‘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.
2. Literary works may echo, imitate or allude to other works. Discuss with close reference to The Poisonwood Bible. Kingsolver utilizes numerous allusions in The Poisonwood Bible to emphasize the main issues in the novel. The reader is heavily influenced by their personal context and their relationship with other novels, which shapes their conceptualized idea of the text.
“The Rocking-Horse Winner”, by D.H. Lawrence i. The author uses the setting to support the story and theme ii. The author allows the setting to draw and pull the audience into the story C. Contrast similarities and differences between the stories a. After reviewing both stories, it is evident that both are convincing and true to life T b. he use of the setting in “The Lottery” diverts the reader away from the theme. It draws to the surrounding and characters, that you forget the main point of the story telling.
In order to analyze Frankenstein, one must recall some elements of people's imaginary, as well as old scholars' concepts regarding this famous and ingenious work of Romantic literature. The background in which the author Mary Shelley was inserted to, as well as its importance in introducing readers to a certain type of moral dilemma that was dealt with by several authors of that era, aside from stamping a whole new genre in itself, which was science-fiction. This article briefly discusses the main thematic elements of the novel, inserted in a certain context, under a revenge and betrayal bias, which are ultimately the main triggers of the dramatic action. To start with, it is interesting to mention one of the richest elements of the story. The duality of Victor Frankenstein and its creation is obvious.
Intention is used commonly and very clear in this novel. The author uses a lot of rhetorical questions to get the reader thinking. He lures in the reader with a lot of dramatic irony to get the reader thinking. His intention is for the reader to keep flipping the pages in order to figure out the true ending to the story. In the story the writer begins it with a causal story line, he later follows it with very elusive and interesting concepts to help build the story up to its climax.
Yvonne Young British Literary Tradition II (EN246OC) Professor Abma May 29, 2011 The Truth in Heroic Allegory: S. Johnson’s “Truth, Falsehood and Fiction: an allegory” The word allegory, coming from the Latin allegoria meaning “veiled language, figurative”, is an effective literary device used by many writers to communicate messages by means of symbolic figures and extended metaphors. As it turns out, Samuel Johnson used just that in his esteemed allegorical work “Truth, Falsehood and Fiction: an allegory” where abstract concepts of human nature (good versus bad) are cleverly woven into an epic tale full of mythological and worldly characters. In this, Johnson is able to place a “mask” of figurative language over intangible, sober subject material, effectively catching the reader’s interest, while at the same time providing a deeper understanding of the true significance behind the narrative. In his essay, allegory is used to personify human concepts into tangible characters providing a deeper understanding of its teachings. For instance, the word truth can be described as honesty, reality, sincerity etc, but the heroine TRUTH, “daughter of Jupiter and Wisdom”, causes readers to envision a “majestic”, “towering” woman “conscious of superior power and juster claim” who must fight to win the hearts of men.
All throughout the world, authors have used different forms of illusion and symbolism to irate a deeper and more thorough idea or theme. Many authors will use the bible and the theme of good and evil to help give the readers a more sympathetic character or reason of thinking. This use of symbolism is a great way to better understand ideas put forward in a novel, and in many cases helps these novels become a great read. Many novels chosen for a curriculum for students are chosen for the fact that they have many areas of literary topics or ideas and have a plethora of writable attributes such as symbolisms. In the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey, biblical illusion is used to support the idea of McMurphy as a Christ-like figure.
Dangerous Ideas through time book: Texts can be valued independently but are more stimulating through comparison as we appreciate the complex influences of context and form. Highlight the benefits of correlating info from two unrelated texts. Demonstrate how a contemporary text (Blade Runner) reiterates the concepts inherent in classic text (Frankenstein), and how context and form influences their meaning. Determined by different social, economic and historical contexts, authors explore and address similar concerns of society. Mary Shelley’s prose fiction novel, Frankenstein (1818) and Ridley Scott’s science fiction film, Blade Runner 1982), view the change in value of the pursuit of knowledge that leads to the moral ramifications of the creators Victor and Tyrell.
But collectively, Sedaris uses these stories to deliver a powerful message in his own inimitable, humorous voice. Me Talk Pretty One Day is a novel worthy of study in an AP English class not only because it is well written and has a unique style, but also because of Sedaris’ underlying message of acceptance. First of all, Me Talk Pretty One Day is and should be studied in AP language and composition classes due to the authors one of a kind style. Sedaris uses a multitude of techniques to elevate his writing and make his memoir more entertaining. One technique he certainly utilizes more than once is exaggeration.
This character is portrays the idea of appearance v reality which is a good literary technique used by Cormier. Throughout the book Cormier builds up tension as we are forced to guess what we are being told ,as we strive to unravel the complex relationship between Francis and Larry LaSalle