The theme of the story is the irony of fate and how life can take unpredictable turns. ... Mallard really felt about her husband's death, and give an understanding to the story's theme of ironic fate. Throughout the story, Chopin gives subtle, ironic clues that describe Mrs. ... These ironic statements contribute to the theme of the irony of fate, because they give an understanding to what could happen to Mrs. ... Mallard's excitement is depicted, the theme of the story, the irony of fate, is conveyed. ...

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Moreover, many of the same themes and morals transcend both European and Native American oral traditions. ... "Let me see your teeth-, Coyote said. ... The moral of the story is the same for both the Native American story and the European story. ... You do look pale; come down here and let me feel your pulse. ... In fact, I am in such a bad state that if I were to climb all the way down there, I'm afraid it would be the death of me.- (Aesop 95). ...

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Many themes can be established from this story, one that is hidden deep in the text, and not implied for children, is the theme of sexuality throughout this story. ... The only kind of love that he knew how to give was maternal love. ... "She also said she would give him a kiss if he liked, but Peter did not know what she meant, and he held out his hand expectantly" (Barrie 1004). ... To me, this whole thing played out as Peter's last cry for help to have his love, Wendy, back. ... To me, this was like their week of romance together. ...

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The "damsel in distress" who is saved by her "knight in shining armor" seems to have been a theme in most stories. Nathaniel Hawthorne strayed from this redundant theme in his story The Scarlet Letter. ... Despite being troublesome and quite a handful, Hester manages to give Pearl what most girls at her time never caught a glimpse of the freedom to be herself. ... Even Dimmesdale himself refers to Hester's strength when he says, "Thy strength Hester support me up yonder scaffold" (Hawthorne, 194). ... Never did it occur to me that Hester wanted to keep Pearl from her father though it ...

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Because of Hawthorne's emphasis on the Puritans, and the time period in which he lived in, many of his themes are conveyed by some element of the setting. ... The adult passions are also removed by making many of the characters much younger In this way Hawthorne was able to avoid discussing the sexual themes often found (Stott 280). ... Whether the plots of his works contain stories of the Puritans, descriptions of witchcraft, or thoughts on Salem, the setting is usually critical to Hawthorne's themes, especially the Puritan aspect. ... Most of the smaller elements he used ...

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WARNING: This review analyzes the message in the film by looking at the characters, the themes, and the plot. To do this it is necessary to look at the entire story, beginning to end. ... Second example: In the scene where Dussander blackmails Todd in order to force him to work hard in school, Dussander says, "Do you really think I would stand aside and let you turn me in without dragging you down with me?" ... In that scene, Todd says to the counselor, "I don't want to drag you down with me." ... One explanation the film gives for people doing evil ...

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This novel is separated into four levels which tell the story from four points of view. First, there is the story of Will Navidson and his wife Karen Green, along with their two children, Chad and Daisy. ... The Labyrinth as Theme and Form in Mark Z. ... The first and lowest level of the novel is the story of Will Navidson and his wife, Karen Green, along with their two children, Chad and Daisy. ... In his inability to give up his work, Will sets out to make a film about his family and their move into their new home. ...

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The two books share a great deal in common, especially in tone and theme. The stories The Heart of Darkness and The Lord of the Flies, through their dark, hopeless, and horrible descriptions of life, present the common theme that man, at his heart, is an evil, violent, and "fallen- being. ... At the same time, it also reinforces the theme of the story, that because man is evil inside, he cannot help but release that evil. ... Do you see the story? ... Golding uses the Lord of the Flies to symbolize the theme of man's inner evil. ...

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He meets Able Magwitch and he just wants to give him back his two pound notes that he gave Pip long ago. ... It's me wot has done it! ... Havesham is the one who is giving him all the money so that he and Estella can be together, now he knows that is not true. ... This is said in the book when Pip states, "She seemed much older than I, of course, being a girl, and beautiful and self-possessed; and she was as scornful of me as if she had been one-and-twenty, and a queen." ... This story could have been a love story if she would have accepted Pip. ...

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The biggest thing with the story of Jules and Vincent is that there is extensive dialogue. ... I will get to this question later but lets move on with the story. ... While getting the watch, Butch catches Vincent in the bathroom (recurring theme); Marcellus's gun is left on the counter and he shots Vincent with it. ... The two people (Pumpkin and Honey bunny) that the movie starts with are robbing the Diner while Vincent is in the Bathroom (recurring theme). They run into Jules who gives them his wallet. ...

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Another theme that Shakespeare uses in the play is hatred. ... The themes of death and violence also enter into Romeo and Juliet, and are always connected to the themes of love and hatred. ... These are themes that still apply today. ... Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins 1961 West Side Story is one such version. ... Even though the presentation of the play is very unconventional, it still accurately portrays the themes of the original version, because it does not change the story at all. ...

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This makes me feel genuinely frightened because Du Maurier makes the prospect of nature being able to wipe out mankind, very realistic. This apocalyptic story contains many techniques used by Du Maurier to highlight the themes and ideas behind it. ... The government can not give answers and declare a National Emergency. ... Everything that she is thinking she does not say it, instead she shows us it and gives us evidence. ... Nat was frantic to protect his family and decided that he could not take the risk of sleeping in the upstairs bedrooms, as the chimney boards could give way at any time...

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This makes me feel genuinely frightened because Du Maurier makes the prospect of nature being able to wipe out mankind, very realistic. This apocalyptic story contains many techniques used by Du Maurier to highlight the themes and ideas behind it. ... The government can not give answers and declare a National Emergency. ... Everything that she is thinking she does not say it, instead she shows us it and gives us evidence. ... Nat was frantic to protect his family and decided that he could not take the risk of sleeping in the upstairs bedrooms, as the chimney boards could give way at any time...

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The major characteristics of a short story are considered in which we discuss about plot, conflict, characters, themes, tone, and personal value. ... He was only 18 months old when his mother died after giving birth to a baby girl. ... He described this moment in Memoirs of a Madman: "An explosion inside me caused me unspeakable terror...something inexpressible was shattering my spirit yet not completely: ...something tearing me apart without tearing me apart. ... and leaves the reader restless as it gives the sense of suspense to discover the notion behind it. ... Ivan gives up all the h...

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Analysis of the major themes: The theme in this play can be looked at from two different points of view. ... This gives the children a chance to see how fun it is to play a part that may not relate directly to their own personality. ... The troll waits for the oldest brother and when the oldest brother comes across the bridge he gives the troll a rude awakening, and bucks him off the bridge! Analysis of the major themes: The major theme of this story is that it never pays to be mean. ... Analysis of the major themes: The major theme of this play is that it pays to think out your p...

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People may well think of Romeo and Juliet to be "the greatest love story ever told", due to their rather vague knowledge of the passion shared by the two main lovers. ... /Prodigious birth of love it is to me, /That I must love a loathed enemy." ... One of the major themes of Shakespeare's imagery is that of light. ... In contrast, though, there is also the recurring theme of dark imagery. ... "Nurse, come back again, /I have remembered me, thou's hear our counsel." ...

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With "To lytel while oure blysse lasteth" [too little while our bliss lasts] (line 211), he leaves her, echoing a theme of this and other poems in Chaucer's love-poetry oeuvre. ... He would give this gift to obtain the swift and deep sleep that Alcyone did when Juno answered her prayer. ... Analysis Burying the body of a relative with proper rites was a recurring theme in classical literature (such as in Sophocles' play  Antigone), so it was not surprising that Ovid would make it part of the story of Seys and Alcyone. ... Alcyone asks Juno to give her news of her lost husband, and ...

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This element becomes a recurring theme in a great portion of religious texts, especially in the Bible and the Koran, both of which are celebrated in a wide construct as being among the main sources of religious literature. ... Both holy books have common themes, stories and/or parables featuring similar characters. ... They also show the consequences that can occur when people choose to ignore Gods messages and warnings that he gives through these figures, of which he has chosen. ... God then asked Noah to build the Ark by stating, " build the Ark under our eye and after our revelation:...

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[T] Another character that demonstrates the theme is Banquo. ... His aspirations come out further as he says to Fleance, his son, "Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature" gives "way to in repose!" ... Another technique the author uses to convey the theme is through motifs. ... [T] Another motif used to exemplify Shakespeare's theme is blood. ... [T] The motif of darkness also helps illustrate the theme of Macbeth. ...

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When Juliet refuses to do soCapulet threatens to disown her. "...you shall not house with me." ... Capulet will only forgive her if she will consent to herfather's decision "...I'll give you to my friend.... Talk not to me, for I'll not speak a word.... "If that thy bent of love be honorable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow. . . ... Twixt my extremes and me this bloody knife shall play umpire. . ." ...

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In old Chinese stories, people sacrifice themselves for friends. ... My family was very poor and couldn't afford to send me to school. ... So I'm very appreciative of the people who have helped me. ... This really helped me to learn about movies. ... The teahouse gives the audience a brief glimpse of life in the colony. ...

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"Great Expectations" is a coming of age story that revolves around the life of one man Pip. ... "Great Expectations" discusses various themes on crime, law and the criminal justice system. ... Crime and Punishment is an important theme in Great Expectations and Dicken's uses the character of Magwitch to highlight his concerns with the criminal Justice system. ... The use of bleak shows a dull, dark place and nettles gives an impression of sharp and stinging. ... This gives an impression like he's arising from the dead. ...

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The author uses several themes in his novel in order to conclude his point. ... Hilarious states; "And part of me wanted to believe - like a child hearing, in perfect safety, a tale of horror." ... Hilarious does not fully believe which proves that the hidden truth is as fictional and incapable of existing as a monster from a children's story. ... Thomas Pynchon expands and explains his argument with the theme of the inability to understand. ... Bringing the symbol to life and giving it the knowledge to strike at Oedipa's most sensitive areas shows the struggle she undertakes to unde...

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Character Analysis John Proctor A local farmer who lives just outside town; Elizabeth Proctor's husband. A stern, harsh-tongued man, John hates hypocrisy. Nevertheless, he has a hidden sin - his affair with Abigail Williams - that proves his downfall. When the hysteria begins, he hesitates to expos...

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Priestley gives a very elaborate and detailed amount of stage settings, lighting and character descriptions. ... This gives a feeling of dominance about the inspector's presence, as he always seems to have a reply for any argument the Birling's might challenge him with. ... The Inspector simply asks why he wouldn't give her a rise in pay - Why?' ... The inspector from the television production always lets Mr Birling finish and rarely gives any signs of losing his cool or becoming informal. ... Birling delights in being the only one who didn't give in to him&...

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