Whiplash Reflection

The protagonist has been given characteristics such as backwoods cluelessness and inner yearning that he finds difficult to understand and articulate. The story is centered around the theme of helplessness before the hand of fate and individuals restrained efforts to overcome the inability to defend themselves. In

1976. The conflict created when the will of an individual opposes the will of the majority is the recurring theme of many novels, plays, and essays. Select the work of an essayist who is in opposition to his or her society; or from a work of recognized literary merit, select a fictional character who is in opposition to his or her society. In a critical essay, analyze the conflict and discuss the moral and ethical implications for both the individual and the society. Do not summarize the plot or action of the work you choose.

Consider the design of a puppet. When observing this structure, one will give attention to the source of the puppet’s actions being dictated by the puppeteer. These actions are able to be transmitted from the will of the puppeteer into the puppet through the strings that the puppeteer uses to control specific parts of the puppet. Furthermore, one can infer that the strings of the puppet are the motive behind the puppet’s action. If the puppet’s actions are disoriented or even disjointed, one can infer that the strings or the motives behind the puppet’s actions are conflicting. A notable literary example of this depiction can be found in Victor Hugo’s Les Miserablés. Late in Book V: Valjean, Jean Valjean describes the method of reasoning behind Javert’s suicide when he says, “To owe life to a criminal...to betray society in order to remain true...these absurdities should come about and be heaped on top of him...it was this that defeated him” (Hugo 1181). Javert’s adherence to his internal conflict imploded and eventually influenced his suicide; a reader might see Javert’s decision and confirm that an inner conflict of motives prompted his unanticipated action. Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a 19th Century existentialist Russian author, portrays a similar theme in his book Crime and Punishment which tells the story of a man named Raskolnikov, the suspect of a murder case, who appears like a puppet with actions that become increasingly

In the book maximum Ride saving the world and other extreme sports, max the main character learns a lesson about family and how and what they do for you. Throughout the book max begins to understand the importance of family and how to let them in your life, to help get rid of stress and loneliness.

The viewpoint of the world that the narrator has, completely alters as certain events take place throughout the story. His outlook on nature transforms into a wholly different standpoint as the story progresses. As his tale begins, the narrator sees himself as a tough guy or "bad character". He believes he is invincible. There is nobody as cool as he is or as dangerous as him and his friends are. With his

development of the plot. It comes down to the point where a self-respected-man like himself

The main conflict of the novel is Man vs Self. Chief and McMurphy both are damaged more in the mental intuition then they would be in the outside world. Chief’s overcoming of this conflict will lead him to his escape.

*From the onset, this fictional tale grasps the reader’s attention as curiosity is evoked to find out what is going to happen. A hint of the narrator’s madness and paranoia can be perceived in the initial statement he makes rendering his reliability questionable at best. This type of narration adds destabilizing effect onto the reader.

The average adult makes 35,000 choices every day. Behind every choice is an intent, whether it be good or bad. In Khalid Hosseini’s novel, The Kite Runner, characters have a variety of intents behind their choices. Some characters make amazing choices for heinous reasons, while other characters make horrible choices for altruistic reasons. These characters cannot be judged by their choice alone. Hosseini displays how it is not the action itself but the intent of an action that defines a person in his use of the symbol of brass, in the actions of Baba, and in the character of Amir.

In his short story, “Bullet in the Brain”, Tobias Wolff manipulates the course of the plot in order to exemplify the life and style by which Anders lives. As the story begins, the reader is immediately drawn in. The way in which Wolff alludes to what is about to happen gives the reader an idea of what is going to take place. Through the use of vivid imagery and immediate conflict the reader can tell that the “murderous temper” (1) of Anders will do everything to place him in trouble.

This semester I learned a lot about writing in English 151. It has been a roller coaster ride with these essays for me this semester. I learned step by step how to write a good essay and how to have your readers be engaged in what you’re trying to tell them. Each essay I did has taught me something valuable I can take to the next level of English. I feel as if as the semester went by I did not take my writing that seriously and that reflected in my grades I received in each essay. It made me a better student and writer and it will reflect next semester. In this essay, I will reflect on what I learned throughout this semester that you should apply in your writing when you begin English 151.

The film ‘The Crash Reel’ revolves around the story of Kevin Pearce who was a professional snowboarder. Kevin was one of the best in the world and was Olympic-bound. While practicing some new tricks to gain an edge in the Olympics, he suffered a very bad fall. The movie focused on the traumatic brain injury (TBI) he obtained through this accident and his “road to recovery”.

Two characters that will be examined from the film include Andrew Clark (played Emilio Estevez) and Richard Vernon (portrayed by Paul Gleason). The setting of the film takes place on a Saturday at a suburban Chicago high school. The students are arriving for a special session of detention that will take place all day. In the beginning, everyone is sticking with their traditional stereotypes that were formed from other perceptions (based upon the social group they belonged to). As the day progresses, everybody begins to realize that they are more than these commonly held views. Instead, each person has their own special skills and talents that make them unique. Moreover, all the students and adults are wrestling with similar challenges at

When analyzing a character and their actions, perspective is an important element to consider. This coincides with point of view, which gives us further context of a character's actions. In Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and Edgar Allen Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart", murder is a common theme in which the protagonists struggle to overcome the guilt they feel. The protagonists inevitably let their guilty consciences overpower them, leading them to their demise. Looking at these texts critically, focusing our attention on the perspectives of the given texts, gives us a comprehensive understanding of the character's actions.

Villains play a very important role in every literary work. Whether they exist as people, circumstances, or even nature, their purpose is to provide a problem to be solved by the “good guys”. Without villains, no piece of literature would be worth reading. Abigail Williams in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello are master villains. Both antagonists are fuelled by thoughts of revenge, and rely heavily on deception and manipulation to get what they want.