The Cornfield

Cordelia wanted to care for him and then she sent her soldiers to search for her father. Lear has hidden from her in the cornfields, draping himself in the weeds and flowers and singing madly to himself. Cordelia sends one hundred of her soldiers to find Lear and bring him back. She consults with a doctor about Lear’s chances for recovering his sanity. The doctor tells her…

In a village of sinister children, ruled by a young but extraordinarily evil preacher named Isaac, who guides his followers into worshiping a powerful demonic entity, the implications of various symbols and images advance and develop the story of Children of the Corn. As Isaac leads his group of children, teenagers and young adults, the symbols used in order to depict his majesty and overall cruelty depict a very evil sense of imagery within the novel. By understanding the roles of Isaac and…

The point of view in a story can really make or break it. Throughout William Faulkner’s career as an author of fiction, he put much effort into how the stories were told- point of view. Each one of Faulkner’s stories goes in depth with each character and gives the reader a good sense of what is going on. Faulkner achieved this through the skillful use of perspective. He went on to create great stories such as, “A Rose for Emily”, “Dry September”, and “Barn Burning”. These short stories clearly…

and maimed it was also one of three, perhaps four, wars fought on American soil. Estimates vary, but somewhere in the ballpark of 600,000 soldiers lost their lives and countless others were wounded. The battles weren’t in some far off land, but in cornfields and towns across America and the impact of the Union victory shaped the United States into what it is today. For all of its carnage the war still raged for four years and the ranks of both armies were filled predominately by volunteers. Men…

Antebellum and Civil War America (1793-1865) William Dedman Eastern Kentucky University African/African-American Studies Program GE Essay Assignment Dr. Norma Threadgill-Goldson Margaret Walker said, “Handicapped as we have been by a racist system of dehumanizing slavery and segregation, our American history of nearly five hundred years reveals that our cultural and spiritual gifts brought from our African past are still intact.” By making this statement, Mrs. Walker was reflecting on…

Soybeans, God, and Horseshit Small towns always have a distinct smell. You won’t notice it at first. No one really does. There’s always too much shit in the air. Horses, cows, pigs, chickens. Good old boys and god. Drivers will wave you on at stop signs, regardless of the fact that it’s their turn. Downtown will be historic, but all the buildings will be crumbling, and no one will be able to afford the restoration. The people will be friendly, tired, and stupid. And the smell will never leave.…

Chapter One 1970 The year was 1970. My father and mother, Liam and Elizabeth Taylor, had just purchased their first home, a duplex in town. It was red brick and had large steps going up to a porch shaded by large oak trees. My parents painted it green inside and fixed it up immediately. My grandpa Levi, Elizabeth’s father, hated the paint so much that he bought them all new paint in the green color he thought was more appropriate and even though my parents disagreed, it was changed after…

Sprinting is not that easy when you don’t know where you are going, but I was doing it nonetheless. Without a destination, I keep my eyes pealed for a safe place to stop, but this sad excuse of a town doesn’t have much to offer. Mostly cornfields and barns, both of which give me bad vibes. I slow my sprinting down to a steady jog, just to be sure I’m not missing any opportunities. In the distance, I see a building; I decide if there are no cars, then I will see what it has to offer. As I…

first move was made by Wellington, when he blocked off the road to Brussels in an attempt to stop Napoleon from entering. He then positioned his men behind three farms and a ridge. Because of the way the farms were positioned and all of the high cornfields, Wellington had a very good shield and a good vantage point. Napoleon then launched his attack, with about 5000 men, on one of the farms called Hougoumont. The farm made a strong shield and the British was able to fire through the holes of…

• The Lovely Bones is a captivating novel by Alice Sebold that undoubtedly deserves to be included in the literary canon. • Puts a spin on the classic murder-mystery as it is told from the victim’s perspective, Susie Salmon • Telling the story from her own heaven, we gain a personal insight on the diverse range of flawed characters and how they change because of Susie’s death. • The book also features a variety of literary techniques that help to further enrich the story • These factors combined…