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The word "iceberg" is most likely a Dutch term "ijsberg," which translates to ice mountain; only one-eighth of the mass can be seen above the surface of the water ("Iceberg Facts"). Iceberg also refers to a theory/style of writing in which the vast majority of the story is not read in black in white but inferred and hidden throughout the writing. Ernest Hemingway was famous for the style, and it can be seen throughout, “Now I Lay Me” a short story about a religious man during The Great War who…

characters that builds to climax and at the end everything sorts out but on the contrary Vonnegut offers us a war story without heroic characters or glorious battles instead he portrays a war story filled with science-fiction elements but at the same time makes it sound as real as possible. In the eighth chapter, Vonnegut declares that his…

husband, but uncovers the truth of her marriage instead. This play is structured around the loan that Nora took before the play takes place. The play has many complications but what complicates the script the most is that Nora is a woman who at the time didn’t have many rights. The climax doesn’t actually take place until the play is near its end. When Torvald reads a letter delivered by Krogstad, Torvald snapps at his wife telling her she is useless and no good. From that point the whole play…

Aging Presented in Away from Her and Driving Miss Daisy Allison Riddle U20822752 The presentation of aging in film can be presented in a multitude of ways. Each presentation telling a story about a struggle that every person will face eventually, whether scared, worried or indifferent about this process. Two films that depict the aging process quite gracefully for the elderly, ailing characters are Away from Her (2006) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Both films show how the journey of…

eternity I couldn't help not keeping track of the minutes. Tick-tock tick-tock the sound of a clock repeated in my head. Not a single whisper could be heard. Seconds felt like minutes, minutes felt like hours, and the time to leave the class wasn't close. An eternity could be close to the time I felt I was in that class. Teachers have made me been bored before but never as much as this one. Couldn't speak, couldn't whisper, felt like we weren't even allowed to breath. First day in class and…

I may not know who I am, or what I will become, however, I am absolutely positive about my potential and I will stop at nothing to achieve success. I have proven my persistence before and I fully intend to do it again. Only this time, on a bigger scale. Years ago I had a vision, soon after, with hard work and dedication, all my dreams were made my reality. Now I have something new in my sights. I yearn for greater success. An exceptional college education, such found at Virginia Tech, is a…

In the short story, interpreter of Maladies, Jhumpa Lahiri incorporates symbols to help the reader better understand the relationships that are shown. The symbols vary from objects to actions. Often times these symbols can be overlooked and rendered meaningless, but with intent examination they can help us better understand the story and the relationships that are portrayed. Interpreter of Maladies is a story centered around a family and their tour guide. This family includes a Mrs. Das, Mr.…

World renowned author, ethicist, and theologian Lewis B. Smedes once argued that , “The problem with revenge is that it never evens the score. It ties both the injured and the injurer to an escalator of pain. Both are stuck on the escalator as long as parity is demanded, and the escalator never stops.(Diederich)” Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado highlights the sequence of events Montresor endures to enact revenge on Fortunato. Montresor believe that he has been wronged to the point of…

Every day we are to choose what way we should go; decide do or do not; make first step to answer complicated questions. We have to face the problems and deal with them. We have to take new issues every hour. The most difficult and the most important questions we ask ourselves are the questions about morality. Because our answer for this questions truly defines who we actually are. It often said that morality makes people better, because their actions are aimed to the goodness, kindness, changing…

experience it. Thus, the place where I always wanted to see and spend time of my life with nature, a place that can provide me immense joy and happiness, a time for relaxing and regaining lost energy is the Maldives. In my perspective, it appears like a paradise on…