The Flicker

others for their shared flaws (133). If it were not for this simple but crucial element of Dimmesdale’s character, “there would have been no such man,” for falsehood would have cloaked, consumed, and swallowed him whole (133). Instead, the small flicker of hope inside his mind sparks a potential for redemption and provides one last grab at…

In Fahrenheit 451, the author Ray Bradbury uses fire as an adapting theme throughout the novel. As the protagonist Montag changes as a character, so does the symbolic meaning of fire. Throughout the story, fire represents power, destruction, sorrow and ultimately community and warmth. When the reader is first introduced to Montag, he sees fire as a source of power and the author conveys fire in a positive light, “It was a pleasure to burn...to bring down the tatters and charcoal ruins of…

first deaf event I attended. Walking in the room, witnessing hands fly at rapid paces, attempting to scrutinize a person’s every movement in attempt to comprehend some semblance of a sentence; allowing me to know what’s going on. Suddenly the lights flicker, all movement stops, except for a single person’s hands who stood above the rest. I barely caught what she signed, but I caught enough, I knew we’d be watching a deaf film. Credits rolling across the screen, I stay sitting, faintly observing…

from a horror movie, where someone would be locked in a 5X5 room that seemed to be a torture chamber. The walls felt like you were in a tin can, claustrophobic and only one way out. the lights were super dim, despite one bulb that had a constant flicker, the quietness of the room also made you very cautious and alert. Finally out of that dungeon and into the labor and delivery section of the hospital. First walking into the room, there is a sudden sigh of relief because the room is so inviting.…

Among others, there’s Mazie’s now elderly neighbor, George Flicker, who recalls how Mazie always looked out for her sisters. Lydia Wallach, the great-granddaughter of the manager of the Venice Theater, notes, “[she] led a very big life for someone who barely left a twenty-block radius.” Even the son of Mazie’s long-time…

For years they had lived without incident in their house in a quiet residential neighbor…” (Pg. 69). This shows that the house is a normal day and nothing big ever happens. In contrast, “The father pushed past her without comment and the lights flickers” (79). This proves that “Where is Here” uses transformation. Therefore, transformation was effective because at first the family was happy and as soon the man left everything…

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Through the hermeneutical lens of comedy, a new interpretation of this narrative emerges. This new understanding including deeper elements of humor, cunning, and subversion replaces the traditional view of “the harlot with a heart of gold” who exudes faith in God Containment acts as a pivotal issue in both comedy and feminism. Written by men in power for men in power, the Hebrew Bible excludes those on the margins. Feminism views the patriarchy as using scripture as a means to maintain power…

As the clock strikes nine the 02 is plunged into darkness and Ellie Goulding’s band assume their positions on stage. Pulsing lightening bolts flicker on gigantic screens and the beat of Figure 8 comes from the speakers. Ms Goulding appears wearing an outfit that resembles a studded swimsuit, Doc Martins and a bindi. A sea of smartphones are instantaneously raised in the air. Before long Goulding bouncing around amidst shades of red, pink and purple lighting, swinging her hips and singing Ritual…

still looked a nasty mix of half-monster, half-human, glowing eyes and foaming mouth. Well, the curse definitely told her what to do next. "Make your peace," She stood over it and fired a bullet straight into its skull, fighting a flinch at the flicker of light and life in its eyes, before Hell itself opened to the claim the monster for home. Wynonna turned back to her Homestead. Those other plans, stiff malt liquor promising to hit her like a ton of bricks, was calling her home.…