... views on life. The Picture of Dorian Gray was therefore also regarded by many people as "highly immoral" and has probably earned the title "classic" years after the author's death. With rarely less than two cogent aphorisms per page, it is hard not finding myriads of subtle meanings in the ... , he lets his protagonist Dorian Gray suffer the penalty for his narcissistic behaviour by killing him off at the end of the book, giving the reader the opposite message - that beauty after all is nothing to strive for. Also, Wilde lets the painting of Dorian become a symbol of the young ... is aff...

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... and innocent are impossible to protect from the powerful and cruel. In the end, the highest act of love is murder. This is a [timeless] classic which continues to speak to our own time." The fact that this story can b distinguished as a parable in important because that is one of the attributes ... understanding of it than others may. It has been, and will be passed down among generations, and it is these qualities that make it a timeless classic. This story is effective because it is a modern day parable. This means people can relate to the story and when people relate to the story it ....

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... horror and a perfect example of Poe's classic horror style. The Tell Tale Heart is a story of total hatred for another person. In this story the narrator is plotting to kill the old man, the old man has no clue what is going to happen and neither does the reader. Every night for 8 nights the ... . In The Tell Tale Heart the main theme is death. This is the theme most often used in Poe short stories because Poe wants to terrorize the reader. Poe's childhood influences his writing a lot and because Poe's childhood was not like other children he became a mad man in his writing and life. .....

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... symbolism. These sophisticated techniques add complexity to her novel and add depth and insight to both Frankenstein and the creature. Writing in this format creates and to a certain extent determines reader response. We are first introduced to Frankenstein and the creature during Walton's narrative i.e. the letters. We see the creature on a carriage traveling along the ice of the North Pole ... Frankenstein has caused the monster an immeasurable amount of unhappiness however, the reader morally believes that revenge should not be carried upon innocent victims such as William. Mary Shelle...

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... symbolism. These sophisticated techniques add complexity to her novel and add depth and insight to both Frankenstein and the creature. Writing in this format creates and to a certain extent determines reader response. We are first introduced to Frankenstein and the creature during Walton's narrative i.e. the letters. We see the creature on a carriage travelling along the ice of the North Pole ... Frankenstein has caused the monster an immeasurable amount of unhappiness however, the reader morally believes that revenge should not be carried upon innocent victims such as William. Mary Shell...

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... . XV, 71-72). However, this experience is clearly meant to be a process, not an instant gratification to appease one's own appetite for eternal bliss. The reader observes Dante's growing "hunger . . . for satisfaction now" (Purg. VX, 58), and in contrast there are several occurrences that symbolize a purging of Dante's ... time, the result is that "it is three hours before sunset in Purgatory" (Purg. XV, Notes 1-6). Furthermore, Dante-the-Poet is showing the reader the idea of the "mirror image" of the evening time in Purgatory contrasted with the morning time of the present moment (Purg....

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... the Rye's" Relevance in the Twenty-First Century I disagree with the author's criticisms about Salinger's classic novel. The novel The Catcher in the Rye embraces the post war times of the 1950's. The author, J.D. Salinger broadens the reader's horizons for different historical time frames. Salinger puts the reader into Holden's shoes as Holden puts fourth his criticisms towards post-war society in the ... their lives in present day just as Holden had 50 years earlier. I recommend "The Catcher in the Rye" to teenagers because adolescents are able to relate to it and it's a classic novel...

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... mythology is still incorporated into our everyday lives. Often writers relate motifs and archetypes from mythology into short stories or novels, which help the reader to understand the similarities between mythology and modern day society. These classic literary works have common motifs and archetypes that are evident in ancient mythology. Esther and Biff travel through many aspects of the heroes quest. The ... shadow archetype thrives through each of these classic works of art. Esther and Biff create double personalities in which they do not know who to adhere to in situations and circ...

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... 't too bright but a hell of a good worker". Lennie's counterpart, George, is small and wiry, but with enough common sense for the both of them. Steinbeck characterizes the two friends by a classic relationship of child and adult. Lennie possesses many childlike qualities because of his mental retardation, which is his most obvious characteristic. since he is a grown man with the mind of ... of how dialogue makes the novel memorable is when Candy says, "I should've shot the dog myself, it's only right." The key bit of foreshadowing Candy's quote provides helps the reader understand why Ge...

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... uses a plethora of simple colors, objects, and places to convey multifaceted images and ideas. His fine execution of the tools of the English language allows him to quickly lure the reader aboard the Nellie and not release him until the horror is over. Although the interpretation of symbols in the Heart of Darkness is elaborate, due to their simplicity they are ... of a man and his trip through the Congo. Looking between the lines helps convey the true meaning in Heart of Darkness and enhance the reader's enjoyment of the novel. Not to forget that Conrad closes the book with classic sym...

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... bones and only when they are hours away from death are they allowed to withdraw into the gloomy tree grove to live out their final days. Joseph Conrad writes in classic Victorian style, he is leaves little to the imagination with long drawn out sentences and never ending paragraphs. Conrad is first concerned with describing the mental environment, not to say ... of the whole situation. The book most likely had much more relevance back when it was first published as a reform tool, but it still carries so value today. Today's modern reader can take from the book not only an understanding ...

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... old Henry back. Lyman beat up that almost perfect car until it looked absolutely terrible. When Henry noticed what Lyman did to the car he said, "No way! That car's a classic! When I left, that car was running like a watch. Now I don't even know if I can get it to start again, let alone get it anywhere near its old condition" (Enrich, Louis ... symbols instead of just saying things flat out. Enrichs use of a red convertible to symbolize a changing relationship was a great idea. The red convertible remains throughout the story and helps the reader understand how Henry going to the war, c...

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The novel chosen is a classic in American literature and has been labeled that way because of its depiction of life through a boy's life and the symbols within. The link between the main character and the ... in a transition between childhood and adulthood. Holden purchases a red hunting hat, which is what comes to be one of the most identifiable symbols from this novel. It further enhances the reader's image of Holden, since it is a symbol of his uniqueness and individuality. The hat is peculiar, and it shows Holden's desire to be different from the world that surrounds him ... ...

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