Essays Tagged: "sense of fear"

"Accounts Settled"

external because Gordon had to face himself and nature. The rising action started when Gordon had a sense of fear as he went into the valley. The, the porcupine stole his food and Gordon was going to ...

(2 pages) 33 0 4.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Machiavelli's views

that the importance of this tactic should override all others. Although, he believed in emanating a sense of fear to the people that were being ruled, he also believed that without the people, the rul ...

(2 pages) 123 0 4.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Use of Blood Imagery in Macbeth

y, and the excitement in his plays. In the play of MacBeth, Shakespeare uses blood imagery to add a sense of fear, guilt, shame, insanity, and anger to the atmosphere. The use of blood imagery allows ...

(2 pages) 53 0 5.0 Apr/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

The Power of Fear in Obrien's If I die in "A Combat Zone", Hasford's The "Short-Timers", Moore's "The Green Berets", and Obrien's "Going After Cacciato"

rien's Going After Cacciato, all share a common element - fear. An integral part of each story is a sense of fear that helps to intensify the experiences being related by the author; ie make the stori ... h the war scares him, and takes it heart. 'He was scared, yes, and confused and lost, and he had no sense of what was expected of him or of what to expect from himself,' (Cacciato, 41). This delirium ...

(4 pages) 50 0 3.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

An analysis/review of the book Dispatches, by Michal Herr

Dispatches PaperAs I read Dispatches by Michael Herr, there is an overwhelming sense of fear and horror. His dispatches are populated by soldiers called 'grunts', whose enemy was ...

(4 pages) 69 2 5.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Title: ALMOST THERE AND BACK AGAIN, author: Scott Lewis, subject: analysis of "The Prelude" by William Wordsworth

es a rock looming over him. The speaker uses devices such as diction, imagery, and tone to convey a sense of pleasure at the beginning and one of fear towards the end.Diction plays an important role i ... e at the beginning and one of fear towards the end.Diction plays an important role in conveying the senses of pleasure in the beginning and fear towards the end. Some phrases with a positive connotati ...

(1 pages) 38 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

CHILD SOLDIERS

owever, kids are often given drugs and alcohol before they are sent into battle, so they lose their sense of fearThe invention of small arms made it much easy to arm children - even an 8 year old can ...

(4 pages) 58 0 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

"I, Robot" director Alex Proyas - Analysis

r for humans to start relying on technology and not being in control. This paper will elucidate the sense of fear and distrust regarding machines and technology that the film exhibits for our future, ...

(6 pages) 36 1 5.0 Apr/2006

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

Individual rights are disapearing as the war on terror progresses.

years ago? People's right to sing in public or even play April fools jokes has been restricted by a sense of fear that has never been around before. Five girls face criminal charges for putting up que ...

(3 pages) 80 1 4.5 Oct/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

September 11, 2001 was the most significant moment in my life

ged the way Americans did their daily activities forever.After hearing about the attacks on 9/11, a sense of fear went through me. I was concerned for the safety of my family, friends and myself. I co ...

(4 pages) 44 0 1.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Literature: Awsome Characters Rule

dominate by powerful influence. The characters are awesome because the reader looks at them with a sense of fear, respect, wonder, or reverence. After reading about an awesome character in literature ...

(3 pages) 7 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

LOTF Reasoning For The Change In Attitudes Towards Savagery

Ralph's View Point Having landed to this place , I have lost my sense of security, and have developed a sense of fear. The only thing that I can remember was that o ... ad little experience to cope with such conditions. I have never been so close to nature in the real sense. I have realised that this is about survival and that I must adapt to my surroundings. ...

(3 pages) 857 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Crucible Teaching

own. These same people also say that the devil has been grasping people's souls. This causes a huge sense of fear in the town. The girls of Salem are accusing only the people who they dislike. Nothing ...

(4 pages) 960 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

American Sprirt In Literature

bout her house burning helped modern America see the spirit 350 years ago.Edwards displayed a great sense of fear in early America that modivated people to become better, more appeasing people to thei ...

(2 pages) 26 0 0.0 Feb/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Summertime

m warm and content. Suddenly she stands up and flaps her wings as if to take off in flight. A fresh sense of fear clings coldly to my heart. “Flap your wings and come to me,” she coaxes. I s ...

(2 pages) 13 1 3.7 Jul/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Macbeth Commentary

wether or not Shakespeare actually wrote Hecate's lines. They aren't Shakespearean sounding in the sense that they are in rhymed couplets instead of his famous iambic pentameter. While Hecate ... ngs, but when killing he uses grace and wisdom as to not be discovered. In the mean time he is in a sense of fear of discovery and confusion towards the future. This passage in short sums up the story ...

(2 pages) 2103 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

The phantom of the opera

tmosphere, combined with a strong pulsed musical score manage to keep the audience paralyzed with a sense of fear. From the chandelier falling over the audience to the infamous unveiling of the mask, ... ed with total commitment as the actor actually must become the Phantom in order for him to have any sense of believability. From the opening scene to the final scene, the full character is hidden unti ...

(2 pages) 13 0 0.0 Feb/2008

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

Dover Beach - Tone Analysis

ties of a peaceful life, portrayed through a silent sea. In addition, the reader also experiences a sense of stability in the "cliffs." Since they are solid and unchanging, they create a reassuring se ... g sea. Therefore, as the author experiences such feelings looking through the window, they create a sense of understanding at what Matthew Arnold sees when he is able to see the earth as a calming, st ...

(3 pages) 8 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

A voice booms, ?I don?t wanna go to church! I

rior to other albums on the market today.When listening to Doubelieveingod, the listener can feel a sense of horror and even a small sense of fear. These aren?t the guys most of us would want to meet ...

(2 pages) 1132 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Favorite Book, Character or Historical Figure

n America. Nearly fifty years after the book's initial publication, it still captures the universal sense of fear and rejection we must each overcome to achieve our dreams. Although my personality is ... e my talents and creativity to overcome whatever blocks my way. Armed with a strong personality and sense of determination, I never let anyone restrict my goals or dreams.One of my earliest goals was ...

(3 pages) 6 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American