...Paige Ghesquire ENG 3UI – 05 Ms. Wright May 23, 2015 The Kite Runner: The Power of Words “The power of words, written or spoken, have life. They can change the world.” (search quotes). The power of words should not be underestimated. Liesel proves this to be true in the novel and the film The Book Thief. She uses words to develop relationships with her foster father, Hans Hubermann; Max Vandenburg, the illicit Jew in her basement; and her neighbours. In the novel The Book Thief by Markus Zusak there is much more relationship development compared to the film The Book Thief directed by Brian Percival. This consequently causes the theme of the power of words to be less prominent in the film. The novel The Book Thief develops the relationship between Liesel Meminger and her neighbours more than the film The Book Thief therefore minimizing the theme. First, Liesel and Rudy become best friends, “Insane or not, Rudy was always destined to be Liesel’s best friend.” (Zusak 48). Rudy introduced himself to Liesel as soon as she moved in, he developed a liking for her and they soon become best friends. Rudy used his charming, and sometimes insulting, words to win over Liesel. This develops the theme because it shows that even if one does not want to like someone, their words can change them into a likable person. Second, Liesel and Frau Hermann develop a relationship, “When she came and stood with an impossibly frail steadfastness, she was holding a tower of books against her stomach...
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...is the theme of power and control demonstrated through out the tempest. In “The Tempest” , power is demonstrated through various forms. Shakespeare presents the theme of power through the social power held by Sebastian and Antonio as they demonstrate the abuse of their power towards those they may deem socially lower. Shakespeare also presents power through Prospero’s magic and manipulation as he crafts his return to as the duke of Milan as well as his treatment of Miranda and Prospero. Prospero is a character that throughout the play consistently seeks to maintain and gain power, and as such has sought to regain power that was taken away from him in the form of his dukedom. His study in magic may have been the cause for this loss of control, however to some extent, magic has made sure he has maintained his power. The concrete nouns of “thunder” and “lightning” used as stage directions firstly demonstrate Prospero’s manipulation of the elements through his magic. This ties in with the theme of power as Prospero shows the extent to which his magic can reach. His manipulation of the elements is consistent throughout the play and portrays him as trying to play god in influencing nature, these nouns portray Prospero as a character to be feared as these nouns emphasises the wrath and power of Prospero’s magic. The clause “I made shake” reinforces how Prospero views himself and also how influential and fearsome his magic was. The pronoun “I” emphasises Prospero’s power further...
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...of the Shrews’ Power Relationships The theme of Power has been used for many, many years. Power has been used from the olden days up until now and will continue being used into the future. Power isn’t always just used; it is also abused quite often. People who are abused by another’s power typically tend to have the desire to have power over others. In the play The Taming of the Shrew, William Shakespeare uses the theme of power relationships amongst many characters. The theme of power is used, abused, and subverted throughout the play in many relationship including Petruchio and Katherina, Bianca and Lucentio, and Baptista and Katherina. The theme of power is used in the Relationship of Petruchio and Katherina. It is used because, around the time that this play takes place; the men had more power over the women. This is shown in many ways throughout The Taming of the Shrew, one of which is during Petruchio and Katherina’s conversation. “Petruchio: Good Lord, how bright and goodly shines the moon! Katherina: The moon? The sun! It is not moonlight now. Petruchio: I say it is the moon that shines so bright.” (4.5.2-4) In this conversation, Petruchio is telling Katherina that it is the moon that is out and shining; however, Katherina, refusing to believe so, insists that it is the sun. Basically, Petruchio is telling Katherina that it is what he says it is, and is technically telling her what to think. Therefore, this is showing how Petruchio uses power over Katherina....
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...provide information about the business’s short-term and long-term form. In the 21st century, every person complains that their life is hard, time is insufficient, and most people lost their joy. Sometime we even have no time to celebrate birthday with beloved or best friends. People mostly busying with their job routine or businesses and they have no time to think about a good idea for a birthday celebration, to buy a cake, and find an interesting place to celebrate. We seek this as a good opportunity to provide a service that covers all the process of celebrating with a memorable day. It will be a one stop celebration purpose themes restaurant. It will be the new trending place to visit with friends and family. 2.0 General company description 2.1 Name of new venture ‘LOL’ is an abbreviation that very common in nowadays communication, which means Laugh Out Loud. Laugh Out Loud Themes Restaurant will be our business’s...
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...Often called William Shakespeare’s farewell to the stage, The Tempest is considered to be one of his greatest plays. The Tempest is not set in reality, but in a mysterious world that melded everyday people and material with a beautiful fantasia. The Tempest features many fantastic themes, three of them include power and control, man versus monster and colonization. Out of all of the themes in The Tempest, these three themes are the most prevalent. The theme of power and control mainly ensues within Prospero, himself. This is prevailing in the way he treats his servants, Caliban and Ariel. Prospero says many nasty things to Caliban such as, “Thou poisonous slave, got by the devil himself. Upon thy wicked dam, Come forth!” (I.ii.383-384) From...
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...The two songs “Beasts of England” and “The Star Spangled Banner” both prove that the power of language can be deep. Both of these songs prove that the power of language through the use of word choice, symbolism, imagery, and theme, to incite rebellion, and passion. While reading both songs readers can understand that the author’s put much thought into their words. The song, “Beasts of England proves the power of language deeply. To start out this song is a huge deal to the animals in the book “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. The animals are passionate enough about the song to turn it into their own anthem. The animals feel so passionate about this song that it is almost scary. But that shows how strong the power of language can be. This song...
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...The story opens in ancient Britain, where the elderly King Lear is deciding to give up his power and divide his realm amongst his three daughters, Cordelia, Regan, and Goneril. The critical essay that was chosen for this comparative essay was King Lear's Folly in this essay they had referenced other pieces by Shakespeare such as Richard iii and Hamlet, as well as other classics Oedipus Rex and The garden of Eden. In the critical essay the author states that lack of insight is the main theme and reason of everyone’s faults, this goes efficiently with this comparative essay because the themes that are stated can be referenced. This relates to the play because comparing the themes with the characters expresses the true intentions of Shakespeare. The themes that appear in both the essay King...
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...characters in “Charlotte’s Web”, Fern “Arable” and Mrs. Arable are two characters who are symbolic of their own themes: Inequality & Injustice vs. Power & Control, respectively. Fern “Arable” is the little girl who is introduced in the first few pages. Fern is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arable, and the sister of Avery “Arable”. The last names of the children are in parenthesis because Fern and Avery are not given proper last names in their introductions, unlike their parents. Fern’s purpose in the story “Charlotte’s Web” is to illustrate two important themes: Inequality and Injustice. Within her character development, Fern is shown as someone who feels that the world is unjust and unfair. She is also shown as someone who is not an equal being within her family, which is inferred when she isn’t given the proper title of a last name, whereas her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Arable, are given that respect. Fern isn’t presented as “Fern Arable”, she is merely Fern; a little girl. There are many examples in just the first few pages of “Charlotte’s Web” that show how Fern represents the themes of Inequality and Injustice. The illustrations by Garth Williams on page 2 show Fern pleading desperately with her father to spare the life of the runt piglet. Sometimes, pictures do speak louder than words, and Williams’s illustration shouts volumes of the power struggle Fern faces while trying to make the world a fair place. Furthermore, the language that is used on...
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...Power is a very evil thing in the hands of certain people. In the novel, The House of the Scorpion, written by Nancy Farmer a clear and complete theme is shown through multiple unique and diverse characters. The book is about a boy named Matt, who is a clone of a drug lord named El Patron. Matt is brought to El Patron's home where he learns clones are only used for transplants and will die at the age of fourteen. Matt and his friend Maria get help from the bodyguard Tam Lin and cook Celia to try to get Matt out of the house before he can be used for transplants and die. The clear theme in this book is how power corrupts those who have it. This is present in the two characters Matt, and El Patron. Both, when given power make wrong, and bad decisions....
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...language and a whimsical tone to tell the story of a young war orphan girl, Alina Starkov, that discovers a special power. The story moves forward with Alina’s ascent to power and her eventual downfall, and her last battle with the Darkling. Bardugo writes both novels in first-person narrative which allows the readers to explore the fantasy world, and learn and experience with Alina. Bardugo also uses the motif of darkness vs. light throughout both novels to symbolize the suffering that war brings, and the hope that everyone clings to. In Shadow and Bone, Bardugo highlights the dominant theme of war by making it the driving force behind the actions of the...
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...One of the main themes of The Truman Show is power and authority. The director, Peter Weir is able to develop these themes by using techniques such as dialogue, setting, and characterisation. There is also the motif of Christof being like God which runs throughout the movie. Peter Weir uses dialogue to develop the theme of power and authority in The Truman Show. “Look at that sunset, Truman. It’s perfect … that’s the Big Guy. Quite a paintbrush he’s got.” This line is spoken to Truman by his best friend Marlon when Truman tells him that he wants to leave Seahaven. Marlon tries to convince Truman to stay by emphasising the beauty of Seahaven. He refers to ‘the Big Guy’, which is normally slang for God when he is actually talking about Christof. Through this quote, Weir is able to show the audience that Christof is so powerful that some of the characters liken him to God. Weir does this in another quote which is spoken by Christof when he introduces himself to Truman. “I am the creator … of a television series.” Christof adds “… of a television series,” after announcing to Truman that he is the creator. Peter Weir uses the slight pause to show the viewer that Christof himself has a God complex....
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...Themes of Macbeth (The Significance of Macbeth 4:2) Imagine you’re at a party, your first party when you’re offered a drink. You don’t want to refuse because everyone else is doing it; so you take it. You sip it here and there from time to time, to fit in with the crowd. There’s a knock on the door, and everyone jolts and sprints in their own directions, dodging tables chairs, running out the back doors, and hiding in closets. You still standing there like your feet are concreted to the ground, looked puzzled. The police barge in, take you and few others down to the police station and warrant you with an MIP. The days following at school, you’re the talk of the school and everyone knows your story. This was a significant incident in your life....
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...difficult. The Socs give him a lot of trouble but the gang always has his back. The three topics addressed in the novel are the power of friendship, the fight between rich and poor, and what it means to be a hero. First, the novel focuses on the theme of the power of friendship and how Ponyboy knows that he had the support of his family and gang. For example,“We ran into the darkness"(62). This shows, that Ponyboy and and Johnny went together instead of separating, which shows their friendship. Also, Ponyboy didn’t even need to go with Johnny because Johnny was the one that killed bob, but he went because Johnny saved his life. In addition,”I hadn’t realized Johnny had been right behind me all the way."(92) This displays that Johnny went right behind Ponyboy without even...
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...Zora Neale Hurston’s novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is heavily embellished with themes and motifs that contribute to it being an eccentric piece of work. The novel prompts insightful questions over whether or not love and independence can coincide and brings up themes of sexuality and power. One thought provoking aspect of Hurston’s writing is her frequent application of nature to the novel’s symbols and motifs. A great deal of the symbolism in the book is portrayed through nature; such as, the pear tree, the hurricane, and the horizon, which are all aspects of nature that Hurston utilizes. Along with nature, Hurston uses physical attributes as well. The roles of the pear tree and Janie’s hair aid Hurston in creating the significant themes...
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...restraint and oppression. Although the hair symbolizes confinement, while the hurricane representing Janie’s continual struggle, they also reveal her strengths and advancement as a character when she breaks free of those bonds. Through the symbolization of Janie’s hair and the hurricane, two themes are highlighted: the struggle to discover the individual stems from language and power, and liberation comes from self discovery found in personal loss. Hurston utilizes the connection between themes and the symbolization of Janie’s hair and the hurricane to give meaning of Hurston’s interpretation of Janie. Their Eyes Were Watching God is unique as a novel because of Hurston choice of conversational dialect for the characters. Throughout the novel Hurston uses the Southern black dialect in order to bring a realistic feel to the setting and plot line for the reader. The irony in the novel’s unique choice of conversational dialect is that the protagonist, Janie, is often hidden behind the other characters in the novel. This brings about the first theme which is, the struggle to discover the individual stems from language and power. The reader can best see the struggle between language and power in Janie’s first two relationships. In each connection between Janie and her spouse their is a common factor, control through language. In each case, Janie is presented as inferior towards her male companion through her silence and the men’s control over Janie through language. The...
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