There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.” George Washington was not afraid to take a leap of faith, to step in the dark, confident all the while. “Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.” George Washington was empathetic and charitable, though he never sought anything in return. “When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.” President Washington knew that to succeed, he had to take in account everybody’s point of view, and remain as unbiased as he could. He had his faults, however few, but he conquered those just like he conquered his enemies and his doubters. He faced them head on, using honesty and good values in one hand and cunning and power in the other.
'In 'Pride and Prejudice', Austen creates a society in which tensions arise as all know their place, yet do not always act appropriately.' To what extent do you agree with this statement. 'Pride and Prejudice', written by Jane Austen between the years of 1796-1797 and set in the same time frame, is a novel of many messages and themes. Austen wrote the novel with the theme of class very prominently in mind, and this is displayed through the plot and characters. Throughout the novel we see examples of characters knowing their place and acting accordingly, however we also see examples of the opposite which leads us to question what kind of society Austen was, in fact, trying to depict through the novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.
The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1850, was just what America was needing in his time. He composed a both beautiful and tragic story while still creating a deep symbolic novel that few could forget. He captivated his readers with his allegorical novel, depending on symbolism and characters heavily, in the style of true dark romanticism. The novel deals with many issues that were prominent at the time, such as the importance of society versus nature, human temptation versus society’s influence, and many others. In Hawthorne’s novel The Scarlet Letter, he focuses on the conflicting views of society and nature in the Puritan society and uses contrast, symbolism, and imagery to convey his beliefs.
Gothic fiction became socially acceptable around the time Austen was writing Northanger. Catherine becomes influenced by this new genre of fiction, especially during her visit to Northanger Abbey. Riots and War are another modern element of the time. The French Revolution creates anxiety amongst those in England and poses the threat of riots. Catherine, ignorant to politics, is dealt another contemporary element of the time.
Charles Dickens was known as a social reformist and so particularly wrote novels about social class. Dickens wrote ‘Great Expectations’ to draw attention to the issue of how different the lives were of the rich and the poor. This had never been done before, so it engages the reader. This was done using the characters, language, setting, historical context and narrative perspective. Dickens engages the reader by using different interesting characters.
Like his personality, the main character of TLNOTW's voice is very calm and pleasant; he never once raised his voice in concern of the worlds end. On the other hand, Eckels' speech is very disconcerting, worrisome, and even somewhat cocky. He talks with great self-confidence in himself and interest when first traveling back in time, but is easily frightened once seeing what he was up against. The two characters are very unalike, making it difficult to pin point a similarity between the two, but they do somewhat share a same idea, that they both
“The Awakening” and double consciousness Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” is one of the most influential yet controversial literary pieces of its time. It is a staple of American Literature and its breaking down of gender roles along with its unprecedented modernist views make it an essential piece to teach in this class. The journey of self-discovery Edna goes through is one that many college students and young adults can relate to; the search for balance between what society asks of us and our personal desires and dreams. Chopin’s story represents a struggle we can all learn from in some way. The first lesson that students can take from this story is acknowledgment of societal control gender roles placed on people.
Secondly, the author’s use of the Parisian setting sets the atmosphere of the story and adds crucial detail, such as the importance of social classes in the 1880’s. Lastly, the author’s fantastic use of irony gives “The Necklace” a surprising and suspenseful ending. Overall, “The Necklace” is a phenomenal short story that every freshman should read. Characterization is the first element that makes the story truly unforgettable. To begin, readers feel strong emotion towards Mathilde’s husband.
Regan governed with focused self-confidence and he never considered his position to place him above those he led. Most people saw Regan as an honest, authentic, genuine and honorable President, but most importantly he was a great communicator. He showed that best himself in the Farewell Address January 1989. “I won a nickname, "The Great Communicator." But I never thought it was my style or, the words I used that made a difference: it was the content.
The Awakening is an excellent example of a novel that advocates change in both social and political traditions. Edna, the main character, exhibited change by choosing not to conform to society or the expectations at the time. Chopin chooses to carefully modify more so the societal conditions rather than the political traditions through Edna. Her attitudes and daily routine tasks start to transform into a more carefree manner as the story unfolds. Chopin implicates several changes in Edna’s life to hint at what Chopin is trying to achieve.