Ian Van Winkle, Ian

Throughout his essay, Loren Eiseley describes different scenarios that he witnessed. All of which have a central theme of change, not in times, but in the real, physical world. He talks about mice losing their little dream of living in a burrow made in common earth, a world of seedpods and quiet, of green sheltering leaves in the dim light among the weed stems and how they are coldly denied even the simplest of yearnings. Later, he describes how he witnessed the figurative ‘great river’ at an El in Philadelphia stop. The river that was the lifeline of hundreds, maybe thousands of pigeons. How the pigeons kept returning lesser and

Despite an expanded outlook on the world, Luke and Anna find themselves in a place of vertigo as they struggle to come to terms with the harsh world that is Garra Nulla. The metaphor “some days she feels like a fly caught in an invisible web” establishes a visual of one who is confined by their negative experiences, unable to escape, whereas the description of “an invisible web” depicts an image of an unexpected challenge that has impacted on Anna’s initially idealistic view of country living. However, despite the couple’s dislocation and the destructive yet regenerative bushfires an overall feeling of hope at the end of the novella is reassuring. Lohrey delineates this through the symbolisation of the black swans at the closing stage of the novella. “Look”, she says, “the swans are back.” Representing a return to normality in their world as the re-emergence of the swans metaphorically represents the return of hope. The omniscient narrator reveals Anna’s inner dialogue “Ah, she says so you are leaving us. So you are on your way at last. But it’s okay, it’s alright; yes, she thinks, I am ready for this…” displaying that they are finally able to attain comfort over the grief of losing their son. Despite Anna’s and Luke’s negative experiences, the responder attains a feeling of reassurance as through the distinctive images created we observe a return to normality and ultimately a positive feeling of

There are multiple themes that can be discussed from Peter Carey’s short story, ‘Exotic Pleasures.’ The story’s main characters are husband and wife whose life is in a tangle before they meet their other companion, the bird. The couple is driving in town, torn in deciding how they will use their remaining few dollars. They even contemplate that they will take food and champagne and leave without paying for them. However, before they do this, the bird brings in a new kind of fortune for Lilly. Once she strokes the bird, she feels certain kind of pleasure, which she shares with her husband and many people afterward. The bird can provide them with extra coins, but the story does not end with them staying happily ever after. Lilly eventually confesses to Mort that she thinks that he is angry because a tiny bird could give her the things he could not offer. They almost run into an accident and bitterness of the argument leads them to drive to a new place, Kennecott, where they meet more of the similar birds. The story ends in suspense as we do not know what Lilly and Mort do with the newly found exotic pleasures. The setting of the story contributes to the outlining of the themes in a massive way. This essay examines ways in which the setting relates to the themes of the story.

“Now small fowls flew screaming over the yet yawning gulf; a sullen white surf beat against its steep sides; then all collapsed, and the great shroud of the sea rolled on as it rolled five thousand years ago.” He closed the tattered book in which he had flipped through the pages many times. His firm hand ran over the yellowed and doggy-eared cover of Moby Dick. He happily sighed for two reasons: one was that he was going to be a father soon, and the mixed emotions he had was absolutely indescribable. Maybe it was that he yearned to hold the newborn in his warm, loving arms, and look at his wide eyes and wonder about all the amazing achievements his son was going to achieve in his life.The second reason was that he had just thought

After a supper of fried fish, grits, and biscuits, the children’s bellies were full and their imaginations were running wild- they hadn’t completely forgotten living on the trail- The same as when they were younger, they wanted Charity to tell them a story before they went to sleep. She smiled at their eagerness, remembering all the stories she had told them at night while they were on the trail from Sandersville to Canton. It seemed that once they were settled in a house and not camping under the stars, the need for her bedtime stories were no longer necessary. Living on the trail seemed to bring her children much closer to her; she missed living that way…

In this essay we have discussed the importance of symbolism in the novel and how the animals have similar characteristics to the characters. We discussed that Candy’s dog has similar

The character that I’ve chosen for this book will affect the whole story if he was actually part of it, I named him Francis. He’s a very short guy with a big heart, he makes people happy all the time. He’s a great friend, with a sad life. He’s been bullied his whole life and had a terrifying childhood. He does have some friends but they all just there because his family is wealthy. He’s the younger brother of Curley’s wife whom is always there for him even in bad situations. Francis walks around the ranch every morning and plays with different animals. He considers them friends and his day wouldn’t be as complete if he doesn’t communicate with these animals.

Annie got the freedom of the streets, from her mother, as soon as she could say her telephone number. She memorized the neighborhood, making a mental map of it in her head and rehearsed it while she was in bed, picturing herself making turns onto different streets on her bike. She loved this boy who played football, but only spoke to him once in two years, so nothing happened there. Also Annie disobeyed her father’s wish to not go to Frick Park, but her mother let her as long as she did not tell her father. At Frick Park she started to learn more about wildlife by getting a bird book from the library and seeing how many she could spot at the park. She never met anyone at the park, but she would think about if a bum did come up to her she would

This made the Narrator turn towards animals, in a way that was almost unnatural, to get love and affection from. As a man, he married a woman that shared his love of animals, this common bond, was the basis of their relationship. It is not until

They began to worry because they weren’t sure whether they wanted something different that might push them out of the beautiful farm. This is a very motivating and educative story with charming characters that keep the reader yearning for more. At first, the farm seems without much activity, while the author paints in the reader’s mind, Beau’s picture tending flowers and Bamma occupied in knitting and baking. As Beau’s farm started flourishing with more life, Kathleen made sure that each character that she added teaches the reader a few life lessons.

Being in the right place, at the right time, can make all of the difference in the world. No matter how empowered or fragile one can claim to be, luck of the draw can turn anyone’s fate into fortune. Or perhaps instead, these situations could take someone down a much darker path. Whichever outcome is chosen is not dependant on those who are victim to the consequences to follow. But instead these fates are unraveled by an existential power, one of which that relies on a matter of timing and another’s good fortune. As the author of “The Birds,” it is obvious that Daphne du Maurier is well aware of how setting can be a blessing to those who are in need of it. That these beloved characters existence is dependant on the surrounding scenery which

They each long for the joy and adventure that freedom will provide them. In fact, Corey is so excited about freedom he can hardly contain himself, “My heart was a frog leaping out of murky water into clear sunlight. I said, ‘Thanks!’ and I ran for the door.” The animal realizes the joy and adventure from freedom after he accidently escapes his cage when, “On he rushes, in his mad flight, heedless that he is wounding and tearing his sleek sides – seeing, smelling, touching of all things.” Both Corey and the animal find great joy and adventure in their

Animals not only represent the dark side of the human psyche but also the more clueless and oblivious side. Animals such as the little dachshund in Dahl’s The Landlady can be symbolic of how a human does not de-evolve into a savage animal state but instead a domicile tame pet type state when exposed to seemingly safe environment. Unlike in The Tell Tail Heart, Dahl’s The Landlady give the reader an opportunity to see the paradoxical side of the human psyche that deals with feelings of security in times of stress instead of the honing of primitive flight or fight

To learn more about his environment, Sam begins to pay attention to all the movement around him. One spring day he decides to track a mother falcon and comes upon her nest. Making a quick decision, Sam scoops out one baby bird and manages to safely carry it back to his tree. Thus begins a loyal companionship between a boy and the faithful bird he names "Frightful." Adding Frightful to his collection of animal companions, Sam discovers he doesn’t have time to feel lonely.

The animals used this song to lament their lost comrades; despite the horrid spectacle they were made to witness, the animals reminded themselves happiness could still be found. The words of optimism resonated throughout the piece. “…Beasts of every land and clime, hearken to my joyful tidings of the golden future time.” (12).