... of being precise and authentic." "The preceding Tale is given, almost in the precise words in which I heard it related at the corporation meeting of the ancient city of Manhattoes- The sense of authenticity pervades "Little Cyprien" as well. This time the means by which this authentic air is achieved is the passages written in French that place the tale firmly in the Canadian French community. The story is thus given a certain ... ears, large green glassy eyes, and a long snipe nose, so that it might be mistaken for a weathercock perched upon his spindle neck, to tell which way the wind...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale: Not A Hero As a main character in Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale of "The Scarlet Letter", the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale is confronted with circumstances both in and out of his control, that lead to his demise. Even though it can be argued that Reverend Dimmesdale is a tragic hero, he lacks the strength and underlying goodness essential for him to fulfill this role. With such discrepancies ... as her own Reverend Dimmesdale cries out, "She will not speak!" and places his hand, for the first time, over his heart. This gesture will reappear and grow in significance durin...

• Word Count: 2932
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School