The language in Great Expectations is very formal. ... A great deal of imagery is used by the author, mostly being associated with characters, and also giving great detail to the emotions, experiences, and thoughts of Pip. ... Syntax: The syntax in Great Expectations is much like the diction in as much as it is very formal. ... The use of imagery also plays a role in telling the story by revealing a great deal about characters. ... Visual imagery is used to a great extent in Great Expectations to picture scenes such as the marshes, and the busy streets of London. ...

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Synopsis Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is the classic story of "rags to riches- seen from the eyes of a young boy, Pip. ... Characters Pip-orphaned at a young age he lived a poor life with his sister and her husband. ... He has great expectations of himself as he tries to improve himself morally and socially. ... Time and Setting Great Expectation is set in early Victorian England, a time a great social change. ... Major Symbols, Allusions, Motifs Symbols-Satis House represents the stereotypical upper class residence and is Pip's goal in tangible form. ...

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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens outlines and follows the life of the young boy Pip who grows up to live the life he has always dreamed of. ... Dickens also uses his characters to continually exert the presence of this theme as many of the main characters, predominantly after Pip childhood, are representatives of the Victorian penal and judicial system. These characters include, a lawyer; Mr. ... Great Expectations was set in this time period and deals with many issues that concerned Dickens actual life. ... Dickens continually mentions prisons not only in Great Expectations but in nearly...

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Through use of his main character, Jay Gatsby, and through various symbols in the novel, Fitzgerald develops his sketch of the demise of American society. ... The narrator of The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway, is astounded by Gatsby's ambition. ... Evidence of Gatsby's early expectations of himself was discovered by Gatsby's father in a book that had once belonged young James Gatz. ... In addition to using his main character to express his them, Fitzgerald also employs the use of many symbols that tell of decay. ... A common setting for many of the other scenes in The Great G...

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"The Great Gatsby-: Essay "Jay Gatsby- is an invention - part of an illusion a farmer's boy dreamed up in his youth. ... Although Gatsby thinks he has fulfilled the expectations of the character he created, in truth his fundamental nature does not change; yet he cannot accept this. ... But, as we learn later, it took a great deal of work to formulate this interesting man. ... This light becomes for him a beacon of guidance, a symbol of startling proximity to Daisy. ... However, Gatsby is oblivious to his selfish nature and his expectations of others. ...

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He was an important symbol in the book. His character provides insight of race relations during the turn of the century. He represents all African Americans who challenged the expectations many whites have of them. His character was formed with great pride like a typical African American had at that time period. ... Washington was another key symbol in the book. ...

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He was an important symbol in the book. His character provides insight of race relations during the turn of the century. He represents all African Americans who challenged the expectations many whites have of them. His character was formed with great pride like a typical African American had at that time period. ... Washington was another key symbol in the book. ...

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Similarly, in Dead Poets Society, a high expectations school, Welton Academy, has a well-known and respected name. ... In both texts, some of the characters' individual personalities are lost to conformity. ... They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you; their eyes are full of hope, just like you. ... Some signs of Charles wanting exuberated attention is when he changes his name from Charlie to Nuanda, when he exercises the right not to walk, when he shoves the meatball in his mouth when told not to, and when he paints a Indian symbol of virility on his c...

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Readers have different expectations from fiction and. ... The characters and situations are "made up." ... Fiction commonly communicates through images and symbols. ... But there would not be a story without characters and more importantly, the conflict between the characters? ... The Antagonist must have great power or status. ...

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Some may have higher expectations than others, but no matter how high they, each and every person must take a step at a time in order to accomplish their dream. "The Great Gatsby", a novel by F. ... In this case, Jay Gatsby, the central figure of the story, is one character who longs for the past. ... It is a barrier for almost every character. The East and West Egg acts as a symbol of this in its physical makeup. ...

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Although the actual "A" is the most obvious symbol, there are several others which have great importance as well. The most important symbol in the novel is the scarlet letter, which affects each character in a different way. The characters who are affected by the letter are Arthur Dimmesdale, Roger Chillingworth, Pearl, and Hester Prynne (Schneider). ... This is further worsened by the bad care and evil actions of Roger Chillingworth, and the Puritan's high expectations of their minister. ... (Fossum 46-47) In addition to the larger symbols, there are also many minor symbols which a...

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Once the moviegoer has been previously acquainted with the printed word, he/she has already developed preconceptions regarding characters, plot, and atmosphere of the book, and hence measures the film version against prior expectations. ... Unlike the book, which in later chapters barely alludes to the swan story when June's great-aunt calls her nephew Suyuan Yen, Little Wild Goose, the film noticeably returns to the swan symbol when June's father hands her the long-kept feather. ... Viewers were able to see the time and the place and the emotions of each character. ... The film c...

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Once the moviegoer has been previously acquainted with the printed word, he/she has already developed preconceptions regarding characters, plot, and atmosphere of the book, and hence measures the film version against prior expectations. ... Unlike the book, which in later chapters barely alludes to the swan story when June's great-aunt calls her nephew Suyuan Yen, Little Wild Goose, the film noticeably returns to the swan symbol when June's father hands her the long-kept feather. ... Viewers were able to see the time and the place and the emotions of each character. ... The film c...

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a great work of medieval literature. ... Unfortunately in 1982, the great and exciting John Gardner died in a motorcycle accident. ... The first character, also the main character, is Sir Gawain. ... He lets himself down by falling into these mistakes, which goes to show how high his expectations have always been. ... The poem begins within a symbol. ...

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Upon deeper inspection the story has strong notes of feminism in the central character Elisa Allen. ... The drifter feigns great interest in Elisa's chrysanthemums and asks her many questions about them. ... She bathes and "primps" carefully, putting on "her newest under-clothing and her nicest stockings and the dress which was the symbol of her prettiness" (paragraph 94). ... Steinbeck makes it very easy to relate to this woman's struggle for strength and contentment in a life that does not meet her expectations. ... She sadly realizes that she can never live up to the expectations ...

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In most plays and novels, authors create depth in characters by demonstrating habits and actions. ... Amanda, Tom's mother is hopeful and has high expectations for her children, especially her daughter. ... Examining the symbols of the unicorn, coffin, and movies, Tennessee Williams seems to be saying that there is more comfort in illusion and imagination than in reality, developing the theme of fantasy verses reality. ... - Tom dreams of greatness and explorations but is tied down to his dead end job and an unsatisfied family that most of time, he can't stomach to be around. ...

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In Things Fall Apart it seems like whenever the main character, Okonkwo, gains hope things happen to fall apart . ... In Addition to the synonymous feeling both the book and the poem give, they both expose a great shift from and old era to a new era. ... He didn't want to have to live up to the expectations of his father , Okonkwo . ... Where the falcon is the symbol of the lesser power and the falconer the symbol of the higher power . ...

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Homer's Odysseus, King Arthur and his knights of the round table; this storyline has been classified as heroic symbolism with the defining action being character traits. ... The concept of a hero is none other than an archetype, while the character himself, capable of producing a personality is the archetypal image. Archetypes, more than the archetypal image itself are crucial for any basic understanding of a narrative or symbol. ... When the title hero is reared, almost instantly does the unconscious provide knowledge about a character we know absolutely nothing about. ... This aspect is...

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In an effort to break down social barriers, Strindberg wrote Lady Julie in a time when the rift between a master or mistress in this case and servant was great. A person of high social standing had many expectations of them, and regarded their reputation upkeep as highly important. ... Julie, the mistress, saw the expectations and restrictions imposed on her by her class with distaste. ... The two characters see each other as means to accomplish their goals. ... The money will go towards becoming a pilot, which Sun recognises as a respectable job and a symbol of social status. ...

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"With the great stove came pride, and with pride, the Palace became home." ... Nevertheless Steinbeck celebrates the humanity of these flawed group of characters by giving them the sense of dignity and making them symbols of male freedom . ... Steinbeck does not celebrate the humanity of females instead he limits the development of female characters in the novel by presenting a female perspective through the eyes of a man's expectations. ... Out of the limited female roles in Cannery Row Dora Flood "a great woman with flaming orange hair," is the most celebrated female character. ... It i...

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In order to be triumphant both in Arthur Miller's lifetime as well as in present day society, one must conquer mankind's high expectations. ... In addition, Arthur Miller's father lost his job during the Great Depression just like Willy Loman does in the play. ... Throughout the play the main character, Willy, a salesman, reinforces the tenet that being well-liked is a symbol of prosperity. ... Willy's father is another symbol illustrating success. ... Miller also intertwines symbols that represent failure throughout the drama. ...

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The picture of her father is just another symbol of immobility and no sense of time. ... In this case, the watch is a symbol of time; yet in this house, time is invisible. ... Homer Barron, a symbol of progression and alteration, comes around to pave the town's sidewalks and his construction modernizes the town. ... There were too many expectations of women in those days and Faulkner demonstrates the consequences of such a life through Miss Emily. ... He expresses the content of her character through physical description, through her actions, words, and feelings, through a narrator...

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Antonia's Line The film, Antonia's Line, confronts many issues related to the topic of gender and the challenging of expectations of people to conform to their traditional roles in society. ... This film also employs techniques such as symbols, imagery and film specific methods to convey the meaning of the movie. ... Farmer Dan's son, Pittee, is also a character who shows a great amount of disrespect towards women in this film. ... Antonia shows a great deal of determination, confidence and authority that was not seen among many women in those times. ... Letta is an...

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The media has a great influence on society, and their depiction of Latin women is detrimental to the careers of Hispanic actresses aspiring to work in film and television. ... The reason Latinas are being casted for such roles in the film industry is caused by stereotypes that encourage the notion of Latina, "sex symbols.... Although Vergara's humor and character brings a unique perspective on the show, her role also encourages Latino stereotypes. ... Even Sofia Vergara, the iconic Latina on screen today, cannot meet all the expectations of a Latina in Hollywood standards. ... Altho...

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