Although the characters themselves are similar, Basarov's denial of his aristocratic ways and contradictory speeches make him a prime suspect for alienation. Basarov is an extreme case of a realism hero and although very intelligent, avoids all emotional displays, making him out to be a cold character. ... Bazarov does not blush in the entire book, further separating him from other characters in the book. ... Both characters reject the elite aristocrats however Basarov himself is an aristocrat. ... Both writers presented their characters in a matter that was very appropriate to t...

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The Awakening, by Kate Chopin, is a complex work of literature. It combines involved characters with deep symbolism to tell the story of a troubled woman and what drives her to suicide. ... The meaningful settings, each individual character, and the psychology of it all clearly illustrate Romanticism. ... The character must return to the true self and break free from the boundaries established by society. ... Chopin reveals each of the characters to be complex yet beautiful products of society, and offers understanding to how Edna really was confined and unhappy. ...

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• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

Is it true that the monster is treacherous? Walton says that Victor showed letters and that W. saw the monster, to lend credibility to the story. Victor had thought to be useful, but without due consideration to values. Epic hero: "the greatness of his fall." Victor's speech: we do something not bec...

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As one of the driving forces of the young Romantic movement, Robert Schumann influenced the development of a new style. And although he did not seem to be destined to become a composer, music soon became very important to him, displaying multiple talents in performance and composition. ROBERT SCHUMANN ~~* HIS LIFE *~~ In Zwickau, Germany on June 8, 1810 Robert Alexander Schumann was to bookseller father, Friedrich August Schumann, and mother, Johanna (Christiane Schnabel). By being an author, publisher, and lover of books, Friedrich Schumann influenced his child's younger years; ...

• Word Count: 4114
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As one of the driving forces of the young Romantic movement, Robert Schumann influenced the development of a new style. And although he did not seem to be destined to become a composer, music soon became very important to him, displaying multiple talents in performance and composition. ROBERT SCHUMANN ~~* HIS LIFE *~~ In Zwickau, Germany on June 8, 1810 Robert Alexander Schumann was to bookseller father, Friedrich August Schumann, and mother, Johanna (Christiane Schnabel). By being an author, publisher, and lover of books, Friedrich Schumann influenced his child's younger years; ...

• Word Count: 4114
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: Undergraduate