The Cage Allusion

In the novel Prisoner B-3087 by: Alan Gratz, the author uses conflict to develop the theme. Prisoner B-3087 is a book about a Jewish boy named Yanek that lived during World War II and the Holocaust. Yanek was unfortionally, taken by the Nazi’s to a concentration camp for six years. Between 10 concentration camps Yanek finally got freed from the camps and the American soldiers reached him and gave him food, water, clothing and shelter. Yanek then, found a family to stay with and lived on with his life. In the book the author uses conflict to develop the theme sometimes you have to conform to survive by the quote “To suffer quietly hurt only you. Suffer loudly, violently, angrily- to fight back- was to bring hurt and pain and death to others” (112). This quote proves how the author uses conflict to develop the theme

The night is crisp and black as the moon lets off an eerie glow, leaves rustle and fall somewhere in the distance. A silhouette dwarfs the blackberry bush in the corner as one’s footsteps refrain, they move closer; you run. Suspense is a state of tension and anxiety which was used in the sentence above and is common in books and short stories. In the short story “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W Jacobs suspense is created in a variety of ways. Jacobs demonstrates this by using foreshadowing, conflict and surprise endings.

Allusions are used in literature for multitudes of reasons; usually to foreshadow an event in the novel, or to give the piece a deeper meaning. Sometimes, allusions are used to prove authorial purpose. In The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck uses allusions to prove the resiliency of the human spirit and how hope can persevere through even the worst of situations.

2) The conflict in this story is person versus environment (society) And to a lesser extent, person versus person.

the inner conflict of Connie, the protagonist of the book. The source of that struggle is her

One example of suspense in “The Monkey’s Paw” by Jacobs is created through setting. For example in the very beginning, it says “the night was cold and wet”, (Jacobs, 1). This example adds suspense because it sets the mood of the story and gives the story a gloomy and dark feel. Also, it is night and sometimes bad things can happen at night. Another example of suspense through setting is when a conversation starts amongst the Whites. Mr. White says “hark at the wind”, (Jacobs, 7). This is showing how the wind is loud and noisy. Lastly, when the Whites are talking about how they had to wait for Sergeant Major Morris because they live so far out with only one neighbor. This is showing suspense through waiting and with the waiting comes

Suspense is when the author makes the reader, or audience excited or scared for what might happen in the story, or even what will happen to the character next in the story. Suspense might even be something you see or hear that will make you have questions about what will happen next. If there is a cliffhanger at the end of a story, it will leave you with questions wondering what will happen to the characters next. The mood, tone, setting, emotions of character, sound and sight might affect how the story is suspenseful. We all enjoy watching suspenseful movies and reading stories, because they are exciting. It leaves us with questions that the author won't have the answers to in the end, so the author gives us as the audience, the chance to make up their own ending to the story or movie. The author will give you clues throughout the story, to help you fill in questions you might have in the end. This makes it more exciting for the reader and the audience because we get to engage with the characters in the book or movie. The tv series, Stranger Things, is about 4 kids who have to fight off monsters in a little town in Indiana. This TV show is a great example of suspense, and it shows it effectively because, of Foreshadowing, Dilemma, and Dramatic Irony presented throughout the show. With just using those four examples, Stranger Things is a great example of suspense.

Authors use various types of literary devices when writing. One of those devices that can be used is allusions. In this particular short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been”, author Joyce Carol Oates uses biblical allusions. These allusions allow the reader to better understand the short story. Throughout Joyce Carol Oates, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been” the author uses biblical allusions to help show who the characters really are.

An allusion is a expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.Allusions to saints,miracles and religion in the novel Fifth Business by Robertson Davis is imperative in the character development of Dunstable Ramsay. Robertson Davies allusions to Saint Dunstan ,Dunstan's life long quest to prove that Mary Dempster is a saint and religious allusions are a very important component in the novel.

4. Analyse how the Jews turned against each other in the cattlecars and throughout the novel.

Allusions are very prevalent in this narrative, ranging from biblical to even shakespearean in nature. These allusion such as in chapter 10 while talking of slaves fleeing their masters that most would

One of the first literary devices that is easily noticeable is suspense this is it what keeps the reader wanting more. When Al said “You can change history, Jake. Do you understand that? John Kennedy can live.” (King 111). Jake replies with huge doubts, “What if it went wrong?” ……. “What if I managed,……., to stop it from happening and made things worse instead of better? What if I came back

One of the main conflicts in the story are man vs. society and man vs. himself..

Allusions can be found in nearly every work of literature and art due to the influence they have in creating a universal understanding. Biblical and mythological references are the most common allusions because they are regarded as primary sources for the basis of human reason. William Shakespeare alludes to both religion and mythology in Hamlet in order to emphasize the importance and failure of religion and to reveal the nature and psychological complexes of characters.

Towards the end of the book, Tom is trying to exit a cave before another adversary arrives. Just by reading the situation, you could tell that it could be described as suspense. The elements of suspense come from the location