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about them, et cetera, hence the comparison to bars. The inner pattern is of course, the person behind the bars. It may be a story of madness, but only to those who aren’t paying attention. One of the longer texts I enjoyed was Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.” This story is one of literal madness, based on the desire of one man for revenge. A whaling captain by the name of Ahab loses a limb in a battle with an albino whale, and sets out with an unsuspecting crew to catch and kill it. At the end, Ahab

Performativity in Moby Dick: Ahab Ascending his Cabin Herman Melville’s Moby Dick (1851) initially develops Ahab’s character as a quiet, mysterious figure - yet he elicits emotional responses from those he meets through his animated actions and canny rhetoric. Ahab uses performativity as a tool to exert his dominance over his crew and to manipulate them into sharing his offbeat aim to seek revenge on a white whale. Performativity refers to a capacity of speech and communication to consummate an

Kurt Vonnegut smashes the fourth wall of Breakfast of Champions almost instantly. He begins the first chapter by acknowledging the fictional nature of the book he is narrating; although one could argue that the true first break does not occur until the fourth paragraph in which Vonnegut addresses the reader directly, urging them to “[listen]” (Vonnegut 7). This command to “listen” becomes a staple throughout the book, an occasional nudge to wake the reader up and make them pay attention. In truth

Moreover, while Ishmael cannot physically give birth, sexuality charges the entire chapter. Most obviously, Queequeg is described sitting up upon awakening, “stiff as a pike-staff” (Melville 38). While, on the surface, this language describes Queequeg’s posture, it also indicated that Queequeg may have an erection. In addition, Queequeg is associated with multiple phallic images; he uses his harpoon as a razor, for example, putting a phallic object close to his face (Melville 39). This also illustrates

long word. I was nearly ready to give up, when at last, I made a breakthrough. I finished my first book, a thin paperback copy of Dick and Jane. The fact that the book couldn’t have been more than five pages was irrelevant, I had tasted the Lotus, and would never go without it again. From that day on, my school and home life were filled with reading. I finished all the Dick and Jane books, so I started reading short picture books. I finished the short picture books, and started reading Curious George

In Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick, the harpooners appear to be the most crucial sailors to the Pequod’s whaling journey. Without their unmatched physical ability and their resourcefulness, the hunt for whales would become a task that is beyond the rest of the Pequod’s crew’s capabilities. However, none of these men are of European or American origins, even though the majority of the rest of the crew have a European or American background. The harpooners, Queequeg, Tashtego, and Daggoo, are of various

Self reliance according to Emerson becomes a way of life. A life that consists of someone who desperately searches for their identity. He offers an idea that states that the truth in thought becomes essential. He believes in an idea of Genius that is believing in the truth of your own self and applying that to all men. He believes in the genius being the primary factor of finding your identity. All throughout the book, Emerson’s idea of self-reliance becomes a different characteristics of how Melville

Beauty is not always skin deep. Although many first impressions are based off of appearance, what really counts is what is on the inside. In The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison influences from propaganda and other people affect the confidence of the characters. The people of color during this time long to be just as accepted as the white people. Racism and discrimination are still apparent during this time and crushes the confidence of the African American youth. A common misconception is that beauty

for the reader. Specifically, vivid imagery and figurative language are imperative to setting the mood. Herman Melville, often considered one of the greatest American novelists, always incorporates these into his works of literature, including Moby Dick. One of the clearest examples of his ability to create a specific atmosphere is Chapter 96, “The Try-Works.” In a passage from this chapter Melville carefully crafts an atmosphere of peril with a combination of the personification of flames and oil

In the novel, Moby Dick, Pip is a young African American boy who has little power on the Pequod. Pip only makes a handful of appearances in the novel, which leads the reader to wonder why the author bothers to include him in this novel. Pip normally serves as an entertainer and cleaner of the ship. However, after being left in the ocean for hours, he forms a special bond with Ahab. Through their time spent together Pip positively affects Captain Ahab, which alludes to his importance in the novel