"Great Expectations" is set in Victorian England. It is apparent when we read the novel that Charles Dickens expressed many of his own views when writing the narrative, using a strong authorial voice. This is particularly clear when he addresses certain issues concerning the social and cultural concerns of the time, and through Pip's desire for social change. The development of the relationship between Pip and Joe is crucial in realising the complexity and importance of their relationship because…

insecure • How language contributes to a sense of the characters’ insecurity • How the settings contribute to a sense of insecurity • Other features which create a sense of insecurity You must: • Explore how Steinbeck creates a sense of insecurity through the presentation of insecure characters, eg through: Lennie, Crooks and Curley’s wife • Look at language/settings, eg the situation of Curley’s wife and how she feels about Curley and her life on the ranch, and her appearance • Show how Steinbeck…

How Scout Develops from a Tomboy to a Young Lady in To Kill a Mockingbird Scout is an intelligent, perceptive child and her observations often contain a sensitive awareness to the situation. This might be because she is only six years old or it may be because she is a born lady. In every part of the novel one would see Scout's perspective on the world. As each situation matures and becomes more serious, Scout becomes one step closer to womanhood and maturity. As a child, Scouts appearance seems…

How does the readers understanding of Perry develop? Early on in the novel, In Cold Blood, Capote described Perry Smith as a dreamer who tended to live in his own fantasies rather than the real world. We find out that Perry has a creative ambition and a sensitive side as he is a musician. However, once again this dream of this his caused him to stop paying attention to reality and what is going on around him by going into a trance. Later on in the novel we are introduced to more of Perry’s…

Kathryn M. Velasquez Houston Baptist University- Graduate Program Part I: When working with a client from a racial/cultural background similar to your own: (1) How does trust develop during the therapeutic interactions? Answer: Although it would appear obvious, that trust should come naturally, when working with a client of the same racial/cultural background; however, cultural psychology warns of somethings the therapist…

How does Scout and Jem mature during the novel? Jem is the older child and therefore matures much faster than Scout. At the beginning of the story, we see Jem as a boy of childish thoughts and behaviour. He invents games and amuses himself with the Boo Radley's mystery. He believes that Boo is "chained to his bed" and his description of Boo is that of a child’s. His childishness is clearly revealed when he carries out the dare of touching Boo's house. He also shows this when he tramples…

John Proctor is a flawed man. How, in spite of this, does Arthur Miller develop his character so that we admire him more and more as the play progresses? John Proctor, throughout the play, undergoes a personal dilemma. He earns our respect during the play by making some moral choices. Towards the end of the play he follows the courage of his convictions but ironically has to play the ultimate price. Miller introduces a complex character. John Proctor, in the directors notes, comes across as…

The novel Jane Eyre is predominantly a bildungsroman, Jane’s development throughout the novel is one of the most important aspects of the narrative. During Jane’s time at Thornfield she makes huge emotional progress through her relationship with Rochester and the discovery of Bertha Mason, eventually resulting in her departure from Thornfield. In chapter 11 when Jane first arrives at Thornfield She is unsure of her surroundings and the description of the thorn trees alludes to fairytales such…

defined as the growth and changes we experience from birth until death. So as we develop, we become more familiar with the aspects we like, and dislike, about ourselves. The dislikeable aspects often bring about the desire to change. Although, change can be difficult to decide to do and it can be much more difficult to actually make the changes. However, it is important to understand that change helps us grow and develop. So, in writing this paper, I hope that I will be more adamant to understand and…

would surely desire but the regime has made them frightened of this. The pattern of three gives the impression that she is now so loose that there is nothing to hold her together and she will not survive in the world she has escaped to. This shows how successful the Center is at brainwashing women and teaching them to believe in this new regime. So while once Moira would have been seen as a motivating force – a fantasy of an escape made good – the women in the Center are already retreating from their…