...Comparing Literary Works ENG 125 Instructor: Laura Wilde 8/27/2012 Poems and short stories are pieces of literature that have been around for millions of years, both producing major talented writers, and also some famous authors a well. Short stories and poems are vastly different but share some common traits and ability’s to gain a reader’s attention and embrace their attention until the point of the story is made and completed. When comparing the two different types of literature style, form, and content all come into play in having similarities and differences in the text. Poems typically are short and direct to the point, tending to have a rhythm of words, whereas short stories usually are direct based text giving you a theme, setting, and a tone allowing the reader to follow what the author is trying to say. Poetry is a short, sweet, and simple to the point piece of literature. Though most find it difficult to understand poetry for the way some words are used, or bounded together with other words, poetry has a strong place is some people’s hearts. Poetry is vastly written out of feelings, and allows an author to put their feelings for an object, or a thing, or place into words constructed with a rhythm. Poetry can be from a very few amount of lines to describe something, into a couple of pages pending what the author is trying to express, and how much detail he/she wants to use in their text. The poet speaks of the divine as absence which...
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...Comparing and contrasting can be difficult when factoring two different types of literature. Sometimes different works of literature have the same theme yet are communicated in unique ways. I have chosen to do Robert Frosts "The Road Not Take," and the Jean Ryes "I Used to Live Here Once". Symbolism of the journey is in both of these literary works and it makes them both stronger and appealing to the readers. Being able to touch a reader and feel like the author is making it come alive is great because he know they are able to get their point across. There is always something to look for in a story that is so much more deep. It is our imagination that allows us, the readers, to use the descriptive words or symbols that are provided and create a mental vision. I will be comparing and contracting the style, form, and content. In this paper I will be accessing the area where both stories theme expressed the "The Journey." There is a similar theme in both "The Road Not Taken" and "I Used to Live Here Once." It was that no matter where we are in life or where we are going everyone has a choice to make. Everyone will make their very own destiny. But we cannot be fooled with the comparing themes as these two stories are very different when it comes to the way they were written and the symbolism used. They both describe an actual road or path which symbolizes the journey. A journey does not mean it is physical as it can be mental, spiritual, or even emotional. As a person will...
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...Second Language Learning Material Design Project a) Subject Area: English Language Arts Grade level: Third grade Title for content learning objective: Descriptive Character Analysis Title for language learning objective: Comparing and contrasting the two stories using a Venn diagram b) Content learning objective lesson plan Title: Comparing and contrasting the two stories using a Venn diagram Subject(s): Language Arts/Literature Grade level: Third grade Standard: 3.RL.9 Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books form a series). Goals: Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast two versions of a story. Objectives: The students will have prior knowledge of the story “The Three Little Pigs” and some of the students may know the sequel “The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf”. Attitude(s): The students may be curious as to what the sequel to “The Three Little...
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...human nature, and how crisis can change a lot of things in a human being when it strikes by analysing two novels: "Lord of the Flies" and "Blindness". Abstract: "Lord of the Flies" tackles the theme of human nature. Throughout the novel, William Golding illustrates how sick and twisted human nature can get when faced by crisis. On the other hand, "Blindness" which is a novel by the Protégées author Jose Saramago, questions the good and conscious part in the heart and brings it to test. Both novels dig deep in human nature and go under the surface to reveal the source of evil in human nature. This study is designed to employ scenes and events in both novels to prove how fragile the sense of civilisation is in human beings, and how easy it can be to fall in the ambush of savagery as a last resort for survival. The research will analyze both novels separately from a psychoanalytical point of view then compare the findings of the two works. Introduction: The research is about two novels that tackle the same crucial theme of the evil nature in human beings. The two novels were written in different eras and as a result of different circumstances which in one way or another affected the philosophy of both of the writers. Lord of the Flies is an English novel written by William Golding in 1954. The book was written after the World War II, however, the events tell the story of English boys evacuated by a plane to safety after threats of an atomic bomb during the war. The crisis...
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...Critical Analysis Paper “The Rocking Horse Winner” and “The Destructors” English 102 Spring 2010 Debbie Thompson 23066932 PO Box 3057 Lilburn, GA 30048 In D.H. Lawrence’s short story, “The Rocking Horse Winner”, and Graham Greene’s “The Destructors”, there are many truths to consider. Although these two stories are considerably different, the message is the same. Whether in a real life-like story “The Destructors” or a fantasy like “The Rocking Horse Winner”, one must scrutinize the various aspects of each story. When comparing the themes of each story, surprising similarities arise. Both are developed around the lives of children. In “The Destructors”, a group of boys in the Wormsley Gang have the same view of the world around them. They have grown up together and shared stories about the bombs that destroyed their town. They also challenge each other to accomplish various tasks. The house that the boys ultimately destroy represents the greediness of Mr. Thomas (known as “Old Misery”), an architect who owns the tattered home. In “The Rocking Horse Winner”, the story’s plot is thickened by a young boy’s obsessive desire to “become lucky”. This young boy, Paul, believes that his house is continually whispering, “there must be more money, there must be more money”. Paul is able to relate to the self-proclaimed dissatisfaction of his mother’s life with the off mood of his house. Paul knows that although his mother appears...
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...author’s intentions for the story. “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell is a popular short story that has a 1932 film adaptation directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, Irving Pichel. This 1932 rendition, is the first film adaptation of the short story from 1924. There are several obvious differences, as characters have been added and certain scenes that deviate from the original plot of the short story....
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...How can two stories be so different yet the same? In the two stories “Nethergrave” and “A Sound of Thunder” they have massive differences but they also have a lot of similarities. They are so unlike that it makes them similar. Both stories teach lessons that involve technology, they also involve big character changes and finally they share a theme. But what make them like this? Continue reading to find out. The authors of these stories really worked hard to describe the way objects looked. They made so it felt real, like if you closed your eyes and opened them it would be right in front of you. My favorite was the way Ray Bradbury wrote about the time machine made it so simple to imagine because of the words he used to describe it with so much detail, “he looks and sees a mass of tangle, a snaking and humming of wires and steel boxes. He also sees an aurora that flickered orange, silver, and blue.” That was how he describe Eckles first viewing of the time machine. In “Nethergrave” the technology was the computer that Jermy used to talk to his online friends. It didn’t seem to have a lot of technology involved in the story though. Jeremy spent almost every afternoon chatting in a chat room to virtual strangers. He would tell lies to them because he felt the need to. Then a mysterious and strange program popped up on his screen. The program turned out to be a whole nother online world. Although a whole different online world is cool this story didn't stand out to me. I think it...
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...As the Greek philosopher Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new” (Socrates). The ability to adapt to change and have faith in others are two traits necessary for success. Barbara Kingslover’s The Bean Trees emphasizes these two crucial skills. A novel centered around a woman named Taylor, her daughter Turtle, and her close friend Lou Ann, The Bean Trees follows along on the difficult journey these characters face. Taylor and Lou Ann encounter many obstacles, including acquiring a child, divorcing a spouse, moving away from home, finding a new career path, and discovering new friends they could have never imagined. In Barbara Kingslover’s The Bean Trees, similes,...
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...Name: Date: Graded Assignment Comparing Memoirs Answer the questions below. When you are finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for full credit. Total score: ____ of 37 points (Score for Question 1: ___ of 12 points) The authors of the memoirs you read in this Unit create vivid characters in much the same way that authors of fiction create their characters. Readers understand the characters through their speech, their actions, and their interactions with others. Discuss how the various authors reveal characters using these three techniques. For each technique, give at least one example and explain how the author uses the method to reveal the character in the example you have chosen. Answer: Technique | Story name and example from text | Explanation of how author uses the method to reveal the character | Speech | ? | | Actions | ? | | Interactions | ? | | (Score for Question 2: ___ of 8 points) Are there any themes that run through more than one of the memoirs in this unit? If so, what are they? List at least two themes that appear in more than one of the memoirs you read, and explain the similarities you noticed in how the author explored those themes. Answer: Uplifting, Courage (Score for Question 3: ___ of 8 points) Think of two words to describe the tone of each of the four memoirs you read in this unit. List these two words for each memoir and briefly explain why these words describe the story’s tone. “A Cub Pilot” Bravery...
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...Hunger Games By comparing and contrasting the Hunger Games novel and film, you can see that there are many differences between the two. For instance, the novel conveys the theme of love. While the book conveyed the theme of hope. Whereas both of the medias conveyed government control. One major theme conveyed in the novel was love. All throughout the book love was expressed many times. For example, in the beginning of the novel when Katniss little sister, Prim, was drawn as a tribute, Katniss immediately volunteered to go in her place. If she did not have the love she had for Prim, she would not have volunteered to take her spot. Secondly, if Katniss did not have the love she did for Peeta she would not have offered to kill herself so he could win the games. After, the second announcement was made that there could only be one tribute to win. These are just a few examples of how love was placed throughout the story line. In the film, one of the major themes conveyed is hope. All though out the movie hope is expressed in many different ways. One example, when Katniss scored an 11 out of 12 on her training score this gave her an extra boost of confidence. Another example is when Katniss was at one of...
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...Introduction I. Two stories for comparison are introduced. II. ‘The Destructors’ and ‘The Young Goodman Brown’ are discussed in and compared. b. The theme of conflict is chosen as the central topic to be discussed. I. Loss of innocence ingrained by corruption is demonstrated. II. Decision making is tested. c. Purpose of both stories I. Appreciation of dramatic symbols II. Influence of terror d. Unique techniques, styles and devices I. Paradox is demonstrated II. Ambiguity is discussed Introduction Graham Greene’s short story of ‘Destructors’ printed in the year 1954 involves a group of teenagers resolves to damage an old man’s shelter. This story is complicated introducing several themes and expounding possibilities. However, the major theme in this short story is that of conflict. Also, the short story of young Goodman Brown involves Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was born in the year 1804. Born in Massachusetts, he was raised by his mother who was a widow. This short story entails a journey made by Hawthorne. This route was considered wicked since it was also hidden. Relating the two stories, there are several similarities and differences present. This essay will explain the main theme present between two chosen stories of ‘The Destructors’ and ‘The Young Goodman Brown’ short stories.it will also focus on the purpose and unique techniques. Conflict Conflict in these stories is broken down to different sub-themes relating from...
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...by Maya Angelou is an inspirational poem symbolizing defiance and her strength to overcome negative criticism and oppression. There are many references to slavery and feminist rights throughout the piece that have a very powerful effect. She uses various amounts of poetic devices to further encapsulate the theme in this poem. These include the use of imagery, symbolism, metaphors and similes along with numerous sound devices. Maya Angelou utilized figurative imagery to exemplify the sad reality, which was the oppression of African Americans during slavery along with the mistreatment of women. “You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” (3-4) In relation to the past events of slavery and the manner in which women were treated, these lines portray an image of poorly treated races and sexes being walked all over. The word choice “Trod” and “Dirt” have connotative meanings because the majority of people would associate these words with animals. The poet is not meaning this literally, where as she is really figuratively comparing the culprits of this mistreatment to animals. There are many other examples of figurative imagery in this poem such as comparing “Oil Wells” (7), “Gold” (19) and “Diamonds” to these women and slaves. This use of imagery is used because all of these minerals are now valued higher then they were in the past. Along with figurative imagery, Maya also uses literal imagery often throughout the poem. "Did you want to see me broken? Bowed...
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...According to the New York Public Library, which held an exhibit comparing the artists, “the exhibition offers an unprecedented opportunity to experience side by side the British and American artists’ often complementary and sometimes divergent views of nature,” (Viljoen). The library’s exhibition points out that although the paintings appear very similar, there are major differences between the two, and therefore are not directly the same. The J.M.W. Turner Museum holds an annual exhibit showcasing the comparison of the two artists’ work as well, yet considers Moran’s work to be copies of Turner’s originals (“From Copier to Master - The Swift Ascent of Thomas Moran”). However, this exhibit perfectly aligns Turner’s and Moran’s pieces together, showing original and interpretation. For example, the image above on the left is Turner’s “Bridges of St. Cloud and Sévres” from 1835. The painting on the right is given the same name, but was painted by Thomas Moran in 1862. It is obvious that Turner’s work was certainly the inspiration for Moran’s piece, but it was not a definite copy of the original. Moran amplifies the scene by adding bright colors and new textures to reimagine the painting. Through the style of luminism, Moran gave a new light and meaning to the scene. Turner’s piece expresses the hardships of life and appears dreary and somber, whereas Moran’s interpretation is...
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...anything except themselves. Not only is it wrong but the question looms, will it ever changes? The two fictional short stories, “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” both exhibit characteristics of selfishness, cruelty and violence toward ones fellowman. These writings hold great truths because they present what could be real life situations today. In comparing and contrasting the two we find how each of these fictional works displays the aforementioned themes and so much more. It is quite interesting to read about such behaviors and actually witness them now. The news stories we see, the people we encounter, the lives we live. What is their value? What about one of God’s Ten Commandments, “Thou shalt not kill?” Life is by far the most precious gift that we have been given. The ability to feel emotions and empathize with our brothers and sisters has diminished, and it is my opinion that it will get worse. These are the times we should all stand together as God’s children, rather than turning on one another for selfish and evil reasons. “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” show how quickly, how easily, we as humans devalue the live of another; how one person can turn on another in the blink of an eye. Outline Thesis Statement I. “The Lottery & “The Most Dangerous Game” II. What Does the Bible Say and Killing? III. Conclusion In comparing and...
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...Romeo and Juliet Compare to Contrast Shakespeare, a playwright who wrote a play by the name of Romeo and Juliet, along with movie producers who brought the play to a screen, helped the story of a tragedy be widely known. Moreover, the story of Romeo and Juliet is of forbidden teen lovers whose families are in a rivalry, so much so, that the cause of the two teenagers’ suicides is a direct and indirect result of the feud. However, though; both the literature and movies of this play explain the same story, they have more than just similarities, for an individual may also note the differences between the original creation and adapted creations. Therefore, by noting these distinct disparities and parallels of the literature and a singular cinema...
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