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Samantha Disen Professor Aimee Record English 101-073 25 September 2014 Essay 1 In Margaret Atwood’s, “Happy Endings,” the author writes about the nature of life. Throughout the short story, Atwood describes ‘happy endings’ through six different scenarios, which are all based around the characters, John and Mary. At the end of each scenario, the ending is all the same “John and Mary die. John and Mary die. John and Mary die” (Atwood, 1984). Within the six different scenarios, Atwood describes how

A Slice of Life genre has the capacity to tell a story about society itself through a small relatable story. In the shows that fall under the category of the Slice of life genre, the viewer is able to see a reflection of life allowing them to make their own judgements. As the viewer you get to know the characters from just their interactions. In a Slice of Life genre you get to witness firsthand how different character driven narrative is different from linear narrative. Clannad establishes people

well as steam engine indicates a time period after the 1700’s • The first thing we see in this book is the horse on the tracks setting it up to be an important part of the plot. Also when talking about the horse Findley refers to it as a she, giving the horse a human like further establishing it as an important part of the plot. Alongside that, It is not distinguishable that a horse or an animal in general is being talked about until it states “and her right front hoof was raised” • Definition –

Jesus so the reader must focus in on Washington Irving’s The Devil and Tom Walker to see just exactly how and when the Devil won his game. Irving portrays to the reader that the devil cannot be beaten at his own game through setting, characters, and plot. As people have seen in sports, the setting of a game (where, when, weather, etc.) can have a big impact on the game. The same goes for The Devil and Tom Walker. When one is in the Devil’s house they will be sure to lose. From beginning to end, Irving

A Critical Analysis of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams Thomas Lanier “Tennessee” Williams background greatly influenced his stories, including his drama, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” One important influence on the drama was the author’s father, Cornelius Coffin. According to Harold Bloom, author of an analysis of “Tennessee Williams,” in 1911 Williams was born to Cornelius Coffin and Edwina Dakin Williams in Columbus Mississippi. His father was a traveling salesman who was a drunk and gambler

then, “KILL ME!" And then Newt 's eyes cleared, as if he 'd gained one last trembling gasp of sanity, and his voice softened. "Please, Tommy. Please." With his heart falling into a black abyss, Thomas pulled the trigger.” The plot twists, turns, and thickens. The plot of the series as a whole always keeps you guessing. Every time you think you know what is about to happen, something else happens. For example, when Thomas was brought back, he was put in Solitary Confinement. I had thought the

falling asleep, each in its hour. And for me, now as then, it is too much.” (Mandel 1) The plot of this book primarily revolves around this quote. Throughout the book, the story portrayed a lifestyle that is dangerous, yet oddly satisfying. A life where there aren’t any modern conveniences yet a life that is free. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus crippled human civilization. The plot centers on a girl named Kristen, with references to the events leading up to the massive

In James Joyce's, "Araby", the use of light and dark imagery is used to set the tone, or attitude of the story. Joyce simply uses light and darkness to describe the imagery and plot of the beginning of the story. For example, Joyce writes, "When the short days of winter came, dusk fell before we had well eaten our dinners". The season of winter and the time of the day describes the setting of the story which helps the audience illustrate what is going on. The colors of dusk helps then understand

Analysis: Mad Max: Fury Road In George Miller’s post-apocalyptic action film, Mad Max: Fury Road the central characters shape up the plot and determine the narrative of the film. Their unique traits cause the interactions between each other to create character development and form relationships or destroy them. Also, the professions each character holds allows for the plot to be more mobile and allow it to move at a quicker pace since the characters are acting and reacting based off the actions of each

story “Lamb to the Slaughter” Roald Dahl uses elements of suspense to engage the readers to keep reading to see what happens next. Even though one may seem innocent and gentle, can turn powerfull in a second. The author frequently uses dramatic irony, plot twist and foreshadowing to create a story that is both creepy and mysterious. Including irony/ dramatic irony is one way Roald Dahl created the element of suspense in his story. Dramatic irony relies on having the reader gaining or having missing