The Mythology Of Begbie

In January 2005, construction workers discovered a pile of bones whilst digging a gas pipeline in Sydney. Initially, they believed the bones to be the result of a recent murder and were shocked to find out they were the remains of a 4,000 year old Aboriginal man. Narrabeen man probably lived close to the ocean for most of his life, we know this because an analysis of his bones showed that ate mostly fish, seaweed and shellfish. Using the lengths of the remaining bones, Dr.Donlon came to the conclusion that he was 183cm tall. This was considered unusually tall for a man of his time (average height being 170cm). His front two teeth hadn't been removed during what scientists believed to be a traditional ritual that was performed in the Sydney

The minimalistic and modern painting by Caspar David Friedrich called The Monk By The Sea is a luring piece of art from over 200 years ago. ‘Modern’ and ‘200 years ago’ do not generally go together well, but what Friedrich achieved in this painting still invites the lovers of simplicity to see a deeper meaning in the current times. Friedrich’s uses simplicity to show a complex meaning in the painting The Monk By The Sea. Influenced by the relationship with God, nature, and Friedrich’s own personal life, he expresses this complex meaning through the composition of color, lines, and technique.

In the book Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, there is a character named Dally who is often very rebellious. He commits any crime that would give him thrills and shows savage pride in the fights he won. Although Dally seems “tough” and bold on the outside, he is far from being gallant. He shows signs of vulnerability as he lacks a lot of knowledge and skills that are vital in creating a balanced life.

Firstly, Crabbe develops emotionally as a result of him meeting Mary in the bush. Before meeting Mary, Crabbe feels like no one cares about what he wants or how he feels. Crabbe explains, “it doesn't pay to be honest to yourself” (Bell 30-31). After meeting Mary he feels important for someone. Crabbe says, “I never met anyone who made me feel necessary” (Bell 124). Crabbe shows improvement in his emotional state because, he does not feel important fro someone before meeting Mary. This also helps Crabbe get over his parents, who barely make an effort to know him. Moreover, when Mary

In the current state of America, several issues such as race, gender, sexual orientation and upward mobility are still relevent concerns. The Horatio Alger Myth of being able to move upward on merit and hard work alone is an ideology of the 1950's that clings to the coattails of America's lower class even today. Though the thought of moving upwards in society is hopeful, it is not always plausible. The barriers seperating people in the lower class and upper middle class is growing. What is needed is the Redefinition of upward mobility for pleople of lower income. The Horatio Alger Myth is still just a myth for most, when it needs to become a reality.

Barb blames Janice for Anne's death to hurt her and make her feel guilty, not knowing that Janice already feels guilty but does not express it. However, Barb does not think about the challenges Janice might have endured but is angry because she is not the ‘ideal Janice’ that she had been expecting. Barb is too busy and eager wanting to express her anger towards Janice that she cannot relate to Janice’s problems and the struggles that she goes through. Barb’s lack of sympathy towards the unexpected changes in Janice’s life only results in a bigger gap in their relationship. Once Barb and Janice start talking, Barb is again angered by Janice’s quietness and her unwillingness to strengthen their relationship. However, she does not make an effort herself to understand why. Barb says to Janice: “You told us the facts. I don’t know one damn thing about you, the person” (36). Barb is annoyed and frustrated by Janice keeping to herself, she cannot understand her. Barb wants a strong relationship with her as sisters. For Janice, the sister relationship is too difficult and would rather prefer being friends. However, Barb does not acknowledge or accept Janice’s different views but expects Janice to want the same. Barb misunderstands the quietness of Janice and takes it personally, thinking that she wants to keep a distance from her and does not want to open up. Barb does not think of the opposite. What if Janice can’t

point - Dunny lives a very lonely life, feeling isolated because of how his Mother left him when he was young.

In Bartleby, The Scrivener, Bartleby serves as the main character with his distinct nature that everyone is trying to decipher. Despite the attention around Bartleby, much of the story also revolves around the narrator, the lawyer, who tells the story through his perspective; this implies that the lawyer’s ideology and perception of societal norms shape the interactions between the lawyer and Bartleby but also how the story is told. Take for example, if the lawyer disregards Bartleby and fires him on the spot, this story would have ended rather quickly and been much different than it actually is. With this said, the lawyer’s peculiar attraction to Bartleby’s strange behavior can be explained by the lawyer’s innate ideas of social norms and instruction that stems from the behavior of the other scriveners and his own experiences.

Connie’s culture shaped her to attract a predator like A. Friend by making her feel rejected in her own household. The rejection Connie feels makes her seek approval from those outside her house. She is blinded by her disillusionment of love, which causes her to be easily manipulated by A. Friend.

When Maybelle ignores Pete, he ignores Sucker. Yet Sucker still looks up to Pete. When Maybelle likes Pete, he becomes closer to Sucker. They love each other like brothers do. Soon, Maybelle dumps Pete, which causes him to strike out in anger.

In chapter 3 there are many moments of surprise concerning the characters of S. E Hinton’s “The Outsiders”. For instance, Cherry Valance had stated her feelings towards Dally. When Cherry was about to leave with Bob and Randall she said, “I could fall in love with Dallas Winston” (Hinton 46). This is especially absurd because in the beginning of their encounter Dally was being rather rude and disrespectful to her and Cherry seemed awfully bothered by it. Now she is saying she “loves” him within just a few minutes of meeting Dally and so this is an abrupt statement. In addition, Darry had slapped Ponyboy. When Ponyboy came home late, Darry’s temper got a hold of him and he “slapped [Ponyboy] so hard that it knocked [him] against the door” (Hinton

Alison in the Miller's Tale and May of the Merchant's Tale are similar in several ways. Both are young women who have married men much older than themselves. They both become involved with young, manipulative men. They also conspire to and do cuckold their husbands. This is not what marriage is about and it is demonstrated in both tales. What makes the Miller's Tale bawdy comedy and the Merchant's tale bitter satire is in the characterization. In the Miller's tale we are giving stereotyped characters. The principals are cardboard cut-outs sent into farcical motion. The Merchant's Tale gives us much more background and detail of the character's lives. The reader is more involved and can

is shown as selfish and not trustworthy. Nick Carraway, the narrator, realizes this also. While

Characters are made to seem sinister, having an ulterior motive due to this. For example, Lily fakes being interested in the Americana, not smoking and going to church for Mr. Gryce, while Mr. Trenor helps Lily financially in order to sleep with her. The reader is able to identify the difference between a conversation Lily has with Selden and one she has with other characters, due to the lack of need for Lily to keep her good reputation with Selden. Bart herself acknowledges that she doesn't have to ''pretend'' with him or be ''on guard against'' him. In other occasions, the young woman has to concentrate primary on gossip and pretense and strive to manipulate others, by calculating her every word. The irony in this fact is that by acting so, they showcase bad manners; lying, adultery, gossiping, and being passive aggressive, are all behaviours evident in the upper class. In the reader's eyes, this fact makes her relationship with Selden the realest one of the whole book, and comes to the logical conclusion, that he is the best partner for her, him symbolising freedom from materialism, something that she wants for herself. However, Bart is not able to detach herself from her thirst for money and therefore, continues her pursue for a wealthy husband, like Mr. Gryce, who is a symbol for freedom from financial

Because sexuality help developed characters’ relationship, many of the relationships became desire. In the short story, The Spinoza of Market Street, the character Dobbe, a single woman who sells bakery goods, expanded her desire for Dr. Fischelson, an old, sick man, through their acts of intimacy. “She returned wearing a silk nightgown… There was a smile on her face, and she was bashful… Dobbe groped for Dr. Fishcelson in the dark and kissed his mouth” (174-175). Before this event, Dr. Fischelson and Dobbe just finished their marriage and were together as a couple for once in their home. Moving on, this scene represent desire due to Dobbe wanting to sleep with Fischelson even though he was an old, sick man. In addition, the used of the word groped is understood as Dobbe wanting sexual pleasure from Fischelson. Therefore, Dobbe’s action demonstrated her desire for Fischelson. Another example of characters’ developing desire for one another is Taibele and Hurmizah. After the multiple visits and sexual interactions Taibele started to develop a strong lust for him: “The truth was that she now