##torical Analysis Of Mcteague's 'Dental Parlors'

During his time spent, he is at constant war with her either he losing advantage or gaining. When McMurphy first arrives to the ward, he seems different compared to other admissions. Chief Bromden the narrator of the story mentions “ I don’t hear him slide scared along the wall, and when they tell him about the shower he don’t just submit with a weak little yes, he tells them right in a loud brassy voice that he’s already damn clean, thank you.(Kesey Pg.9)”. This means compared to the other admissions McMurphy does not submit like the rest he seems strong and takes charge of the situation he is. McMurphy is a man who confident, strong, and rowdy and despite his big and muscular appearance as mentioned by the narrator, Chief Bromden observations of him. In one section of the novel, Chief Bromden mentions during the recollections of his past he mentions of his father mentioning to him about conformity based on appearance “Papa said if you don’t watch it people will force you one way or the other into doing what they think you should do”. Therefore, even though McMurphy is a tall, broad across the jaw and shoulders and chest.

In the novel, McMurphy represents strength, for even his hands, “Were thick and strong closing over mine, and my hand commenced to feel peculiar and went to swelling up out there on my stick of an arm, like he was transmitting his own blood into it. It rang with blood and power,” (Kesey 25). He is seen as a symbol of strength

The short story “Where is Here” by Joyce Carol Oats introduces us to a very complex character, labeled the stranger. The author uses the method of indirect characterization, which results in the reader making their own assumptions of the character. Indirect characterization includes some of the following: stranger’s appearance, speech, actions, private thoughts, as well as the reactions of others. The previously stated categories are the things we will analyze and draw conclusions from.

Moloney begins the novel with a severe lack of dialogue and a large amount of awkwardness from the protagonist, Carl, who is struggling to express himself in a dysfunctional family and alien community. But as he begins to discover his place in this community, and surround himself

The author not only unravels the background of Mallory (although he’s barely a supporting character) but describes his persona, as well as his life and family, creating tension by feeding the reader the in-between-the-line statement that ‘these are all the things Mallory has had and all that he left behind’.

Many people do not have the chance to live out their dream; a sundry amount have to settle for more attainable goals. Future presidents became dentists and rock stars turn into nurses. There is a limited population who can walk up every morning completely satisfied with their life path; McTeague is one of the lucky few. He is a man who took the remnants of his deceased mother’s wealth and pursued his dream. Some might fantasize of bigger homes or fancier cars, but McTeague dreamed of a little dental parlor. His dream of starting up a business can seem rather small, but McTeague is content with his one shop. The narrator however disapproves of McTeague’s ambitions and belittles the protagonist through choice of structure and condescending

Prompt: 2. Does McMurphy win or lose his battle with Nurse Ratched? Justify your answer with three specific examples from the text.

In the novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Kesey makes many allusions to McMurphy as a Christ-like figure. As the story progresses the religious references increase and become more evident. Any character can be a Christ figure, “where you find them, and as you find them. If the indicators are there, then there is some basis for drawing the conclusion” (Foster, 2003, p.123). Throughout the novel McMurphy’s actions parallel the actions of Christ. From the beginning it was clear McMurphy was different from the other patients. As his visit prolonged, McMurphy began to care for the patients much like Christ cared for his followers. In order to depict this similarity, Kesey used foreshadowing, events, and feelings.

The field of dentistry has history dating back to 7000 BC and has continually changed and improved overtime through the influence of many intelligent people. The ancient cavemen of Pakistan received credit for the first documented drilling of teeth. Studies show that Pakistanian cavemen used asphalt and other creative treatments to fill cavities (“Dentistry”). This act of improving oral health laid the basis for further development and innovations in the field. Following the Pakistanian cavemen, the ancient Egyptians contributed to dentistry by creating the formula for one of the oldest recorded toothpastes. This mixture consisted of rock salt, mint, dried iris flower, and pepper. Scientists believe that this formula for toothpaste may have worked better than toothpastes developed during the 18th century (Monson). The French, the next

The author seems to be disenchanted with McTeague's life, rather deciding to sign on with a mild interest, only to show his own pity for McTeague. The rambling description of McTeague's room is done to show the absolute averageness of the parlor that homes the dentist. The tone created from this is almost condescending but not quite there yet. Instead, the narrator simply drones on about the simple treasures that McTeague holds dear to him. Hwoever, as the narrator does this, it seems as if the narrator is beginning to pity him as each item is giving a description of why he needs it, and the reason is often to please other people.

Ken Kesey, the author of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, was inspired to write his novel from his time working as an orderly at a mental health facility. He often experimented with LSD and his documented drug use provided a realistic perspective of a mental patient. It is almost as if Kesey is an anti-hero himself; in order to achieve a different point of view, being that of a mental patient, and write a spectacular book, he broke the law by taking drugs. Ken Kesey portrayed the main character, McMurphy, as an anti-hero. Throughout the essay, different aspects of McMurphy’s anti-heroism will be explored by comparing the character with other fictional anti-heroes, such as Achilles, Jack Sparrow and Huckleberry Finn.

McTeague's dream is, "to have projecting from the corner window a huge gilded tooth." That is his ultimate goal, but he is aware this is unobtainable for himself at the moment. The narrator admires this about McTeague, because he is aware that McTeague is fine with his situation now while also knowing that most people in his situation would not handle it as well as McTeague does, as well as have his driving force of a dream. This would no doubt come from the narrator's knowledge that McTeague is slow, young, and even innocent. Although, this is overshadowed by the narrator's admiration in McTeague's content with his situation. In the final line, that slight tone of pity emerges once again. This comes from the author's diction and syntax. The use of a semicolon really shows the pity the author has for McTeague in the second half of the sentence, "but yet such a thing was far beyond his

The author uses descriptive language to provide the reader with an insight into Martins journey. For example, Martin is aware that his Mother and Old Ted have a difficult relationship, she says “he is an impossible man, as mad as an axe” (pg 4). Another

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle utilizes many detail-oriented literary elements to develop the many adventures of the famous fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, John Watson. Long winded description and complex vocabulary are infused into Doyle’s writing to accentuate Holmes’s great intelligence. By incorporating such a heavy, educated tone upon the mysteries, the tales of Sherlock Holmes are expressed as very complicated stories that challenge readers in comprehension as well as encourage curiosity through puzzling cases.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle utilizes many detail-oriented literary elements to develop the many adventures of the famous fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, John Watson. Long winded description and complex vocabulary are infused into Doyle’s writing to accentuate Holmes’s great intelligence. By incorporating such a heavy, educated tone upon the mysteries, the tales of Sherlock Holmes are expressed as very complicated stories that challenge readers in comprehension as well as encourage curiosity through puzzling cases.