The cutting down of the tree is symbolic of his separation with India and with his father. ... Jesus" resurrection gives him credibility and brings him closer to God, and therefore to good. ... The transformation is triggered by Saladin's choice to have the birth tree cut down. The tree plays an important symbolic role in explaining Saladin's transformation. ... The cutting down of the tree leaves the roots which is to equal to the fact that India will always be his birthplace, but the tree is gone which is Saladin's choice and transformation to move away from Indian culture and...

• Word Count: 1990
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The author concentrates on giving autumn a personal and unique touch to allow readers to be able to see all the wonders of autumn. ... For example, at the end of four of the lines, the use of assonance also contributes to the languid sensation offered to the reader: " thatch-eaves-, " cottage-trees", " for the bees" and " will never cease". ... Also in the first stanza, the poet presents a new concept of autumn to the reader by articulating what the season does: Autumn is a "Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun, Conspiring with him", devising ways for the trees, and vines to bear fruit...

• Word Count: 1272
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

According to the Dictionary of Philosophy: Property of an object giving rise to pleasure or approval. ... "The studio was filled with the rich odour of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of garden, there came through the open door the heavy scent of the lilac, or the more delicate perfume of the pink-flowering room. ... This seducing figure sometimes stays in the background and appears to give advice to his protégé when that really needs him, when weak and helpless. ... Once Lord Henry himself talks about the nature of influence: "All influence is im...

• Word Count: 2278
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

The story I read by R.L. Stine is a compelling mystery where you dont find out who or what happened until the very end. A boy named James is running away from home. James is a young man with blonde hair and green eyes. Ever since he was little he has had built up anger inside of him because i...

• Word Count: 1600
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade was to give security for the air base in Vietnam. ... The men could not look anywhere without seeing dust, whirling dust inside tents, thick dust that stuck to everything it came into contact with, such as skin, weapons, and leaves on trees (56-59). ...

• Word Count: 2231
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Relationship between Stories and Their Sources Most authors use some type of source when writing a story. The source could be religious, scientific, or something else that is inspiring to them. Even great writers such as Shakespeare had a source in which their stories came from. The source ...

• Word Count: 1895
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School