One of Thompson's fans in the literary circle, Kurt Vonnegut, present at the bombing of Dresden (which gives him much ammunition with which to attack war and suffering), is perhaps more renowned for his unique narrative style than political agenda. ... Gonzo is a kind of "grass-roots" journalism, unedited and written as though the journalist themselves is a key character in the events unfolding. A better explanation would be to say Gonzo is written in the style of Rock n" Roll, punctuated by literary riffs. ... Heller once wrote about Closing Time; "In all my novels the central charact...

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The variety of passionately displayed themes, interactions, and events presented in The Bluest Eye provide an understanding of Toni Morrison's inner thoughts and beliefs which were highly impacted by her various life experiences. Throughout her writing, Morrison continuously focuses on her readers b...

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Eliot Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965), was an early twentieth century poet, dramatist, publisher, playwright and literary and social critic", one of the twentieth century's major poets." and a leader of the modernist movement in literature T.S. ... This city had a monumental and life-altering impact on Eliot for multiple reasons, the most significant of which was his introduction to the influential literary figure  Ezra Pound. ... If one categorized Eliot's careers, he would probably be regarded as editor, dramatist, literary critic, and philosophical poet. ... His undergraduate ...

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Contemporary Literary Criticism. 1 (1973): 377-378. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 3 (1975): 546. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 9 (1978): 585. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 48 (1988): 428-430. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 21 (1982): 461-462. ...

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What is literary study? ... On the other hand, literary study is knowledge about literature itself. ... But this effort replaced the pure literary criteria. ... Traditional literary works fulfill this nature. ... Literary work is not a simple object but rather a highly complex organization of a stratified character with multiple meanings and relationships. ...

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Character Analysis John Proctor A local farmer who lives just outside town; Elizabeth Proctor's husband. ... Of the major characters, Abigail is the least complex. ... The language of the play is almost biblical, and Abigail seems like a biblical character "a Jezebel figure, driven only by sexual desire and a lust for power. ... Over the course of the play, however, he experiences a transformation, one more remarkable than that of any other character. ... He insists that survival is the highest good, even if it means accommodating oneself to injustice "something that the truly ...

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EDGAR ALLAN POE Many authors' literary works are often influenced by their own personal life experiences. ... The juxtaposition of Poe's life and work is most evident in the morbid personalities and melancholy themes of his literary compositions, similar to those of his life. ... Most of Edgar's work with the Messenger was of critical nature but he also published some literary work such as "Berenice" and "Morella". ... Thus the primary Morella fulfills her prediction, sustaining her character and protracting her own life through the life of her child. ... Edgar moved ar...

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In matters of character Victorians prized respectability, earnestness, a sense of duty and public service; most would have regarded an industrious, pious conventionality as the best road not only to material recompense but to heavenly rewards as well. ... The Victorian Novel Created by the new profession of "novelists," a group that now included women as well as men; printed quickly and inexpensively on the new steam-powered printing presses and distributed efficiently over the kingdom on the new railway system; welcomed as a source of moral and social instruction as well as of delight and...

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Rappaccini's garden sets the stage of this allegory, while the characters of the story each represent the important figures from the Genesis account. Through the literary devices of poetic and descriptive diction, Nathaniel Hawthorne conveys the symbolism of these characters, as well as the setting. ... Through the literary devices of poetic and descriptive diction, Nathaniel Hawthorne depicted the symbolism of the characters and the setting. ... Rappaccini's garden sets the stage of this allegory, while the characters of the story each represent the important figures from the Genesi...

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However, during this decade, a literary explosion of Latin American literature took place named "The Boom." El Boom "was simply the discovery of a new literary language in which to express Latin American reality with, for the first time, complete authenticity1." ... Some read them for a different settings but the self-promotion between the writers themselves and the influence of the Biblioteca Breve Prize, which was awarded to five Latin American writers throughout the 1960s, encouraged the development of an eager reading public.6 These factors provided for a situation favorable to a widespr...

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Fairy tales have existed for thousands of years, with the first literary fairy tale believed to be Apuleius' Cupid and Psyche written around 100AD, which is very similar in nature to the base story of Beauty and the Beast. ... As time progressed a similar style of tales emerged in Hindu civilisation and by 850AD the first literary version of Cinderella had been written in China. ... In 1756 the best known version of Beauty and the Beast was published as the first literary fairy tale especially for children with educational messages and a simpler storyline. ... The message to children h...

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There are a lot of different characters in this book. ... The last, but not very liked character in the book, is little Ben. ... I would have to say my favorite character in the book would have to be Rebecca even though she was not there in human form; she was there ghost. ... My least favorite character was Maxim because he killed his wife then lied about it. ...

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The labyrinth depicted in the novel has affected the various characters in the novel. ... One literary lens in particular can easily be seen by an individual throughout House Of Leaves. ... Natalie says in her article that "Despite the unheimlich quality of the novel, it's roots can be traced back to familiar themes and important literary predecessors, most notably, Jorge Luis Borges."" ... Zampano's notes are found by a character named Johnny Truant. ... In each level, Danielewski's characters are navigating the labyrinth of self. ...

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This comedic turn shows the difference between the noble, allegorical characters in the story (Alcyone, Juno, Seys) and the realistic, human characters of the poet's world. ... Nevertheless, in a common literary reversal, the narrator endeavors to tell the reader anyway. ... He describes her modesty, moderation, courtesy toward all, and the general integrity of her character. ...

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The main character of the novel, Charles Strickland, is a prosperous stockbroker. ... He was probably a worthy member of society, a good husband and father, an honest broker, but there was no reason to waste one's time over him. (39) It was an average family in the middle class - a rather dull man, doing his duty in that state of life in which a merciful Providence had placed him. (41) The rest of the book shows how wrong the narrator's first impression was and the reader' s attitude towards Strickland's character changes as the novel progresses. ... Maugham tries to be im...

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In the beginning introduction of Literary Theory: An Introduction, Eagleton states numerous definitions of literature to prove the point that there has yet to be one specific definition. ... Plato believes that art will manipulate the character of humans and will not allow the norms of society to shape people. ... First, I believe that the arts are no more damaging to character than any form of literature. ... Mikhail Bakhtin is a critic who studies literary theory, ethics, and the philosophy of language. Bakhtin "[views] language-especially literary texts-in terms of discourses and dial...

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Jack London 1876-1916 "I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dryrot. I would rather be superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function o...

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Both female characters are a looking glass of what society is and is not at the time. ... Though both females are responsible for the mental and emotional change in the main character, which makes them significant, their conformist and non-conformist attitudes and lifestyle choices make both characters more different than similar from each other. ... In addition, she also does not like the idea having books in her house and does not appreciate any of the literary works that she had in her home. ... In Fahrenheit 451, the futuristic world that Montag and Mildred live in is not only dependent o...

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Or, by some extraordinary circumstance of character or support from a near one, that person manage to not only retain/regain self respect, but to earn the respect of others. ... When we look at a 'story of sickness,' it could be useful to add some 'medical' terms to the kit of tools we use for literary analysis. ... When a story is altered by sickness, what happens to the space the character has to act in? ... It may be that the character finds there is suddenly "not much time left," or "it's time for the things that are important," or time could be transcended altoget...

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As the story begins, we meet the main character, and narrator of the story, whose name is unmentioned. ... As you can see Jack is a complex character. ... Due to the severe differences in character the two personalities take, they seem to become two different people, so I refer to them as such. However it is important to remember that the two are ultimately one character. ... This signifies Tyler's thoughts taking over and controlling Jacks brain, unifying the two into one character. ...

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When Ibsen appeared on the literary screen, drama was almost non-existent in Norway. ... Whether consciously or unconsciously, however, Ibsen has managed to create extremely well developed characters. ... The play aroused criticism that was highly negative for it violated the assumptions of traditional literary theory. ... Psychologists discovered a depth of meaning and human understanding in his delineation of characters. ... The distance between what his characters can achieve and what they want to achieve is the cause of the tragi...

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Playwrights use of the basic character, setting, theme, plot, narration, and style. ... These two models of Deities created a philosophical literary concept that has been understood as the Apollonian and Dionysian dichotomy. In the writers Friedrich Nietzsche and Samuel Beckett pieces have adopted a notion of rationality and irrationality through their characters. ... One of Friedrich Nietzsche's effective devices in Thus Spake Zarathustra is having a dynamic character performing catharsis on many levels. ... These characters fail to realize that this act of waiting is even a choice. ...

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One of the main characters, Celie, in The Color Purple experiences many personal misfortunes which eventually lead to the discovery of her true identity. ... The Joy Luck Club is a compilation of many different life stories narrated by a variety of eight main characters. Each of these main characters experience at least one personal misfortune throughout their life, some being more devastating than others. ... A second example of a personal misfortune a main character has to experience is within the story, "The Joy Luck Club". ... An excerpt of literary criticism which suits this story wel...

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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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There are no extra elements in Poe- no sub-plots, no minor characters, and no distractions (except those that show the madness of deranged first- person narrators). ... Despite his surface simplicity, Poe's artistry can be appreciated only when a reader explores his use of literary devices. ... Poe masterfully combines many literary techniques to fully achieve this spooky feeling. ...

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