To play with the audiences mind and twist their perceptions of his stories and characters. ... He does this so that the characters emotions shine through. ... Some herbs are good in measure, but when they are used in excess they can harm us. ... Within the medicinal flower lies poison, like he himself is good in measure, but he is also a poison to Romeo and Juliet. ... Characters emotions bring a story to life Using literary devices to bring a character to life is an effective tool to involve your audience. ...

• Word Count: 1012
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Mitch Albom's, Tuesdays With Morrie, is a sentimental story full of life lessons. The story touches your heart with the meaningful conversations between Morrie and his former student Mitch. Mitch has just found out that Morrie is dying. In the final months of Morrie's life Mitch visits Morrie eve...

• Word Count: 838
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

"In "Triage" the main characters grow. ... In Triage a novel by Scott Anderson, the three main characters are forced into a situation in which to overcome their war related problems, they must grow emotionally and mentally. ... Joaquin understands Marks situation very well, he gives this impression when he comments "you feel responsible, because to a large measure, you were". ... The three main characters have gone through much emotional stress and growth. ...

• Word Count: 1118
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Repetition is also present in Judy's character and how she is made-over twice to look and act like Madeleine. ... Modleski has come to the conclusion that " Vertigo, like all narrative films, is "cut to the measure of male desire" because it is from the male point of view- (Modleski, 87). ... The repetition in this movie ultimately leads to the death of many of the characters. ... The repetition shown in the movie provides some insight into the minds of the characters and the audience is able to get a better understanding of the emotions of the individuals. ...

• Word Count: 1431
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School