The figures on the urn, such as the lovers beneath the tree, tell the story more eloquently than words and they speak to all languages and cultures. ... In his short lifetime, Keats became apart of his poetry by becoming all of its characters in one aspect or another. ... The value of Harry Potter lies in the story and its relevance to today's society. ... These are the main stepping stones in the basic plan of a story in the "quest" genre. The fact that this remains constant in many stories is one factor in their enduring qualities. ...

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Furthermore, she was physically secluded from the outside world when she was writing the short version of Frankenstein. ... The old man, who cannot judge upon appearance, is enthusiastic as he hears the creature's story: "I am blind and cannot judge of your countenance but there is something in your words which persuades me that you are sincere" (Shelley 96). ... Both are noble British males; both narrate throughout the story; and both are driven by their thirst for knowledge. ... Although the novel was originally created as a horror story, Shelley parallels her life events even...

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Each time the story flashes back to speak about Kreisler, the readers are led to discover more and more strange mannerisms about him. ... He shows a vast variety of emotions within a very short period of time whilst speaking to Abraham " he was furious and full of anger which then quickly turned into excitement and laughter. ... Kreisler's emotions were constantly changing vastly that the characters around him in the story (as well as the readers) could never predict when, or where, or how he's mood will change. ... His insanity and constant ˜ups and downs' in his...

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Lipke4 There are also two stories that come to mind when discussing God as a new topic. ... In this short story we see a man on a journey. ... The next story that comes to expresses God in the area of new topics is Frankenstein by Mary Shelly. ... The irony of the story is that the children are doing what they were told but are still being harmed. ...

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Poe, well known today for his poetry and short stories, such as "The Pit and the Pendulum", is regarded by many to be the founder of the modern detective story. He often wrote horror stories and psychological thrillers, while at the same time exploring the human mind and individual emotions. ...

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In her 1831 introduction, Shelley declares her desire to think of a story which would speak to the "mysterious fears of our nature and awaken thrilling horror " one to "curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart". ... Through the setting, Shelley shows that if an individual tries to play God and mess the order of nature, it will deliver the consequences of the act whether in the short run or for years to come, an issue which the modern society needs to be aware of, with it's continual push of discoveries. ...

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