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    Velutha Symbolism

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    we can give Velutha a retroactive continuity in his path as Christ and consider that at the end he 's risen once more, foreshadowed by his status as Christ. Not only that, but the description of Velutha approaching Ammu lacks a description of him actually breaking the water and standing up (315). It 's far-fetched, but in a book as visual as this it 's always worth recognizing when something is omitted, and in this case it leaves the reader an opportunity to view Velutha walking on water, Foster 's ninth rule. Foster 's seventeenth, of the Christ figure being "very forgiving," comes into consideration with how Velutha embraces Ammu again so unquestioningly, and without hesitation. It 's an irony, considering that Velutha has forgiven Ammu for her sin when her only sin was loving Velutha. Even without Foster 's list the layman reader could probably figure out the symbolism behind Velutha, but with it, along with any other outside knowledge of the Bible, the reader can create a truly solid argument for Velutha 's status as a Christ figure. This not just immediately sets up Velutha 's characterization but helps to foreshadow his entire future within the book as he rises and falls with Ammu and her family. The only question left is if his sacrifice will be worth it as he and Ammu are thrown right back into the same situation with the same society that crucified him the first time.…

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    Poisonwood Bible Essay An allusion is an expression designed to call something to mind indirectly. Whether to subliminally persuade someone, or to make a comparative point, allusions are an effective literary device. Barbara Kingsolver is an American woman who spent parts of her childhood in the Congo. She uses this first hand experience to fill her most popular book, the Poisonwood Bible with allusions. This story takes place at a time when the Congo is fighting for, and achieving…

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    Authors have the power to create a vivid image in a reader's mind through the use of style. Style is a technique an author uses to illustrate the bona fide meaning behind the text, some may call this the voice of the writer. The tone of the text is the attitude and mood towards the subject, generally conveyed through the word choice of the writer. The pace of the text emphasises the setting, atmosphere and the focus of the plot movement. The vocabulary is important because it pieces, both those…

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    daughters tell their stories first person of how they suffered under the fist of their legalistic, abusive father. The main portion of the book takes place in a village called Kilanga, where the patriarch, Nathan, is the new minister. The family experiences numerous embarrassments, due mostly to the father’s lack of cultural understanding and tolerance. Tragedy eventually strikes, and a daughter is lost to a poisonous snake bite. After this, the women of the family leave both the village and the…

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    Night by Elie Wiesel is an amazing, sentimental, autobiographical novel, which is also just the first novel of his trilogy based on his survival during the Holocaust. On the contrary from his other two books of the trilogy, Dawn and Day, Night is non-fiction. The novel contains Elie’s documented life story during the tragic holocaust as he was held captive in Auschwitz. Some points that make this book great are the point of view, tone, suspense, foreshadowing, style, and symbolism. Throughout…

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    Go Gentle Into That Light

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    Throughout the history of American literature, poets have used their works to convey deeper and more serious meanings. For example, Dylan Thomas writes “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night,” on the basis of those on their death beds should not settle for their death. Instead, they should be furious that they must die. This work done by Thomas is due to his own father’s condition. During this emotionally trying time, his emotions are reflected throughout the poem through symbolism, imagery, and…

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    Conrad is able to display how the people of the Congo region were treated and the area they lived in. These words show that the people in this region were treated so poorly that their lives have changed, decayed, and the impact on their lives is devastating. The use of these specific words give the reader a small feeling of what the Congo people are actually experiencing daily from the Europeans.Through imperialism, the Europeans were able to conquer the Congo people and treat them in a very…

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    Alison Smith’s memoir- Name All the Animals details the aftermath of the tragic death of her brother, Roy. The memoir highlights Smith’s struggle to define herself in the midst of dealing with her own sense of loss, the pressures of adolescence, and her dysfunctional family. In attempts to define herself, Smith questions several fundamental elements in her life such as her faith and her own sexual identity. Realizing that her answers differed from those around her, Smith had to make a decision…

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    In Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible, Leah has a reveals, “God doesn’t need to punish us. He just grants us a long enough life to punish ourselves”(327). This relates directly to Nathan’s life, as his life begins a long downward spiral to his own demise. The Poisonwood Bible shows how stress from war can affect human relations and cause deep emotional problems. The book begins with the Price family going to the Congo unprepared, and trying to convert the locals. The failed attempts of…

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    In Song of Solomon, a novel by Toni Morrison, flight is used as a literal and metaphorical symbol of escape. Each individual character that chooses to fly in the novel is “flying” away from a hardship or a seemingly impossible situation. However, by choosing to escape, one is also deliberately choosing to abandon family and community members. The first reference to this idea is found in the novel’s epigraph: “The fathers may soar/ And the children may know their names,” which introduces the idea…

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