home is often based off our financial status and usually shows our lifestyle and personality. The home shows many people these things about us and this factor is true to anyone who allows people into their home. In our case though the homes of three men by the names of Gatsby, Tom and Nick are vividly portrayed in the book "The Great Gatsby", and are given detailed personalities based off their house and social position. However their houses also show their somewhat questionable lifestyle that many see as either strange or reckless. We start off with Gatsby who at first is given next to no description but later is described as a very wealthy man who inherited
It also did not hurt that the family was fairly good looking. “I had admired the perfect forms of my cottagers—their grace, beauty, and delicate complexions; but how was I terrified when I viewed myself in a transparent pool!”(Shelly 164). The monster comes to realize how disfigured and ugly he looks. Which makes the DeLaceys all the more appealing to
John Cornforth, The Genesis and Creation of a Great Interior, in Houghton Hall: The Prime Minister, The Empress, and the heritage, ed. Andrew Moore The book Houghton Hall: The Prime Minister, The Empress, and the heritage is a comprehensive volume on Houghton Hall, collecting individual essays which cover a range of historical approaches to the house, such as its patron, its architecture, and its art collection. The book also includes an accompanying catalogue of paintings, drawings, and objets d’art connected with Houghton Hall. It is notable that the book is published for the Norfolk Museum Service, and as such has underlying motives to raise the status and venerate Houghton Hall, one of the ‘great stars’ of Norfolk. The particular essay I have chosen from this volume to use as the subject of my critical review is John Cornforth’s essay entitled The Genesis and Creation of a Great Interior, chapter four in the volume.
Jennifer Duncan December 2, 2010 History 4333 Book Review Versailles In Ian Dunlop’s book, Versailles, we take a look at the transformation of the Château de Versailles from the time of Louis XIV to the 1970s. Dunlop argues that the palace is the effect of social, political, and economic influences of those who create it. He provides proof of this theory by looking at the personalities of the kings and queens who lived in the Palace of Versailles. Each had unique qualities that contributed to what we know the palace as today. By examining the personalities of each of the palace’s residents it makes it clear to see why they added certain elements such as art and décor and animals.
India is different form England where pride and prejudice is set. England is a developed nation and has already developed quickly in architecture compared to India. In both bride and prejudice and pride and prejudice they main theme of the movie is love. Both movies explore this similarly. In Bride and prejudice a wealthy hotel tycoon from England goes to India to see a hotel that his company may look into buying.
To access the thoughts and feelings of the main actors in the novel is to vicariously experience their passions and so their narratives stand out against the more objective narratives of Lockwood and Nelly as well as offering more potential for discussion with other readers who may feel more sympathy for some characters than others. Lockwood is the main narrator who introduces us to the characters of Wuthering Heights - his entrance to the house is the point at which the reader also crosses the threshold and it is his thoughts we read at the very end. This narrative ‘framing’ effect neatly encapsulates the story and provides an element of objectivity in contrast to the testimonies of the more passionate main characters. Even when it is apparent his welcome is not as warm as he had expected, he continually demonstrates good manners and his educated language is notable and in stark contrast with the nearly incomprehensible local dialect of Joseph upon whom he comments; ‘I charitably conjectured he must have need of divine aid to digest his dinner’ (Bronte, 1847, p.4) When considered