We read fiction not to gain new information so much as to experience the ideas and feelings a story inspires within us. ... Readers must be open to associations and reflection, creative in their understanding and interpretation. ... Part of understanding is understanding one's own interests, values, and desires and how they affect what one looks for and how one thinks about what one finds. ...
The simplistic and humble attitude that both Gibbons and Ellen epitomize in the novel is portrayed through diction and dialogue throughout the novel allows the audience to gain a better understanding and personal compassion for both the character and author. ... It allows the reader to gain a better comprehension of Gibbonsown still mixed feelings about her past. ...
Rivera uses the same narration in his book and allows the reader to get a better understanding as to what is unfolding. The intention of the book and the film is to allow the viewer or reader to gain an understanding of the economic strains, deprivations, loss of life, celebrations, hopes and dreams of Mexican Americans known as migrant workers during the 1940's and 1950's. ...
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe's and William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" are compelling murder stories, full of dynamic characters, vivid details, and compelling points of view. These two stories encompass the elements of plot, character, setting and point of view among others. Altho...
The reader is allowed knowledge at times of what she is thinking, gaining insight to how she responds to the difficult circumstances in the world around her. ... Welty's choice in naming her protagonist is meaningful in light of the denotation of the phoenix in mythical terms, understanding that "only one phoenix exists any time" (Saunders, 1992, p.62). ...
As Clay pieces together how each person lead Hannah to her demise and the mystery of her decision is slowly unraveled with each side of the thirteen tapes, Clay gains a new perspective on the girl he dreamed of having. ... This makes it simple for the reader to place themselves in the characters' shoes in order to have a complete understanding of the feelings of guilt, helplessness, and pure sadness of which both characters experience throughout the novel. ... The ever-changing setting allows the reader to gain a better sense of how each event affected Hannah. ...
Patrick has no identity of his own, and his only way of gaining a temporary one is through light. ... When reflecting light from the six stars, the main characters in the novel, Patrick is able to gain a temporary identity. ... Throughout the novel, Patrick becomes like the people he associates with, and he gains a temporary identity and purpose. ... Discuss this statement and show how your critical understanding of the text has been strengthened by at least two different readings. ... These two readings give the text more dimension, and with the awareness that this novel can be interpreted ...
The most important role of a novel is to broaden our understanding of human nature. ... Learning to read brings Liesel greater understanding of how Hitler's propaganda is the root of her suffering, and yet reading, particularly reading Max's inspirational words to her, brings her great joy, 'I have hated the words and I have loved them.' ... Novels must entertain in order to gain a readership, but once we are hooked on a compelling story, such as that of an abandoned young girl in Hitler's Germany, the novel is able to do so much more, broadening our worldview, chall...
I believe that the characters in this novel are very important in enabling the understanding of Carson McCuller's concept. ... The novel breaks down stereotypes about black people and gives a certain understanding and appreciation for the African American struggle. ... The conflict is Frankie's struggle to end her childhood by connecting with a more adult environment and gaining a more adult frame of mind. ...
Practical Criticism of the Novel "The English Patient" by Michael Ondaajte begins in the early 1930's, the year in which it comes to an end is unclear but it is after the end of the Second World War. The two passages which are to be critically assessed do not take place in the order in which the...
It ends with Jonesy able to move on with his life, fully understanding the importance his friends had in his life and how important Duddits' role was in those friendships and in saving the world. ... Grey gains the upper hand, Duddits lifts his hands and shouts "I Duddits," which he says numerous times through the novel and film. ...
By creating the voice of the editor of another's work, Goldman gains the trust of the reader and is therefore able to successfully bring satire into the romance. ... The entire novel can be thoroughly enjoyed without any understanding of Goldman's satirical motives, and because the storyline falls within the margins of the romantic tradition, it can truly be appreciated as a "classic tale of true love and high adventure."" ...
The arrival of the obese customer can be seen as the essential event: the waitress gains a clear insight into her emotional life thanks to him. ... The concept of understanding a story becomes problematic if we equate ourselves, the readers, with Rita, the listener. ...
Introduction Raymond Carver is said to be one of the most influential American short-story writer and poet in the second half of 20th century, a major force in the revival of the short story in the 1980s (Kennedy, X. J. and Gioia, Dana, 2005). In this essay, we aim to analyze the main characteristic...
The first publication of the short story "Cathedral" was in the March, 1981, issue of Atlantic Monthly. It was selected to appear in "The Best American Short Stories, 1982," and became the title story in the 1983 collection, Cathedral. This volume was very well-received by critics and readers alike...
