...five years, their socio political setting, and situational complexities are quite similar. ‘Madam Bovary’ takes us on a journey through the life of the extremely complex character of Emma Bovary, who has adulterous affairs and lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life. Raised in a convent, a lover of sensuality, desirous of an expensive urban lifestyle yet not very smart about money, it is this dichotomy of traits that keeps Emma careening from one radically different situation to the next: first falling hard for her father's roving rural doctor Charles Bovary, thinking that their marriage will finally bring her the sophisticated Paris life full of passion and grandeur she's always dreamed of; but instead getting stuck in a provincial town where nothing ever happens and trying and failing at a domestic life. This leads to a hot-and-cold emotional affair with a young law student named Leon, followed by a much more serious affair with a major womanizer named Rodolphe. An unceremonial dumping by Rodolphe after she offers to leave her husband for him and bring her daughter along leads to a short period again in her life as a pious born-again Christian. A reacquaintance with Leon, the now successful young urban lawyer, leads her to embark on a sexually explicit affair. Meanwhile, Emma, given over to vanity, purchases increasing amounts of luxury items on credit from the crafty merchant, Lheureux, and crushing levels of debts mount...
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...with her education by herself by reading books which her father, who supported her a lot, gave her from his large library. Her family produced plays and Jane Austen took part in these. Most of them were comedies which gave Jane the opportunity to develop her comic and satirical senses. During her lifetime she was not famous because she wanted to keep anonymity. So, instead of writing her name on the books, she just put "by a lady". It is only in the 19th century that she got famous when her nephew wrote A memoir of Jane Austen. This book even included some of her writings that were never published before. She never got married, although she was once proposed to and she never had any children. During the year of 1816, Jane Austen’s health became worse and she died in July in 1817 at the age of 41 years old. But the exact reasons of her death remain vague, some say it was Addison syndrome, other say Hodgkin’s disease, there are several hypotheses. The famous English author is buried in the North aisle of Winchester Cathedral. * Main works She started by writing poems when she was 12 years old. By the time she was 18, she started creating longer and more sophisticated pieces of writing. Around 1795, at 20 years old, she composed, Elinor and Marianne, which is known today as Sense and Sensibility, a work of romantic fiction which portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. In 1796, Jane began a second novel First Impressions, which has become...
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...November the day of their death. The day of their death and the characters themselves are told through eye witness accounts of their neighbourhood friends who spent time with them before the murder. We are introduced to the family members individually, finding out there is 6 members overall. The father of the family, Herb Clutter is a well-respected man, spending his time running a ranch and supervising his employees. He is a good employer, paying good wages, but he doesn’t allow anyone who drinks or keeps alcohol to work for him. His daughter, Nancy Clutter is a sweetheart in their neighbourhood, parents and children always asking for favours, and Nancy being very selfless always making time for everyone. She has long been dating a town boy, Bobby Rupp, but doesn’t think it will lead anywhere in the long term. Bonnie Clutter is the mother of the family; she suffers from bouts of post natal depression after having 4 children. She is miserable and often can’t ground herself, leaving her husband and daughter to look after and run the household. Kenyon Clutter is the youngest child; he spends his days constructing electronic gadgets and is known to be very smart and promised a future as an inventor. There are also 2 other children, older than their siblings and live away from the family. The eldest is Eveanna who lived in northern Illinois and is married with a 10 month son. The second eldest is Beverly who lived in Kansas City who was engaged to a young Biologist, the wedding...
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...Zora Neale Hurston wrote her stories about human experiences. In her stories people experience love, hate, forgiveness and betrayal. Her stories also tell of people’s relationships and feelings. Also, she provides her readers on discrimination and racial inequality which were popular at her time. She wrote about these issues from her own experience and her own feelings. “Someone is always at my elbow reminding me that I am the grand-daughter of slaves” (Hurston 762). Besides, some of her stories had happy ending where characters achieved their entire goals and found their way to joy. However, death sometimes takes place in her stories. It is bringing some changes into the characters’ lives. “The Gilded Six-Bits,” “Sweat” and “Magnolia Flower” explores relationships between men and women through racial inequality in Hurston’s time. In “The Gilded Six- Bits”, the author looks at Joe and Missie May’s relationships through race. At that time black people were discriminated against by white people. Majority of the black people were unequal in society. In some parts of the country they didn’t have the right to vote. Langston Hughes says “ In Mississippi the state spends nine times as much for the education of each white child as it does to educate a Negro child, yet the Negro population equals the white, and the wealth of the state is based on the labor of Negroes in the sun of the cotton fields” (Hughes 768). From the beginning of the story, Zora Neale Hurston writes about...
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...MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE IVAN FRANKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LVIV ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Lingvostylystic means of creating psychological effect in the novel by Scott Fizgerald “Tender is the night” Course paper Presented by Iryna Fedorchak A fourth-year student Of the English department Supervised by Lozova O.Y. Associate Professor Of the English Department - Lviv 2011 - Contents: 1. Introduction……………………………………………………….3-4 2. Chapter I Interconnections of the stylistic means in creating characteristics…………………………………………………….....5-7 3. Chapter II The Disintegration of the main character…………………………………………………………...
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...conformity NORA & TORVALD’S RELATIONSHIP * T heaps many incessant diminutives on N which she happens to deserve initially * N’s desire for macaroons without T’s knowledge ensures her as a child who needs to grow up; she is after all a “willing doll” * Hiding macaroons in her pocket points out that she is not supposed to be eating them for T’s reasoning – the fact that she’s hiding it points out a sign of child-like behaviour * Virtually twitters as she throws things around for the servants to pick up, coyly flirts with husband, and childishly plays with her children: living up to the childish names T calls her such as my little squirrel, a little skylark, and a little featherbrain * T treats N like a personal pet, N responses confidently shows she enjoys these names * Playful world in stark contrast to T’s cautious, ordered world of business * Prefers sanctuary of study/work merely using N as an occasional diversion for entertainment * T doesn’t allow N to read mail, locks in a box to which only he holds the key – shows how far he keeps N from the outside world so she remains under his control * Marriage=no sense of equality, T can’t imagine such a relationship * Selfishly runs their lives according to his notions & does not feel it necessary to consider wife’s feelings * N aware their relationship is based on appearance & realizes she may need something to keep T’s interest once her looks have faded * What Ibsen is...
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...He sees himself as the savior of the Congolese, bringing his faith to the people of Africa, as stated by Leah “My Father was bringing the word of God.” John believes as though it is his christian duty and that he is sent by God to spread the word of Jesus Christ. This view is obviously highly romanticised as the reality is that nothing to that effect happens, as Nathan does not convert any of the Congolese, loses his family as well, and it costs him his youngest daughters life. However he is certain that he is doing the right thing and that he will be effective eventually. Similar to Nathan’s struggles with reality not reaching his expectations, John Grady (In All the Pretty Horses) also as he leaves his home has a highly romantic view of his future. John believes that running away from home will help solve his issues as he no longer has to deal with them, however, that is not the case as simply fleeing from your struggles will not make your life easier but instead it will simply create more issues. John Grady loves and values horses as well as ranching more than anything, this is evident throughout the novel, however his view of mankind changes significantly. In Chapter 1, the narrator states, “What he loved in horses...
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... Cluster 4 Relationships Different types of relationship are the focus of this cluster. Some poems, such as ‘Quickdraw’ and ‘Hour’, deal with the positive and/or negative emotions inherent in romantic relationships. Some deal with family relationships and the complex feelings that can be experienced by parents and children, or brothers and sisters, as in ‘Nettles’ and ‘Harmonium’ or ‘Brothers’ and ‘Sister Maude’ respectively. Some of the recurrent themes include conflict between couples, and the emotional vulnerability and pain that love can cause, whether it is between a father and his son or a couple at the start of a romantic love affair. When studying this cluster, it might be useful for students to focus on some of the following considerations: • What form of relationship is the focus of this poem? Is it a romantic or familial relationship? Is the poet drawing attention to any universal experiences as they portray this relationship in particular? • From whose perspective is the poem written? Is it first, second or third person address, and how does this affect meaning? Who does the poem address? Or is it about, rather than directed to, someone? Does the form of communication affect the meaning? Is the poet speaking directly, or does the poet use a persona to communicate their ideas? • Consider the mood / tone of the poem. Is it light-hearted or serious in tone? Is it making a serious point in a light-hearted way and, if so, why might that be? • Why has the poet written...
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... double standards and repression of women. Wilde chose to invert the usual gender roles in Victorian literature by portraying the women with a position of power and influence in their relationships and the men as fairly passive. However, as Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff “Bunbury” about the women they love, they appear to dominate not only their facades but the women’s own lives and relationships. In addition, Wilde uses comedic effects throughout the play when presenting Lady Bracknell, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, allowing them to be seen collectively as foolish and incredibly naïve. Lady Bracknell is first and foremost a symbol of Victorian earnestness. Initially, we see that she is powerful, arrogant, conservative, and proper. In many ways, she represents Wilde's negative opinion of the Victorian upper-class, their power and conservative and repressive values. Lady Bracknell's authority and power are extended over each and every character in the play. Her decision about the suitability of both marriages in the play provides the conflict of the story. She tells her daughter quite explicitly, "Pardon me, you are not engaged to anyone. When you do become engaged to someone, I or your father, should his health permit him, will inform you of the fact.” This is an example of her domineering nature which would surprise a Victorian audience, as men at the time had greater influence than women, making the political decisions for their families, while women would work...
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...The Loon Study Questions 1. What is the relationship between Vanessa and Piquette, and how does this relationship change? Vanessa's feelings towards Piquette change from discomfort to curiosity to embarrassment. 2. How are the Metis represented in the story? “if that half-breed youngster comes along to Diamond Lake, I'm not going” (188) Vanessa's images of Natives are drawn solely from literature, and these representations are only superficially positive. When Piquette doesn't reveal nature's secrets, Vanessa concludes “as an Indian, Piquette was a dead loss” (191) 3. What do the loons symbolize? “My dad says we should listen and try to remember how they sound, because in a few more years when more cottages are built at Diamond Lake and more people come in, the loons will go away” (190-91). Years later when Vanessa visits the lake, after the deaths of her father and Piquette, she realizes that the loons are no longer there. The loons become associated with death and loss, and while symbolic of Piquette, they are also an allegory of Canadian history. 4. What does Vanessa mean by the last sentence of the story? When Vanessa encounters Piquette as a young woman, she recognizes in Piquette what she hears in the loons' cries—“self-pity” (192) and “terrifying hope” (193); when Vanessa learns of Piquette's death soon after, she responds with silence. Vanessa's personal loss—of her father and of Piquette—is connected through the symbol of the loons...
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...length; Victor, in turn, quotes the monster’s first-person narrative; in addition, the lesser characters Elizabeth Lavenza and Alphonse Frankenstein narrate parts of the story through their letters to Victor. climax · The murder of Elizabeth Lavenza on the night of her wedding to Victor Frankenstein in Chapter 23 protagonist · Victor Frankenstein antagonist · Frankenstein’s monster setting (time) · Eighteenth century setting (place) · Geneva; the Swiss Alps; Ingolstadt; England and Scotland; the northern ice point of view · The point of view shifts with the narration, from Robert Walton to Victor Frankenstein to Frankenstein’s monster, then back to Walton, with a few digressions in the form of letters from Elizabeth Lavenza and Alphonse Frankenstein. falling action · After the murder of Elizabeth Lavenza, when Victor Frankenstein chases the monster to the northern ice, is rescued by Robert Walton, narrates his story, and dies tense · Past foreshadowing · Ubiquitous—throughout his narrative, Victor uses words such as “fate” and “omen” to hint at the tragedy that has befallen him; additionally, he occasionally pauses in his recounting to collect himself in the face of frightening memories. tone · Gothic, Romantic, emotional, tragic, fatalistic themes · Dangerous knowledge; sublime nature; texts; secrecy; monstrosity motifs · Passive women; abortion symbols ·...
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...importance to the healthy psychosexual development of a child. Women who were raised with a lack of paternal authority can often face significant setbacks when dealing with everyday life issues. Promiscuity as a self-destructive behavior has substantial consequences often resulting in mental and physical suffering. This qualitative single case study was designed to explore the correlation of promiscuity- as a self-destructive behavior with women who were raised in single-mother households where there was a lack of paternal authority. A single intrinsic case study was used to explore one woman’s battle with promiscuity. The data obtained formed a narrative generated by the triangulation of psychoanalytical therapy sessions, a client intake form and the woman’s journal. A case analysis was performed and later reviewed by an attending mental health clinician. The results indicated the woman manifests the self-destructive behavior of promiscuity at the expense of poor self-esteem which directly correlates with a lack of paternal authority. The disruption of the woman’s psychosexual development in childhood negatively altered her self-image. The woman uses transference in her intimate relationships as a desperate attempt to gain control of her life. Further research and use of psychometric testing with a large number of women suffering with promiscuity as a self-destructive behavior in correlation to a lack of paternal authority was suggested. Table of Contents Chapter ...
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...To the adolescence 3. To the parents 4. To the Society 4. The effect of broken family on childs development 4.1 Emotional 4.2 Educational 4.3 Social 4.4 Family Dynamics Chapter III: Conclusion Chapter I: Introduction Family is a primary social group consisting of parents and their offspring, the principal function of which is provision for its members. This is any group of persons closely related by blood. The existence of a whole family is a treasure, and pleasure. And The Broken Families in Modern Society is the most recent statistics show that half of all marriages end in divorce. While this statistic has been highly disputed, the simple fact that divorces have become common place is true. This research paper relates especially to those who encounter having a Broken Family. Like children/teenager, students and also the workers, But this research focused on students and children/teenager. Because having this kind of situation is a big deal to them. It can affects their life and studies, it is also hard to them to have this kind of problem. Some people did the suicide or rebel, because they think suicide only is the answer on their problem. This study is important, to help those people who encounter this. And help them to survive. The possible solution is the mother and father need to talk...
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...theories concerning a child’s early experiences, demonstrating the effect of the future of the child if their early years are problematic. Discussing implications of the child’s behaviour. For the purpose of this case study, due to the data protection act of 1998, the names of all involved have been changed to conceal their identity. It was on a bleak mid - winters early morning, in the Sea side town of Blackpool that Maggie Brown would be brought into the world. On that morning nobody could have anticipated that the years to follow would be as bleak. Maggie was rejected emphatically minutes after her birth. When Maggie was presented to her mother she shrieked to the nurses to “get that thing away from me”. Sarah, Maggie’s mother took her home reluctantly, starting what would be a threatening few years for Maggie. Despite Sarah expressing undesired feelings for her daughter, family members assumed they were a result of post natal depression and ignored them. Sarah even went to lengths of trying to give Maggie away on two occasions, once to a lady on her road who longed for a child. Maggie was hurriedly collected by her auntie and taken back home to her mother, where her aunt felt she belonged. Little did she know the consequences her actions would have on little Maggie’s life. Maggie started out life with her mother Sarah. The stigma of being a single parent enveloped Sarah from the moment she gave birth to her child. It was clear that Maggie was not a result of love or even...
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...EWRCFFASC The soft voice of the serpent The Luncheon by William Somerset Maugham Manhood by John Wain Relatives by Chris van Wyk The sisters by Pauline Smith The secret life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber The secret life of Walter Misty – James Thurber The secret life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber The Dube Train by Themba Can The Dube Train by Can Themba The coffee-cart girl by Es’kia Mphahlele Important summary of the NOVEL: [pic] [pic] Important to remember! The Setting: This is the background of where and when the...
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