... this, Armand marries an old friend who he had known since he was eight when he moved to Louisiana from France with his father after his mother had died. She was a girl of no distinction, who had no history or reputation of family name like that of Armand, but despite this he fell in love "as if struck by a pistol shot".(317). Others had warned Armand against marrying her, but he did not care for he was so swept away by her beauty. "He was reminded that she was nameless. What did it matter about a name when he could give her one of the oldest and proudest in Louisiana." (316). Tragedy comes early in the marriage with the birth of their first child. Although no ...
... confidence about her looks. Instead, he sits back and enjoys reading the newspaper while his loved one rants and raves. An example of this is when the wife decides that she is going out in the rain to fetch a lost kitten, the husband gives a courtesy “I’ll do it” but makes no further attempt to help out. He has an another chance to help out his wife while she is pondering what to do with her boyish hair cut; however, he again only offers “I like it the way it is” instead of talking it over with her. The wife’s character is much different than her laid back husband’s. She is involved with everything and seems to be very ...
... to have optimal success. He stated, “the revolution made progress, forged ahead, not by its immediate tragicomic achievements, but on the contrary by the creation of a powerful, united counter-revolution, by the creation of an opponent in combat with whom, only, the party of overthrow ripened into a really revolutionary party” (Marx, 586). He did not think that the working class was truly united in its goals and tactics, and that is why the revolt was not as fruitful or long lasting as some had hoped. The proletariats had to come together and be united about their ideas and strategies. They had to let go of their past resentments and forge ahead agai ...
... two noble cities, a kings estate, fallow fields, a thriving vineyard, a herd of longhorn cattle, and a dancing circle. Once Hephaestus completes the shield, he makes a breastplate and helmet for Achilles. The armor he forges is indestructible and worthy of a god. Through Homers description of the shield and how it is forged, the reader can begin to understand the importance and value of this device in a literary context. The two cities depicted on the shield represent a city in Greece and Troy. One of the cities is filled with men dancing and singing and brides marching through the streets, while the other is circled by an army. This army has two plans whi ...
... for themselves. Here we see echos of Shylock with his usury. Finally the Jews were ordered out of England in 1254 by Edward I. They did not return to England until the later half of the seventeenth century. (Lippman 3-4) Jews were also viewed as devils by Elizabeathan audiences. Old stories portrayed them as "blood-thirsty murders" that poisoned wells and killed Christian children for their bizarre Passover ritu! als. (Stirling 2:1) These were the stereotypes which Shakespeare's audience held in regard to Jews. Shakespeare himself had never seen a Jew but he goes to great lengths to humanize Shylock even while perpetuating the stereotype. In Act 1:3, before Shylock ...
... Calixta, is home alone, tending to the household chores. Calixta's is not aware of the storm approaching, although she is married and has a child, she is unaware of the sexuality and passion within her. As Calixta is gathering up the laundry, Alcee Laballiere enters the yard, seeking shelter from the coming storm. My first impression of Alcee is that he is pretty well off in the world. Although I see Bobinot as a simple man. There is a mutual attraction between Calixta and Alcee, and this attraction is not new. Calixta has not seen Alcee very often since her marriage, and never alone. The attraction between Calixta and Alcee is only briefly explored. Wit ...
... also never give up their money. They would resist it to their fullest. All of their resources would be used to combat all of those in favor of a Utopian society, and would eventually win. The poor probably would not fight for it, for they are afraid of the rich, and know all of the power they hold. Teaching children while they are young is the key to a successful utopian society. This is why isolation is needed. If a Utopian society is started in the middle of England, children would have too much influence from surrounding territories. An island would be the only way to maintain a Utopian society, when it comes to children, for they are their future. Ch ...
... by day. In the second stanza the poet says "Though wise men at their end know dark is right, because their words had forked no lighting they don not go gentile into that good night" I thin what the poet is trying to say is even though you’re getting older and you know the time is coming you haven’t shown a sign of death you ‘re still have life so fight against death. Then in third stanza the poet describes someone who lived a good life but doesn’t want to let go "Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright their deed might have danced in a green bay, rage rage against the dying of the light." It was as if he was saying had he lived longer things could h ...
... conception of the proper order of one's loyalty is a product of English folklore, Robin Hood. According to legend, Robin Hood robbed from the rich and gave to the poor in an effort to bring happiness to the peasants of Nottingham in an otherwise dreary time under the tyrannical rule of Prince John. A childhood friend of Robin, Maid Marion places her friendship with Robin Hood above loyalty to the crown. She has numerous opportunities to betray Robin Hood, but she does not. She sees the good he is doing for the land and the lone resistance he and his band of Merry Men provide against the evil Sheriff. Had she been loyal to her country, Robin Hood would have never bee ...
... for imagry be the quote “Instead of monitoring animals—many animals in managed areas are tagged, tattooed, and wear radio transmitters—wildlife managers should start hanging telementry gear around hunters’ necks to study thier attitudes and listen to thier converstions.” That paints a vivid image of what be really going on with the animals. It gets the message across using a form of humor, which lets readers relax, and think about it subject. When she be talking about the hunter that shoots the racoons feet off, and lets his dogs get them, that paints an image of just how bad hunting could is. That be a good quote to use isacuse it will be rememisred. T ...
