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Character Analysis in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is filled with a variety of memorable characters, who, with their individuality and unique characteristics, help tell the tale of a life changing journey in a magical land. Each of these characters--from the Pevensie children who take audiences along as they discover the mysterious world of Narnia, to the many incredible creatures they meet throughout their adventure--have

As children, most of us were brought up on the ‘happily-ever-afters’ of Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Peter Pan and Pocahontas. While girls were taught to dream of their Prince Charming, boys learnt to be Knights-in-shining-armor; Amidst the arguments that these stories preach gender inequality, comes Tulika Tripathi’s corporate world rendition of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ - but with a twist. In ‘Alice in Corporate Land’, Tulika Tripathi, MD of Hudson Asia, uses

Many people think of 5th grade level books as childish and unbeneficial to their readers, but, while that may be true for some books, this novel is the exception. A Wonderlandiful World, by the Newbery Honor Award winner Shannon Hale is full of deep meaning and life lessons. Upon reviewing this book, I found this third book in the Ever After High Series is not only an engaging novel, but also a heartwarming read full of lessons for readers of all ages. The story begins when the Jabberwocky wakes

Though Orwell does not experience totalitarian rule himself, he is completely aware of the abuse of power. In Burma, he recognized that the citizens were extremely censored and could be punished by torture or prison if they disobeyed. Similarly, in 1984, the citizens of Oceania were monitored by the thought police and anyone that did not follow all of the laws would disappear. Moreover, while Orwell fought in the Spanish Civil War, it was clear to him that the Soviet forces did not care about their

I grab Darian closer towards me. After everything that happened today, I just want him more and more. I love him in a way that happens mostly in fairy tales. He’s the prince in Cinderella that everyone adores and wants, but I’m the Cinderella that he finds. The glass slipper is like our hearts. It fits, perfectly. It’s something new that I’ve never experienced before. He makes me, me. Darian stops and looks at me. “Is there something wrong?” “Oh, no. Sorry, I’m just thinking about how much I love

incapable of being rebellious. This is because of the successful fear tactics and oppression from the government of Oceania that caused the impression of every single comrade to be dehumanized. The citizens of Oceania have such credulity towards Big Brother and the party which gives them the opportunity to manipulate the citizens with questionable statements like being at war with the Eurasians. At war with the Eurasians already gives them this image of being the enemy. Like the propaganda poster of

Panttaja illustrates the important role of parents in a childhood. She talks about the importance the mother plays in all versions of Cinderella as well as evidence showing what lack of parenthood does to children. Panttaja claims by way of the Grimms Brothers version of Cinderella and how each mother wants to guarantee a bright and happy future for their daughters by marrying them off to the prince. The similarities between the wanting of Cinderella and the stepsisters married- and doing anything to get

Ta-Na-E-Ka by:Jarrett J and Logan D Since, Mary´s grandfather told Mary that she cheated she has to go back and redo the Ta-Na-E-Ka. She walked back in the woods and saw some food, it was a rabbit. She went to a tree and started to break off a branch to make a spear. Then she found something metal and put it on a stick and it was an axe. Then she started to chop down a tree to make shelter,fire, and other supplies.Then she found a cow and

Telescreens with hidden microphones are placed throughout the city to watch the citizens every action. There were even telescreens in every citizen’s room that ran Big Brothers picture. “It was one of those pictures which are so contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, the caption beneath it ran.”(Orwell 5). People were constantly being watched and controlled by the party. This general psychological control is the second frightening theme

1984 is a novel written by George Orwell in 1949 about 35 years into the future. The main character is Winston Smith plots against “Big Brother” because he feels frustrated by the oppression and control of the Party who prohibits any expression of individuality, sex, and free thought. The story is set in fictional Oceania which is a totalitarian society where people are constantly being watched from work to their homes, and it is a crime to have thoughts. Orwell is attempting to warn people about