He is being given an opportunity to impact the decision. However, this creates an incredible conflict. He wants to be loyal to his father, but it seems from the story that he knows he should tell the truth. It seems that he also knows the outcome of what will happen if he tells the truth, as this is not a new occurrence in the family. The argument Sartoris has with himself, at this point, seems to be, do I do the right thing or do I do what is expected, which is lie for my father.
Phineas, as shown in the passage, remains unfazed by the war and continues to reflect his innocence. Gene’s diction throughout his narration helps to reveal Finny’s personality, but also hints to the major theme of war. For example, Gene recalls,”…I bent cheerfully over to help him up,” this shows how despite the fact that Finny had turned on Gene and later on everyone, Gene still happily helped Finny up. This reflects his personality because it is nearly impossible to become angry at Phineas, his constant fun-loving attitude, rubs off on others. Finny’s personality is also reflected in Gene’s diction when Gene says how Finny had a “steadily widening grin,” when he “was driven down beneath a blizzard of snowballs.” This exemplifies Phineas’ personality because he was at his happiest when the tables were turned against him and there would be no chance of any distinct winners or losers.
The use of rhetorical question represents again the reoccurring idea of alienation. Krote asks a question to which no answer is needed yet there is no one to answer him in the first place. The lack of attention and care towards Krote connotes the ruthless attitude that existed during the Post
One would say that Lennie didn’t have to kill her, but then again, Lennie did not understand the situation or what was happening. One would also say that he did not have to take things that far but all he wanted to do was make her stop yelling at him. “Now don’t, I don’t want you to yell. You gonna get me in trouble,” is what he told her because all he wanted was for her to stay quiet (Steinbeck 91). He didn’t mean to kill her, but since Lennie does not understand certain things, he also does not know his own strength.
Bartleby, although seeming simple actually very carefully speaks this phrase. Bartleby in no way completely refuses to do the work presented to him but given the choice of doing it or not he “prefers” not to. If Bartleby were to simply accept the work given to him then he would be another victim to the system but by preferring to not accept the work he is expressing his right to make choices. Bartleby’s ability to make his own choices makes him an outcast of the system, as the system is what usually makes choices for the people and not the other way around. As people we are expected to abide by the choices given to us by the system and Bartleby’s refusal to do so is what baffles the
Paul even realizes it when he thinks, words, words, words-they do not reach me. He says the words do not reach him. He clearly states that the words cannot enter him most likely because he is unable to let
The fact that the boys were so in awe of the conch (as a link to what they had left behind) and that they were willing to stop talking and listen proves that the conch, to them, represented home and civilisation with order and rules. Something similar would happen in a courtroom when the gavel was banged down for silence. We can see that at this point the boys still respect the civilisation that they belong to and are willing to obey it. We can also see
To this, he says that this just isn’t true. He dismisses the idea that there is even anything there. He says that he has no part in
Even with the prefudice Jem still can’t understand why the infallible battle Atticus led failed. Instead of finding
A. I dont get it, i mean really, what do you care? its not going to hurt anyone if i say "good" or "well". or "can I?" and "may I?" Just answer the question!