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Summary Of Steinbeck's "The Grapes Of Wrath"
Words: 496 / Pages: 2 .... 66. While coming into the last leg
of the trip to California, Grandma dies.
The family reaches California with two family members less than
when it did when they started. They soon discover that the jobs in
California are not plentiful at all and they are not welcome because they
are migrants. They do eventually find work but at wages which are so low
it is hard for them to even pay for food. Because of the current financial
state of the family they have to settle for living in squalid camps which
are called Hoovervilles. Tom gets into a fight at one of the camps with an
abusive deputy. The sheriff soon comes to arrest Tom, but Casey offers to .....
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In Cold Blood
Words: 1157 / Pages: 5 .... wake the sleeping family and brutally kill them all - the rancher, his wife, and their teenage son and daughter. The bodies are found by two family friends who come by before Sunday church. The murders shock the small Great Plains town, where doors were routinely left unlocked.
The killers then travel to Mexico, Hickock playing their way with bad checks. Tension grows in the complicated relationship between smooth-talking but malevolent Dick and half-Cherokee Perry, a moody little man with stunted legs who likes to sing and play the guitar. When their money runs out, they return to the States, pass more bogus checks and steal a car. They are finally .....
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The Indian Awakening In Latin America
Words: 1367 / Pages: 5 .... their lands, and way of life. The lands for
them is not simply dirt for them to cultivate. The various Indian cultures have
lived with their lands in harmony for thousands of years. The land to them is
their sense of identity in which they respectfully care for and live with in
harmony. The land which they once owned was meticulously cared for and the
lessons which they learned of respect for nature was passed down to their
children for generations. Much of the land they once owned was stolen from them
when the Europeans invaded.
Another aspect which was described in this book was religion and the
effects it had on the natives of Latin America. T .....
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Poe's The Cask Of Amontillado: Themes
Words: 666 / Pages: 3 .... In order to achieve
his aim, Montressor elaborates a plan which consists basicaly of two steps:
first, to take Fortunato to the catacombs of the Montressors, and second, to
arrest Fortunato down there forever.
Irony first appears in Fortunato's name, once we are made aware,
in the second paragraph, that he is going to be killed, but it ( the irony )
continues present during all the short story as something to call our attention
to what is really happening.
In the second paragraph Montressor states that in spite of his
decision of killing Fortunato, he continued smiling in his face ( Fortunato's ),
but he adds: "...and he did not perceive that .....
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The Puritan Society In N. Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"
Words: 1538 / Pages: 6 .... that God now
decides about their lives. Everything that happens is seen as God's will,
and providence plays an important role.
Through the sacrifice and righteousness of Christ, however, there is a
chance for people to be saved. One cannot definitely know who will be saved,
although pious and faithful people are of course more likely to. The
experience of conversion, in which the soul is touched by the Holy Spirit,
so that the believer's heart is turned from sinfulness to holiness, is
another indication that one is of the elect. Faithfulness and piety, rather
than good deeds are what saves people. If someone has sinned, public
confession is believe .....
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The Imperial Aspect Of Heart O
Words: 844 / Pages: 4 .... passing through the Thames with a group of other sailors, Marlow reminisces about how the land was once a place of darkness and uncivilized inhabitants. Beginning his story at dusk and finishing it in full darkness, Marlow speaks of how his dear aunt commissioned him a job aboard the fleet and of how he was sent down as an “emissary of light” to bring solace and transformation to an otherwise backward nation. His responsibility to the people of the Congo is evident when he sees the condition that the natives are in. In the beginning of the novella Marlow is repulsed by the state of the poor and starving people but after seeing a group o .....
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Gatsby's Pursuit Of The American Dream
Words: 538 / Pages: 2 .... her to amass wealth to reach her economic standards. Once he acquires this wealth, he moves near to Daisy, "Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay (83)," and throws extravagant parties, hoping by chance she might show up at one of them. He, himself, does not attend his parties but watches them from a distance. When this dream doesn't happen, he asks around casually if anyone knows her. Soon he meets Nick Carraway, a cousin of Daisy, who agrees to set up a meeting, "He wants to know...if you'll invite Daisy to your house some afternoon and then let him come over (83)." Gatsby's personal dream symbolizes the larger Am .....
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Willy Loman Is Often Described As A Tragic Hero. To What Extent Is "Death Of A Salesman" A Tragedy?
Words: 855 / Pages: 4 .... the Greeks "for their magnificent form, the symmetry." "That
form has never left me; I suppose it just got burned in." However Arthur
Miller argued that times have changed- "we no longer live in an era
dominated by kings and queens- and so maybe our definition of tragedy
should change, too." Changing ideas on the qualities of a "modern tragedy"
means also changing the qualities of a "modern tragic hero". A tragic hero
is someone with the dedication to die for a belief, but also someone who
has a tragic flaw or limitation that defines him as a character and makes
the tragedy happen. Willy is intense and passionate and cares about his
dream enough t .....
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Fahrenheit 451: Change
Words: 1502 / Pages: 6 .... take
away from his life the thing that is defeating it. The capacity for reformation
and change lies within." Throughout Fahrenheit 451, Montag, a dedicated fireman
and book burner, sees pleasure and titillation from burning books and destroying
lifetimes of important ideas. When outside influences put confusion in him, he
begins a series of changes, eventually becoming a revolutionary in a society
where books are valued.
Many factors contribute to the changes found in Montag. One of the first
influences during the story is the exquisitely observant Clarisse McClellan. She
is different from all of the others in society who like to head for a Fun Par .....
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The Catcher In The Rye: Summary
Words: 1215 / Pages: 5 .... Holden agrees to write a paper for Straddler, while he is on the date and gets immersed in old memories of his dead brother Allie whom he loves dearly. When Straddler arrives back at the dorm, Holden questions him about the date hoping that Straddler did not have sex with Jane. Straddler does not like the line of questioning and ends up in a fight with Holden, who lost trying to protect his old friend. This sets the scene for what life was like at Pency, which is a very important fact later in the book.
After the fight with Straddler, Holden attempts to befriend Ackley without success because he does not want to leave Pency friendless. Hol .....
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