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Arthur Millers "The Crucible"
... time and the story is kept historical even through the language, which adds fascination. The violence in the play is shocking, ... using the whole situation to her advantage, and being very manipulative and sly, all of which are characteristics that we don' ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
"The 'Yellow Bird' Spirit" - analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" play. Focuses on the "yellow bird" in Act II and how "mass hysteria is achieved and the effects of such panic."
... the histrionic diction and dialogue that Miller chose. The powerful language of the scene deceitfully helps the hysteria set in. In ... test, portrays how hysteria, confusion, and vengeance can to a manipulation of justice and unfair deaths. Due to the cunning ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
'Eighteenth century literature is united in its common concern with the meaning of virtue in a changing world.' Statements relevance to Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock' and Richardson's 'Pamela'
... times as a result of criticism due to Pamela's language in her letters. Her language made it clear that she was lower class and upset ... Pamela's unfailing virtue and whether it is just a ploy in manipulating Mr. B. The only view of Pamela that we get is her ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Tom Sawyer
... they age. Cleverness demonstrates how children are capable in manipulating others by acting innocent. As readers, we understand that ... the Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Theory and Practice in Language Studies 3.6 (2013): 1021+. Literature Resource Center. Web. ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Interpretation of "The Lottery" by Shirly Jackson-A tale of pointless violence, inhumanity, and senseless adherence, while unintentionally enlightening the readers with a morality lesson.
... identification with the townspeople due to simple, yet strong language references. Jackson uses a keen sense of powerful repetition ... On the other hand, a reader, such as myself, felt manipulated by the text and ultimately I related with Mrs. Hutchinson ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Henry James' "What Maisie Knew".
... it. This multiple focalization is a great potential for manipulation of the reader because he sometimes cannot clearly realize ... child builds up a certain tension. The narrator's language helps the reader to understand more than Maisie understands. ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors
"A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams.
... in the play. His character when introduced is informal through body language, grammar and clothing, "Be comfortable is my motto" as Stanley ... her. The fate of Blanche DuBois is decided and this manipulation does nothing to change the fact that life goes on ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
The Joy of Cooking: Like Water for Chocolate. A comparison of the novel by Laura Esquivel to the 1992 movie. Work Cited included.
... ground and still holds the record for most popular foreign language film in U.S. history. Magical Realism and Periodic Romances ... Mama Elena as having place and the power of strategic manipulation. Tita can be seen as traversing the places established by ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
"The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. Report (designed orally) that covers main characters and the different parts of the book, such as the exposition and climax, main themes and conflicts.
... things animal-like characteristics. Some other examples of figurative language are: [Describing Casy] "He smiled and his full lips ... Depression reoccur. Even today, migrant workers are exploited and manipulated here in the United States for the benefits of ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck
Ernest hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls
... possesses a brilliant mastery of the English language. He is adept at manipulating words and weaving complex sentences; furthermore, " ... many years of reporting that gave him his crisp language. He also learned to write objectively from Lionel Calhoun ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors