Characterization occurs when the author draws an overall picture of the characters. ... The explanation of character and the use of specific information form the story demonstrate how effectively this aspect of short story structure supports the overall idea. ...
Also, women had a standard position at home, but now they are allowed to have any freedom reflected on their clothes, jobs, and identity overall. ... Overall, one of the major themes, death, is emphasized in this story clearly to relate it to the death of tradition. ...
"2 On that account in Poe's short stories every aspect of the tale contributes to its overall tone, including the motif of madness. ... First one is in accordance with his theory of unity of effect - every component of the story should contribute to its overall tone. ...
All authors use literary features to develop atmosphere in their stories, and "William Wilson" is no exception. The short story "William Wilson" employs the internal conflict of the narrator with an imaginary doppelganger to illustrate the conflicts between a man and his conscience. The gothic mood ...
As humans, it is instinct to make decisions whether they are good or bad. Although, when we find ourselves in a difficult situation, we sometimes rely on the opinions of others to make these difficult decisions for us. In this short story, "Hills like White Elephants", Hemingway relies on the use of...
