Stylistic analysis of the article “Don’t call me and I won’t call you”, Jim Shelley with the chilling story of one man for whom the party line’s over, published in Weekend Guardian. The extract reveals us a life-story of James Shelley, the story of his unusual addiction, the obsession to phone and to be phoned that led to his dismissal from the office, abandonment of friends and above all led to the personal psychological crisis. The correspondent’s aim is to confess frankly in ironical way to
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The things they carried is novel consists of the small stories about the memories and imaginations from the Vietnam War. The Narrator Tim O’Brien also the protagonist shares his experience in this novel through small stories and a unique story telling technique. In the beginning of story, O’Brien, the graduate student from Harvard gets drafted to go to the war. Even though he had a chance to flee the country, he was worried that he and his family would lose their social reputation due to his actions
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of motifs in literature help focus and enhance the story, it connects all the different parts of a single text in order to promote the main point the author is trying to get across to his readers. In other words, writers use motifs to add depth, meaning, and shape the way us readers receive and understand the story. This is done by using repetition to enhance the symbolic importance, it makes them noticeable enough to clarify the nature of the story and the course of events. It is extremely useful
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high school. I ran various events, however, my primary race was the 800-meter. There were two of us in my high school who were pretty good at this particular race. During my senior year I was coming back from an injury and was very excited to begin the season after training throughout the fall and winter. I remember very vividly my first race of the year. My teammate and I were both scheduled to run the 800. Prior to the race, I went over to my teammate and said, “here we go! Lets get first
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Reaction Paper-Week IV Beverly L. Clanton University of Phoenix Eng/125 Molly Holmes 06/26//09 Reaction Paper-Week IV The nonfiction stories I read for this assignment were “Salvation, by Langston Hughes and Graduation, by Maya Angelou.” In the story “Salvation,” a young sinner, Langston Hughes, is brought to church by his aunt to “find Jesus." Even though Langston felt no connection to Jesus, he felt obligated to pretend, due to his love for his aunt. In our lives, many of our decisions
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Literary Analysis of “The Necklace” In the short story of “The Necklace,” Guy De Maupassant narrates about a woman who just cannot seem to be happy and dreams about being rich. Maupassant uses imagery and symbolism to convey his theme as well as the value of a false materialism in the story. The narrator uses the necklace as a symbol to show us the biggest deception of appearances. At the story’s heart is a masterful
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reading a short story or a poem, there is always a story to be found within. The authors of these scripts are able to capture readers with the utilization of characterization, rhythm, or a fairytale setting throughout their narrative. It is imagination that sanctions the reader of these literary forms to be able to mentally visualize what the author would like the reader to visually perceive by use of symbolism or descriptive wording. In the poem “The Road Not Taken” or short stories “A Worn Path”
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ago, and then I went to school the day after I arrived. It’s little overwhelmed for me because of make-up assignments and quiz. I tried my best to catch up all the knowledge that I missed when I was in Viet Nam. Then I attended Modern American Literature class. 1. I could say that I don’t have any talents or insights at reading or analyzing a book or a story. I wish I have read more books when I was young so I would be more interested in reading. 2. As an international student, it was hard
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no longer travel. I can hardly walk. My kids are grown and have moved away. They don't need me any more. I sometimes wonder why we are trying so hard to keep me around. My life has no purpose, no meaning.” Helen looked away tearfully. Silence. My resident Lisa appeared uncomfortable. “Yes you do! You have purpose,” Lisa chirped. “Tell Dr. Lee what's happening this afternoon! Who's coming this afternoon?” Helen smiled. “My newest grandchild from Denmark. My son will be visiting this afternoon.”
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the idea A nonfiction short story is way for authors to show the readers a look into an event or emotions they felt happen in their lives...the “On Going Home,” by Joan Didion and “Who Will Light the Incense When Mother’s Gone” by Andrew Lam are the stories I will give a brief summary of the writer’s strategies used to convey their ideas, along with the theme, purpose, and how I personally relate to each story. Finally, there will be a discussion on nonfiction stories and imagination. In Joan Didion’s
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