A literary trope uses language to give off the recurrent theme of the poem. ... is a relatively short poem and therefore cannot include an abundance of themes and ideas, but it does have a constant feeling of frustration. ... If not for the recurring theme, the message of the poem would not be exhibited to the reader. ... by Emily Dickinson has many literary devices working together in order to explain the meaning of the poem. ... This is the significance of any literary device. ...

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According to literary researcher Patrick Galloway, one must be "initiated to her trademarks when reading Flannery O'Connor's novels or short stories." In many of her works, O'Conner paradoxically uses styles that are both grotesque and brutal to illustrate various themes of grace and self-actualization. ... (qtd. in Hawkins 30) Although there are moments in her works that are disturbing, Flannery O'Connor's use of paradox is an effective literary technique which resonate with the reader, deepening the feeling and meaning of her stories. ... In this literary work, O&#...

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This theme is repeated in the story "Abraham's Childhood." ... "The West Indian Tale" contains both of these themes. ... Several stories exemplify this theme. ... Another theme from this period is illustrated in "The Jewish Muzhik." ... The Enlightenment period brings literary influences from many different sources resulting in the disappearance of mysticism and a look at the everyday lives of Jews....

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Secondly, Steinbeck uses the literary form of the parable to explore five momentous days in the life of an Indigenous pearl diver living in La Paz. ... In Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek and in Steinbeck's, The Pearl, the role of power is an essential theme. ... The Pearl and Zorba the Greek are to novels with one very similar theme, the role of power. ... But after and in depth study of each novel, the role of power becomes an essential theme in both works. ...

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What are the major literary features and technical elements? Most of the literary devices are used throughout this particular Psalm. ... Indeed, the main theme of this psalm as a whole may as well be finding our home with God. ...

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His often indulgent parents gave him the freedom to explore new literary and philosophical ideas of the time period, yet he was also instructed to believe the unexplained mysteries of the Christian faith(Miller, 1953). ... One of Robert Browning's next great literary achievements was the publishing of Paracelsus in 1835. ...

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The movie covers themes about love and sacrifice but mainly poses the question: what is real? ... Neo's resurrection confirms his literary connection to the Son, and his speech in the end foreshadows God's will for Jesus" contributions to mankind: ". . . ...

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