With emphasis on The Awakening and wider reference to A Handmaid’s Tale, explore how both authors present the theme of Identity across the novels. Throughout the history of modern and post-modern literature, the theme of identity is always apparent and truly shapes the direction of the novel. In the case of The Awakening, it is through the physical and mental adaptations of Edna Pontellier conveyed by Chopin that the events of the novel are shaped; with her rebellious tendencies resulting in her supposed suicide at the climax of the novel. The way these traits and characteristics are revealed through the structure of The Awakening and A Handmaid’s Tale can be said to display the fundamentality of Identity as a theme in liberating literature, from as early as the 19th Century to more modern writing. Chopin’s main method of shaping Edna’s identity in particular is arguably through her surroundings and those she seeks company with.
In the short story, “The Tattooer”, Tanizaki Junchiro illustrates the main character with a very unique and effective way. The author first describes the main character; psychologically and philosophically, by using different symbols to demonstrate the change of personalities of the tattooer and the geisha. He focuses on a few major themes and actions to define the characters and to show us the consequences of the actions he takes. The drawing of the tattoo on the beautiful woman and the effect of the scrolls, they will result in the dramatic change in his personality, from one polarity to another. The story’s main character is totally the opposite of the beautiful woman he meets later on.
the concept of change in her novel, ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’ by her effective use of literary techniques. Through her use of language, she is able to portray the strong bond between Mark and Bryon and impact that the change has on the two boys. Michael Jackson also explores the concept of change in his song ‘Man in the Mirror’. This song expresses a message to the responder, that the human race has the power to make the world a better place, as long as they are willing to experience a change within themselves. Jackson does this through his use of both literary and musical techniques.
With emphasis on The Awakening and wider reference to A Handmaid’s Tale, explore how both authors present the theme of Identity across the novels. Throughout the history of modern and post-modern literature, the theme of identity is always apparent and truly shapes the direction of the novel. In the case of The Awakening, it is through the physical and mental adaptations of Edna Pontellier conveyed by Chopin that the events of the novel are shaped; with her rebellious tendencies resulting in her supposed suicide at the climax of the novel. The way these traits and characteristics are revealed through the structure of The Awakening and A Handmaid’s Tale can be said to display the fundamentality of Identity as a theme in liberating literature, from as early as the 19th Century to more modern writing. Chopin’s main method of shaping Edna’s identity in particular is arguably through her surroundings and those she seeks company with.
Many Samuel Laselva suggests that many aboriginals believe that justice for them can be achieved only through a significant measure of self government, which the charter does not recognize explicitly (Laselva 7). Therefore, The Aboriginals criticize the democratic credentials of a society that has failed them; they also demand more democracy for themselves. They demand self-government so as to restore their dignity and to revitalize their communities (10). By achieving community goals it affects the rest of society because they are part of the larger community. Treaty federalism does not only legitimize the Aboriginal order of government, but also requires cooperation and communication between the Aboriginal communities
Lisa Jones Professor Delisa Brand Eng11238A November 8, 2014 Symbolism: Subtle and Striking The symbolism in the literary works “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” “Everyday Use,” and “The Storm”, are various and many. Each author uses subtle and striking symbolism. The symbols in the stories draw the reader into the works and make the stories come to life. The symbols present in each story’s analysis give the reader insight into deeper feelings of the authors’ meanings and represent the themes of the literary works. The use of symbolism in each work illuminates the story and reveals details that lie hidden in the symbolism.
Not only does this quote show the skill of Harper Lee to create a captivating story, but it also shows how she was able to incorporate many themes into her novel as well. Throughout her novel, Harper Lee uses her characters and settings to represent many aspects of it, like the theme of bravery through Ms. Dubose, or the theme of summertime through Dill. She also employs the use of her settings to represent a form of irony or falsehood throughout her story, like the broken law of the courthouse, and the false safety of the Finch’s Street. Presently, Harper Lee uses her characters to represent many major and minor themes throughout her novel. A great example of this would be how Harper Lee expresses several themes through the use of Ms. Dubose.
Robert Gray’s “Late Ferry” is a poem about an imaginative life journey and how sensitive human life is to the environment surrounding it. Gray employs a persona in his poem to add insight. Through the persona, Gray articulates his life beliefs, and as such, the persona acts as a catalyst for his thoughts throughout the poem. By using “I” in the first stanza, Gray breaks the fourth wall, not wasting time to pull audiences in, and giving them a sense of involvement in this poem. Being an imagist, Gray is no stranger to using imagery in his works, and this is no exception.
In the song Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, the lyrics describe the feelings between two people who are in love but are separated from one another because of distance. The writer tries to capture the listeners’ attentions by immersing them into the relationship through the successful use of symbolism, repetition imagery. The usage of symbolism allows readers and listeners to read between the lines and to explore deeper into the meaning behind the words of the song. “Ocean”, known as a great body of water carries the most important symbolism in the song. “Across the water across the deep blue ocean” (3) The word “ocean” is used to symbolize the struggles and hardships with long-distance relationships having to be far apart from the one you love.
Name: Isabella Lorduy Ariza Rationale The following text is a speech written by myself from the perspective of a Pakistani girl called Malala Yousafzai, who has suffered from discrimination and prejudice against women regarding the right of education, which is extremely important for me, since it is the base of wisdom and knowledge. It is directly linked to the course since it talks about the important role, which women represent, and the importance of equality in a society that has not been able to overcome an old and parochial point of view in which men are the only central figure. By writing this speech I wanted to explore a new point of view, in which I could actually feel what other individuals are suffering through women prejudice. The purpose of this article is to inform the readers about the massive impact which this problem has caused and apply this fact to real life situations. It is specifically directed to a young female audience, with the purpose of creating consciousness and awareness to these girls and showing them that no matter their age or their gender, there is always a way to fight for rights and equality.