Really, there’s no reason to even include these events in the novel, aside from creating a juxtaposition between his past and current self. However, these passages have somewhat of an allegorical quality to them. Regarding the prologue, it was used to create an image of Frank Conroy that the reader would be able to understand; it was a way to introduce his flaws immediately, so the audience would understand where they came from as they read the memoir itself. The epilogue is much more dramatic, in a sense. Its tone is almost manic, and seems to be the “this is what I’ve become” of the novel. His syntax has changed to where it seems like the Frank Conroy you met in the prologue has changed as you read the novel, and this is the…
The following is an epilogue to Albert Camus’s The Stranger, an existentialist novel where the main character, Meursault, comes face to face with the reality of the Absurd. Being sentenced to death, not because of the murder he committed but because of his radical worldview, Meursault remains true to his belief that there is no God, no meaning, and no hope to the life he lives. Meursault, at the end of the novel, shares his last wish; that at his death, he would have one last bit of…
In my short life of fourteen years, nothing major or very noteworthy has happened. I don’t have a story yet. So, instead of telling you about little parts of my little life, I’ll tell you about the whole epilogue in my Novel of Life. First thing first, I was brought into this wonderful world on December 18, 2001, in Westerville, Ohio. Obviously, I don’t remember this, but apparently I was a bit of a fussy baby. Mom has always told me that I was stubborn from the moment I was conceived. I…
truth is you have taught me what it meant to be more than just the Receiver of Memories, I'm now a person with feelings, a heart, and most importantly I've accomplished teaching someone intelligent and wise, that's more than I could ever ask for”, The Giver’s skin turned white as he shut his eyes closed glad he told Jonas what he has endured the past year and how he felt about sharing a little part of his life teaching Jonas and that meant everything for The Giver. Jonas lets the tears quietly…
There are two types of people in the world: the ones who like a definitive ending and the ones who leave it up to their imagination. I consider myself to be the type to leave it to my imagination, therefore I found the epilogue unnecessary information that Dostoevsky could have left for the reader to complete. Part VI ended strongly, it captured Raskolnikov’s psychological regret in realistic manner. The epilogue, in a way, watered down the strength of Part VI. All of the developing…
The two men froze in fear. Georg and Ulrich lay beside each other in the darknesses. After some time the men became delusional due to the fact that they were hungry, exhausted and cold to the point of hypothermia. They began to give up; once the wolves had reached them, Georg noticed they weren’t wolves at all. Raccoons waddled through the snow towards them. Georg grabbed the flask of wine with frozen pinkies and offered it to the raccoons as a peace offering. The gaze accepted, Georg and…
As I arrived to Elsewhere, I saw the scenery, and it was beautiful, People playing together, colors of the setting, nature, and many more amazing things! But before I entered Elsewhere, I realized the people I am leaving behind, my friends, including Fiona. I have 2 choices, go to Elsewhere and enjoy a new life, but without my friends, or go back to the community and try to save my friends, but with a risk of getting caught and being sent to release. I didn’t want to leave my friends behind, so…
Hammurabi was the ruler of Mesopotamia in 18th century B.C.E.. I think that the laws or code he made were just for his time.Even though we don’t use the same methods and punishments he used, he made laws that were fair to the people he ruled over. In Hammurabi’s code he had an epilogue, and in the epilogue there is a part that said, “That the strong might not injure the weak , in order to protect the widows and orphans.” By that, he meant that his laws are meant to protect the weak from the…
The morning air begins to warm, a delightful break from the chilly night. Rumors are spreading like wildfire through the Wylie’s realm that someone in the royal family has perished. The people fear the rumor to be true; due to the castle’s vacant appearance and the Kingsman blocking the gates. A fair-skinned man with short light hair, dressed in a Kingsman uniformed, is returning home after spending three days locked behind the castle’s walls. He enters a modest stone home with a sandy hair…
For the first time, he heard something that he knew to be music. He heard people singing. He saw lights glowing inside and outside of the dwelling. Jonas saw somebody put on a coat and a hat and walk outside. The tall man walked towards Jonas and Gabe with a worried look. He picked up Gabe without hesitation and said to Jonas “Why were you gone so long Jonas, you said you were gonna play with Gabe outside for a few minutes.” Jonas looked at him confused. “How do you know my name?” Jonas asked…