5/6/02 A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens reflects on the historical event of the French Revolution. Dickens was first inspired to write A Tale of Two Cities after he played at part in the play The Frozen Deep, by Wilkie Collins. ... When Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities, the development of the characters reflects on the historical reality of the French Revolution. ... For example, when Jarvis Lorry goes to France to recover Manette, the narrator reflects on this motif. ... A Tale of Two Cities reflects on the historical setting in the development of the characters, the theme, and the...

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In a close reading of the two texts it is clear that Revelation and Enoch draw from a shared pool of apocalyptic symbols and numerological concepts. ... " (Couliano 1991) Indeed, when reading the two texts, though definite echoes of Enoch exist in Revelation, it is clear that the similarity in motifs superficially masks deep divides over the importance of punishment and reward in the afterlife. ... In both Enoch and Revelation, monsters who are heralds of the apocalypse are an important mythological motif. ... Two numbers figure prominently in both Revelation and Enoch: 7 and 12. ... A...

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Huxley satire in his novel is two directional; first on scientific technology and second on an over-regulated and materialistic society. ... The novel Brave New World uses a dytopic tale style to examine the importance of humanity's relationship with the natural world. ... Through using the dystopic tale style of the narrative, the novel that is supposedly depicting a perfect world, a utopia, present the reader with the opposite, a world where the natural has become a victim of technological and scientific advancement and man need to control nature. ... Probably the most symbol and motif ...

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In my analysis, through comparing the two stories I want to look at the different functions legends play in the creation of the narrative. ... "The preceding Tale is given, almost in the precise words in which I heard it related at the corporation meeting of the ancient city of Manhattoes- The sense of authenticity pervades "Little Cyprien" as well. ... Such a disposition is an obvious prerequisite for the creation of legends and local tales. ... Once again we deal with the characteristic feature of Irving's fiction, that is the usage of European, mainly German, folktale themes and ...

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The main motif of conducting the research is to draw a comparative picture between "The Iliad" and "The Aeneid," so at the beginning we have provided some of the major key factors and basing on those factors we have categorized our comparisons between the two books. ... Motifs of this poem are armor; burial; fire etc. Symbols used in the epic are the Achaean ships; the shield of Achilles. ... Motifs of the poem are prophecies and predictions; founding a new city and vengeance. Symbols of the epic are flames; the golden bough; the Gates of War; the Trojan hearth gods; weather etc. ...

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The images and symbols within a film are unending and unaccountable. ... Some symbols may be applicable to only certain people or all people depending on individual or collective knowledge and experience. ... If the wrong filmmaker has this knowledge and the power to manipulate a great number of certain symbols it could almost be dangerous. ... We communicate and receive communication through thoughts, which manifest as images or symbols. ... It is also interesting to recognize that when the two green cars pass in a circle and confuse Scottie this is foreshadowing to Madeleine's alter...

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Her father Capulet, though happy at the match, asks Paris to wait two years, since Juliet is not yet even fourteen. ... Soon, Romeo speaks to Juliet, and the two experience a profound attraction. ... The two begin to duel. ...

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• Grade Level: High School