The Scarlet Letter Rhetorical Analysis Chapter 14

In his essay “On the Scarlet Letter,” D.H. Lawrence criticizes Hester’s immoral behavior for her adulterous actions. Lawrence views her as a shameful member of Puritan society and centers his argument on her sin and its effects on the story’s plot. D.H. Lawrence’s use of different literary techniques strengthens his claim that Hester is not the heroine through his sarcastic tone, abrupt syntax, and biblical allusions.

In D. H. Lawrence’s essay “On The Scarlet Letter,” Lawrence analyzes Nathaniel Hawthorne’s portrayal of the adulteress Hester Prynne. He argues that Hester’s character is not worthy of the praise she receives in The Scarlet Letter because of the severity of the sin she commits in the novel. Instead of focusing on Hester’s character after the sin, he bases his argument on the sin itself. Lawrence uses terse syntax, an accusatory tone, and biblical allusions to depict Hester as the sinner of the story.

Capote manages to effectively create a complete impression of the character of Perry Smith by showing his remorse and how he confides in Dick. By Capote allowing the readers to see Perrys weak and vulnerable side, it gave off the impression that he too, no matter the deed, had feelings. Capote uses sympathy as a tone when Perry confides to Dick. He creates the illusion that Perry's life was difficult. By adding the “murder” story into it, it also gives off the parallel of him being lethal. Capote’s value of character is shown through Perry by enlightening how he feels towards his past actions. He creates a sympathetic tone towards Perry. Capote uses short sentences to emphasis the dramatic and terrible conditions that Perry was put through

Truman Capote portrays his own specific, intricate view of Holcomb, Kansas, in the beginning statements of his novel, In Cold Blood. His dismal, melancholy outlook of the town is presented to the reader through carefully and intentionally placed rhetorical strategies and stylistic elements. Specifically, Capote describes the loneliness and haphazardness of Holcomb through the devices of word choice, imagery, and selection of detail, which come together to convey an overall feeling of isolation and emptiness in the town. The careful word choice by Capote paints a picture to the reader of the emptiness and vastness of Holcomb and gives the town an ominous mood.

Truman Capote's tone in the story, In Cold Blood, is extremely somber yet subjective at the same time. As he wrote the story, the plot came off as mysterious and suspenseful since no one knew who murdered the Clutter family, except the readers, as it then became a manhunt to find the killers and bring justice. Capote attempts to be objective and impassive throughout the story, however he can’t help but allow his empathy towards the case surface. Had Capote written in an objective layout, the readers wouldn’t have gained such information and opinions from the author himself. An example of the subjective tone would be where the author delved into the killers past and allowed us to get a glimpse of their lives.

So, the only thing that I can guess on that is because Warrant Officer Helm told Burmaster that, and like I said, later on he told me and frankly I don’t know why, it just didn’t matter to me, that he did that IG complain back in 2009. The only thing that I can guess is that Burmaster, in his mind, connected the two together and said, oh that must be the reason why they sent you out here, because I know originally you were going to be assigned to the talk. In fact, Burmaster was in the room with me and Helm when I told Warrant Officer Helm, because Warrant Office Helm in fact, said that to me.

This passage relates to the theme of sin that is expressed throughout the novel. Hawthorne hints at the Puritan belief that all men are sinners. No matter what “utopia” is created, crime and sin will always be present among human beings. Because the fault in human nature is inevitable, the colonists know the necessity of constructing a cemetery and prison.

In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, the author uses melodramatic diction in order the emphasize Hester Prynne’s unusual comfort with the crowd’s attention. Prynne’s insecurity with confrontation causes her to isolate herself above a crowd rather than face confrontation. The narrator refers to the platform on which Prynne stands as a “pedestal”, connoting that she gains attraction from the audience in a certain sense of admiration. Prynne’s lionization of standing higher than everyone else in the audience portrays the amount of attraction she gains and how Prynne holds herself to some degree of worthiness because of her raised place. Amidst the audience, Prynne spots a “fixed gaze” from a stranger which draws her attention and causes her

In chapter six’s passage, Hawthorne emphasis Pearl’s beauty and her grandiose character, even though she was created out of sin and guilt. Hawthorne juxtaposes the town’s perspective of Pearl, as being a child of wrongdoing, to Hester’s view of her being an angelic figure, which a glowing spirit. The text presents the idea that although the town forced Hester to wear the scarlet letter to repent for her sin; however, its effect entirely contradicted its purpose. Not only did the scarlet make Hester realize the beautiful, self-fulfilling outcome of her actions, but it also altered her perception of the difference between wrong and right to one that negated society’s imposed beliefs.

“The Leech” became a suitable title for the chapter because it symbolizes Chillingworth’s occupation – a physician – and the bloodsucking relationship between Dimmesdale and Chillingworth. Chillingworth pulls “bad blood” out of Dimmesdale while continuously sucking away his energy and desire to live by pulling bad memories and guilt out of him. “So Roger Chillingworth – the man of skill, the kind and friendly physician – strove to go deep into his patient’s bosom, delving among his principles, prying into his recollections, and probing everything with caution touch, like a treasure-seeker in a dark cavern.” (Page 83) Hawthorne uses allusion to allude the presence of Chillingworth and describe the tautness Dimmesdale feels in Chillingworth presence. He creates a visual setting for the reader to gain more insight.

In D.H. Lawrence’s critical essay, “On the Scarlet Letter”, Lawrence mocks Hester Prynne for being a lustful sinner who commits adultery with Reverend Dimmesdale in Nathaniel Hawthorne's revered novel, The Scarlet Letter. Lawrence uses repetition, a caustic tone, and biblical allusions in order to show how impure Hester Prynne truly is.

1. Topic: Tone and the short stories “The Greatest Gift” (1943), by Philip Van Doren Stern (1900-1984) and “Araby” (1914), by James Joyce (1882-1941). 2. Topic Statement: Tone plays a role in the short stories “The Greatest Gift” (1943), by Philip Van Doren Stern (1900-1984) and “Araby” (1914), by James Joyce (1882-1941). 3.

Lord of the Flies is a wonderful book that keeps you on the edge not knowing exactly what’s coming next. It made me really think about what I was reading and what William Golding wanted me to get from his reading. Also, it made me really contemplate what the real message was behind every hidden message.

In William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies, Ralph, the protagonist, is pulled in conflicting directions when he and a group of boys are stranded on an island. Ralph and the antagonist, Jack, fight to be the leader of the group of boys. Jack and his hunters represent the savage aspect of humanity when they become involved in murders and raids. Ralph strives to be a rational leader by representing the civility that the other boys are forgetting. Golding uses Ralph’s understanding of civility and his temptation towards savagery to display how the opposing ideals can influence both the characters’ actions and state of mind.

William Golding wrote this book to show the importance of society and the cruelty of human nature. His way of showing this deep message through his writing was excellent. His style, symbols and choice of characters relayed the ideas he mean to teach.