In "Miss Brill" much of the story's effect comes from the discrepancy between the way the world sees Miss Brill and how she sees herself. Miss Brill seems to be a woman who is an elderly woman.
Vince Catizone English Composition 2 Dr. J. Eber Essay "Miss Brill" In "Miss Brill" much of the story's effect comes from the discrepancy between the way the world sees Miss Brill and how she sees herself. Miss Brill seems to be a woman who is an elderly woman. Miss Brill finds joy in the weather, her fur, and in her secret "theater" that she believes goes on in the park. Miss Brill loved listening in other people's conversations; this was one of the reasons to go the park. "On her way home she usually bought a slice of honey-cake at the baker's. It was her Sunday treat. Sometimes there was an almond in her slice, sometimes not. It made a great difference". Miss Brill was not seen as a great celebrity or as a great movie star. Miss Brill was barely noticed by the other people in the park. No one looked up to Miss Brill for anything. The only time she in really noticed is when she is spying in on other people's conversations. A boy and a girl notice Miss Brill, "No, not now," said the girl. "Not here, I can't." The boy replies "But why? Because of that stupid old thing at the end there?" "Why does she come here at all -- who wants her? Why doesn't she keep her silly old mug at home?" It's at this point in the story where Miss Brill realizes what the rest of the world really thinks of her; that she's just a weird old woman who comes to the park all dressed up
A Debt to Be Forgiven.
A Debt to Be Forgiven Submitted by: Arif Patel [email protected] The OPEC oil crisis and the Cold War are long over. They remain nothing but distant memories and a controversial debate in nations such as ours in the Western world. In striking contrast, it is these very events - and other similar predicaments - which have shackled the under-developed nations to their sorrowful plight. Staggering amounts were loaned to them decades ago by institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. And it is these very debts that prove so powerful in burdening them. Burdening them to such an extent that they are in an utter loss to cope with the dire needs of their nation. Many of these nations have fragile industries, and mostly agrarian societies. They depend heavily on cash crops such as cotton. Thus the GDP is relatively small and subject to fluctuations, pending on the international market. Conditions such as these make it difficult for the third world governments to make the interest payments, let alone make payments on the actual principle. This entraps them in a never-ending cycle of debt. Many of the creditors were motivated to lend the money to secure allies during the Cold War, or to invest the wealth of the OPEC nations that had been deposited in their banks. The ruling class and government officials of the debtor nations still enjoy a life of
Prepare and Contrast 'The Signalman' and 'The Red Room'. In your writing you should consider the following: Narrators, Settings, Plot and Language
Prepare and Contrast 'The Signalman' and 'The Red Room'. In your writing you should consider the following: * Narrators * Settings * Plot * Language 'The Signalman', Charles Dickens and 'The Red Room', H.G. Wells are two gothic stories written in a nineteenth century style. In a century when life seemed to be explaining itself by the means of science, the notion of what we don't know gives the story fear. The gothic style was very popular in this era and gothic stories were read as popular entertainment, the way gothic novels where written infringed fear into the hearts of mid-nineteenth century citizens. Charles Dickens narrator is an informal, well educated, high class citizen who is up to date with technology and is well informed of its presence in modern day life he seems however to be wrapped up in technology as he is a traveller who moves from place to place, to try to improve his knowledge. The language he uses to narrate is polished and complex, 'There was something remarkable in his manner of doing so'. The difference between the narrators is extremely large, the narrator in 'The Red Room' is young, educated pompous and upper class. He seems unsure of everything around him; he denies all unnatural happenings and passes them off as an event of chance. He will not admit even by the end of the novel that he was wrong and that the happenings in 'The Red Room' were
Why did the British government evacuate children at the beginning of the Second World War?
Why did the British government evacuate children at the beginning of the Second World War? At the start of the Second World War, the British government introduced a plan of evacuation. It was to evacuate children and pregnant women from evacuation areas where heavy bombing was expected. The heavy bombing was expected in large cities and industrial areas. The government expected a heavy bombing campaign in towns, cities, and industrial areas, so they expected heavy casualties. After the tragedies of World War 1, where Britain was bombed for the first time, this gave people real fear because it was the first time had been bombed and people had a lot of fear. Even though it only happened near the end of the war 1000s of people were killed and a lot of property was damaged. Also this time there was the fear that Germany could bomb Britain with poison gas, so the government issued everyone even babies with Anderson gas masks over 38 million were sent out with a leaflet telling people how to use them. They were issued because the government considered a gas attack a real threat. Also Germans had improved there technology there aeroplanes could now fly faster, higher, further and carry more bombs and there were bigger, this all summed up to more damage and more deaths this is why children were evacuated. The British people had also seen newsreels of bombardment on civilian and
How dose John Steinbeck uses stereotypes to shows us the conditions of the normal people of America during the 1910(TM)s, through the characters in the story?
In the story Of mice and men the author John Steinbeck uses stereotypes to shows us the conditions of the normal people of America during the 1910's, through the characters in the story. One of the characters who are trapped is George, as he and Lennie have to stay together due to the fact Lennie "is like a kid". This means George has to look after Lennie so he does not get into trouble. This is shown from this we know Lennie is also trapped as he is unable to care for his self so he has to stay with someone else. Both gorge and Lennie are trapped by illusion of own farm. Both of the characters react to being trapped by working towards achieving there dream but it is unlikely they will raise enough money to by the land. Curly's wife is trapped as she is the only women on the ranch. Steinbeck gives us a negative image of her before we even meet her. This shows us she is not welcome at the ranch. This is reinforced idea when candy tells us she is a "tart". Curly's wife is also trapped in loneliness. This is shown in the quote "I never get to talk to nobody. I get awful lonely" Curly's wife responds to being trapped in many ways some of the ways are:- • Trying to make friends • Flirting with other men on the ranch • Threatening crooks and candy with the little power she has Another character that is trapped is candy, he is trapped because he is old and only has
Augustus Saved Rome
I definitely believe that Augustus was a hero and saved Rome. He had done some many great things for Rome and had them doing nothing, but moving forward. In addition I think Augustus was a hero for various reasons. Augustus Caesar was a great leader in Rome. He accomplished much while he was Emperor. One of these accomplishments was improving Rome and creating Roman peace. Augustus transformed the Roman Republic into a different type of government. He learned that through showing good moral character and giving people want they wanted, peace and a better civilized state could be achieved. Caesars reign was most successful because he had a good relationship with the senate and knew exactly what the people wanted, peace and prosperity. Augustus built many magnificent buildings throughout the empire. Most of the buildings were public. Some of these buildings provided shelter for the homeless. Augustus also improved the roads. Some of the unemployed workers were hired to build these new road systems. Once these road systems were built they provided more trade throughout the empire. Literature flourished with writers. The empire expanded under Augustus with his generals subduing Spain, Gaul, Pannonia, and Dalmatia. He annexed Egypt and most of southwestern Europe up to the Danube River. After his death, the people the Roman Empire worshipped Augustus as a god. While Augustus
Convocation Address
ENG4U Assignment: Convocation Address Thesis: There'll always be a time when you feel abandoned and lonely, but it is during this time that you get a chance to reflect and improve on your situation, and this will pave your way to success. Admit it. There'll always be a time when you feel lonely and abandoned. Sometimes, it may really be your fault; you offended someone without knowing it, and suddenly, you find people ignoring and avoiding you. Sometimes, your "friends" think you are either not cool or smart enough to stay in the group, and you find yourself out of the group the next day. I remember back in grade 3, I was the loner in the class. I just transferred to a new school, and my classmates, who had already formed cliques, viewed me as a weird newbie- yes, I did all sorts of weird things in elementary school. Furthermore, I avoided talking as much as I could, so it's pretty hard for anyone to socialize with me at all. Once, I did try speaking, but I became so nervous that I read everything wrong, and everyone in class was even more convinced that they should stay away from me. That year was the saddest year in my life. Whenever there's group work, the teacher would have to assign me to a group, as no groups would accept me without some sort of authority pressuring them. During lunch, I would look at other kids playing catch in the playground, and feel sorry for
'Originally' Commentary
MONA ABULHASSAN COMMENTARY 'ORIGINALLY' BY CAROL ANN DUFFY The poem 'Originally' by Carol Ann Duffy, talks about a family that has moved countries, and how they seem to be forgetting where they originally came from. In the first stanza, Duffy shows us that it was a very sad event when her and her family had to leave their country. Her brothers cried and bawled "Home, Home" as they were going away. There is a sort of buildup, in the first stanza, where it seems as if there is a camera zooming in on their previous home, in lines five and six: "as the miles rushed back to the city, the street, the house, the vacant rooms". These two lines show that this place is now only a memory for them, and nothing more. Duffy does not mention why they left, however, it seems to be that they were forced to leave, and that it was not their choice. The second stanza describes the new way of living that they must adapt to. This stanza is more direct. It uses simple, short sentences, for example, "Others are sudden. Your accent wrong." The language also becomes uglier, as Duffy says that she saw "big boys eating worms". This shows us her unpleasant reaction to her new, strange surroundings. Duffy describes her parents' anxiety with a simile, comparing it with the stirring of a loose tooth. This shows the uneasiness of their situation. Stanza two ends with Duffy repeating that she wants to
The Birthmark In this passage, excerpted from "The Birthmark," Nathaniel Hawthorne explains the essential cause that led to Georgiana's death.
The Birthmark In this passage, excerpted from "The Birthmark," Nathaniel Hawthorne explains the essential cause that led to Georgiana's death. Through his description of the characters and the symbols portrayed in the passage, we become familiarized to comprehend the true meaning of how greed can lead to disaster and destruction. Aylmer's ways of thinking show that he disapproves of the birthmark on Georgiana's face. Aylmer thinks that if the birthmark did not exist, his marriage with his wife "should have been the happiest." He finds it "disastrous" to even look at her face, and when he does, his mind fills up with "innumerable trains of thought" of ways he can get rid of the birthmark. When Aylmer faces Georgiana, he "recognize[s]" her attribute that makes her imperfect and he does it with a "peculiar expression." Aylmer assumes his marriage would be more fulfilling if his wife did not possess such flaw. His attitude causes him to continually desire to change her physical appearance, which restricts him from consider seeing the lovable side of her. The fact that he displays a specific expression on his face, whenever he looks at her, proves that he has difficulty accepting Georgiana just the way she is. Georgiana becomes weakened by the attention she receives from her husband. As Aylmer's eyes "[wander] stealthily," she "shudder[s] at his gaze." She notices
The history of cholera
History of Cholera Cholera is sometimes referred as epidemic cholera, because it has claimed millions of lives throughout history. Cholera caused seven pandemics through the course of life. The first pandemic began in 1816 and lasted ten years. The disease originated in Bengal and moved onto India. During these ten years between 9,500 and 11,000 British troops and Indians died. These deaths were close to nothing of what cholera caused during the next six pandemics. Just about three years later the second pandemic began. This pandemic was longer in duration and also had a higher body count. During these years the disease spread north to Russia and Hungary. In this pandemic around 100,000 Russian and Hungarians died. Moving from Russia, cholera reached the United Kingdom and caused 60,000 deaths. Cholera claimed over 100,000 in France alone. Cholera had become well know by 1849 and between the first and second pandemic killed over 150,000. Former president James K. Polk died of cholera during the second pandemic. Not even a year later the third pandemic arose. This one mainly affected Russia and other nearby countries. Through the third pandemic cholera spread east to China, Japan and Korea. Then it circulated back to its original place of origin, which lead to disease in neighboring Iraq, Iran and Arabia. The 1854 outbreak in Chicago, Illinois took out 5.5% of the total
