Gunpowder Plot

could be the protagonist, who is the leading character; the antagonist, who is the leading character opposing the protagonist; or they could be a secondary character, who helps to give the reader details about the plot or leading characters. Characters not only help to deliver the plot of the novel, but also help to bring out the theme of a novel. The novel Double Indemnity by James N. Cain follows the life of an insurance salesman named…

Theme: Fantasy Literature/Author: Riley, J. (2015). Story Thieves. New York: Aladdin Curriculum Area: Writing Student Age: 8-9 Group Size: 16-20 Common Core Standard: • Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension • Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or…

hearing about this movie, it didn’t sound too exciting. I expected it to be another childish Disney movie. After watching it, my entire view of the film changed. The movie Up is the perfect movie for people of all ages to watch because of its amazing plot, humorous…

REVENGE is a dramatic, medieval action script. The story offers an intriguing world with warriors, Kings, witches, betrayal, forbidden love, and murder. There’s a solid theme about revenge that is well interwoven into the overall plot. Revenge stories are a tried and true concept. They are always a good framework for conflict, tension, and character transformation. Medieval stories also offer a world that is well liked. The idea of two families in conflict with each other is always a smart…

scenario that results in a happy ending.” By the end of the short story the readers can notice that the conflicts are different but the endings stay the same. The author stereotypes the two main characters by gender, causes the reader to focus on the plot and includes symbolism and irony through the short story. When people think of fairytales they imagine a princess and prince charming but that is not the case here. John and Mary are the two main characters who are happily married with…

After having watched The Lunchbox as well as The Piano, I've come to realize how well these movies demonstrate the correlation between love and happiness. With the help of characters like Saajan Fernandes, Ila, Ada McGrath, and George Baines, the directors are capable of showing us just how important partnership is in our lives as human beings. Even with the two movies being set in two completely different areas, the same concept continues to arise. Love and partnership is essential to…

Vladimir Nabokov’s, Lolita, shows off his extraordinary narrative skills which bring a visionary insight into the issue of morality, a romantic verse and a grasp of human character that seem unique as his own. He uses first-person narration to affect the reader’s perception of the events being described in the novel through the use of stylistic devices. Thus, able to manipulate the reader’s beliefs and train of thought, to dictate what the they should think. More specific to the factors…

The plot of a story is the sequences of events that help a story reach its end. A story will always have events in it that are used to propel it forward. While some events are used to provide information about the setting and some background information, other events can help the story reach its conclusion. The plot of a story usually has 5 parts: beginning with the exposition, then the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution which is the ending of a story. The…

Lastly is the film technique of symbolism. This is expressed though the chess board scene that occurs just before Roy and Sebastian arrive to meet Tyrell. Symbolism is considered to be an aspect within a film, usually physical, that makes reference to another important idea either in another part of the film, or the real world. The chess board is clearly an example of this, through how, while it does serve the purpose of a chess board, there are many discreet yet noticeable surrounding meanings.…

The art of storytelling 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…