… use of symbolism What are some symbols used in The Great Gatsby? How does Fitzgerald use color? Examples of color use in The Great Gatsby Critical Analysis of The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, centers on…

… The main theme in William Faulkner's short story "A Rose for Emily" represents "holding on the past." Emily Grierson held a view of the past as if it were a rose-tinted place where nothing would change. Her world was always part of the past,…

… Henry James, the character Daisy Miller is portrayed as being a typical American flirt. In Europe the manner of young unmarried women is not that of Miss Daisy Miller. Throughout the story other character, helping to come to the conclusion that she…

… path to becoming an adult is lined with a variety of childhood and adolescent experiences, some more painful than others. In T. Coraghessen Boyle's short story, "Greasy Lake," Boyle masterfully uses the setting and the protagonist's experience to teach…

… B.C., Aristotle formulated his own definition and concept of a tragedy, outlining the rules by which he thought a tragedy should follow. Corresponding with Aristotle's view of tragedy, Oedipus the King meets the strict and detailed standard of…

… 1692 witch-hunt in Salem, Massachusetts. We become acquainted with the play's protagonist, John Proctor, during the first act and learn of his past. He isn't perfect, like many of the other good people in the play, but he is still a hero and a martyr…

… of the truth. Thus, false illusions are the out come or result and combination of the two. In the plays, Taming of the Shrewd by William Shakespeare and A Streetcar Name Desire by Tennessee Williams, the characters hide themselves under false illusions…

… Show how the poet or poets you have studied this year have been creative in their use of language. Denis Glover and Lauris Edmond are both creative writers. They take the everyday language used by ordinary people and create lasting and affecting…

… fix me a cup of coffee, secretary; file these papers, secretary; schedule a meeting, secretary. This chant reminds me of the one that Cinderella's stepmother and sisters where saying when they wanted the house clean and to prevent this young lady…

… in The Monkeys Paw. The mystery of the Monkeys Paw is a cleverly thought out story. The story had three main parts. These parts were the first wish, the second wish and the third wish. It is written in third person. Although this makes you more…