Is the story unique and interesting?
This journey through this fictional world of magic and destruction is reminiscent of Merlin style fantasy, and the author captures a unique setting and cast of characters capable of holding the interest of readers for the entire book.
Does the story deliver on its premise?
Looking for the Living Blade in order to unite the people in their kingdom is a valiant deed, that on the surface sounds like a wise plan to restore order to a people being raped and pillaged by mercenaries and criminals lead by mad men. As Suranna, Queen of Shinar, manipulates and enchants her subjects, the reader witness bravery and self-sacrifice.
As a reader, did you enjoy the story?
This reader found this profoundly enjoyable.
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It just seems out of character, so maybe some clear explanation of her feelings about him seeing her naked would make sense. Again on 547, Nora narrates noticing “nudity” simply because her leg is showing. What is causing her to suddenly develop this prudishness?
Are there scenes that should be cut or shortened?
It is necessary to state that this story is put together in a manner which makes the smallest scenes fit together for the greater good of story flow and direction. When Nora is attacked by the bear, it doesn’t feel as though this is included only to strengthen her relationship with Diaz. Instead the reader can actually believe that given the circumstances this could have occurred as described. Occasionally comments are made in the story which don’t fit the theme or storyline.
Page – 615 “Yeah, he just got burned.” This is such a modern expression. Could this be edited or cut? It’s small but it felt glaring during this section.
Overall, Chapter 63 gives feels clunky, as though it’s wanting to prove a point but can’t quite hit the nail on the head. Suranna indulges Bashan, but also leads him on regarding the Living Blade and the Kandarin Empire. This conversation seems almost pointless, unless Suranna wants Nora to emphasize that she truly is conniving.
Does the story fit the genre?
An impressive work of fantasy and adventure, Touch of Iron fits it’s genre.
The story line soon takes off when the reader finds Fadlan is forced to play the role of the thirteenth warrior in a quest to destroy the terror that plagues these people.
It opens up the plot for discussion as to whether by hiding the knife the conflict will ever be resolved.
Beowulf has delighted and intrigued a wide array of people for centuries. The timeless nature is visible in modern-day extensions of this epic, through heroics and battles of good versus malevolent forces. Beowulf continues to appeal to sophisticated audiences because it tells the story of a great hero prevailing over evil, a timeless theme valued by society and portrayed by his counterparts in modern media, although these new heroes display more complex qualities.
Obviously, Nora has been scolded for eating them before as is evident by her hiding the cookies. This appears to be the first hint of Nora making a stand for herself and doing something because she wants to. Torvald later says to Nora “…when Rank comes, just tell him where he can find me.” Then Nora disregards her husband and tells Dr Rank that he “mustn’t go in to see Torvald yet.” This is the second time Nora is seen as defying her husbands’ commands. For so long she has been living up to the standards of her husband. She has been doing what was expected of her.
Mists of Avalon is a twist on the Arthurian tales as told by the four women
Nora finds strength in realizing her failure, resolving to find herself as a human being and not in what society expects of her. Nora’s recognition comes when Torvald so
Marie De France’s Lanval is a remarkable short narrative that engages the reader into a world filled with unrealistic elements, but enhances on the true meaning of romance, chivalry and nature during the years that King Arthur reigned. “Sir Gawain and The Green Knight” unfortunately does not have an author that can be recognized but this epic poem demonstrates the ghastly adventure of a knight who decides to defend the honor of young King Arthur against a supernatural being in this malicious game of cat and mouse. Both of these pieces of literature have enchanting characteristics that define them as a masterpiece of their era and that’s why they both are easily compared and contrasted. In addition, both Lanval and “Sir Gawain and The Green Knight” can be classified as similar through their themes, style and plots, although they are different through their language and diction. Even though both of these literatures can be viewed as similar as well as contrasting, in the end, each of these tales have illuminated the realm of fantasy throughout the court of King Arthur.
An archetypal analysis of Gawain’s quest reveals some significant changes that occur in the hero’s character. We will analyze the progress of the hero, Gawain, as he ventures out to complete his quest. By analyzing the works of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight along with The Hero With A Thousand Faces, and how it completes the Hero’s Journey.
Each time Nora finds herself unable to help herself the problem is easily directly traced back to her husband, her father, and to the overbearing dominance of the male society. She tries to save the life of the man she thinks she loves and in doing so sees how she has become a victim of her own ignorance which has been brought upon her by the men in her life.
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In the previous century there have been two major series of fantasy novels; "Lord of the Rings" and more recently "Harry Potter". The genre, fantasy, is very broad, but generally contains one main character, the protagonist, who is fighting for, or against something, often against evil. In both these novels the main protagonist is fighting against evil and endures a kind of adventure and personal growth. As in most fantasy novels, the main characters are in an ulterior world, which is comparable in many ways. I intend to investigate into some of the many comparable components of these two novels.
At the end of their first reconnection, Nora reveals that her transformation from obedient doll to liberated woman had already begun. She now admires Mrs. Linde for her long years of work and independence and uses it as inspiration for her own. In Mrs. Linde’s trust, Nora exposes her personal act of sovereignty: a few years ago, she had secretly borrowed money to save her husband’s life, incriminating herself. Even though she did the morally correct thing, Nora’s actions are condemnable and
wants the reader to realize that Nora was not the fool she allows herself to be
childish actions. Helmer grows accustom to being the father figure to Nora and in essence