For six particular students, this code is a source of teenage rebellion and as an act of utter defiance and curiosity they reform the infamous Dead Poets Society, partaking in many "banned" activities. ... Using this code is a source of teenage rebellion, six particular students reform the infamous Dead Poets Society, largely due to curiosity and the need to defy authority. ... When they find an old school book, they are curious to find out what their English teacher Mr Keating's involvement was with a particular society, entitled the Dead Poets Society. When asked about it Mr Keating sim...

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Her poetry is full of experience her childhood and adolescence years back in Arkansas. ... He is a superstar because he was incredibly talented but also because he took the side of the poor, because he represented the spirit of the LA Rebellion and he spread that spirit throughout society. ... Rebellion is a double edged sword. It can change a lot of problems in the society but it can also harm the writer like in the case of Tupac. ... We have discussed the concept of rebellion in poetry. ...

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Tang Dynasty I. Another high mark in Chinese politics, culture 1. Resembled Han but more of everything 2. Opened to the new and different, adopting the best of what the world offered 3. Chinese, particularly on the south also designated themselves asnen of Tang 4. Founding family intermarri...

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He emphasizes the important place literature holds in our society and the ability it has to initiate change. ... There are many great authors who wrote many great books that did not contain a hint of rebellion. ... Like all other romantic comedies by Shakespeare, the world of A Midsummer Night's Dream is a fantasy of romance, love, humor, music, dance, song, and poetry. It is a wonderful piece of art and literature that does not contain any hint of rebellion or challenge to the status quo. ... Mario Vargas Llosa was correct in implying that great literature is the framework of our society...

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This society is soma zombies, who are controlled by the government. ... (Huxley, 148).The first part of the quote is saying that the rebellion should suffer instead of corrupting the minds of others. ... Individuality and knowledge are dead because the government does not want rebellions, if there were rebellions society would be corrupt. ... I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness, I want sin.... Not philosophers but fretsawyers and stamp collectors compose the backbone of society....

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Although in different manners, both poets discuss their poetry within their poetry. ... This playful poem touches on a theme often used by Bradstreet, discussing her poetry within her poetry. ... Since Emily, as the character, is not allowed to dance, she imagines herself doing so, giving her great delight and also expressing a silent rebellion of sorts. ... When the glee possesses her, it is almost like the rebellion within her breaking through, not just for happiness's sake, but also to take a stand. ... Here, again, Bradstreet references to her own work within her poetry. ...

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His poetry contrasts and compares his personal views with the political situations, as well as the beliefs and thoughts within the historical era. ... This emphasises on his personal relationships with the leaders of The Rebellion, and creates a more personal connection towards the event. ... As it is prevalent throughout the poem of his personal disagreements towards the Rebellion, his opinion about the Rebellion is changed towards the end as he acknowledges their deeds for the greater good of Ireland. ... Although there are tensions evident within the poems individually, Yeats has also appli...

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To fully understand the ambiguity behind Heaney's poetry, it is most tactful to start with a brief comprehension on the poet's background, which is to become the root of his poetry as he links the themes of all his poems back to his origin, himself and his experiences of reality. ... Seamus Heaney was born amongst the midst of Irish rebellions, only about two decades after the proclamation of the Irish Republic, to a family of traditional farmers. ... here shows there is a pattern of martyr and a cycle of rebellion. ... This is where he reflects himself, as a human and his position i...

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Larkin was an example of such expressionism, and writes his poetry in such a persuasive form that we feel we have to accept his views as our own. "The art of the poet is to remove the feelings of others by exhibiting his own" In looking at Larkin's poetry, it becomes apparent that Larkin is cynical towards the world in which consumerism has replaced religion. ... Terry Whalen views the "healthy rebellion" of Titch as the male aescration of a false image/idol". ... Larkin portrays effectively here, his views on the reality of a fantasy-based society. ... There is an element of the po...

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Unlike the Enlightenment which was an appeal to the use of reason, romanticism encouraged society to follow their heart and rediscover their feelings when expressing themselves. ... Like the Enlightenment, Romanticism was a rebellion against tradition and allowed society to escape the constricted, rational views of life and to instead concentrate on the emotional side of humanity. It appealed mostly to young people and together they attempted to change society so they were not repeating the mistakes of their elders. ... He establishes the truthful theory that contemporary societies no longe...

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He speaks or slavery, rebellion, misery, and freedom in his poems and short stories. ... He seeks to redeem the darker brother throughout his works of poetry (Mead 132). ... He used his dialect to convey character in his poetry. America and Dunbar gained national praise for his dialect verses in some of his poetry. ... He wrote intimate feelings of his family's slavery days and how they felt imprisoned and worthless to society. ...

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Most of the Romantic poets, or poets influenced by Romanticism, lodged a sort of social protest within their poetry. ... Hopkins became a Jesuit priest and a parish preacher and he burned all his poetry up to this point. ... Thankfully this was to pass and he did write poetry again. ... Hopkins's questioning and departure from Romantic views can be seen when contrasted with other Romantic poetry. ... The Romantics fought against the mainstream in an increasingly industrialised society but they also questioned religion and other dogmas. ...

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John Keats was a respected English writer from the Romantic Era, specifically known for his poetry. ... "One of the most popular themes of Romantic poetry was country life, otherwise known as pastoral poetry. ... Romantics idealized the country life because they believed many of the problems within society stemmed from urbanization. ... Rebellion and revolution concerning human rights for individualism, and freedom from oppression were other attractions for Romantics. ... The Romantic Era was a very significant time in history because it shaped and affected the growth of society. ...

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I am one of the people who enjoy reading the autobiographies prior to the piece of literature or poetry. ... Other similarities are not as blatant as location or marital problems but using their work to express their feelings towards society at the way their characters interact with others and the way they are treated. ... While reading "The Lost "Beautifulness" I noticed that same "rebellion" in Hanneh Hayyeh. ...

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Newton, who was a distinguished British historian in the early 20th century, believed that there was no African history because most of the African society was illiterate before the European intrusion. ... These Africans could be doing this as an indirect rebellion against western ideas and principles that have sought to ridicule and destroy African culture. ... This is why Soyinka and Clark include some traditional processes in their poetry. ...

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But to allege that Ginsberg's Howl "ushered in a new generation" of poetry is to degrade the true historical impact of his poetry. ... Religious documents capitalized on the memorable nature of poetry. ... (Sherriffs, Poetry Discussion). ... It is this syntax which gives poetry its defining characteristics. ... Poetry in its simplest form is divided in segments called lines, and often lines are joined to form stanzas in poetry. ...

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One conflict seen throughout Browning's poetry is one of spirituality. His poetry forms a spiritual timeline; it reveals his spiritual influences and opinions. ... Although there is no available poetry written before his first published work, Pauline, his early aethism is still reflected in his early poetry. ... Some critics believe that "his mother's reaction to his intellectual rebellion was probable one of the major factors in Browning's return to faith"(Williams,1970, p.19). ... In this story, Browning criticizes the fact that Christianity is too ideal for humanity; he does ...

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For example, prejudices against coloured people resulted in many rebellions. These rebellions caused collapses in laws and politics worldwide. ... The poetry Lenina uses to seduce Savage upsets him greatly! ... " (Huxley 176) Savage believes that poetry is one of the few things that should remain sacred, even in the New World. Savage was greatly angered at Lenina's usage of poetry at such an inappropriate time. ...

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He was intrigued with the unanchored rebellion these bohemians where staging. ... In 1967 he wrote a book of Black Nationalist poetry, titled "Black Magic." ... He also wrote a lot anti-semitic poetry at the same time. His poetry from that period contains such phrases as, "I got the extermination blues, jewboys."(Amiri Baraka Reader, pg. xxiv) Amiri is all about using poetry as a machine-gun, he once made a comment "we want poems that kill" (Amiri Baraka Reader, pg. xxv). ...

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This era of rebellion from authors around the world was a reaction to and rebellion against rationalism and the age of reason, the time which preceded this revolution. ... In his short lifetime, Keats became apart of his poetry by becoming all of its characters in one aspect or another. ... After reading this poem, one must ask- was so much of his time spent creating this fictional urn, only to inform society of his final analogy of his time on earth? ... The value of Harry Potter lies in the story and its relevance to today's society. ...

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It represents rebellion against established ideas and institutions which inhibit personal freedom" (Orth 1). ... " Away from society, Huck felt free from corruption. ... Particularly effective is the episode in which Huck finds shelter and almost a home with the Grangerfords, whose parlor, a masterpiece of over elaborated Victorian décor, he admires, along with the poetry of Emmeline Grangerford. ... This is because for Huck, the river is his freedom from society. ... When turning away from society and find freedom, Huck turns to the river because it is not contaminated by soc...

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Unfortunately their rebellion resulted in an intense military conflict with the British army ("The Easter Rising"). ... Edward Fitzgerald, Robert Emmet and Wolfe Tone were older leaders of rebellions for Irish independence in the late eighteenth century and the early nineteenth century (Jeffares 130-31). ... This also shows the indifference of the Irish society not to know these great people (Brett). ... " Yeats hails the utter change brought about by the rebellion which gave rise to the birth of "a terrible beauty", the new, independent Ireland. ... Yeats further prai...

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Romanticism is a type of poetry, which is usually expressed through writing. ... In the movie Dead Poets Society, A young man by the name of Neal Perry goes out to play "Puck" in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", against his father's strict orders not to. Peter Weir shows the value of Rebellion against unjust laws (rules): stand up for what is right for humanity. ... The movie of Dead Poets Society shows this value well, when Charlie Dalton paints Indian symbols on his body to celebrate his new found identity know as "Nuanda". ... From Thoreau to Dead Poets Society they have all taugh...

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His rebellion against God is a result of his pride and his aspiration to continue the war of revenge, envy, and love of Evil. Satan's villainous intentions were seen when he tried to destroy the hierarchy of Heaven's authority through his rebellion; and he led the uprising not because God was a dictator, but because of his egoistic desires and vested interests. ...

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Yeats mixed with the literary circle in London and joined a religious society. ... He also helped organize the Irish Literary Society in London and in Dublin. ... Irish rebellion of Easter, 1916, moved him deeply. ... Yeats successfully made his poetry embody the truth of his life. ... Yeats was the greatest figure in the poetry of the early part of 20th century. ...

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