Essays Tagged: "fictional character"

The Real Sucker

form the personality and attitude he or she will adopt later in life. One such example of this is a fictional character named Sucker. This young boy really admired his cousin Pete, whom he lived with. ...

(2 pages) 58 0 3.6 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens. Analysis of the character Sydney Carton

been needed. The revolution failed, because it acted out of revenge and hate, but Sydney Carton, a fictional character in the novel, showed a different side and acted out of love.Sydney Carton is por ...

(3 pages) 76 1 4.3 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Historical Critism of the "Power and Glory" by Graham Green - a story that depicts a catholic priest who struggles with life's problems.

associated with faith, inner conflict, love, and addiction, perhaps revealing a parallel with this fictional character, the Whisky Priest, and his own personal experiences.The Power and the Glory por ...

(6 pages) 62 0 4.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

The history of the saxaphone.

The History of the SaxaphoneFictional character Lisa Simpson from the hit TV sitcom THE SIMPSONS is a scholar. In over 100 episo ...

(7 pages) 52 0 4.2 Apr/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Thesis paper on "Misery" by Stephen King

oubles deciphering between reality and fiction. This odd obsession with not only Paul, but with the fictional character Misery, shows the mental unstableness of her.They happen to meet only by chance. ... dess figure helps her retain control in her self-enclosed world.Annie is a continuous reader of the fictional novels. Her obsession with Sheldon's romance novels reflects the demands of an eager audie ...

(3 pages) 95 0 3.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The title is The Natural vs. The Player.

een. Roy Hobbs, the main character in Bernard Malamud's The Natural, is one such person. Although a fictional character, he is an example to the world in his story. A real person, however, that can al ...

(6 pages) 39 1 4.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Critical Analysis of Don't Knock Harry

g, even demonic children's character, and persuades us that Harry Potter is nothing but an innocent fictional character that uses the theme of love to surmount all evil. He also draws the reader's att ... insight, depicted this character as a guiding light found shining in a world where many children's fictional characters are misguiding them in disguise.The article 'Don't Knock Harry' brings to the f ...

(4 pages) 27 0 2.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Robin Hood: More Than an Outlaw

against the church and government gave hope to the common people. Robin Hood is considered to be a fictional character that rebelled against a hypocritical church and a corrupt government."The Robin ... en 72). He also captures, threatens and assaults the Bishop on several occasions.In conclusion, the fictional character Robin Hood rebels against a corrupt government and a hypocritical church, showin ...

(5 pages) 100 0 4.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

An Analysis of the Elements of Horror in "Hush"

Buffy Summers is a fictional character in the U.S. TV series "Buffy The Vampire Slayer". She is "The Chosen One". Buffy ...

(4 pages) 34 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

To Prove~ That Harry Potter, In spite of accusations aimed against it, has a positive influence on children

Harry PotterHarry Potter is a fictional character. Fiction allows children to expand their mind through different images, thoughts ... his is due to the household the child is brought up in. (Denton 28)In conclusion, Harry Potter is a fictional character. Fiction allows children to expand their mind through different images, thoughts ...

(4 pages) 48 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Monsters In Fairytales This is a great depiction of monsters roles in fairytales such as little red riding hood.

MonstersIn society today, the word "monster" is generally associated with fictional characters and is commonly accepted and known by everyone. Many people overlook what a mon ... have to share all their accepted descriptions to actually be considered one. A physical being or a fictional character, with great intelligence or completely lacking it, that has a threatening, decei ...

(6 pages) 53 1 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Jane eyre

Jane Eyre is the main character in the novel named Jane Eyre byCharlotte Bronte. She is but a fictional character, and in our hearts shewill stay. This incredible lady in her beloved story has c ...

(2 pages) 32 0 4.3 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Margaret Laurence

nto a new human experience. She has even helped us to learn about the life she has lived by writing fictional novels. The best fictional character that brought the reader closer to Margaret Laurence w ...

(4 pages) 38 0 3.7 May/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Thomas More's "Utopia"

pean power politics of his day through a novel, which serves as a political discourse spoken from a fictional character by the name of Raphael Hythloday. Hythloday's character is used as a mouthpiece ... land, which leads us to believe that he was in fact discussing public policy through the means of a fictional novel. Moreover, Utopia is a state that puts the community as a whole as the priority amon ...

(6 pages) 66 0 5.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

An essay discussing wether Rudolph Fleisch's "Sherlock Holmes" can be rightly described as a 'Genius'.

ing the reader that Sherlock Holmes is indeed a believable study of a 'genius'.Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character created by the well-known author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This late Victorian wri ... er invented a brilliant detective who has successfully solved around 60 cases. Although Holmes is a fictional character, he certainly fits the description of a 'genius'. In "Silver Blaze", Holmes care ...

(3 pages) 30 2 3.7 Oct/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

How was the film "Sergeant York" highly patriotic in spirit and why? And how did the film "Apocalypse Now" critisize American military and society in general, and why?

a real-life citizen who fought valiantly during World War I. By using a real person instead of some fictional character in the movie, the audience can be more empathetic with the sergeant. What makes ...

(2 pages) 7 0 0.0 May/2007

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Dignity

en that person that leaves an impression on one's life. Whether it is someone known personally or a fictional character. The dictionary describes these people as dignified and that is clearly obvious. ...

(3 pages) 1075 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Dignity

en that person that leaves an impression on one's life. Whether it is someone known personally or a fictional character. The dictionary describes these people as dignified and that is clearly obvious. ...

(3 pages) 1011 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Sinful Salesman

that blind faith of the American dram may be true to some readers, it also appears that Willy, the fictional character, can perhaps speak for Miller by allowing his protagonist speak for him."I am ti ... in life and overcomes the ""¦mystery" (1887), and the ""¦secret" (1914). As Ben, his fictional character says, "I walked into the jungle, I was seventeen"¦when I walked out I was ...

(4 pages) 1000 0 0.0 Jul/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Dungeons And Dragons

n me and his father had taught him how to play.The game itself is a role-playing game. You create a fictional character and play out that character's actions inside an imaginary game world. To be able ...

(5 pages) 1404 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers