Analyzing the plot structure: This story theme is not a new or a very original design. ... Historically, speaking Kings were noticed to have the story twirling around their little finger, if they please, they can give it a soft touch. ... Conclusion: Unlike, other stories, the fact that this one left the final judgment to me I did not feel angered, but a feeling of intrigue came upon me. And right when I thought it was time to keep the book down, for the story seemed to have ended; the Stockton gave me a thought to chew upon, which enflamed the enjoyment of the story even further. ... T...

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Profoundly affected by the events, the protagonist decides to tell his story in an essay for his English class that becomes the base for the story. ... He realizes that the older one from the Curtis, was giving up his life to give Pony opportunities Darry never had. ... Being a loyal friend is not only a theme in the book, but also related to our society today. ... Like it happened to me"(p.110) Dally admits that jail was where everything went bad, he got tougher and meaner in jail. ... Including, Dally giving a home for his brothers and loving them. ...

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"Feel it Oliver," he would say, thrusting a bar at me. ... The conflict constructed in this story develops the theme to always follow your dreams, even if not officially, always give your best shot at completing them. ... This is not the end of the story though. ... Conflict, provides a structure for which the theme is built on. ... This book is a reminder to me to stick to what I want to do, and what I love to do, and to always follow through with it. ...

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An epic is defined as a long narrative story celebrating the feats of a traditional hero. ... I'm doing it for you not me?... I'm doing it for you not me?. ... For example he tries to make himself feel better by giving Perry money, he believes that he can just pay his fine and go along with his life. ... Perry yells outlet me have this? ...

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Only the things that I have to give anyway. ... I have other things to give. And I cant give them to you because I dont love you. ... I will not give in. ... Clegg's part clearly establishes his love for Miranda - Please marry me, I wont ask anything, anything of you, except to be my wife in name and live in the same house with me. ...

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On Pg. 49, John described one of Ann's needs, "That's what you need, Ann - someone to talk to beside me." ... She uses it to tell stories and depict society. ... Ann felt that she is unimportant to John because he frequently leaves her alone; she states, "It isn't right to leave me here alone. ... She sees Steven as the only person who can give her the love and affection she needs. ... The story must present themes which are relevant to the reader, in order for it to make an...

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And, by the way, you must pay me a good deal of attention this evening. ... You must introduce me to some of them. ... You have quite neglected me lately. ... Every one told me so." ... Through Sybil Vane, the themes of self-sacrifice for love is predominant. ...

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This is an unfortunate theme in "Macbeth", one of William Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. ... By giving him a piece of her mind, she assures him that it is his duty to murder his own cousin Duncan, King of Scotland. ... Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe, top-full Of direst cruelty! ... (3.2 5-7) "Macbeth" is one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragic stories of all time. It is a story full of violence and disorderly desire to gain power by any means necessary. ...

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He teaches the meaning of Life and how to be human, which is the theme in this story. ... He gives up what he loves, music, to create a life. ... Though Morrie has not seen Mitch for sixteen years, Morrie recognizes him immediately upon their reunion and gives Mitch a warm hug. ... I know one thing I would do is asking god to forgive me, I would forgive all, and ask people to forgive me if I have ever caused them any harm. ... I'm sure that this book will stay with me the rest of my life. ...

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In William's Shakespeare immortal tale, Romeo and Juliet, love and hate are juxtaposed to portray the antithesis between the two themes. ... If thou be merciful, / Open the tomb, lay me with Juliet."... There is a naivety about her answer: "I'll look to like, if looking move. / But no more deep will I endart mine eye / Than your consent gives strength to make it fly" (I.i. 98-100). ... Friendship plays an important part in the story and is allied to the idea of loyalty. ... As love is a recurring theme, hate is reinforced in the play through the "ancient grudge" between the two hous...

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Although each of Lawrence's stories in the Three Novellas are fundamentally different in their narrative content and characters, each uses central metaphors, loaded with meaning, and similar narrative patterns, which function to suggest the thematic concerns of his stories. ... These themes are explored through a variety of complex characters from different classes. ... However as the story unfolds Mr Hepburn's wife dies and Mr Hepburn is left in the lurch, and the intruder situation is reversed. ... The Captain insists "I'm not important a bit, and believes that "Nothing in ...

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She was like a grandmother to me. ... One story I remember the most was one she told about when he passed away; she thought they would grow old together, and a part of her soul died along with him. ... (Merriam-Webster) What she is saying is she wants the same love she gives him in return. ... Let me count the ways. ... Out of the four poems I analyzed, Bradstreet's poem moved me. ...

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Story Elements in A Farewell to Arms The book A Farewell to Arms, written by Ernest Hemingway, is a classic novel about the love story of a nurse and a war-ridden soldier. ... In A Farewell to Arms, various story elements are developed: the conflicts that occur internally and externally within Frederic's life, the characterization of Frederic Henry, the use of symbolism, and the dominating theme of love during a widespread war. Love and war is an important theme in the book, and the relationship between Frederic and Catherine is explored by Hemingway. ... This love story plays out i...

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Shakespeare's play Othello involves 3 main themes. ... "She had eyes and chose me". ... At one point in the story, Iago convinces Emilia to steal a handkerchief that was given to Desdemona by Othello. ... At this point Emilia listens to what Iago has said and steals the handkerchief and gives it to her. ... The most important theme in the play has to be friendship. ...

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The feelings rose up in me like a column of wind, but when it got to my mouth, it had no voice, now words. ... Lily is unable to listen or forgive what she does not want to listen to the stories of Deborah when August sits down to explain. ... "The one that would let me know I was loved." ... "You can hate me all you want, but she's the one who left you." ... A theme being that Children tend to search for the comfort of their maternal figures which had been what Sue Monk Kidd illuminated in the Secret Life of the Bees....

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Love is a major theme within Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. ... All of the characters exhibit at least one of these as the story progresses. ... Sexuality is also another aspect of love within the story. ... A character who constantly makes sexual comments and puns is Mercurio who often gives sexual meaning to Romeo's words. ... Throughout the story little goes right for the lovers but they manage to share a few moments of true happiness. ...

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At one point in the drama Iago discusses with Desdemona and Cassio how little he thinks of his wife when he says, "Sir, would she give you so much of her lips As of her tongue she oft bestows on me, You would have enough," (II i lines 100-103) while standing directly in front of Emilia. ... One of the major themes in Othello revolves around the concept of love, lust, and hate, a very common theme indeed. ... Emilia is a critical part to the story, as if she had just been loved and thanked on a regular basis there would have been no need for jealousy; and furthermore, her allegiance m...

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Every movie has to have great theme or storyline to go along with it. ... According to a critic by the name of Jeff Beck, "'Maleficent' is a fascinating spin on an old tale that gives us the unique opportunity to explore the story from a different point of view." Every story has more than one side. ... She's bigger than me. ... The graphics of the movie made me feel like I was in an actual magical place. ...

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The light of the moon emphasizes the skylights of Manhattan and gives a particular ambiance to the streets below. ... There are several themes in the film Moonstruck, the obvious love; also the sanctity of marriage, superstition, and death, it is the music that defines the tone of each scene; but it is the music of the opera of La Boheme that relates to the lives of the characters in Moonstruck. ... In a fit of rage, Ronny tells Loretta the story of how he lost his hand, and his fiancée; He blames Johnny for the accident. ... The next morning Loretta is walking home obviously in love...

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In this essay I will try to give you the plot, the play and I will also try to show the obstacles that prove "The course of true love never did run smooth." ... Oberon is jealous of the attention that the boy receives so he demands that Titania gives him the boy. ... Even though the play involves a number of romance elements, it is not truly a love story it does not give me a lot of emotions from the characters. This allows me to be able to enjoy the torments and conflicts that the lovers suffer. ... The theme of love's difficulty is explored trough the motif of love out of balance. ...

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There is not one time in the entire story in which what the reader expects to happen really occurs. ... "May I ask what you would advise me to do? ... There is not one time in the entire story in which what the reader expects to happen really occurs. ... One major theme in The Importance of Being Earnest is the use of satire. ... Another theme in this play is the use of epigrams. ...

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The theme of the poem seems to be one of nostalgia and demonstrates that the moments spent with our parents should be cherished. ... A few times during the poem he talks about hanging on, which gives the feeling that he loved and stayed with his father during his childhood, and that he does that even now when his childhood is no longer with him. ... This description gives the visual of a very robust and strong, idol for the poet as a child. ... This poem creates nostalgia, for me of when I used to dance around the house with my father. ... I know that these words have led many critics of thi...

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With such a calm ambience and no loud city life or other stimuli to divert our attention, we are left to give our attention to the interaction taking place. ... The close-ups of the characters' faces gives an intimate feel. ... Therefore the "blue" theme invites the viewer into the scene. ... Then towards the end of the scene when Emma hands Adel the drawing and Adel looks at it she says "it's me but not me.... We embrace it and take it for what it is, a love story. ...

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This recurring theme of blindness and insight is portrayed primarily through Lear and Gloucester, who demonstrate that physical sight does not assure clear insight. ... Kent responds to this with, "See better, Lear, and let me still remain", but Lear does not go back on his words. ... At the beginning of the play Cordelia refuses to give an elaborate speech of her love for her father like her sisters, but proves her genuine love to him by showing him compassion and forgiveness even after the misjudgement she has suffered. ... The power of Shakespeare's display of the philosophical and uni...

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Her life story shows the difficulties and rewards of balancing passion and reason. ... Jane feels that staying with Rochester would mean giving up her dignity. ... I will hold to the principles received by me when I was sane, and not mad "as I am now. ... Charlotte Bronte portrays this value, exploring the main theme of the book through the character Jane, who in the end finds the desired balance in her marriage with Rochester. ...

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