Nexus One

sometimes in life you may go through tough times but it is up to you whether they will continue. Some literary devices that show the coming up from tough times are figurative language, imagery, and the mood of the poems/songs. Figurative language is one literary device that supports the theme of coming back from tough times. In “Saturday at the Canal” the speaker is in school and is going through a tough life and “the teachers were too close to dying to understand” (Soto 5-6). This hyperbole is showing

be used by the majority race to exploit and discriminate against the minority race. One example of the effects of superior position is called Orientalism which is a prejudice form of perceiving the Orient and its people as inferior. Orientalism distorts the imagines and exaggerates the culture of Arabs as uncivilized, exotic, dangerous, and subsidiary in comparison to Europe and the United States. Edward W. Said, one of the most important figures of the late twenty century, discussed and analyzed orientalism

pyramids of Egypt, to find treasure. Along his way he learns about the concept of predetermined destiny, and the soul of the universe. One major moral shown within the book, is the idea that you should always pursue your dreams, despite minor obstacles, as you never know where it may take you. One literary device that conveys this message, is the device of irony. One example of irony in this book, is how Santiago set out to find the girl he wanted to see, but ended up finding the King of Salem instead

Background of “The Arabian Nights” The Islamic Golden Age Among several renown works of the Islamic Golden Age is The Thousand and One Nights, which was consolidated between the 10th and the 14th centuries, and which later became a source of inspiration for not only many writers, but also for the Arabian Theater. The Islamic Golden Age refers to the period when the Muslim world was ruled by various caliphates, which came to an end in 1258 due to the Mongol invasions and the sack of Baghdad. Nonetheless

are distinct individuals who play in the structure of society-both good and bad. Although they are portrayed as such, women aren’t just women but are first and foremost, people. Shahrazad: Icon of Feminism The Arabian Nights also known as “One Thousand and One Nights” is a tale about Shahryar whom the reader refers to as the Sasanian king. Shahrazade, the heroine of The Arabian Nights, has been noted as a women's activist figure in literature, a woman who utilizes her intelligence to spare not only

is “quite too horrible”. He then gives the origin of the story: it was written down by a woman he had known some years ago, and who had experienced all the events of the story. This technique allows James to build up the suspense in two ways. On the one hand, the use of this frame narrative gives the embedded story some kind of authenticity, because Douglas claims that it is a true story and that he had personally known the protagonist. On the other, it already foreshadows the gruesome events which

It will let you ride in an emotional rollercoaster because it will touch your heart, make you laugh, make you think and more! I’ll definitely recommend everyone to watch this film. It’s because it is suitable for all ages. One thing that I think viewers won’t appreciate in the film is that its way too long and it’s hard to catch up with the movie. For a busy person who doesn’t have enough free time, it’s going to be hard for them to watch a 175 minute long movie. But still

their way out of any difficult situation. These traits usually emphasize the values of the cultural from which the hero came, and depending on the culture,traits viewed as heroic may drastically differ. Although there exists a plethora of traits any one hero may have, there are three core characteristic that, in my opinion, a hero must have to be considered a hero: the courage to face hardships, the willingness to make major self-sacrifices for the benefit of others, and most importantly, the dedication

Marjane visits her uncle in the hospital after he had just had his third heart attack. His last wish is that he gets to see his son, who is in Holland, one more time, but he dies five or ten pages after (pg. 124, Persepolis). Marjane Satrapi included cliffhangers in this novel to draw the reader in. Even though this is a autobiography, she still finds ways to hook the readers in and keep them wanting more

One of the best uses was this quote, “Whoever drink Kuasir’s mead finds their inner poet. The Perfect words come to you. The poetry flows. The oration dazzles. The stories enthrall all who listen (121).” This personification is particularly effective because