... century, just before the Reform Bill of 1832. The book was called by the famous American writer Henry James a 'treasure-house of detail.' It fuses several stories and characters, creating a a network of parallels and contrasts. One of Eliot's main concerns is the way which the past moulds the present and the attempts of various characters to control the future. Harold Bloom has noted in The Western Canon (1994) the implicit but clear relation of the work to Dante ... . It was she who started putting action inside." The young Henry James described her "magnificently, awe-inspiringly ugly,...

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... and Scrooge is now old. The ghost is dressed in white, "It wore a tunic of the purest white", because it is angelic, and pure, and symbolises the innocence of childhood; something which Scrooge has lost. "It held a branch of fresh, green holly in it's hand". This is to symbolise Christmas, as one of the aims of the spirits is to help Scrooge to re-discover the joy of Christmas. "It had it's ... Scrooge won't enjoy Christmas. He is reluctant to spend money, which is ridiculous, as he has so much of it; and the Cratchits spend money that they don't have. After leaving The Cratchits', Scroog...

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• Grade Level: High School

... and uncomplicated structure to communicate his ideas. The following are the analysis of the diction used in three passages found at the end of the report: 1. This passage shows not only the formality of the diction in general but also shows the attitude of the guests towards Pip. The effects on Pip of this language as well as the kindness of Joe and the atmosphere in the house are also revealed. The guests speak with formal diction, often speaking in ... more? You can't think how it pleases him." These exaggerating words speaking of the effect that the nod will have on the old man make t...

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• Grade Level: High School

... social position." "At the bottom of the pyramid is Magwich, the outcast who stays out on the marshes; next comes Orlick, the half skilled laborer, who penetrates not only as far as the forge itself and sometimes to the kitchen; next comes Joe, who takes his place here in the parlor, awkwardly out of his element; next comes Mrs. Joe, who gets as far as Mr. Uncle Pumblechook's house; next, Pumblechook ... the eyes of Pip, to describe the prison and therefore allow the reader to witness the horrors of the system. Pip further describes his first impressions of the prison and through the use...

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