With the second and third line, it is revealed that the fishermen have "Netted an infant last night/Along with the salmon" (2-3). ... In line six, the "But" indicates a shift in focus from the setting to the mother and sets up a contrast in the remainder of the second stanza. ... In line twelve, the last line of the third stanza, Heaney says the infant was "Tearing her open." ... This ensures that the poem finishes effectively in its purpose with strong emotions. ...

• Word Count: 1097
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The opening line is a clear indication of Hamlet being the self critic, he then moves to the thinker, where he wonders at how the players so easily mourn for Hecuba even though they are just acting. ... Dramatic change is in line 532. ... The final line, "The play's the thing wherein I"ll catch the conscience of the king." He finishes the soliloquy on a reasonably elation note, satisfied with his plan and that it will work. If you compare it to the opening line, the tone is very unlike, showing that within a short space of time or lines, Hamlet can quickly change his mood and feelings. ...

• Word Count: 1574
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It was the summer after senior year and I was incredibly hyped up after finishing the last book I read in high school which was none other than Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild," and I was thirsty for an adventure. ... Even though I was in the line of potential danger, I remained happy the whole time. ...

• Word Count: 1281
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate