"The Ivory Trail" appears to relate to the idea of "journeys" on both a literal and metaphoric level. ... Or the idea that the subjects metaphorical journey to better understanding results from and is more important than the physical journey that the protagonist takes. ... The word "trial" establishes the idea of a physical journey. ... The Islamic architecture also supports the idea of a physical journey, perhaps over continents. ... This journey seems both physical and mental and could perhaps involve danger and mystery. ...

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A journey is a common way for numerous authors to explain metaphors. ... Among Agnon's short stories, common themes of the traditions of Judaism are found to be described through journeys. ... In doing so he boards a train to journey to his father's home town. ... Agnon's, "To Father's House" and "A Whole Loaf", have a reason behind their journeys. ... The use of a journey is a metaphor for fulfillment of the Jewish tradition....

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Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story about a young husband and wife and the journey that the husband (Goodman Brown) takes one night. ... He makes a journey through the woods with an elderly man who is the antagonist. The journey is symbolic to the path that everyone must choose in life. ... The conclusion is ironic because Goodman set out on his journey to make his life better for him and his wife, but the journey changed his life forever in the fact that he could never trust anyone again and truthfully he was all alone. ...

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We learn that Walton is on a journey to discover the North Pole, and is quite "ardent" in doing so. 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. ... Further on, after several letters have been written discussing his health and progress in his journey, Walton remarks:- "I desire the company of a man." ... As Walton finds Vict...

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This is achieved through the examination of real issues such as the need to attain a sense of belonging, a longing for freedom and the journey of self-discovery, and the use post-modern language features to create this 'coming of age' novel. ... And through the longing for freedom within the novel the characters are set on a journey of self-discovery. The journey of self-discovery within works of literature helps explore and deepen the understanding of real issues and the universal themes of the human experience. Brigid Lowry explores the journey of self-discovery within her novel ...

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Conrad begins Marlow's journey into the heart of darkness on the Thames, on the yawl, "Nellie" with a short prologue, which contains subtle use of imagery and a brilliant suggestion of the atmosphere that prepares a reader for the prevailing themes of the novel. ... The reader's expectations about the novel are flooded with ideas of the unknown, a journey into "darkness" in search of mystery and adventure. However, these expectations are soon worn-out amongst the first lines of the novel, where a reader learns that the journey is taking place on the Thames, on a cruising yawl, "Ne...

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Fogg goes home and tells his servant Passepartout, new at the time, to get his bags ready that they were going to journey across the world in eighty days. ... After a long chase, the men were far from the Indians and could resume their normal peaceful journey. ... Fogg pays bail for both him and Passepartout and continue their journey. ... In San Francisco, they embark on an eleven-day journey across America. ... Completing the journey around the world was not easy, but his perseverance and determination always led him to figure out a way to accomplish his task. ...

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For instance, one can interpret Frodo's inner struggle as the inner struggle of a college student about to embark on a life long journey into the real world. As does Frodo question his own readiness for his journey, so does a college student. Am I ready for this journey? ... Tolkien's tale can emulate more than just a college student's mind and journey but truths to life in general. ... The college student may come to find meaning with Frodo's journey in that they themselves are about to embark on a mysterious journey through life with many turns and surprises along with th...

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The novel 'Wild Cat Falling' deals with journey because throughout the novel the first person or narrator experiences and deals many issues in his life, which is the journey. ... This is a clear example of journey, as we read the novel we experience and relate to the issues the narrator is going through because sometime in our lives we wish to be apart of a group. ...

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In each of these two literary pieces, Frost and Welty each present a persevering individual who arrives at the end of their life's journey, with much to show for their life choices. ... Welty's use of third person limited omniscient presents just as much support to the theme of purpose and perseverance along life's journey, in the development of her literary work. ... Welty provides a deeply inspiring individual in Phoenix and allows the reader to walk alongside Phoenix on her journey through the woods, symbolizing her journey through life. ... Phoenix's perseverance is t...

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White Fang's journey from owner to owner if filled with love and hate in this harsh environment. ... Throughout With Fang's journey he must learn to deal with conflicts not only between other dogs, but also with himself and mother nature. ...

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The protagonist is reveled directly by the author saying things about Santiago's journey and where he ahs to go. Many of the other characters that are mentioned in the alchemist are linked to Santiago or his journey. ... I think that this event shows that Santiago is over the hardest part in his journey or what he believes it to be. ...

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Along her journey back home, to find her missing father, she begins to find clues of her past which help her identify who she was and who she will become. Surfacing explores remarkable themes that are hidden beneath words that are carefully woven together; Margret Atwood exposes readers to the reality of appearances, degradation of women and the journey of finding ones self. ... Instead of discovering the origins of her fathers whereabouts, the narrator finds herself in a spiritual journey of discovering who she is. ...

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The story is written such that the main character and usually one or more companions have set out on a great journey filled with adventures. It is in this journey that Candide's outlook on life is challenged; he is forced to become less optimistic about this world being the best of all possible worlds. ...

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The story is basically about rabbits going on a journey and the obstacles they encounter along their way. ... He leads the groups and many of the other rabbits look to him when something goes wrong during the journey. ... It sounds crazy, but in order to understand this concept, you must read the book and go on the journey for yourself. ...

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The novel, Charlotte's Web begins with a young girl, Fern, who is intent on saving the life of a young, tiny pig named Wilber. After about five weeks of caring and nurturing the pig, Wilber is sent off to her uncle's farm to eventually be slaughtered for Christmas dinner. Wilber wants very much to...

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There are several themes present in this novel, the two most prominent I feel being Jody's journey to manhood, and the theme of life and death, and how interrelated they are. ... The novel begins at daybreak, which symbolizes Jody's beginning journey towards manhood. ...

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The Miraculous Journey of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, by James S. Hirsch is a book that everyone should read. Although, this book has many sides to the story, it is filled with emotion, put together in a skillful way, and gives well detail. Not only does Hirsch get Carter's story across he gives a viv...

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"araby's" setting reinforces the theme and the characters by using the imagery of light and darkness. The experiences of the young boy in the story illustrate how people often expect more than ordinary reality can provide and then feel disillusioned and disappointed. The author uses dark and obs...

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The prose fiction "Catcher in the Rye", explores an inner conflict, of a boy, "Holden Caulfield", and his journey from his school to his home. During the journey, he shows various conflicts, with the world around him and in himself. ... Another conflict he has is with women, in his journey he meets many women and when he meets them, he always thinks about the topic, Sex. ...

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Odysseus's quest was based on his desire to go back home to his family, and though no baser desire can ever well up from man, his journey was riddled with detours and delays, in his need for adventure and glory. ...

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Along Alain's spiritual journey, Father Mulligan insists they go to the mountain for a couple of months to find clarity in themselves and in their religion, almost like some sort of soul searching retreat. ...

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Hello, my name is Marlow, and I am here today to talk about my story of the disastrous experiences I had in the river Congo that I"m sure all of you are familiar with. Today though I will discuss just exactly how I told the story, how I developed my own character and how I am used in revealing the m...

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After Thomas Wolfe wrote Look Homeward Angel, he felt he could not end the story there so decided to continue the journey in a sequel known as Of Time and the River. ... Since Wolfe saw no reason to stop the journey there, he wrote another book named You Can't Go Home Again. ...

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A Kid's Life: Alberto Alvaro Rios's "The Secret Lion" "The Secret Lion" depicts two twelve year old kids as adventurous young voyagers that want to find out what's so good about things adults keep from them. The author, Alberto Alvaro Rios, shows the reader how a child can take something small and ...

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