1. The Jolly Corner
In the short story, "The Jolly Corner," Henry James portrays Spencer Brydon's struggle towards the understanding of his true nature by divulging his intricate past, confronting his ghostly double, and exploring his terrifying paranoia, all with the aid and reassurance of his companion, Alice Staverton. Throughout this story, Spencer is on a journey to search for his true self. He thinks he is trying to find a ghost, but actually, he is looking for who he really is and how he is progressing towards becoming a better individual. Even though he is trying to discover who he really is, he observes that his lonesome life is too complex and difficult. But gratefully, he realizes that he is awakened from a dream with Alice Staverton by his side.
Alice Staverton was the only person in his life who would always be there for him, always reminding him of who he was, before leaving New York. Spencer realizes how much of an impact it could have been if he hadn't left. He "consistently neglected everything," meaning that he ignored the outside world and kept to himself all the time. Spencer thinks that he knows what he's doing and how he will be able to control his life. But doubtfully, he witnesses his alter-ego, his other self, as a result of leaving his homeland and coming back thirty-three years later.
Brydon's other self, his alter-ego/doppelganger, is the person he would have become had he remained in New York. Henry James describes this suspicious and wary shadow as "rigid and conscious, spectral yet human, a man of his own substance and stature." Spencer meets this "fake mirror image" and is very frightened when he encounters it: "Horror, with the sight, had leaped into Brydon's throat, grasping there in a sound he couldn't utter." He comes across this other self, so he can understand the meaning of the life that he could have chosen. Brydon observes his ghostly double as a success since the alter-ego is dressed in formal clothing.
... Christmas is viewed as a jolly occasion all over the world. It is filled with gifts, music, good food, and lots of parties. However, everyone has that one annual event that they dread attending. The one ... for the entire year to follow. Once you are in, there is no way out and nowhere to run. You will scan the room, choosing the individual seat in the corner. This chair limits your chances of human contact. Contact leads to conversation and you have no idea what to say to these people. Of course everyone greets you and you ... give a sweet smile and if necessary a hug. Hoping no one ...
... . He obeyed." He can't believe his eyes when he steps in. The spirit has opened the door to Christmas for Scrooge, by transforming his room into a jolly place, decorated with all things that represent Christmas. "Walls and ceiling hung with living green", "bright, gleaming berries", "crisp leaves of holly, mistletoe, and ivy ... more full of life than the first spirit, who was small, delicate, pure white, and wistful. The ghost of Christmas present is like "a jolly giant", and is more appropriate to what will happen to Scrooge, because they want him to be happy too. Scrooge will have opp...
... the room was freezing, dark and had a lingering smell of smoke which had been absorbed by the pile of old, discolored newspapers that sat drearily in a damp corner of the room. The main focal point was a small, rather unhappy looking window facing into the darkness of the night. Lucy was now staring at a beam of ... clock as it pierced through the morning haziness. She stumbled out of bed and staggered towards the small sink and Cracked mirror that sat in the opposite corner of the room. She splashed her face with cold water and then stood staring at her dripping face in the mirror. She...
... does Coke resonate so deeply with so many? Club President Karleen Buchholz says, "Everyone has some memory of Coca-Cola as a child, growing up. It may be a first date, the corner grocery store, a treat given to them" (Coke is it)2. The way Mrs. Buchholz describes this shared feeling is exactly how I felt when I was a child. As far as I can remember, I've ... that their drinks and all their advertising campaigns have had significant impact on the World's culture. For example, the image of Santa Claus was changed by Coca-Cola. The fat jolly bearded old man in a red and white suit who form...
... area was settled in the 1790s, but the land of northern Ohio remained relatively uninhabited by white men. The northeastern corner of the State of Ohio was known as the Connecticut Western Reserve and comprised approximately 5,000 square miles in the northeastern corner of the State of Ohio (see map on next page) . The State of Connecticut claimed title to these lands ... channel, and became a breeding ground for mosquitoes that carried malaria. The sandbars hampered early efforts at commerce in Cleveland. Ships had to anchor off shore, transfer passengers and cargo to jolly boats, and ...
... very people that should not be interested in such activities. "A priest should be free from all worldly desires and think of nothing but heavenly things. Whereas on the contrary, these jolly fellows [are not]" (Radice, electronic version). Erasmus chooses to use priests as victims of desire because he intends to show that even people that the "readers" (Radice, electronic version) may ... , to be given up to the will of our passions" (Radice, electronic version). He thinks that we humans have been composed in such a way that "reason [is confined] to a narrow corner of the brain and all t...
... use for a new, contemporary church. The two characters constantly disagree with one another, especially on page 28 of the text. Regarding the Christmas pageant, Father Flynn suggests it might be jolly to include a secular song such as Frosty the Snowman (Shanley, 28). Sister Aloysius, completely disturbed, claims the song should be banned from the airwaves because it espouses a pagan belief in ... , showing that Shanley knew exactly now he wanted the set to appear to his audience. This can be seen on page 7, where the stage direction states The lights crossfade to a corner office in a Ca...
... suffer from increased rates of health problems which include diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Food deserts are evident in local mini-marts and convenience stores known to many as "bodegas" or corner stores. These stores have an abundance of heavily preserved foods filled with sodium and other unhealthy chemicals. The foods found in these stores are usually heavy on sugars, fats, and ... people can recall being a child and thinking that spinach was gross or that carrots taste weird, and that yes maybe those grapes were sweet but by far the grape flavored jolly rancher tasted much be...