When the odds are stacked against you, find a way to preserve and fight as your life depends on it. Emmellie Lyon discovers how a young boy did just that. Imagine this, your parents both are killed in a tragic car accident, leaving you to be raised by your inexperienced, bitter 20-year-old older brother, Darry Curtis. Darry doesnât care for...
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S.E. Hinton wrote the novel The Outsiders, which is realistic fiction. It shows key events demonstrating the respect Dally deserves. Some might think that Dally doesnât deserve respect for the way he treats people, but he acts this way because he came from a neglectful family and wasnât shown love. One place this is seen is when Johnny and Ponyboy...
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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, a novel that tells the story of the conflict between two rival gangs, Greasers and Socs, captures the voice of Ponyboy and his friends to talk about stereotype threats. In Ponyboyâs role as the narrator and main character in the story, he talks about the expectations of Greasers being violent delinquents, which sways his internal...
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Introduction In S.E. Hinton's seminal novel The Outsiders, the character of Bob Sheldon is often overshadowed by the more prominent protagonists. However, a closer examination reveals that Bob's role is crucial in understanding the socio-economic tensions and interpersonal dynamics that drive the narrative. Bob, a privileged teenager from the affluent 'Socs' (short for Socials), serves as a foil to the...
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In Sophoclesâ Antigone, the two characters of Creon and Antigone represent unreflective and polarising moments of Greek life, highlighting the conflict and divide between male and female, and âpolisâ and âOikosâ. Throughout the drama, Creon displays a near-existential fear of female transgression. He first introduces the theme of a male-female conflict when he says. Indeed, now I am no man,...
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Johnny is a dynamic character in the novel The Outsiders due to his afraid beginnings, bold experiences, and finally his loving ending. The first character trait that describes Johnny at the beginning of this novel is afraid. Johnny Cade was last and least. If you can picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is...
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Introduction Lois Lowryâs The Giver presents a thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of memory, emotion, and individuality within a seemingly utopian society. A pivotal yet enigmatic character within this narrative is Rosemary, the Giver's previous trainee. Although she appears only briefly, Rosemary's presence is deeply felt and her influence on the story is profound. Her experience as a Receiver-in-training and...
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The content recommends that the idea of inspirations that direct a person's course of activities are of sincere goal and will manage the individual in the right way. Right now, I will address the inquiry above and give proof of the announcement I have made. Santiago is persuaded by the old ruler more than once. The main inspiration is when...
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Traditionally, main characters were easily recognized as either a hero or a villain. Heroes demonstrated selflessness, honesty, devotion, and bravery along with many other qualities. Villains illustrate the deceptive, evil traits that are associated with the features of such a character. For a variety of reasons, recently, another kind of character has become very popular--the anti-hero. He, like the hero,...
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Happiness is only real when shared.â said Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild. Having a healthy relationship is a key component when pursuing happiness in life. That is why Chris McCandless, who was unsuccessful in forming a relationship with his own family, sought out nature to fill the void of his family. Throughout his journey with nature, Chris McCandless...
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Socrates said that âthe only true wisdom was knowing that you know nothing.â In Coelhoâs novel, how is Santiago able to gain wisdom and knowledge? When judging wisdom, one should not look at their wrinkled faces but rather at the actions and words that they exhibit instead. Santiago is an intriguing character who, before his exhibition, appears to have a...
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Introduction Zora Neale Hurston's novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, stands as a pivotal work in African-American literature, renowned for its rich characterization and profound exploration of identity, empowerment, and self-realization. At the heart of the novel is Janie Crawford, a character whose journey towards self-discovery is both compelling and instructive. Hurston crafts her protagonist with such depth and nuance...
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What makes characters worth reading about is their struggles. This is especially the case in âLes MisĂŠrablesâ, the well-known novel written by Victor Hugo. Jean Valjean was born into a poor family. He had seven children that he needed to support, leading him to stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family and sent to prison for nineteen years....
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Most of us have grown up reading stories and watching movies about heroes and princes who are flawless, brave, and innocent as leading positive characters. On other hand, in these stories, we could also find a villain with every negative quality possible who must oppose and cause harm to the hero. This conflict between the hero and the villain has...
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Antigone, who was Oedipusâs daughter, had both a theme of free will and fate, however, they seemed to contradict one another. Although her fate was to live, her free will would not allow her to break the promise to her brother, which was she would give him a proper burial. This went against the king, Creon at the time, and...
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Many people ponder the idea of being a hero, and what qualities or characteristics make one a hero. The borders between being a hero and a normal person can be blurred, and Odysseus from âThe Odysseyâ is a great example. Some may consider Odysseus a hero, and some may not. To me, Odysseus is not a hero because of his...
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Macbeth in the beginning of William Shakespeareâs play âMacbethâ is presented to the audience as powerful, but by the end of the play, because he is corrupted by his ambition, he become a coward character. Macbeth is in the Scottish army and are fighting for the country, which shows Macbeth as a powerful character. Shakespeare uses violent imagery to present...
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Throughout the process of growing up, people are influenced by everything surrounding them. This phenomenon doesnât have to be negative, but as Stephen gets older, he begins to reject any power that isnât himself, despite being vacuumed into always having a power when he was younger. In this essay, power is the influence other characters have over Stephenâs actions. While...
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In the book âCirceâ by author Madeline Miller, Circe learns, through her experience of motherhood, the instant love and maternal bond between mother and child, as well as a motherâs impulse to sacrifice her own life to protect her offspring. Like many mothers, Circe feels overwhelmed by a babyâs constant physical and emotional needs. Although she feels she is prepared...
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What makes a good leader? Is a good leader one that is virtuous or one that can do whatsoever is necessary to protect their territory? Niccolò Machiavelli in âThe Princeâ provides a thorough guideline as to the qualities of a good leader (i.e., prince). I will be analyzing the behaviors and decisions made by Creon in Sophoclesâ play âAntigoneâ to...
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The well-known tennis player Arthur Ashe once said: âTrue heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever costâ. These words of Arthur Ashe are contrary to the beliefs of Roy Hobbs from Bernard Malamudâs âThe Naturalâ, whose only ambition in life is to...
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The most important lesson Marji from âPersepolisâ by Marjane Satrapi learns is heroism, which guides her in decision-making and her life. Marji adores family members that have shown heroism throughout their life and uses their inspiration to try to bring change. She often compares herself and her father to the heroic deeds of her other family members. Marji often lies...
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In modern societies, artists or manufacturers use elements of cuteness that are pleasing to create mass consumption. Merchandise that is worth millions and is sold across the world is partly due to its appeal of being âcuteâ. In this case, a recognizable animated character, Hello Kitty, is famous for representing what is known to be cute. Cuteness is an aesthetic...
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Rather than respecting people for whom they are based on personality, society chooses to judge people based solely on looks. Given all they have been through as a group, why do the boys in âLord of the Fliesâ see Piggy as a nuisance? Piggyâs physical appearance leads him to be the subject of many jokes, and even after offering advice...
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Freudâs psychoanalytic theory was the idea that the mind is made of different parts that have the potential to conflict with one another. The three main parts are known as the id, ego, and superego. The id is irrational and emotional thought, while the superego is moral thought. The ego is rational thought and functions as a peacemaker between the...
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Shakespeare's tragicomedy 'Hamlet' is notable for only two female characters, both of whom are closely related to Hamlet as the protagonist: Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and matriarch of the play, and Ophelia, Hamlet's younger love. In this essay, the relationship between Hamlet and Gertrude will be explored in relation to the Freudian Oedipus complex. Hamletâs toxic relationship with his mother can...
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Elisabeth KĂźbler-Ross once said, âLearning lessons is a little like reaching maturity. You're not suddenly more happy, wealthy, or powerful, but you understand the world around you better, and you're at peace with yourself. Learning life's lessons is not about making your life perfect, but about seeing life as it was meant to beâ (BrainyQuote). As Rossâ quote states, the...
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In the world of literature, Roger Chillingworth stands, somewhat unceremoniously, as a symbol of true evil. In âThe Scarlet Letterâ he is the living embodiment of the Black Man, who is, in the Puritan faith, a representation of the devil. He shares similar physical features to the Black Man and even shares similar desires. In âThe Scarlet Letterâ, the Black...
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In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel 'The Scarlet Letter', Hester is the perfect example of one who experiences alienation alongside her daughter from the Puritans she lives around. She separates herself from them to work and take care of Pearl. Dealing with the guilt from her grave sin, Hester grows to learn how to cope with a judgmental society, where everyone around...
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In William Goldingâs novel âLord of the Fliesâ, Ralph is described as a leader, companion, and a civilized person, who runs on a democracy. That is why all the people from the island chose Ralph as their leader. Ralph also helps run the island. If the people had a different leader, I think that everyone's viewpoint would change. Ralph crafted...
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