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    Essay on differing contexts between great Gatsby and sonnets from Portuguese Context can influence the style and themes of a text. A text mirrors the concerns of the time and place in which it was written. The interpretation of a text also depends on the context of the reader. Sonnets from the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning are a reflection of the Victorian era in which it was composed‚ as well as of Barrett Browning’s personal experiences. The Great Gatsby‚ a novel composed by F. Scott

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    Francis Scott Fitzgerald ’s novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ is full of symbolism‚ which is portrayed by the houses and cars in an array of ways. One of the more important qualities of symbolism within The Great Gatsby is the way in which it is so completely incorporated into the plot and structure. Symbols‚ such as Gatsby ’s house and car‚ symbolize material wealth. <br> <br>Gatsby ’s house "[is] a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy" which contains "a tower on one side‚ spanking new under

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    Akankwasa Aryabaho Mrs. Kutschman English 3s 3/17/2016 To understand The Great Gatsby‚ By F. Scott Fitzgerald a reader will find it helpful to know some details about Fitzgerald’s life and experiences. F Scott Fitzgerald fawned on the rich; that he was a mongrel of letters; that being tarred by his self-destructive relating this to Gatsby who is also rich and mainly wanting love.(an american sublime) “F. Scott Fitzgerald (September 24‚ 1896 – December 21‚ 1940) was an American novelist and short

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    A Streetcar Named Desire Essay 2. Human illusions have always been a powerful subject of plays‚ both tragic and comic. In what ways has Williams considered this aspect of human behavior and with what effects? In the play “A Streetcar Named Desire”‚ Tennessee Williams has considered human illusions through the use of a few conventions of drama. The language attributed to certain characters creates unrealistic images of approaches to situations at hand. He uses symbols and props to transmit the

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    that night‚ Stanley bellows “STELL-LAHHHHH!” into the night like a wounded beast calling for the return of his mate‚ this effect of specific expression‚ creates a dramatic effect in the sense of urgency and control‚ and also emphasises the space between the two‚ literally and metaphorically. This space‚ indicates an possible implication of predatory mannerisms on Stanley’s behalf‚ as he calls for his mate‚ and also dominance that he can get her back. To express this further their reunion is also

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    This play is about people who display cruelty and harshness in their treatment to others‚ especially those who are weak and vulnerable. Blanche Dubois is the central victim of mistreatment even though she had tried to make Stanley the victim. She displays her self as fragile and moth like‚ dealing out her share of insensitivities that happened during her younger days. Also because of her moth like image‚ the other characters see her as an easy target to knock down and use her insecurities against

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    A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE He acts like an animal‚ Has an animal’s habits! Eats like one‚ moves like one‚ Talks like one!” Directors Note “I don’t want realism. I want magic!” This fantasy of wanting an ideal or perfect world has turned into an illusion with people both on the outside and inside. This illusion of an idea life and personal identity is portrayed not only in the real world today‚ but also Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire”. Representative of this and

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    Deanna O’Neal. Per1 Pride plays a crucial role in a man’s life. It can sometimes be so important that it determines one’s fate. The Great Gatsby is truly a story of love and war. "Man meets woman‚ they fall in love‚ the lose eachother‚ woman finds another man‚ and someone dies." The Crucible however‚ is a story of society and war against man. "Man is accused of an action‚ loses respect of the town‚ has to "protect" his family‚ (during time of Salem witch hysteria) someone does in the end. The

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    Streetcar Named Desire Scene 2 1) Stella tells Stanley that Belle Reve (Rive?) is lost. It leads to a little argument. He asks for the papers‚ looks inside her trunk. He finds clothes‚ letters from Blanche’s dead husband‚ in a tin box. Napoleonic code. Stanley reveals Stella’s pregnancy. Belle Reve was lost on mortgage‚ sold by Ambler &amp; Ambler 2) Sees through Blanche’s trunk. “Your looks are okay” -&gt; Blanche was expecting compliments 3) Beautiful dresses - no paper at the

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    should not restrict students or they should not make students’ learning meaningless. They should state that what students will learn in class and which assignments or activities will be done. Students that know what they are supposed to learn have a great opportunity to be successful. Therefore‚ teachers should inform students what they will study in today’s class at the beginning of class. The second one is that parents should know what their children do in class. That parents ask questions like

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