...Famous Last Words...

always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, but do not ever underestimate the importance [one] can have because history has shown [people] that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own” (CITE). The novel Famous Last Words by Timothy Findley is a novel about Hugh Selwyn Mauberley, a well-known, but disliked, writer who has written many books about the struggles faced while living through the corruption of World War Two and motivation that was necessary to persevere

Let me tell you a little about what’s been going on since the war's been going on. When he first left I just stayed in the house and cooked and did things I would normally do. Then a couple weeks after he was gone, I got a job. More employment opportunities opened for women. I got a job where he used to work. At a factory where we lived. Women became the main population of the factories, and women's movement progressed. The only bad thing about working was that I got lower pays then my husband. Soon

fingers in my face. "Huh? What?" I reply, receiving an eye roll and chuckle from Chris. "I asked you whether a ham sandwich is okay. You were so spaced out in your own world you didn't hear me." Suddenly my hands became more interesting than Chris' words. "Ham sounds great. Thank you Chris. You too PJ." Chris hands me the sandwich and I rip open the plastic. PJ hands Phil a cheese sandwich. "PJ, you know I hate cheese." PJ slaps his forehead. "Can't you just take out the cheese?" "Here, Phil

After being recognized as an exceptional writer, Timothy Findley published the novel Famous Last Words in 1981. Findley is known for his novels featuring “many themes…including war, displacement, and emotional repression” (Quill and Quire 1). Although Findley’s works contain these specific themes, are the narrators of these novels reliable? Usually “A narrative normally begins with an Orientation, introducing and identifying the participants in the action: the time, the place, and the initial behavior”

War is a horrific experience made worse by those who try to control it for their own advantage. In Famous Last Words, Timothy Findley creates a world of intrigue as he describes the tales of conspiracy and corruption for world domination. That made World War II far worse than it otherwise would have been. This is shown through the relationships of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Joachim von Ribbentrop, and Benito Mussolini.      The Duke and Duchess of Windsor are prominent

to enhance something that already works such as, if the system, plan, or method is working extremely well then there is really no reason at all to transform or modify it (If it’s not broke, don’t fix it, 2016). According to the article, It's Famous Last Words: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It, stated that,” the digital age, if you persist with an inflexible IT strategy until something breaks, your business could break (Waterhouse, 2014).” Success and triumph comes from the organization rapidly marketing

the U.S. Department of Transportation, it not only sends the message to not text and drive but it also reveals the beliefs of American contemporary culture. This commercial specifically shows a funeral scene followed by a fatal car accident (“Famous Last Words”). The funeral is purposely one of a young girl to show that Americans care more about the young lives in society rather than the lives of elderly people. The high dependency that many Americans have on their cellphones or on technology can be

Famous Last Words Essay The famous last words of many people are put as finality for the person’s life to be respected and over. Throughout John F. Kennedy’s presidential ruling he expressed his feelings towards learning and leadership. Life lessons have impacted and taught many people how to learn through their mistakes. Journey to adulthood is shown in the book To Kill a Mockingbird. Enzo in The Art of Racing in the Rain taught us how life lessons affect everyone and teach new things. Antigone

Political Corruption in Timothy Findely’s Famous Last Words Political corruption is when governments abuse their powers for illegitimate purposes. Political corruption was evident in World War II by Hitler government because Hitler spoke to mass audiences to tell them to hate Jews and Communists, and to make a new German Empire that would rule for thousands of years. This connects to the novel Famous Last Words because Hitler makes a corrupted government and a group of people attempt to make a new

The Destiny Universe is Full of lore or backstory of the Game. The Lore i'm going to talk about today is The Last Word. I will also include part of of Dredgen Yor and the Thorn. This is the story of the Last Word                     Chapter 1 : The Last Word The Last Word starts with a Hunter by the name of Jared Ward. Jared Ward was the wielder of the famous Last Word hand cannon, destroyed by the infamous Dredgen Yor . His story starts in a small village outside of the city. It’s in this Village