A Common Reader

theory. A literary theory is used to analyze and interpret literature. Archetypal Criticism is a literary theory that focuses on common archetypes in literature. Archetypal Criticism claims that certain characters recur in literature, and there are no new stories (Davidson). Archetypal Criticism can be applied to In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez to reveal the common character types and motifs portrayed in the novel. The characters Minerva and Trujillo closely resemble the…

Contrast between characters is a craft move seen in both books to show the common theme. An example is shown in The House of the Scorpion between the characters ,Matt and El Patron. Before Matt discovered he was the clone of El Patron, he was a sweet, naive little boy. He had no clue of what was going on in the world around him. When he realized what he was, the power that came with being the clone of El Patron got to his head. Living in the estate, he was the prized possession of the most…

is moving far beyond boundaries and pre-conceived limitations that enables the storyteller to change the way that the story is told. Telling a story is being capable of drawing the readers in, grabbing their uttermost attention, perplexing them with the complexities of the story and at the end, connecting with the reader. The author, Junot Diaz implements these elements in his engrossing novel The Brief Wondrous life of Oscar Wao (2007). This book is captivating in the way that it integrates…

the Brooklyn border, in Ridgewood, Queens, and is aimed at serving those who live in gentrifying neighborhoods along the L train in Brooklyn” (qdt Corey Kilgannon). All of a sudden, video addicts, professional golfers, teachers and hipsters have a common bond. This virtual way of learning golf makes it easier to learn a new sport and also have the personal help needed to be successful. Immediately, this program connects different types of people and allows them to potentially be successful.…

timeline, its somber tone/ mood, and its descriptive imagery in the form of literal/ figurative descriptions. These three style elements used by the author allow the reader to stay invested in the story, leaving them constantly The first effective style element used is the linear timeline in Lusus Naturae. This style element allows the reader to comprehend the changes that are occuring to the protagonists as the story progresses. This linear timeline shows the gradual progression through the…

Capturing Readers through Rhetoric The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien holds a collection of fictitious stories that detail the seemingly endless extent of suffering and destruction that soldiers must endure while tangled up in the chaotic corporeality that is war. O’Brien effectively makes these fabricated stories reach out to the reader and ensnare their senses, relating the readers to the novel even if they do not have firsthand experiences with war. He captures the reader by using a…

Explication Prior to writing the poem Lost in Place, I read multiple stories that comment on flaws in society, and are applicable to multiple aspects of life. I chose to incorporate lessons from Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy, Ursula Le Guin’s The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, and Homer’s The Iliad. The lessons that I chose to use are the lessons that stick with me the most from all the readings: proximity, societal thought, and the power to change the fate of others. I knew I wanted to…

is an author 's attitude to the topic. The intent is the main message the author is trying to get across to the reader. Authors that have achieved success in their own ways are Atul Gawande, Dave Cullen, Malcolm Gladwell, and David Wallace Foster. Each of these four authors wrote literary pieces that inspired thinking. Each use their writing to express their ideas and get their readers…

In this seminar, I will discuss approaches through which Alison Bechdel exposes her emotions and personal perplexities within the literary and graphic aspects of her memoir such as her relationship with her father and her road to self-discovery. Approaches such as distinct pigment of the drawings, and the use of specific motifs and allusions are how Bechdel’s hidden and confused thoughts are represented. Bechdel’s illustrations are toned with a dismal blue/green colour throughout most of Fun…

definitely cannot go unrecognized by any good reader. The way in which Crawford utilizes colons to set up lists is very understated but effective. Listing allows consumers to logically set up their own thoughts, and with that more logical setup, one will comprehend and then keep more of the message with them down the line. This is one of the more helpful stylistic choices used when looking to convey logos, the logical appeal. Logos is very common, but also commonly misused as not all people…