The Bedford Reader

In the Bedford Introduction to Literature, Characterization is defined as "... the process by which a writer makes that character seem real to the reader"(2126). In order to do this a writer has multiple tools at their disposal that add to the depth of a character and simplify roles in a story. This includes the use of Protagonists and Antagonists, static and dynamic characters, showing and telling, and motivated and plausible action, as well as many others. The short story "Miss Brill" by Katherine

It is not at all surprising that so many of Edgar Allan Poe’s works explore such themes as death, eyes, the power of the dead over the power of the living, retribution, the human conscience, and especially death and murder. From his disturbingly morbid short story “The Telltale Heart” to the mysteriously supernatural poem “The Raven”, Poe’s tales are a direct byproduct of the mayhem experienced in his life, as well as his (arguably) psychologically-tormented mind. Though all of this author’s pieces

Book Report In the book “Flip” A boy named Alex Gray suddenly wakes up with an angry mother yelling at him. In the very first chapter the author states “The window isn’t where it should’ve been, those weren't his curtains, either.”(Bedford 2) When he goes down the stairs, he sees a two strangers, supposedly they are his “Mother and Sister”. The last thing he remembered was going asleep on December 31st, and somehow he woke up in the middle of June. When Alex searches up his problem he figures out

English in its entirety can be simply described as author, biologist and physician, Lewis Thomas had once said, “We pass the word around; we ponder how the case is put by different people, we read the poetry; we meditate over the literature; we play the music; we change our minds; we reach an understanding. Society evolves this way, not by shouting each other down, but by the unique capacity of unique, individual human beings to comprehend each other” (Thomas 120). The impact literature can bring

Metamorphosis” and "A Hunger Artist". Kafka portrays these differences and similarities very effectively through his utilization of elements such as transformation, dehumanization, and dedication to work. Through his works, Kafka communicates with the reader in such a way that almost provokes and challenges one’s imagination and creativity. Kafka is known for his highly symbolic and oblique style of writing. It is no surprise that several of his pieces contain the same major themes, just in different

gender. Three of the key symbols in Glaspell's play are a simple bird cage, a quilt, and isolationism. Anna Uong of Virginia Tech and Karen Shelton of JSRCC share these same ideas on symbolism. These three symbols are the main clues that help the reader decide who killed Mr. Wright. The bird cage that was found is one of the most profound symbols in the story. Mrs. Hale describes Minnie as, 'kind of like a bird herself, real sweet and

tradition of the Jeremiad in American literature which he used to distinguish between true and false, Americanism and Christianity as he compared his lived experiences of being in New Bedford with his hard life in the eastern shore of Maryland. The journey of his life from being a slave in Maryland to being a free man in New Bedford acted similar to Jeremiad’s cultural myth of America. However, the main focus of the narrative illustrates the overall elimination of slavery in society by Douglass whereas Andrew

Writing is a skill that will help you succeed, regardless of your future. College students having to take writing courses makes them become the best writers they can possibly be. Some students feel that college writing classes should not be mandatory. Taking a college writing class broadens your education, perspective, and increases intelligence. A big part of college writing is the teachings of the literate arts. Without gaining knowledge of the literate arts, creativity and perspective would not

Plagiarism In academic settings, there are systems in place which dictate how administration expects the students to behave. These codes can be different based upon the specific rules of the institution in question. Some have clothing rules, others rules about alcohol or drug use, but there are certain rules which are more universal and are found in almost all schools. Many schools have rules which dictate that students must behave in ways which the institution considers to be honorable. These honor

something that does not exist; however, when Mr. Mallard dies Mrs. Mallard feels free and as though she can now live life for herself and not for anyone else. Many literary elements, such as point of view, irony, and tone, help bring out the theme as the reader reads the story. In Chopin’s “The Story