Epistolary novel

When rewriting classic novels, authors generally have specific agendas. Sometimes their purpose is to correct or clarify certain aspects of the original texts; another motivating factor could be to emphasize particular elements. A common literary technique authors often employ is the continuation of major themes from classic works to the rewrites. A prevalent theme in eighteenth and nineteenth-century literature is examining the effects of British presence in foreign countries from a variety of…

Pamela and I are both young women with a penchant for written English living in a man’s world. Obviously, her case is more severe; given her clear-cut role as a servant and woman, it makes it next to impossible for her to speak out about her exploitation. Luckily, in the 21st century, we are making progress and pushing certain boundaries. However, these gender biases and standards are still prevalent today since they are so deeply woven into our culture. I admire Pamela’s strong set of morals.…

When putting a frog in a pot with boiling water in it, the frog will jump out of the pot immediately. However, when it was put in a pot of cold water and the pot was slowly heated, the frog would be boiled alive and die in the pot. However, this story is proved not true recently. According to Fast Company (2006), J. Debra Hofman did a new examination of the boiling frogs. “We placed Frog A into a pot of cold water and applied moderate heat. At 4.20 seconds, it safely exited the pot with a leap…

factor embedded within the novel which contributes to the memorability of the novel is its fascinating language. A fairytale should be happy however, Yolen uses it as an allegory for the Holocaust. According to tradition, a fairytale by nature is didactic or moralistic; 'Briar Rise' does so on both an internal and external level. It teaches children that good will triumph over evil. There is much use of the traditional and original fairytale terms throughout the novel for example “Once upon a…

This device is perhaps one of the most primitive forms of the guillotine seen in the revolution. The maiden, along with the Halifax gibbet, a similar invention, gradually gained popularity, being used in places such as Italy and Switzerland during the 15th century. However, it was not until the 1700's that these machines were altered and improved to become the modern guillotine. Named for Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, a French doctor and member of the Revolutionary National Assembly, he believed that…

12) One of my group members, Rashmi, seemed to think Gabriel was simply being modest and polite. I however find his statement to be pompous and arrogant. It is quite obvious he thinks rather highly of himself. He knows he is smarter than his audience. He wants them to think that he is so humble when he is actually the opposite. Her perspective makes me contemplate whether Gabriel was ever considerate of others. Did he really care about their feelings? Is that why he made the statement? Some of…

First American novelists Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810), Wieland (1798) William Hill Brown (1765-1793), The Power of Sympathy (1789) Hannah Webster Foster (1758-1840), woman novelist who wrote The Coquette; or, The History of Eliza Wharton; A Novel; Founded on Fact. By a Lady of Massachusetts (1797) The Romantic period: 1820—1865 Romanticism As an approach in literary creation, romanticism is ever present in literature of all times. As a literary movement, it occurred and developed in…

Brittany Irwin What it Means to be Human Human beings are very precious and unique creations. God crafted human beings in his image and likeness; each matchless person has his or her own physical features, thoughts, interests, likes/dislikes, etc. To be fully human means embracing God as our creator, the main source of the human identity, and following the path of holiness that he has laid down for human beings. In Thomas Merton’s work of philosophy “The Inward Solitude,” written to a…

When in actual fact, Lucy sees the mirror as 'reflecting vibrant life'. To Lucy the mirror is beautiful, as it shows vibrant signs of life 'bits and pieces of India glanced on its surface.' This seems quite rare for people in the C19th, who would not have acknowledged bits of smashed glass as art. They certainly would not acknowledge Lucy's observation of the moment, as appropriate. Most would recognise the mirror as smashed glass. She is able to see the beauty even in unprepossessing moments.…

Fitzgerald uses this to convey that Gatsby is a very famous man, due to his respectable parties. Most of the inhabitants of his parties gossip about him to one another, predicting how his personality differs to the gossips. This suggests that Gatsby isn’t a very open person and a highly secretive figure. Fitzgerald’s initial presentation for Gatsby near the start of the extract is very disgruntled. Most of the descriptions of Gatsby are reinforcing the fact that he is clouded by mystery. He is…