Sinclair ross

theme in a story. This is made evident by Sinclair Ross’ ability to effectively utilize the literary devices at his disposal to develop a powerful, efficient short story in “The Lamp at Noon”. In the story, imagery, dialogue, and the omniscient point of view from which the story is perceived are formidable examples of how literary devices provide a significant role in shaping the plot, conflict and themes for the reader to experience. Sinclair Ross’ “The Lamp at Noon” effectively showcases the

The Lamp at Noon, by Sinclair Ross, is based on a couple facing hardships in their relationship due to the tough times the great depression caused in the 1900’s. The great depression had caused a large amount of mental and physical harm to many, as well as their agriculture immensely. Ellen, eager to escape the ongoing torture of living in poor conditions, especially for her son, was left helpless after being constantly shut down by her husband. Paul, acting out of selfishness and holding onto false

Sinclair Ross`s "One's a Heifer" demonstrates the conflict between appearance and reality of the protagonist and his quest to find his aunt and uncles' missing calves. The main character, Peter is on a quest to finding some missing calves when he stumbles upon Arthur Vickers, a mysterious and suspicious man during his journey. One major conflict found is that Peter continues on suspecting Vickers for stealing the calves, where in reality he had no proof for accusing him nor where their evidence in

mankind has proven to be capable of many remarkable feats, there is one force that proves that man is relatively fragile. This force; though not living, is capable of rendering even man utterly weak and powerless. This force is nature. Throughout Sinclair Ross’ short story The Lamp at Noon, the historical context of the Great Depression helps to reinforce the story’s theme that nature is more powerful than man. This is evident through the fact that in the story and in real life; nature caused the Great

the night, we went out the next morning, and saw a terrible sight, we saw outside our window where wheat fields they had grown was now a rippling ocean of dust the wind had blown”- Woody Guthrie. The short story “The Lamp at Noon”, composed by Sinclair Ross,was based in the Great Depression that occurred in the nineteen thirties. Within the short story we can detect many acts of a lack of kindness arising out of the husband Paul, the wife Ellen,and how the dreadful weather played a role in symbolizing

Consequences of Isolation Socially isolated individuals fundamentally can not function in society as sufficiently as those with rich social lives, lacking the mental requirement of expression, all thoughts and feelings remaining internalized. A morbid study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology (Vol. 109, No. 2, pages 186-204) showed that socially isolated individuals were two to three times more likely to die during the nine year span the study took place over than those who had fellowship

From a young age, children have a strong desire to become adults. They imitate their parents and other relatives when playing games, and try to act as grownups, when they are not. Sinclair Ross explores this idea in "The Outlaw", a story about a boy who seeks guidance from his horse, Isabel, on his path to maturity. The boy projects his thoughts and feelings onto his horse, which represent his dreams and his attitude toward life. He gives Isabel anthropomorphic qualities, which depict her as a temptress

In literature, an author often presents characters having arguments because of differing attitudes which later on tragedy happens. In the story, “The Lamp at Noon”, by Sinclair Ross, Paul and Ellen has different attitudes about staying on the farm, which causes arguments between them. These arguments between Paul and Ellen lead to Ellen leaving the farm with the baby without telling Paul. The sand storm that was taking place at that time period causes the death of the baby. Therefore, differing attitudes

Desperation – “a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior.” When people turn desperate they tend act or behave in a different way until they get what they want. In the Lamp at Noon by Sinclair Ross desperation is one of the main themes in this story. Paul and Elle constant fighting back and forth about the sand storm and the farm caused Ellen to form an urge to leave the house with the baby, because Paul did not agree with her thoughts on the farm. Paul on the other

The author Sinclair Ross is implying that the natural landscape and the environment in “The Painted Door” serve as a metaphor for Ann’s sense of isolation. In the beginning of the story, Ann mentions that “There was a double wheel around the moon” which leads Ann to believe that they “could expect a storm”. Ann’s uneasiness for the storm to come foreshadows the storm that would separate Ann and John, leaving Ann all alone with nothing but her thoughts until Steven arrives. Ann later observes the