Literature Classics

Some recurring events in "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving include Owen's high-pitched, distinctive voice, the recurring themes of faith and fate, and Owen's belief in predestination. Other recurring elements include the use of the Vietnam War as a backdrop and the importance of baseball in the novel.

That depends on what you are asking. If you want to know what his antecedents were, then he is based on a mixture of non-native and native-sources like the Hindu monkey deity Hanuman from the Ramayana (c. 4th-century BCE) and the White Ape of Chinese mythology. For more, see the paper "Indigenous or Foreign? A Look at the Origins of the Monkey Hero Sun Wukong" (1997) by Hera S. Walker. If you want to know what the Journey to the West(1592) novel has to say, then he was born from a boulder high atop the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits. The boulder had apparently been created by the earth and fertilized by the cosmic energy of heaven.

during the 1930's

the great depression

The juxtaposition at the beginning of the section in 1984 contrasts the bleak, oppressive environment of the Party-controlled world with the protagonist Winston's internal rebellion and desire for freedom. This contrast sets the tone for the struggle between individuality and conformity that is central to the novel.

In "Candide," Voltaire primarily criticizes blind optimism, philosophical optimism as portrayed by Leibniz, religious hypocrisy, arbitrary authority, and irrationality in the face of evil and suffering. These targets are mocked through the misfortunes that the characters endure throughout the novel.

"At nine o'clock every night, Greenwich time," said Wemmick, “the gun fires. There he is, you see! And when you hear him go, I think you'll say he's a Stinger."

The first fish that Santiago catches in "The Old Man and the Sea" is a giant marlin. This massive fish presents a major challenge for Santiago in his epic struggle at sea.

Fact

Fiction

Harper Lee- tomboy, loved reading, 6 yrs old

Scout Finch- tomboy, loves reading, 6 yrs old

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Scottsboro Boys- were charged of rape, which they didn't do.

Tom Robinson- was charged of rape, which he didn't do.

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Truman Capote- friend of Harper

Charles Baker Harris (Dill)-friend of Scout

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Amasa Coleman Lee- her father, a lawyer

Atticus Finch- Scout's father, a lawyer

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Monroeville, Alabama- small town in southern Alabama

Maycomb, Alabama- small town in southern Alabama (it was renamed maycomb in her book to prevent any legal probloms which can result in sewing)

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Harper Lee- studied law at Montgomery

Atticus Finch- also studied law at Montgomery

Tom convinces the other boys to do his work for him by using his charm, wit, and creativity. He persuades them with promises of adventures and rewards, making the work seem exciting and worth doing. Tom also appeals to their sense of camaraderie and friendship, making them willing to help him out.

because he was on the edge of killing him self.

Also, he was pretty much banished from Rome, and if he stepped in he could be punished to death. He wrote it as pretty much a big hidden f bomb to all the people who wronged him(like the pope) by putting them in hell

Pip tells Miss Havisham about Orlick's threatening behavior towards him and others, causing Miss Havisham to dismiss Orlick from his position as her doorman.

Pip stole some of it to give to the convict (after he was threatened by the convict to bring him a file and some "wittles", which is food) so he had to make it not seem like there was some brandy missing. He filled it with tar water.

Robert burns started to write poetry at the age of fifteen years old

Tom and Becky go into McDougal's cave during a school picnic. They wander off exploring and end up getting lost inside the cave.

Scrooge's inability to extinguish the ghost's light symbolizes his inability to suppress or hide from the truth. It highlights his powerlessness in facing the consequences of his actions and the need to confront his past in order to change his future.

pip meets a strange loooking man.... the guy then stirs his drink with Joes file so pip thinks the guy knows something about his convict. The guy also later gives pip 2 one pound notes, which is a lot of money.

George says this because he knows that Lennie is mentally challenged and cannot take care of himself. He believes that Lennie would be a danger to himself and likely end up in trouble without supervision. Additionally, George feels a sense of responsibility for Lennie's well-being, as they have been companions for a long time.

Estella was cold, distant, and often cruel towards Pip. She was raised to be emotionally detached and to treat others with disdain, which influenced her interactions with Pip throughout the novel.

The external scenes in the film adaptation of "The Old Man and the Sea" were shot on location in Cuba. The movie was filmed mainly in and around the coastal town of Cojímar, which is near Havana. These locations were chosen to capture the authenticity of the story set in the waters of the Gulf Stream.

The sea turtle in "The Old Man and the Sea" symbolizes strength, endurance, and wisdom. It serves as a reflection of Santiago's own struggle against the hardships of the sea and embodies the idea of survival and resilience in the face of adversity. Just like the old man, the sea turtle navigates the challenges of the ocean with grace and determination.

I think Austen was preferring Sense to Sensibility. The younger Dashwood sister represented sensibility (emotion) and a great deal of harm came of it. She fell in love with the man Willoughby who lacked integrity. His charming exterior attracted young Dashwood and was thus betrayed and almost died of an illness indirectly caused by her obsession. The elder Dashwood sister represented sense (rationalism) and made fewer mistakes although she was more prone to depression I think.
Austen's apparent preference toward rationalism is expressed in Pride and Prejudice as well. Lizzy Bennett exemplified prejudice and unwisely resented Darcy due to a bad first impression although he was in fact a good man. Instead she began to feel attracted to Mr. Wickham who made a charming first impression but was in fact a very immoral man.

Santiago promised to say a series of prayers and offer thanks to God if he was able to catch the fish from "The Old Man and the Sea." He pledged to make a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Cobre if his wish was granted.

James Joyce wrote Ulysses, Finnegans Wake, and The Dubliners. He is regarded as one of the most influential modernist writers of the 20th century.

The rising action in "The Old Man and the Sea" involves Santiago's struggle with the marlin and his battle against nature's forces. As he hooks the large fish and engages in a physical and mental challenge to bring it back to shore, tension and suspense build as Santiago's determination and endurance are put to the test. This section of the story also highlights the themes of perseverance, struggle, and resilience.

Poverty in "Sense and Sensibility" symbolizes a loss of social status and security for characters like the Dashwood sisters, who struggle to adapt to their reduced circumstances. For characters like John Dashwood, however, poverty represents a threat to their lifestyle and financial well-being, leading them to prioritize wealth and status over personal relationships. Overall, poverty serves as a source of conflict and reflection on the values of the characters in the novel.