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"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
... of years. The history of man is irrevocably linked with that of the sea and, as man became more and more sophisticated, so did his relationship with the sea. The Old Man and the Sea A Summary and Overview The Old Man and the Sea is a story, in my view, about man vs. the elements, individuality, and ...
Alternate forms of Expression in the context of "Sweeney Todd" by Stephen Sondheim
... and the kid who had a crush on Mrs. Lovett kills Sweeney, showing that murder can express love and love can drive you to murder, but murder is NOT the answer. In The Phantom of the Opera, one of my personal favorites, the Phantom kills a bunch of ...
William Faulkner
... partner shortly after he had defeated the other for a seat in the legislature. There is a statue of William C. Falkner facing his railroad today. (American Writers; 55b) J. W. T. Faulkner was a lawyer, a banker, and assistant United States attorney. He was an active member of ...
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
... the weaknesses and the ideals which America lost. The Great Gatsby. Now considered a classic of our times, it marked the beginning of the author's decline in popularity. This and several other factors effected his writing. Zelda's schizophrenia, lack of inspiration, efforts in remaining a good ...
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
... and self- effacement.' ( ? ) The people of that era were not ready to admit or accept the simple but hidden feelings of intimacy or sexuality and the true nature of womanhood. Kate Chopin 's book portrayed a woman of that time in a quite unorthodox way. In fact, [ When she wrote the ...