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The Lighter Side Of Figurative Art
814 wordsSome works might make viewers laugh out loud; others may provoke a smile while still others will probably induce no more than an un exhibited amusement, (SJMA The Lighter Side of Bay Area Figuration, 1). Susan Landauer says this in regards to the latest exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Art. The show offers a wide range of pieces from the technically proficient to the texturally interesting; all had a lighthearted quality. I found Joe Bot by Clayton Bailey and Untitled by Joan Brown to be two pa...
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Avenge His Father Death Hamlet Prince Of Denmark
1,175 wordsFor several thousands of years, drama has existed among mankind. The ancient Greeks are accredited with the creation of drama, which began as simple religious rituals and eventually evolved into the more complex forms of tragedies and comedies. The first rules of drama, not surprisingly, were also written by a Greek -- the famous philosopher and intellectual, Aristotle. Aristotle took note of the what qualities created a successful dramatic piece by observing a plethora of plays written by diffe...
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The Cask Of Amontillado Irony And Symbolism
1,208 wordsIt is Edgar Allan Poe's intense use of symbolism and irony throughout the Cask of Amontillado that establishes the short story as an indeed interesting candidate worthy of thorough analysis. The skillful use of these devices are utilized by the author to create this horrific and suspenseful masterpiece. The Cask of Amontillado is a horror short story, which revolves around the themes of revenge and pride. The plot involves two men: Montresor, the narrator, who is an Italian aristocrat seeking re...
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Bronze And The Shang Dynasty
1,339 wordsA societies use of the materials surrounding them is imperative to their success as a prominent civilization. The reign of the Shang dynasty roughly began around c 1600 - c 1050 bc, during this time the middle class artisans devoted much of their time to perfecting bronze work for ritualistic purposes as well as military basis; while the Shang kings and nobles held positions of high power and prestige over the common day labourer. The kings were thought as having a special connection with the an...
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Magical Realism Mama Elena
1,012 wordsMagical realism n. A chiefly literary style or genre originating in Latin America that combines fantastic or dreamlike elements with reality (Dictionary. com). In the novel, Like Water for Chocolate, written by Laura Esquirel, magical realism is used throughout the story to explain the impossible, within the daily life of the fictional characters. This magical realism is a continuous element of story, starting from when the main character, Tita, is born. Magical realism continues to work its mag...
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The Door In Wall By Marguerite De Angeli
1,266 words"The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite De Angeli The Door in the Wall written by Marguerite De Angeli is, probably, one of the most exciting books one have ever read. This book captivates the readers breath from its very beginning with the writers elegant, simple, finely crafted, and robust literary style, revealing the mystery of why did this book become Newbery Award Winner in 1950 and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1961. The paper explores Marguerite De Angelis literary style, as one of the funda...
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Cold Mountain By Charles Frazier
700 wordsCold Mountain by Charles Frazier Frazier's novel is a deeply moving story that at its core is about the individuals search for his or her soul. Frazier asks the rhetorical question early on: Why was Man born to die? The answer lies in the fates of two star-crossed lovers and the subsets of fascinating separate relationships they develop in the closing days of the Civil War (Smirnoff, 79). The novel Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier should appeal to lovers of the carefully measured word, artfully ...
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Catcher In The Rye Positive And Negative
1,483 wordsCatcher in the Rye The Language of Cather in the Rye The passage of adolescence has served as the central theme for many novels, but J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, long a staple in academic lesson plans, has captured the spirit of this stage of life in hyper-sensitive form, dramatizing Holden Caulfield's vulgar language and melodramatic reactions. Written as the autobiographical account of a fictional teenage prep school student Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye deals with mater...
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Catcher In The Rye Positive And Negative
1,388 wordsThe passage of adolescence has served as the central theme for many novels, but J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, long a staple in academic lesson plans, has captured the spirit of this stage of life in hyper-sensitive form, dramatizing Holden Caulfields vulgar language and melodramatic reactions. Written as the autobiographical account of a fictional teenage prep school student Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye deals with material that is socially scandalous for its time. As an em...
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Father Death Avenge His Father
1,242 wordsBy Nick Carroll (I do not wish to remain anonymous, let my work help everyone! ! ! ) Also, a warning to Pryor High Students. If you plagiarize this, you will more than likely get caught. I got a 100 % on this, so my teacher is not going to forget it. Have Fun! For several thousands of years, drama has existed among mankind. The ancient Greeks are accredited with the creation of drama, which began as simple religious rituals and eventually evolved into the more complex forms of tragedies and come...
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Peter Shaffers Amadeus Shaffers Amadeus Mozart
868 wordsI believe that there are two ways to critique Peter Shaffers Amadeus. The first, and the easiest for me, is as an artistic work only. As an artistic endeavor, Amadeus is a triumph. Particularly stunning is F. Murray Abrahams performance as the tortured Court Composer Antonio Salieri. Abraham portrays a talented yet mediocre musician who, having revered God all his life, shows us clearly that pride goeth before the fall. It is Salieri's greed for fame, and pride in his own moral goodness that lea...
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Flesh And Blood Phil Whitaker Face
603 wordsGone for a Burton The Face Phil Whitaker 246 pp, Atlantic Books The Face is Phil Whitaker's third novel. When hes not writing, he works as a GP and forensic medical examiner. It shows. The book is appalling in its detail, steady in its gaze, and deeply penetrating in its insight into flesh and blood. Whitaker's first novel, Eclipse of the Sun (1997), was well crafted and intriguing. His second, Triangulation (1999), was well crafted and charming. The Face is a major advance on these two: its wel...
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