...might never find out. about. I'm a snob. Spoon River Anthology, a collection of fictional epilogues written by the citizens of. Spoon River, displays the rippling effects that the characters choices had on each others lives. and stories to be told. The different themes displayed throughout each of the epilogues heavily contribute. to the overall effect and impact that the characters have on each other. “For each action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” (Isaac Newton) The concept of karma follows along this principle of actions having consequences. One individual...
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...“We are all connected to everyone and everything in the universe”. Therefore, everything one does as an individual affects the whole,” -Serge King. The belief that everyone is connected is vividly illustrated in the town of Spoon River. In Spoon River Anthology, the author, Edgar Lee Masters, writes a collection of epitaphs illustrating the lives of the people of the town’s citizens. Through a series of climatic stories, the epitaphs reveal secrets and other hidden truths concerning the members of the Spoon River. Through these secrets, the connections between people and one another are revealed. The connections and relationships people make with one another drive them to death. The people in Spoon River Anthology are connected by a multitude...
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...POWELL ESSAY Laurel Osgood Dr. Powell H. English III 19 August 2024. The quote "There may be no secrets in small towns, but there are no strangers either" reflects the complexities of small-town life, highlighting how personal secrets are hard to keep in such a close-knit community. In Spoon River Anthology, Edgar Lee Masters uses a series of epitaphs to share personal stories and secrets, offering a deep look into the lives and hidden truths of the townspeople. These epitaphs provide a rich and often critical perspective on human nature and small-town life, revealing the hidden layers of society and exploring how their experiences shape their lives and legacies. In Spoon River Anthology, numerous townspeople experience misogyny, highlighting...
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...use her happiness to receive the love she expected Spoon River to reciprocate. This resulted from the few flaws in her procedure that immobilized her chances to obtain the results she wanted. These flaws included her inability to express her feelings, and her inability to take the plunge and tell Spoon River her situation and desires. Her valuable beauty faded when she assumed Spoon River understood her emotions, and when she waited her whole life for the same emotions in return. One’s frailty to apply one’s beauty, in conjunction with physical force, results in the inability to obtain one’s yearning. Mrs. Williams and Ethan Frome, with rough experience, realized that this was the only way to obtain what they desired. Osborne made it seem as though she had an acceptable reason to why she never took action to express her feelings. She claimed that she could not speak due to her purity and simplicity. “[I] withered before your eyes, Spoon River, thirsting, thirsting, voiceless from chasteness of soul to ask you for love” (Masters 14-16). Osborne characterized herself as a celibate and simple woman who is limited to her desires. Because she does not show distinctiveness, she can not get the awareness of who she loves. This demonstrates the importance of individuality and distinctive components in order to grab other people’s attention and achieve what one aspires. If Osborne expressed her feelings toward Spoon River with physical action, by adding uniqueness to her...
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...In Spoon River Anthology written by Edgar Lee Masters he creates many themes on being peace through death some examples of this theme are these following epitaphs; Wendell P. Bloyd, Fiddler Jones, Washington McNeely. You might ask how do these epitaphs relate to peace through death, Bloyd examines death after life as a why of god’s punishment. Jones ended his life with happiness even though he didn’t accomplish much, just forty acres and a broken fiddle. McNeely wanted success for his children but instead got failure but it all didn’t matter when he finally died. In this essay there will be ideas relating to the theme peace through death. Wendell P. Bloyd is a character that has been treated unfairly through life and as he reviews it in death we can see what he thought was wrong, one of those things was god. You could say he’s being too critical, to mean, and maybe even a little atheist, he said these things for he thought god put him on earth to be a fool, and always be fool. Bloyd was even ironically beaten to death by a catholic guard. He said “Where he was beaten to death by a catholic guard. My offense was this: I said god lied to Adam and destined him to lead a life of a fool,...” Wendell is a perfect example to idea of peace through death,...
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...“Conflict follows wrongdoing as surely as flies follow the herd,” (Doc Holliday). The wickedness of several of the townsfolk in Edgar Lee Master’s Spoon River Anthology, creates much strife between the people of the town. The people of Spoon River uncover their faults in a collection of obituaries and epitaphs. Most every character can be traced back to some sort of relationship with each other. These connections allow the reader to see both sides of the story. Having multiple perspectives, enables the ability to see the truths that these characters are hiding and the point of view in which they see themselves. In the town of Spoon River, many of the townsfolk allow their status to control them into making imprudent decisions. “Indignation”...
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...you a better person, your behavior does.” Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters is a book of epitaphs written about each of the residents of the city. The epitaphs are full of secrets about each of the people living in the city. In Spoon River Anthology, many people face karma, which will negatively impact their lives. In Spoon River Anthology, a person who deserves karma is Butch Weldy. Butch worked a job where he had to work with gasoline. This job was very dangerous, and not many people wanted to work there. Butch got the job, however because he had recently gotten out of jail. Butch worked the early morning shift, filling gasoline tanks. He had to climb an old, rusty ladder to reach the top of the...
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...SIDE WORK am ZONE 4: Wipe down the QA line top, bottom, and under the sizzle warmer. * Refill the Tortilla Strips, Croutons, Napkins, and Soup Spoons. * Move condiments up front and refill them as needed. * Wipe off Trivets. * Refill the Cooler- 2 Salsas, 4 Ranch’s, cut Lemons (with slits in them), cut O greens and fill bacon. Wipe down top and inside thoroughly. * Change Labels- If you have questions about the dates ask a manager to properly date each item. * Sweep QA line ZONE 2 : Chip Machine- Refill chips and chip baskets and wipe down machine. * Refill Fry baskets and Burger baskets with liners * Wipe down All Trays ZONE 1 : !!!!!IF THERE IS NOT A ZONE 1 THEN THIS DUTY IS DONE BY ZONE 3!!!!! * Ledges: Refill all pitchers, wipe down the top of the ledges and surface (pick up pitchers and silverware tray and wipe under there) * Refill Sanitizer bottles, get new clean rags in each bucket * Dump the trash and replace trash bags under ledges * Refill Napkins ( Do not use the folding napkins Use correct napkins) ZONE 3 : Bev station- Refill tea urns all the way * Stock Kids cups and lids, Crackers, and Tea bags * Wipe down Bev Station * Refill sugars if less than 10- Only do half a bag of sugar * If there is no ZONE 1 than you do LEDGES SEE ABOVE. SIDE WORK pm ZONE 1: Refill the Cooler- 2 Salsas, 4 Ranch’s, cut Lemons (with slits in them), cut O greens and fill bacon. Wipe down top...
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...Silver spoon coon. I didn’t quite understand how perfectly I fit what was received as invective, nor how much that component of my life had influenced my existence, when it was originally directed towards me. Silver spoon coon is colloquial terminology that refers to a Black person who’s had a privileged childhood and whose achievements are a direct consequence of their affluent upbringing. Prior to the ignition of my passion for social justice, I didn’t yet appreciate the impact that uncontrollable variables had had on my life experience. Prior to the jury’s decision, on July 13th of 2013, to find George Zimmerman not guilty, I was voluntarily naive. I had genuinely been ignorant to the dichotomy that existed between those who were privileged and those who were disadvantaged; I had been protected from coming to the realization of how corrupt and inequitable life in this country could truly be....
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...destiny, fate, or an effect of a cause. Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology is a collection of epitaphs of people who lived in the town of Spoon River. The collections represent a small town of many people who have had very different lives. Many characters would be related to each other through work or religion, moreover, while some characters would be related to scandals. Some of the origins of the scandals would come from the secrets that people would die with. Butch Weldy is a character who is deeply affected by karma. Butch is a man who would take advantage of women, consequently one of them...
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...Powell Essay Luke Purifoy Coach Powell H. English III 19 August 2024 The Spoon River Archives “What goes around comes around, and sometimes you get what comes around”(Michael Carpenter). This quote exemplifies the characters in Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology. Spoon River Anthology shows the life stories of the citizens in the small town of Spoon River and includes a wide variety of different things happening to each citizen. The stories range from a multitude of things such as scandals, good lives, bad lives, and some good people on the surface, but the stories of others can change that perspective and dive deeper into the others actions and how they really lived. Each story has a different perspective and you can learn what certain...
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...Have you ever wanted to make a birthday cake for a loved one? Well, here is how to make a simple birthday cake. All you'll need is a little time, love, and a few items from the grocery store. You will need a boxed cake mix ,shortening, eggs, oil, and flour. You will need to gather a few items: a large mixing bowl, a large cake pan, an electric mixer or a large mixing spoon, a spatula, and measuring cups and spoons. First, you will need to wash your hands and work area. Read through the directions on the cake box to be sure you have everything you need. Then, gather all of your equipment and food items in your work area, organize it according to the order you will use them in making your cake. Be sure to preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature before you begin. Next, put the dry cake mix into your large mixing bowl. Then, put the prescribed amount of water, oil, and eggs into the mix. Then, with the electric mixer or mixing spoon mix the batter until it is smooth and free of clumps. Next, grease the large cake pan with the shortening. If you wish, you can wrap your fingers with wax paper to keep them from getting greasy. Then, flour the pan lightly. If you do this over the garbage can it will be easier to clean your work area later. Next, pour the cake batter into the cake pan, using the rubber spatula to scrape all of the batter off of the sides of the bowl. Be sure the batter is level in the pan so it will rise evenly. Next, place the cake on the top rack of the...
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...General sells cheap boxes of mac and cheese. A Kraft box costs a dollar, and a Dollar General brand costs 60 cents. Doesn’t the choice seem obvious? Dollar General brand, right? You’re wrong! Never disgrace your pot with their lackluster noodles and the powdery slop that Dollar General, or any other competitor, calls cheese. The only proper way to make mac and cheese is with a Kraft box, and if you think otherwise, stop reading here, and stay away from my kitchen, you vermin. So, you’ve bought your box and you’re standing cluelessly in your kitchen, dumbfounded by the variety of cooking utensils. Consequently, it is time for the second step. Dig deep in your cupboards to procure a medium-sized pot and a strainer. Grab a large spoon as well, but you...
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...General sells cheap boxes of mac and cheese. A Kraft box costs a dollar, and a Dollar General brand costs 60 cents. Doesn’t the choice seem obvious? Dollar General brand, right? You’re wrong! Never disgrace your pot with their lackluster noodles and the powdery slop that Dollar General, or any other competitor, calls cheese. The only proper way to make mac and cheese is with a Kraft box, and if you think otherwise, stop reading here, and stay away from my kitchen, you vermin. So, you’ve bought your box and you’re standing cluelessly in your kitchen, dumbfounded by the variety of cooking utensils. Consequently, it is time for the second step. Dig deep in your cupboards to procure a medium-sized pot and a strainer. Grab a large spoon as well, but you...
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...How to Make a Cake Have you ever wanted to make a birthday cake for a loved one? Well, here is how to make a simple birthday cake. All you'll need is a little time, love, and a few items from the grocery store. You will need a boxed cake mix, shortening, eggs, oil, flour, and birthday candles. When you get home, you will need to gather a few items: a large mixing bowl, a large cake pan, an electric mixer or a large mixing spoon, a spatula, and measuring cups and spoons. First, you will need to wash your hands and work area. Read through the directions on the cake box to be sure you have everything you need. Then, gather all of your equipment and food items in your work area, organize it according to the order you will use them in making your cake. Be sure to preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature before you begin. Next, put the dry cake mix into your large mixing bowl. Then, put the prescribed amount of water, oil, and eggs into the mix. Then, with the electric mixer or mixing spoon mix the batter until it is smooth and free of clumps. Next, grease the large cake pan with the shortening. If you wish, you can wrap your fingers with wax paper to keep them from getting greasy. Then, flour the pan lightly. If you do this over the garbage can it will be easier to clean your work area later. Next, pour the cake batter into the cake pan, using the rubber spatula to scrape all of the batter off of the sides of the bowl. Be sure the batter is level in the pan so it will rise...
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