The Theme Of Materialism In 'Imported Dogs'

Anton Chekhov in “the Lady with the Dog,” brilliantly displays the quest of one man to find happiness. Anton Chekhov’s short story, The Lady with the Little Dog, is the simple story of a philandering married man who finally falls in love with an unhappily married woman with whom he has an affair.  Though it is a remarkably simple plot, the story is compelling to read because Chekhov’s use of two effective plot devices with diction and symbolism.

The author was very heavy in the Pathos category. He invested strongly in using stories and vivid language to get their point across to the readers. For example, in paragraph 4 the author talked about living north of New York City. Talking about how most of the vehicles people would see on the road would be an SUV or a light truck. They went on saying

Language also produces a sense of isolation through the creation of a hierarchy. In the novel, the use of language really divides the characters. Different levels of language comprehension create very diverse levels of society. Once the dogs are out of the shelter and living in the park, a huge division of the group becomes apparent. Some of the dogs begin to embrace this new ability while others try and revert back to their natural ways. Language is such a new concept, and only a few of the dogs are really able to catch on and understand it. Of all the dogs, Prince really takes to language. He understands its intricacies and is able to use it in abstract ways such as humour and poetry. To other dogs, this comprehension does not come so naturally, and the imbalance in their levels of understanding creates a great separation between the dogs. The use of language creates two sides to the pack,

Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Birthmark” examine the complex relationship between a husband and wife. The two works take two different approaches to convey the same message: Marriage is not a fairytale, it requires sacrifice and unselfish behavior in order to work. Relationships are difficult to begin and harder to maintain. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and Aylmer and Georgiana are two relationships that shatter the surreal perception of marriage and expose readers to the raw truth, marriage is not a fairytale.

The article opens with a small description of the setting of the interview and the blunt fact that there was never any marriage between Yuri and her husband. But she follows this with the fact that they survived. Yuri dives into the facts of never receiving neither affirmation from her husband nor affection. She offers a sad comparison of how relationships between a male and a female animal seem better than her own marriage. This example of a marriage is given to show how important family is in Japan regardless of the level of happiness.

Because of the significance of the story’s message, I can say that the evidence is relevant to every struggling couple to educate and caution of the inevitable consequences of domestic conflicts. The Author is suggesting to the readers via symbolism, of a once healthy relationship between the couple has been blighted somehow. as we can see from the author’s apparent use of lighting that plays a significant part in the setting of this story.

The narrator takes a stance against what he believes to be a materialistic lifestyle because he feels he is following everyone else in society by continuing to be entranced and obsessed with presenting the appearance

The Heart of a Dog, by Mikhail Bulgakov is a satiric novel about an experiment on a dog named Sharik, in which they give him human organs, transforming him into a human. The whole novel goes through the metamorphosis of the dog, Sharik, becoming a “human” who can think and act for himself in being able to make humanlike decisions, to his downfall and becoming a dog again. The plot of this satire is just an allegory on the communist revolution of the early 1900’s, which is why it is considered to be a satire. There are many ways in which Bulgakov mocks the Russian society of the 1920’s, one being that the Communist leaders of the time attempted to make a “new Communist man,” which is linked to the creation of Sharikov from Sharik. Under the same idea, Bulgakov is also mocking the idea that Communist Russia believed that they could improve the genetic quality of their population, which is what Dr. Preobrazhensky and Bormenthal attempted to do using Sharik. There are many allegories spread out throughout this satire made to mock Communist Russia of the 1920’s and to point out all of it defects.

The women of the story are not treated with the respect, which reflects their social standings. The first image of the women that the reader gets is a typical housewife. They are imaged as “wearing faded house dresses and

The story unfolds very smoothly and evenly in spite of of the stirring and at the same time troubling subject of the matter. We get acquainted with the main characters – The Crutchman family “so very very happy and so temperate in all their habits and so pleased with everything that came their way”, due to the anaphoric repetition the author creates intensification, that states the problem –

The story aids in convincing society of the negatives of the Bourgeoisie, as they are portrayed this way in the piece of literature through the sisters’ self-importance and sense of entitlement. Moreover, the hard working and virtuous Beauty embodies the positive aspects of the Proletariat in the text. Furthermore, the merchant’s wealth directly affects his importance in the story. This story is one of the many examples of an allegory used to promote an author's viewpoint as it is seen as a romantic story on the surface, but underneath, shows the importance of wealth and presence of class within society. This story can prove that readers must broaden their scope in order to examine all aspects of a text and analyze them in a way to draw true

It’s quite a compelling novel, apt for dog lovers, but poignant enough to affect the masses. It’s a tale as old as time, one of a companionship. It hallmarks the importance of love and showcases that no matter how small the vessel may be, the love that can be imparted by a dog is truly one-of-a-king. A singular bond that transcend time and death.

The domestic dog has to be one of the most unique animals that the human had ever bred. All dogs were formed differently and for separate reasons; whether it be for their looks or for their personal attributes, the dog has been evolved around humans and yet many breeds were created by humans themselves. I also believe that having a dog is a necessity to having a balanced life, just how Cesar Millan was quoted on the Brainy Quote web page “The dog can only become what's in your bubble. The dog is imitating the energy that is in your bubble. You are the source, the feast of energy. If you feel anxious, the dog becomes anxious with you. If you become nervous, the dog wakes up nervous with you”. Your dog runs off of your actions and emotions

It shows that even though he had many hidden talents, he decides to hide them for the better and be a gentleman. He also urges over the fact that he has to be a role model for his children.

Another theme that is developed by the author relates to class and society. It is worth noting that the theme is painted as having significant impacts on family members. The characters in the article “The God of Small Things” are in most cases seen to come against the forces of