Elizabeth Gaskell

man, a husband, and a local farmer. He speaks with a sharp tongue and values his honest reputation. His strong sense of pride and integrity makes him fear what others will think of him if they find out his lust filled sin. Elizabeth Proctor is the wife of John Proctor. Elizabeth is true to her husband, her marriage, and she is a woman of a God. She values her reputation and her marriage and holds each close to her heart. She has a strong sense of pride, and believes she is…

to Elizabeth Proctor. Elizabeth finds out about the affair and fires Abigail. This starts a fire which consumes the Proctors and the town of Salem. This affair made the citizens of Salem rely on their religion to set their minds free from the sins they committed by not exposing their knowledge of the affair between John Proctor and Abigail Williams. Elizabeth Proctor is a honest, kind and holy person. In the Crucible, Elizabeth is targeted by Abigail Williams over John Proctor. Elizabeth is…

I have heard the name Hemingway before, yet I don’t believe I have read anything he has written. After getting to read his shorty story titled “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”, I would like to read more of his literary works. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber is set in the wilds of South Africa and involves a husband and wife going on an adventures safari together. The husband, Francis Macromer is introduced in the book as someone who is good looking, fit and rich. From this…

Olive Kitteridge: A Critical Review Introduction Olive Kitteridge is a collection of short stories written by Elizabeth Strout in 2009. The stories, linked by a common thread, the title character Olive Kitteridge, typify life in small town Maine. Trudy Bush’s review of the book was witty and enlightening because Bush never attempts to flee from Olive’s colorful character, as tempting as it may be. Bush embraces Olive entirely, giving a glimpse into her gloomy, and at times loving nature while…

I believe that JonBenet Ramsey was killed by her brother and that the parents covered up the murder. I also believe that the evidence points towards this conclusion. My version of events starts with the father putting JonBenet to bed on Christmas night. I believe that JonBenet got out of bed and went downstairs where she stole a piece of Burke’s pineapple. He got angry and hit her on the head with the flashlight. He then took a track from his train set and hit her in the side to see if she…

the Earl of Essex. Ned, in his thirties, enters, swearing while trying to take off his costume. He is infuriated because Jack as Benedick forgot his line which was a cue for Ned as Beatrice to turn on the stage during the performance before Queen Elizabeth I. The possibility of Ned walking off the stage and the potential humiliation from it makes Ned more and more furious. Slowly other members of the troupe enter into the barn. Jack asks Harry for any news of which the latter replies with people…

Thousands of people revile Offit publicly at rallies, on Web sites, and in books. Type pauloffit.com into your browser and you’ll find not Offit’s official site but an anti-Offit screed “dedicated to exposing the truth about the vaccine industry’s most well-paid spokesperson.” Go to Wikipedia to read his bio and, as often as not, someone will have tampered with the page. The section on Offit’s education was once altered to say that he’d studied on a pig farm in Toad Suck, Arkansas. (He’s a…

Arthur’s allusion represents the overall battle of good versus evil and the fight for equality. King Arthur and Arthur Jarvis were well liked, and respected by the people. Paton states “the church had been too small for all who wanted to come” (181), and this is the ultimate representation of the respect that Arthur receives. King Arthur had the Knights of the Round Table at which everyone at the table was seen as equal. Arthur Jarvis fights for the equality of both races and his death is seen…

Every book that has made impact always has at least one character that outstands the rest. Either because that character has gratifying and talented deeds or because that character has fury and dislikes many things. The Crucible involves many characters which makes the story more interesting and hooks the reader in, but there is one character that makes many changes through the novel. Throughout the play John Proctor is the heart of the plot. Being involved in the plot so much leads to many…

The character of John Proctor and his story tell the readers/viewers to prevent a tragedy like this from resurfacing in the future. The witch trials, as well as many other historical events show how easily the human race can confuse right and wrong. When faced with death, rather than sign the document of his confession, Proctor stands strong to protect the reputations of his fellow citizens who he knows have done no wrong. The flaws in his character show he is just a normal human being, yet…