Essays Tagged: "Sinclair Ross"

"The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross

For this reason, short stories tend to be based on some type of controversy or debatable issue. In Sinclair Ross' highly metaphorical short story "The Painted Door", the explicit theme is centered on ... ruminate on the implications long after the reader has finished reading the story.Works CitedRoss, Sinclair. "The Painted Door". Elements of Literature, Second Canadian Edition. Ed. Robert Scholes, e ...

(4 pages) 173 0 4.3 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

As For Me and My House by Sinclair Ross An analysis of how weather and climate can be seen in the characters.

throughout "As For Me and My House not only in the storyline, but in character development as well. Sinclair Ross creates believable characters by using the climate and weather as a way to emphasize t ...

(8 pages) 83 1 3.9 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Painted Door by: Sinclair Ross, Relationship essay

work together to develop the theme that communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship. Sinclair Ross provides evidence that in order for a couple to maintain a stable relationship, each p ...

(3 pages) 72 0 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

An essay of living in the lanbd works cited include The Painted Door", "The Broken Globe", and Canadian Gothic

en Globe", and Canadian Gothic, the land is an antagonist.In the short story "The Painted Door", by Sinclair Ross, the land mirrors protagonist Ann's thoughts and feelings, and heightens the lonelines ... ry. "The Broken Globe." The Last Map is the Heart. Saskatoon: Thistledown Press, 1990. 92-103.Ross, Sinclair. "The Painted Door." The Last Map is the Heart. Saskatoon: Thistledown Press, 1990. 226-244.

(4 pages) 41 0 3.8 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Great Names of Canadian Literature

Modern Canadian literature is inseparably connected with such names as Sinclair Ross, Morley Callaghan, or Margaret Atwood. These famous writers are widely read not only i ... at least, have a try at it.The first short-story that I have chosen is The Lamp at Noon written by Sinclair Ross. When reading this great short story of him, I was struck by the imagery of the story, ...

(10 pages) 44 0 4.5 Jan/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"The Lamp at Noon" - short story about isolation.

Sinclair Ross responds to the issue of isolation, in his short story, "The Lamp at Noon." The author ... etting. The setting was beautifully described creating imagery that assists the focus of the theme. Sinclair expresses personification in climate changes, for example, "..Demented wind fled keening pa ...

(4 pages) 19432 1 3.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"Ones a Hiefer"

In this story the author Sinclair Ross has left much suspense which forces us to keep guessing. One of the mysteries left beh ...

(2 pages) 11 0 0.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

A Paradox: Written Through The Eyes of a Woman By The Mind of A Man: Issues of Patriarchy in Sinclair Ross's "As For Me and My House"

e - especially regarding the time frame in which it was written. Many attributed the method used by Sinclair Ross to his own sexuality and gender issues and the birthing of the feminist movement. If t ... lves deeper into this idea and explores the material thoroughly issues of patriarchy are prevalent. Sinclair Ross's As for Me and My House was written through the eyes of a woman yet exhibits judgment ...

(10 pages) 20 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"The Lamp at Noon": Effects of the Physical Environment

In his short story titled "The Lamp at Noon" Sinclair Ross discusses the idea that our physical environment can greatly affect the way we live ou ... 1034)The dominating affect of our physical environment upon our lives is depicted rather clearly in Sinclair Ross' short story "The Lamp at Noon". The actions of Paul and Ellen and their tense relatio ...

(3 pages) 31 0 3.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Character Analysis of Sinclair Ross' "The Painted Door"

Sinclair Ross' short story The Painted Door takes place on an isolated farm during the Great Depress ... between Steven and Ann had they not the opportunity in that storm.bibliography:The Painted Door by Sinclair Ross

(3 pages) 36173 0 4.2 Dec/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Theme analysis of "The Outlaw" by Sinclair Ross

heir parents and other relatives when playing games, and try to act as grownups, when they are not. Sinclair Ross explores this idea in "The Outlaw", a story about a boy who seeks guidance from his ho ... mitate them all the time. However, what they do not know is that life is not as simple as it seems. Sinclair Ross tires to show, in this coming-of-age short story, that the passage to manhood is not a ...

(3 pages) 16 0 2.0 Apr/2008

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

Analysis of "The Painted Door" Short story written by Sinclair Ross

ed, they tend to reflect on their lives and the issues they have. This is precisely what happens in Sinclair Ross's "The Painted Door", where the author explores adultery, a topic which was taboo back ... ng John, or rather by having John sacrifice himself for her wellbeing.Sources - The Painted Door by Sinclair Ross

(5 pages) 26 0 5.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"The Outlaw" Literary Analysis

se of literary elements and techniques such as symbolism, anthropomorphism and figurative language, Sinclair Ross addresses the theme of isolation, both literal and figurative, and the failure of peop ... gnorance in terms of noticing their surroundings during attempts to impress others are addressed in Sinclair Ross's "The Outlaw" through the use of literary elements such as symbolism, anthropomorphis ...

(2 pages) 1 0 0.0 Jul/2014

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature > Poetry

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p box. Do not email your assignments; if you are unable to use the dropboxes, contact your tutor.3. Sinclair Ross, "The Lamp at Noon," The Harbrace Anthology of Short Fiction, 160.And always the wind, ... pleaded, "See, Paul-I stand like this all day. I just stand still-so caged! If I could only run!"In Sinclair Ross' "The Lamp at Noon," the wind is a symbol that Ross utilizes to bring emphasis upon th ...

(2 pages) 1 0 0.0 Aug/2014

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges