This extract, which is taken from chapter eight of George Orwell's Animal Farm, revolves around this issue. ... In this extract, the animal farm seems to turn into a Foucauldian panopticon where the animals display unwavering obedience, so much so that they have developed a sense of self-control for the sake of the oppressive rule of Napoleon. ... Interestingly, this does not reduce the power of his regime; on the contrary, the animals appear to be now submissive and even thankful for his rule over the farm.  ... The animals internalization of these attitudes, despite Napoleon's abs...

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• Grade Level: Graduate

In this instance, Tess demonstrates her compassion and sympathy with the afflicted by sparing the animals pain. ... It is descriptions such as these that bring every aspect of Tess of the D'Urbervilles to life and define the literary style which helped to make the work so successful. ... Nevertheless, her mores were not able to save her from committing adultery with Alec D'Urberville. ... In the same way, both Durbyfield parents focus solely on the effect that Tess's marriage has on them, and in doing so view Tess only in terms of how her fate affects their own. ... Howev...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

But, later on, the modern family cuts itself off from the world. ... In general terms, the world of American family drama shows a concern for family failure and destruction. The power of their plays comes from the industry of this concern. ... In such circumstances, the family becomes a defensive unit isolated from the world."13 The years from 1900 to 1930 saw a great variety of dramatic styles. ...

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