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civic activities(like the square dances, the teen club, the halloween program, and of course, the lottery)”(4). His assistant Mr. Graves, is meaning the “bringer of death.” He is the assistant of Mr. Summers along with him in the lottery telling people to put there hands in the black box. Mr. Graves portrays death as in this article by: “Cummingsstudyguide.” Mr. Graves is the bringer of death.” Tessie Hutchinson on the other hand is the main person who is picked in the story the…

nti-Smoking Advertisement Does smoking cigarettes mean in a sense that you are slowly digging your own grave? This modern day smoking ad is attempting to stop people, James Twitchell refers to as “Experiencers” in his passage, “What We Are To Advertisers”. The strategy that this anti smoking advertisement is using to prevent consumers from smoking is utilizing, human appeals such as the need for feeling safe, as well as the need to have guidance. Pathos also plays a big role in this…

and killing my Annabel Lee.” This is the poet’s way of acknowledging and remembering her horrific death and how much it pains him. His choice of words with “chilling” allow the reader to almost feel the coldness of her dead body while it lies in the grave. The last three mentions of Annabel Lee is repeated the same way “Of the beautiful Annabel Lee” (33-37). In the last lines of the poem it feels like the poet is saying her name over and over, trying to bring her back to him with these words of…

Here’s some Amontillado Irony is the best way to go about revenge in Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”, Montresor decides to take Fortunato’s life as revenge for a serious insult. After all the antagonist’s family motto is “Nemo me impune lacessit” (Poe530), which means no man attacks me with impunity. The audience knows that a mortal event is about to happen, with insulter on the receiving end. During the carnival, Montresor lures Fortunato by asking him if he is not too busy to taste…

Usually in life we portray what certain objects or event mean to us although they aren’t vividly explained. For example we translate things from simple handshakes or bows in some countries into a form of commitment and respect. Although there isn’t a deal or the respect clearly stated it is understood that either a deal has been made or simply a powerful sign of formality has been induced. Symbolism is around all of our daily lives and in most cases mold us into who we become. Every single…

potters, imitating greek ceramics, added small, gradual changes that resulted in 737. Ultimately, the societal role of the kylix carried through to the Iron Age. The well preservation of 737 and its comparanda indicates that they were deposited in graves. Furthermore, the acid residue on certain objects indicates that the materials were used for drinking. During funeral processions, elites could partake in ritual drinking to honor their ancestors, and, by leaving the objects, they would mark…

There’s the “Mysterious French Lady” who travels to Dublin multiple times a year just to pay respects to someone she has an unspoken connection to. Then there’s the woman who walks sixty-four steps to her sons grave; and the story of a gift from a man to his dying father. All these stories revolve around the topic of death. They are all people’s experiences with death and we get to see how they cope with it individually and as a culture. There is a certain beauty…

Shocking Tradition I think that pretty much everyone wants to win the lottery these days, but it was not always that way especially in a small town in New England. “The Lottery”, a short story by Shirley Jackson takes place in a small town in New England, which traditionally holds an annual lottery every year to ensure a good crop harvest. The winner of this lottery faces a gruesome death by stoning which is believed to produce a bountiful crop which is vital to the small town. This tradition…

the party; that outcome is going to be death. At the party, he dances with Juliet, not knowing that she is indeed of an opposing family. When the party is over, Juliet asks her Nurse who this person she danced with is and makes a comment that “[her] grave is like to be [her] wedding bed” (citation needed). Little does she know, that in the end of the play, she will die so soon after she is married, that her wedding bed will be her…

Donald as head of the Armed Forces will lead the America into grave danger As well as appointing ultra right wing pro abortion Supreme court judges Donald is too close to risk for being in charge of our Armed Forces. Donald lacks rational temperament and must NOT become Commander-in-Chief. Donald lacks rational temperament and must not represent the military of this most powerful nation. Donald's poll surveys indicates he is threateningly close to winning the election and the 'nuclear option.'…