Synopsis Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is the classic story of "rags to riches- seen from the eyes of a young boy, Pip. ... Characters Pip-orphaned at a young age he lived a poor life with his sister and her husband. ... He has great expectations of himself as he tries to improve himself morally and socially. ... Time and Setting Great Expectation is set in early Victorian England, a time a great social change. ... Major Symbols, Allusions, Motifs Symbols-Satis House represents the stereotypical upper class residence and is Pip's goal in tangible form. ...

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He was an important symbol in the book. His character provides insight of race relations during the turn of the century. He represents all African Americans who challenged the expectations many whites have of them. His character was formed with great pride like a typical African American had at that time period. ... Washington was another key symbol in the book. ...

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He was an important symbol in the book. His character provides insight of race relations during the turn of the century. He represents all African Americans who challenged the expectations many whites have of them. His character was formed with great pride like a typical African American had at that time period. ... Washington was another key symbol in the book. ...

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Similarly, in Dead Poets Society, a high expectations school, Welton Academy, has a well-known and respected name. ... In both texts, some of the characters' individual personalities are lost to conformity. ... They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you; their eyes are full of hope, just like you. ... Some signs of Charles wanting exuberated attention is when he changes his name from Charlie to Nuanda, when he exercises the right not to walk, when he shoves the meatball in his mouth when told not to, and when he paints a Indian symbol of virility on his c...

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Readers have different expectations from fiction and. ... The characters and situations are "made up." ... Fiction commonly communicates through images and symbols. ... But there would not be a story without characters and more importantly, the conflict between the characters? ... The Antagonist must have great power or status. ...

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Some may have higher expectations than others, but no matter how high they, each and every person must take a step at a time in order to accomplish their dream. "The Great Gatsby", a novel by F. ... In this case, Jay Gatsby, the central figure of the story, is one character who longs for the past. ... It is a barrier for almost every character. The East and West Egg acts as a symbol of this in its physical makeup. ...

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Although the actual "A" is the most obvious symbol, there are several others which have great importance as well. The most important symbol in the novel is the scarlet letter, which affects each character in a different way. The characters who are affected by the letter are Arthur Dimmesdale, Roger Chillingworth, Pearl, and Hester Prynne (Schneider). ... This is further worsened by the bad care and evil actions of Roger Chillingworth, and the Puritan's high expectations of their minister. ... (Fossum 46-47) In addition to the larger symbols, there are also many minor symbols which a...

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a great work of medieval literature. ... Unfortunately in 1982, the great and exciting John Gardner died in a motorcycle accident. ... The first character, also the main character, is Sir Gawain. ... He lets himself down by falling into these mistakes, which goes to show how high his expectations have always been. ... The poem begins within a symbol. ...

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Upon deeper inspection the story has strong notes of feminism in the central character Elisa Allen. ... The drifter feigns great interest in Elisa's chrysanthemums and asks her many questions about them. ... She bathes and "primps" carefully, putting on "her newest under-clothing and her nicest stockings and the dress which was the symbol of her prettiness" (paragraph 94). ... Steinbeck makes it very easy to relate to this woman's struggle for strength and contentment in a life that does not meet her expectations. ... She sadly realizes that she can never live up to the expectations ...

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In most plays and novels, authors create depth in characters by demonstrating habits and actions. ... Amanda, Tom's mother is hopeful and has high expectations for her children, especially her daughter. ... Examining the symbols of the unicorn, coffin, and movies, Tennessee Williams seems to be saying that there is more comfort in illusion and imagination than in reality, developing the theme of fantasy verses reality. ... - Tom dreams of greatness and explorations but is tied down to his dead end job and an unsatisfied family that most of time, he can't stomach to be around. ...

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In Things Fall Apart it seems like whenever the main character, Okonkwo, gains hope things happen to fall apart . ... In Addition to the synonymous feeling both the book and the poem give, they both expose a great shift from and old era to a new era. ... He didn't want to have to live up to the expectations of his father , Okonkwo . ... Where the falcon is the symbol of the lesser power and the falconer the symbol of the higher power . ...

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Homer's Odysseus, King Arthur and his knights of the round table; this storyline has been classified as heroic symbolism with the defining action being character traits. ... The concept of a hero is none other than an archetype, while the character himself, capable of producing a personality is the archetypal image. Archetypes, more than the archetypal image itself are crucial for any basic understanding of a narrative or symbol. ... When the title hero is reared, almost instantly does the unconscious provide knowledge about a character we know absolutely nothing about. ... This aspect is...

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In order to be triumphant both in Arthur Miller's lifetime as well as in present day society, one must conquer mankind's high expectations. ... In addition, Arthur Miller's father lost his job during the Great Depression just like Willy Loman does in the play. ... Throughout the play the main character, Willy, a salesman, reinforces the tenet that being well-liked is a symbol of prosperity. ... Willy's father is another symbol illustrating success. ... Miller also intertwines symbols that represent failure throughout the drama. ...

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The media has a great influence on society, and their depiction of Latin women is detrimental to the careers of Hispanic actresses aspiring to work in film and television. ... The reason Latinas are being casted for such roles in the film industry is caused by stereotypes that encourage the notion of Latina, "sex symbols.... Although Vergara's humor and character brings a unique perspective on the show, her role also encourages Latino stereotypes. ... Even Sofia Vergara, the iconic Latina on screen today, cannot meet all the expectations of a Latina in Hollywood standards. ... Altho...

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As his name implies, he is a `low man', an ordinary man, whose dreams and expectations have been shattered by the false values of the society he has put his faith in. ... Charley offers him a job but he violently declines the offer thinking that he must portray an impressive image as a great and popular salesman. ... For Willy, his adventurer explorer brother, Ben, and his salesman hero, Dave Singleman, are images of success, but the character of Ben is fantastical and the achievements of Dave are idealised and exaggerated. ... His problems are only made worse by Linda and Happy who shiel...

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Specifically, Martin portrays Jekyll on a much more personal level, instead of from the public expectations. ... The "great Dr. ... These expectations dictate them to be public and civilized figures, sometimes necessarily actors. ... Ironically, these Victorian gentlemen, the symbols of masculinity in the society, have to rely totally on their servants for the most basic daily activities: from cleaning, cooking, shopping, even to lighting the fireplaces. ... Jekyll as a great master and the other servants' total devotion to Jekyll reflect this idea, a feature Stevenson's text fa...

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Many of the symbols and some of the language used in secret rituals come from that era. ... Brotherhood is a primary teaching of Masonry--that each person must be judged as an individual, on his own merits, and that such factors as race, national origin, religious creed, social status, or wealth are incidental to the person's character (Masonic Service par.1).... While reading a chapter called the Chamber of Reflection from a book entitled, An Illustrated Guide To The Lost Symbol: The History, The Secrets, and The Discoveries, the first paragraph explains the introduction into Free Mason...

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Many aspects of the "changing self" process are evident in this piece of related material ranging from suspicions or expectations of a change to the reaction of individuals when faced with a changing situation. ... This is an example of low-key lighting and when viewed, the images appear quite stark and contrasting - a great symbol of Kirsty's emotions. ... This symbol signifies the point in the boy's life where he may begin to accept that he is a changed person. ... She accepts that she is going through a "changing self" process, like the flame, and tries to radiate through this b...

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Gauss commented that he (Gauss) had "favorable expectations of his (Dedekind's) future performance- (Dictionary 2). ... Dedekind, along with being a brilliant mathematician, was also a great musical talent. ... As to his character, it seems Dedekind was a simple man - averse to excess and innovations, un-ambitious, conservative and loyal to his friends. ... It was Leibniz, also, who replaced Newton's symbols with those familiar today. ... In the 18th century, the great Swiss-Russian mathematician Leonard Euler, who had studied with Johann Bernoulli, wrote his Introduction to...

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By dividing the components of a performance into various signs - be they "icons", "indices" or "symbols" - it is possible to access all areas of performance as opposed to merely the linguistic composition. ... Men were given the role of provider and pressure was put on them to meet these social expectations. ... In this play, the male lead, Torvald, calls his wife, Nora, his "little squirrel", which, in linguistic terms, creates images of a busy creature concerned with petty activities such as collecting and hoarding - thus, making us feel that Torvald sees Nora as a slightly amusing yet e...

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By avoiding the chronological order of events of Miss Emily's life, Faulkner enhances the plot and presents two different view of time held by the characters. ... The picture of her father is just another symbol of immobility and her unwillingness to let go of the past. ... In this case, the watch is a symbol of time; yet in this house, time is invisible. ... The scrambling of time throughout the story is a great demonstration of the scrambling of time in Miss Emily's mind and in her house. ... There were too many expectations of women in those days and Faulkner demonstrates the cons...

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In the first chapter, we have adopted a textual approach, by analyzing symbols in the text, and a contextual approach, by relating these symbols to the Romantic movement. ... In brief, both chapters deal with symbols found in characters, settings, objects and some proper nouns. ... Chapter One: Symbols and Romanticism Nathaniel Hawthorne, as a romantic writer, nurtures his works with symbols that reflect American romanticism. ... While reading 'Rappaccini's Daughter' one notices many symbols through characters, objects and settings. ... He is presented to us as a scientist wit...

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Aaron Shakespeare used the idea of a person being black to great effect in two of his plays. ... However in each play the usage of a black character is vastly different. ... Othello is the lead character of the play by the same name. ... He is a man who is commonly respected for his great courage, and skill on the field of battle. ... Therefor all that he may do is to try to exceed his masters expectations of him, and there by win more power over his own life. ...

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Aaron Shakespeare used the idea of a person being black to great effect in two of his plays. ... However in each play the usage of a black character is vastly different. ... Othello is the lead character of the play by the same name. ... He is a man who is commonly respected for his great courage, and skill on the field of battle. ... Therefor all that he may do is to try to exceed his masters expectations of him, and there by win more power over his own life. ...

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He created a type of character, not a specific individual. ... Flaubert's style is also described as indirect free-style in which he very carefully describes characters not directly as the author, but through the eyes of another character. ... The beauty of Flaubert's style as a critical realist is perhaps most evident in the manner in which he creates rhythm within the novel with the building up of Emma's expectations and then having them plummet back to the depths of disparity. ... The elation of marriage is all but forgotten when she tosses her wedding bouquet, as a symbo...

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