The above quote is stated by Jack, the future chief, as he is one of the stronger ones in the group. ... In the quote itself, Jack states that the others can go when he wants to go. ... The quote also informs the reader that Jack has set his priorities straight, and that he wants to be the only one to have power in his group. ... This quote shows Roger and Jack sharing the same beliefs. ... This quote emphasizes the fact that both Jack and Roger are feared among the others. ...

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These quotes led to many interesting interpretations and questions concerning them. ... The well-organized group falls apart as the lust for power and control destroys order. ... There are many other themes and symbols in the novel, many of which are from quotes As part of the book club assignments, the students had to find quotes from the novel and discuss its significance. From within the quotes a person would able to find more symbolism and foreshadowing such as Piggy and Ralph being the only cultured ones in the end. ... Another interesting quote that was brought up was about how Ja...

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Corporal Himmelstoss is a power hungry man who torments Paul and his fellow soldiers, but after his awful experience in the trench he tries to apologize. ... This quote is important because it shows how the experience of war kills the soldiers' innocence and essentially kills them inside. Another quote is "I have remade his bed fourteen times in one morning."" This quote shows the harsh treatment toward the soldiers by Corporal Himmelstoss. A third quote is "I put my hand to my eyes, it is so fantastic, am I child?...

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This quote shows that Haroun doesn't fear Khattam-Shud and is willing to fight for his ideas no matter the situation. ... This quote shows that Haroun is prepared to act in order to save the Ocean and all of his friends. ... This quote is important because it shows that although Haroun only just came to Kahani he still loves the Ocean. ... Being able to wish for something this great shows how much will power Haroun has, and how much he cares about the Ocean of Stories. ... " (pg.175) This quote describes the effect of Haroun's wish and how it saved so many people, which therefor...

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Would anyone have expected Victor to do something as wretched and vile as creating a creature of tremendous strength and killing power? ... This is because Victor comes from a good family, has a promising education, and as the quote from Walton proves, possesses a very handsome appearance. ...

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In difficult situations, the longing for one's need of power or desire for confidence evolves into the drive to pull one towards the primitive human being inside. ... After neither Jack nor Ralph were willing to give up their power, a fight was brewing inside both of them. ... Through both of these quotes, one can see that Jack had lost his "voice of an angel". ... He developed into a crude, power obsessed human being who, instead of being the ruler for the good of all the boys, was motivated to becoming a mastermind of beasts. ... One's instincts can sometimes be a reflec...

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" -Mark Twain This quote by Mark Twain' reveals the dark truth of human beings; we all have imperfections and there's a part of each of us that we choose to hide. ... Two literary sources that substantiate this quote are "A Separate Peace," by John Knowles, and "The Fault in Our Stars," by John Green. ... However, it is in our power to keep our inner demons in check. ...

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When god created the universe and everything on it, he put man in control of everything and from that point man has taken advantage of the power given to them. ... In Not Wanted On The Voyage, this is portrayed , Firstly Noah uses his power to abuse others. ... This quote proves hams defiance against Noah by putting his blood into the basin, which is taboo. ...

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In this quote, Jane expresses that she wants to be independent, and not always have to rely on others, trust them, and end up in a cage. ... There is a power struggle that is apparent throughout the novel. ... " Rochester couldn't get closer to Jane before he revealed his intentions and the fact that he did so put Jane in a position of power. ...

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Victor does not feel that he has enough power to help those around him; he would rather keep the evil secret about the monster to himself than to ever tell anyone that he has ever loved. ... This quote specifically says "first," as if to apply that there will be many more to come. ...

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The narrative starts off with a quote that is utterly contradictory, "I am dead, but it's not so bad". ... This is through the power of love as 'star struck lovers' and the concurrence of enemies, which are major themes that develop within both stories. ...

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Top Ten Quotes 1) I've no more business to marry Edgar Linton than I have to be in heaven; and if the wicked man in there had not brought Heathcliff so low, I shouldn't have thought of it. ... whereas, if I marry Linton, I can aid Heathcliff to rise, and place him out of my brother's power? ...

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They ask the DeLillos and the Updikes and the Styrons, but they don't ask popular novelists."1 The above quote aptly illustrates the incredible bias that exists in academia today regarding popular literature. ... In no particular order, coming from the front cover of his books that currently cover my desk, we have "words are his power" "The world's most terrifying writer", "the worlds greatest writer of horror fiction", and, my favourite, "From the mind of Stephen King". ...

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