Implications of the Literary Techniques Used in “she being Brand / -new” by E. E. Cummings

This poem also uses many symbolic images. Many of the parts of the car which he describes utilize poetic devices and contribute to the poem's theme. The "spark and arc" is an interesting use of

As so selfish and self-centered today’s society endures, many human beings believe that humanity possesses no hope left for the future, but Mr. Richard proves society wrong. As proves Mr. Richard in “The Lady in Red” provides examples that made him change of mind. He aims to convince his readers that hope still exists for civilization that the bright light at the end of the dark tunnel shall always exist no matter what. By presenting a personal anecdote and emotional events, Mr. Lemieux skillfully uses these techniques to create a convincing passage.

Not a single author writes a piece without some type of intention. They always have a goal in mind, typically to interest/persuade their audience to look at something from their point of view. Other wise, the piece hasn't completed its main goal and is in a sense, meaningless. This is displayed in 4 articles related to the death of Princess of Wales, Diana in August of 1997. This tragic accident occurred as she was being driven by her butler through a tunnel. They were traveling at a rather fast pace to escape the photographers following them not to far behind, when the car hit one of the pillars of the tunnel and then crashed into a wall. After this event, many speeches and articles were written pertaining to her death. Although all of them

Throughout “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Jonathan Edwards uses multiple literary devices to disarm his listeners. One literary device he uses is hyperbole. He emphasizes and exaggerated God’s anger. He does this multiple times throughout the story. For example, he says “God is a great deal more angry” (124). Another literary device Edwards uses is allusion. He frequently alludes to the horrors of hell by referencing common terms to make the listener have a visual connection to hell. “The pit is prepared, the fire made ready” (126). This connects to his use of imagery. He incorporates imagery multiple times throughout his work to make it seem more dramatic. An example of this are the multiple times he describes hell throughout the story. Edward tries to make it sound as terrible and destructive as he can to instill fear into the reader.

In the essay about Ellen Terry the author uses a variety of rhetorical devices to create an image of Ellen Terry. The focus of the essay is her ability to excel at whatever she attempts, whether it was acting, writing, painting, cooking, or even parenting. The use of anaphora, personification, and rhetorical questions assist the reader in understanding how truly incredible her work was in the various crafts.

The purpose of this line relating to the motif is to show the recklessness of people during the 1920s and how people behaved carelessly with cars and driving in general. This tells us about the characters and the attitudes they show towards new and dangerous lifestyles because the new generation is fearless and reckless with themselves and their money. This can also give us an idea of the location, since New York is famous during the 1920s for leading the way for a young and bold generation.

For instancw, the automobile symbolizes selfishness. When he completed his first work week, clearly “Mr. Shiftlet pointed out that the reason he had improved this plantation was because he had taken a personal interest in it. He said he was even going to make the automobile run” (O’Connor 862). The automobile represented freedom and escape for Shiftlet. It was the first thing he saw when he arrived and he realized that he had to comply with Mrs. Crater in order for him to get it. He willingly repaired the automobile for his “honeymoon” with Lucynell. In fact, literary critics say Mrs. Crater recognized “the automobile as the source of Mr. Shiftlet’s interest” (Arant). Towards the ending of the short story, O’Connor uses the storm to suggest selfishness. When Shifltet traveled the road after leaving young Lucynell, “…there was guffawing peal of thunder from behind and fantastic raindrops, like tin can tops, crashed over the rear of Mr. Shifltet’s car. Very quickly he stepped on the gas and…he raced the galloping shower into Mobile” (O’Connor 867). The storm represented depression and regret for Shiftlet, but he did not return to get young Lucynell. It was dark and it followed him, however the automobile still represented freedom and escape. Because of Shiftlet’s selfishness, he continued to ride through the strom. He then had what he wanted all along. Thus, O’Connor’s use of symbols represent

This short fiction focuses on the relationship between brothers, Lyman and Henry, along with a car that was shared between the two. From Lyman’s point of view, you see the two go on adventures together until Henry gets drafted into the army. While Henry is away, descriptions are vague and the only thing the reader learns is Lyman spent his time fixing up their red convertible. When Henry returns, the story picks up as Lyman observes how the war has changed his brother. In an attempt to get Henry’s original self back, he smashes the car. Once Henry returns the car to its original state, the story leads to tragedy as the reader experiences the death of both Henry and the vehicle. The changes of Henry’s personality and their adventures are portrayed

Carter said, “That car ain’t run in fifteen year,” like the automobile this quote, portrays that even if you stopped moving for some time, with some adjustment you can get moving again. The road sign said, “Drive carefully. The life you save may be your own.” This quote and it is also the title of the short story, shows to keep moving in life you have to keep safe, and choose the right decision, based on Mr. Shiftlet situation it is like a reminder to seek change anything he has done wrong, before he misses the chance of redemption. To sum this up, the automobile is important in the short story, because it shows that people keep moving on, the automobile shows Mr. Shiftlet’s final act of corruption by abandoning Lucynell, and she was his opportunity of salvation, but instead he took the automobile which he has set his eyes on for a while, Mr. Shiftlet went back empty, wandering

Admiration for individuality, a common theme throughout “The Pink Car”, was constantly mentioned through the words of the Mark Halliday. Furthermore, Halliday personifies the cars in the poem as people; specifically focusing in on the pink car. He repeatedly describes the other cars in a jaundiced way; for example, he would characterize these cars as boisterous, rowdy, and big. However, he identifies the pink car as disparate, one who does not worry or care about other “cars’” perspectives. The author wrote, “Other cars might honk their horns to seem big- // the pink car doesn’t honk and doesn’t worry” (Halliday 25-26). Halliday symbolizes the car as ‘pink’ because society commonly construes the color as feminist, sweet, playful, the color of love, flowers and romance. His intention of this poem was to help one find peace within themselves.

Taking the new criticism approach, the author shows symbolism in the story. In the beginning of the story Jake is dreaming about a more luxurious car. "He needed an FM radio in something better than this '58 Buick he drove. It would have crushed velvet interior with electric controls for the LA summer." (628) However, the author uses repetition by using the same idea again at the end of the story. Once Jake is back in his car ready to head back to work, he once again imagines what it would be like to have a car with "FM stereo radio and crushed velvet interior." (630) The usage of this same concept both in the beginning and the end helps to tie together the story as a whole. The author also uses repetition in order to put emphasis on a certain aspect of the story. The author starts off with the idea that Jake is a common fellow who dreams of having more luxury in his everyday life, and goes on to end with this same idea. Jake's dreams of having an ideal car definitely points out to the reader the social standing of Jake's character.

I am not tragically colored. There is no great sorrow dammed up in my soul, nor lurking behind my eyes. I do not mind at all. I do not belong to the sobbing school of Negrohood who hold that nature somehow has given them a lowdown dirty deal and whose feelings are all hurt about it....No, I do not weep at the world -- I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.

Montag was walking down the street one night and saw a young girl. “Her head was half bent to watch her shoes stir the circling leaves. Her face was slender and milk-white and in it was a kind of gentle hunger that touched over everything with tireless curiosity.” (5). Clarisse is a girl who likes to venture out in her life and wonder about everything and everyone. As Montag and Clarisse were walking she told him “I sometimes think drivers don’t know what grass is, or flowers, because they never see them slowly.” (9). Clarisse has a creative imagination, she wants to learn more about why her society acts the way it does, and why people don’t care about others and things while driving. As Montag talks to Clarisse about his job, and now Clarisse is really nosey about everything, she asks him, “Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them? I heard once that a long time ago houses used to burn by accident and they needed firemen to stop the flames.” (8). With Clarisse and her curiosity, she asked Montag so many questions about his job and wouldn’t stop bugging him as she wanted to get to know more and more about

The accident itself is mainly used as a catalyst or the first fallen domino for the family’s ill fate. The car that comes to stop for the family is described as a “big black battered hearse-like automobile.” Black alone is a powerful indicator for certain things such as tension, evil and death. The car itself is associated as being a funeral car that carries a coffin and as a reader, one can easily see this as foreshadowing. Which in the great scheme of things it is perfectly executed because the automobile contains the family’s dismay, the Misfit. Looking closely at the aspect of color symbolism within the story, it definitely helps a reader to further understand O’Connor’s written piece. It helps to identify the situational irony of the story and the development of the shocking, brutal ending. Incorporating together other elements from the story a reader can come to realize that the author’s writing might have a person questioning their own religious foundation. Morals are evenly questioned. Especially when determining who or what is a “good” person in this story. Readers can also reflect back that when push comes to shove, how do people’s actions in life count when its time face to

While Leroy reminisce on the things that he rarely get an opportunity to notice Norma Jean strikes up a casual conversation about work. Norma Jeans said, “the three stages of complexion are: creams, toners and moisturizers.” Leroy is a formal truck driver. He is illiterate about cosmetics but he can relate to other petroleum products like: axle grease, and diesel fuels. Although from different perspectives Norma Jean and Leroy can relate, appreciate and perceive pleasures of petroleum products. I think the author uses literature to communicate how Norma Jeans and Leroy make a connection while viewing things differently.