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From the beginning of literature as we know it and stories being told it has been clear that several certain typical roles present themselves throughout history. Archetypes that play out and characterize people within every story. Rip Van Winkle Authored by Washington Irving is a story that depicts a character who is criticized multiple times as an anti hero, but when truly looked at closely it is clear that Rip Van Winkle is the archetype of a romantic hero and that these anti hero judgements were

Shelia Ager’s article, Marriage or mirage? The Phantom Wedding of Cleopatra and Antony, looks to discuss any evidence for a wedding between Cleopatra VII and Marc Antony and conclude whether this event really happened or if it is a myth. Cleopatra and Marc Antony famously had an affair, resulting in children. They lived and planned with one another, presenting themselves as a couple. They attempted to conquer land with one another, establishing themselves and their children as the rulers of multiple

robbers, murderers, and another team of two that calls themselves the King and Duke. The group of adventurers are often floating down the Mississippi River from Missouri all the way down to Arkansas. The novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain reveals how The Mississippi River is a symbol of freedom, for Huckleberry and Jim using it to their advantage throughout the book. The biggest reason to why they are traveling down the river is to get away from dangers or troubles they run into

American writing. This portrait includes a presentation of native American material, the use of the vernacular diction or speech which liberates the poetic style from the chains of the genteel or in other words to break away from the poetic traditions. Mark Twain's intention was to indicate the major dominant problems happening in his society, by incorporating the innocent character, Huckleberry Finn. In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", Twain implements realistic components such as irony, humor,

Enduring obstacles changes a person drastically. Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, creates a dynamic protagonist, Huckleberry Finn, who changes from an ignorant follower to an independent person in the bildungsroman, “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Throughout his journey, Huckleberry faces dilemmas and makes choices that changes his life completely. Twain employs motifs, realism, and characterization to create conflicts, that relate to real-world problems, that Huckleberry has to overcome

J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, is one of the most controversial books ever written. The book has been banned in many places, while at the same time being viewed as an American classic. There is a great deal of controversy on banning the book in schools across America, due to it’s content. The story follows a mentally ill teen, Holden Caulfield, delving into his thoughts and feelings. The Catcher in the Rye should be banned for it's many controversial views and topics, including the use

“Mending Wall” Robert Lee Frost is a very distinguished author born in March 26, 1874, his work was first published in England before it was introduced into America. He is known for the realism found in his works and his depiction of America he would also talk about certain aspects of England in the twentieth century and used his experience to look at interesting themes of social and cultural nature. By 1915, he had published two full-length collections, A Boy’s Will (1913) and North of Boston (1914)

The Life of Walter Mitty takes you through the everyday life of a man named Walter who experiences spastic daydreams of opportunity. Though the short story was the first with the concept from James Thurber , the movie contains a better understanding of Walter Mitty’s life. The movie presents a better perspective on Walter’s life. Whereas the short story had no flavor or color that made you need to continue reading. The Film on the other hand grabs you with the display of wonder and conflict. Movie

The scene our group selected from Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator shows Chaplin giving a speech about why the people should not give into the power of dictators. One technical aspect that was emulated from Chaplin's speech was the use of dialogue. Chaplin begins his speech negatively, softly, and calmly. In the beginning of Chaplin’s speech, he speaks in a negative tone: “We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness - not by each other’s

It is common knowledge to readers of Mark Twain’s work that he utilizes satire to strengthen his writing and expose common hypocrisy among society. In Huckleberry Finn, Twain lays bare to the hypocrisy and ridiculousness of religion, specifically Christianity. Right from the beginning of the novel, Twain exposes the hypocrisy and contradiction of Christianity and the society of the 1860s. While not insinuating direct attacks, Twain assumes a role as a devil’s advocate, bringing to light the almost