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Many authors have different types of writing styles, some famous authors, Roald Dahl, and Edgar Allen Poe are no exception. With their unique writing styles you are transported into the story along with all of the characters. For many authors, their writing styles are influenced by the authors backstory. Edgar Allen Poe’s early life was laced with tragedy and sadness, whereas Roald Dahl’s life was happier with better memories. Because of this Roald Dahl's stories tend to be more happy and adventurous

The battle for gender equality was started in 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention. Hundreds of women gathered to list their grievances and solutions. This was the first step towards the women's right movement and the overall feminist movements. Even though this was close to 170 years ago; men and women are still fighting for gender equality today. We as a country have made great strides in our understanding of gender. Throughout the years many different barriers have been broken. When looking back

Although Edgar Allan Poe wrote his short stories to entertain his readers, he also believed it was necessary for the writer to encourage the reader to think on different level about the human being in society. In “The Masque of the Red Death,” the powered protagonist Prince Prospero tries to escape the plague without changing his lifestyle. Through Prospero’s actions Poe teaches that human beings think they can escape the power of death and that people have a responsibility for those who are less

Reform movements that started in the early 19th century in the United States were influenced by the Second Great Awakening. It inspired many to challenge and fight social norms and make a social reform. In the 1800s United States is still a new country but, as nationalism grew so did democratic ideals our country stands on. In the reform movements (women's rights, anti- slavery, public education, etc.) people and groups sought to expand democratic ideals–liberty, equality, justice, etc.–to people

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE; horror Turners short narrative ‘Fingers’, explores the intuition of fantasy and the mysterious actions of the protagonist Lonsdale Prince. In order to establish a sense of horror, Turner demonstrates the use of essential and vivid imagery hence persisting to continue tonal adjustments throughout. Turner has this possible ability to be able to connect a sense of creativity and mystery to his reality. Turner utilizes a range of language features when outlining the central object

roommate who will be arriving shortly, so be polite and nice and don’t ask too many questions. Her words are a silly blend of vowels and consonants, which you’re jealous of. She leaves and you yank the coarse blanket up to your chin, shivering. You fall asleep in the fetal position, cold and defeated and

Chinua Achebe’s African novel Things Fall Apart explores the Igbo culture of the mid to late nineteenth century. The protagonist, Okonkwo, serves as a symbol of the Igbo because he is the embodiment of the ideal clansman. The supremacy of his image leads some scholars to label him a hero. Granted Okonkwo possesses many heroic qualities as Nnoromele asserts in his article, “The Plight of a Hero.” However, Okonkwo’s character flaws make his heroic façade fall apart. This powerful façade is founded

“If you seek for Eldorado!”(24). Eldorado is a poem written by Edgar Allen Poe. Poe is mainly known for his short stories, but he also wrote many poems. His dark and mysteries style of writing lead him to be one of the leading writers of all time. Poe is able to convey messages of love, betrayal, and death with such an elegant somber feeling to them. In the poem “Eldorado”, the reader is going on a journey with a young knight who is searching for the land called Eldorado. He searches for many years

Charlies short story. As I start to wake up I realize, I’m no longer in the poker room at the royal casino. I have no idea how I got here, or why but it doesn’t feel welcoming. Suddenly I realize I’m not alone, “your death will be slow, but if you tell me a story ill make it painless” said a deep macho voice from behind me. Anxiously I start to think, this isn’t a game I normally play but who am I to argue, I’m tied on a chair with nothing to defend myself. I start to look around the room for inspiration

The truth that people fear what they don’t understand is showcased in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Throughout this novel, Harry and Albus are shown to argue and have many disagreements. As Albus continuously misbehaves and goes against his father’s word, Harry has no choice but to take action. Harry makes some questionable choices that are hard to forget, such as separating Albus from his only friend due to false accusations, leaving Albus to be convinced that is his father’s true self. Believing