"Death of a Salesman," is a play written in the mid-1900s by Arthur Miller. ... At the beginning of the play, Miller introduces each of the characters. ... Irony is the use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning. ... And I think of the rent I'm paying...But then, it's what I wanted...and still goddammit I'm lonely (Miller 12).... The American Dream is the essence of all icons, as it controls how everyone acts and what they do....

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• Grade Level: High School

This suggests a specific and clear meaning to her arrival, but the fact that the laughter is soft indicates that there is something amiss. ... Unfortunately, when superstitious acts take place the one against it is usually the one that has evil presented before them unknowingly. ... This shows that something is wrong, and the lottery may not be what you might expect out of a typical money lottery. ... Superstitious acts can cause many disadvantages and hardship for people. Jackson's writing has shown private and public thoughts between the townspeople and Mrs. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Poe writes about how past wounds and human pride lead Montressor to acts of violence •even pre-meditated murder. ... Foreshadowing plays a major role in this story as well. ... The coat of arms of the Montressor family has a deeper meaning to it. ... Montressor is not the only one whose pride plays a pivotal part in the story. ... Fortunato apparently thinks lowly of his rival Luchesi, and exclaims that the man could not even recognize the difference between Amontillado and Sherry. ...

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• Grade Level: High School