The ideas behind the character of Marlow are similar. ... The texts delve into the complexities of Marlow's character in equally intriguing ways. ... Even though through analysis Marlow is certainly out of place with the masses, the individual in the novel has a far more intellectual approach to the world around him. ... Despite the difference in character the key elements that are examined are consistent and useful for story and character analysis. ... The two texts build up the character of Kurtz surrounded by such an air of mystery. ...

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Jane's Eyriness Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre challenges the accepted Victorian conceptions of gender hierarchy, making the statement that a woman's inner development merits as much attention and analysis as that of a man. ... In quoting the character Jane, "To open my inward ear to a tale that was never ended, a tale my imagination created, and narrated continuously; quickened with all of incident, life, fire, feeling, that I desired and had not in my actual existence." ... Bronte in creating the character Rochester wanted to show how the male species operates, and how t...

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Dostoevsky utilizes other characters in order to fully develop the complex picture of his central character Raskolnikov. ... Both characters similarities and differences shape the image of the main character. ... In addition, Dostoevsky further elaborates Raskolnikov's character by introducing his similarities to Porfiry. ... The investigator's emphasis on psychological analysis as a way of detecting criminals is almost as revolutionary as Raskolnikov's belief in crimes of principle. ... Similarly, Raskolnikov's love interest, Sonia play an important role in portraying R...

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Social occasions are a vital part of rural Highbury life in Emma, as they are used to further the plot and give an otherwise unseen insight into the depth of different characters. ... Also, through analysis of the progressive social occasions of the novel, Emma's growth in maturity and increased self-awareness can be observed. ... Her cherished thoughts of marriage to him, despite never having met him and knowing almost nothing on his character, denote her naivety on the topic of marriage. ... Emma's increased alertness regarding this incident again shows her character devel...

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In particular, she investigates Fluebert's most perplexing allegorical character, the blind beggar. ... Evans' review of the beggar's emblematic significance to the story's characters and themes gives a more in-depth revelation of Emma's tragedy. Through her analysis of the biographical and historical data of France during the 18th century, diagnosis of the beggar's illness, and illumination of his relation to Flaubert's linguistic project, Evans presents a unique perspective on Flaubert's writing style, and stances on the various political, social, an...

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Through the analysis of the first novel and the last novel discussed in the course, the concept of hope will be examined interactively with direct and indirect danger. ... Thus, as primal threats require immediate attention, the survival for characters in The Road is more suspenseful, whereas the slow deterioration in On the Beach allows the characters to gradually become less fearful of their situation. ... In Shute's novel, the characters can not accept that they will ultimately die from radiation sickness. ... With Shute depicting the disaster to be of global scale, characters come to...

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The criteria for a canon is then necessary for the sake of focused analysis from different critical lenses. ... This is typical of the older dystopian fiction genre, as now and the majority of dystopian fictions revolve around a character is completely aware that they're living under the regime of a corrupt government. ...

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Characteristics of the Gothic novel are: an emphasis on portraying the terrifying, insistence on archaic settings, a very prominent use of supernatural forces, the presence of highly stereotypical characters and an attempt to perfect the technique of literary suspense. ... Character and events are exaggerated beyond reality to become symbols, ideas and passions. ... Without the psychological analysis, which is available today, Lewis attempts to offer symbolic suggestions as to the cause of the irrationality of his characters. ... Lewis offers the reader a continuing extravaganza of horrid sh...

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Characteristics of the Gothic novel are: an emphasis on portraying the terrifying, insistence on archaic settings, a very prominent use of supernatural forces, the presence of highly stereotypical characters and an attempt to perfect the technique of literary suspense. ... Character and events are exaggerated beyond reality to become symbols, ideas and passions. ... Without the psychological analysis, which is available today, Lewis attempts to offer symbolic suggestions as to the cause of the irrationality of his characters. ... Lewis offers the reader a continuing extravaganza of horrid sh...

• Word Count: 1271
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Voltaire is an author who handles character dialogue expertly. ... Clearly, dialogue is aptly utilized by Voltaire to display character traits and development. ... " This statement can only be viewed as a naive desire, as is proved by the other, more pessimistic and cynical characters. ... Voltaire uses colorful yet clear sentences to describe the characters, actions and feelings through a third-person narrative. ... The language and dialogue used engage the reader, and the characters provide comedy and an interest point. ...

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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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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The novel Crank follows the story of how fictional character Kristina Snow, a "gifted high school junior, total dweeb, and perfect daughter"(Glass) transforms into Bree, her meth addicted alter ego. ... In this novel Hopkins again uses first person narrative and switches perspective between the twin characters, Kaeleigh and Raeanne. Both characters offer distinct voices; Raeanne being "codependent [and] cowardly" and Kaeleigh being "cold [and] controlled" (Identical). Throughout the novel both characters struggle with the effects of their father's abusive ac...

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This also defines the entire style in which the novel is written, including the plots and the characters - especially the protagonist, Yossarian. ... Carlo's analysis adds to the satirical edge: "He died happy, you can't ask any more than that. ... Scheisskopf (meaning "shit head", which is an accurate comic description of the character) concentrates on his parades with ridiculous attention to detail which are irrelevant to the war. ... However, in Catch-22, the situations that the characters are put through are more outrageously bizarre, which in turn lead to the illogical arguments...

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In "Hills Like White Elephants" there is a commonplace opinion that the implied meaning of the two characters' discussion is about whether the girl should go through with getting an abortion (Link 4). ...

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