It is in this imagery that perhaps Wolfe's primary theme is founded: what is human nature and what are its capabilities for both good and evil? ... All information held from the reader is purposefully concealed or blurred by darkness, suggesting a shadow over human nature. ... Comparing basic human nature to that of an animal, it is much easier to relate to Dick feeling trapped. ... Is human nature capable of both good and evil or is it rather one or the other? ... Thomas Wolfe certainly made a point of crafting for his short story a purpose that could be concealed behind many symbol...

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I thought "A Good Man is Hard to Find," a short story by Flannery O"conner, was a delight. ... Also, there was that timeless question of good and evil; forcing readers to look at human nature, disturbing as it may be. ... For this reason, the story is very unique. ... Instead, she's the most manipulative, judgmental person in the story. ... The final point of this story I"d like to commend is the good verses evil factor. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Margaret Atwood's collection of short "fictional essays ", The Tent and Moral Disorder, became essential texts which inspired the narrative voice of my postmodern narrator. ... The highly conceptual nature of Auster's writing compelled me to research literary theory which digressed into the investigation of post-structuralism and consequently, Jacques Derrida's theory of Deconstruction. ... I aim to relate this theory to human tendencies to omit unfavorable facets of their identity by questioning my protagonist's role as a narrator. ... Development of my own postmodern voic...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate

I believe this story is based around the hardships of growing up as a woman in the Nineteen-hundreds. It has all the symbolism of being a true feminist short story. ... (EO 84) expressing once again how the times were different then and how Emily better take care of herself or she may be in a never-ending struggle with human nature. ... This story has many turns and angles which can be explored. To find a true meaning in this story is almost unprecedented, and is a very confrontational form of literature. ...

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It is through his letters to his sister Margaret Saville, that the story is unravelled. At the beginning of both Volume 1 and the novel, we are introduced to a series of short letters written by Captain Walton. ... Walton hopes, that in embarking on such an expedition, he will help all mankind:- "You cannot contest the inestimable benefit that I shall confer on all mankind" Walton believes, that, by discovering the North Pole, he will be able to provide shorter journey routes for people all over the world. ... Although he is surrounded by seamen and shipworkers, he is Romantic in his d...

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• Grade Level: High School