Abstract This paper discusses Inge Scholl's moving book about her brother and sister, who formed a student group, the White Rose, to fight the Nazis with propaganda and intelligent arguments. They were beheaded for treason in 1943. The story is presented in detail. The author of the paper asks: "Did the White Rose members give up their lives in vain?" The author feels that the White Rose members should always be remembered for their bravery and strong belief in freedom for all.
From the Paper "At first, Sophie did not know her brother had any part in the leaflets, but when she visited his room, she saw a book marked with a passage that had been reprinted in the leaflets. She grew frightened because she knew her entire family was in danger if he was caught. Three more leaflets came out in a few more days, and they were found throughout Munich, sometimes in mailboxes. Some they were found in other southern German cities, too. Then the leaflets stopped because all the students had to fight in Russia during the summer break. Sophie went home, and while she was there, she heard from a nurse that all the children in the hospital for the mentally ill were sent to concentration camps and exterminated. While Hans and Werner were fighting, they found out their father was in prison for his remarks about Hitler. They took it as a "mark of distinction" (Scholl 39). On his way home, Hans gives a Jewish prisoner a daisy and a chocolate bar, and she put the daisy in her hair after he left."
Abstract This paper examines and analyzes William Faulkner's short story, "A Rose for Emily". The paper looks at how Faulkner used modernist elements such as third-person narration, symbolism and other modernist literary devices to portray the characters in the story.
From the Paper "Upon examining William Faulkner's portrayal of changing conditions in the South in his short story, "A Rose for Emily" it is evident that Faulkner reveals these conditions primarily through the modernist elements in the story. The literary approach Faulkner incorporated to describe the reaction of the townspeople to the death of Miss Emily Grierson is typical of modernist approaches to literature, for he utilized third-person narration, relied upon symbolism to develop his theme, and created characters who reflected the cultural isolation of Southern life. These distinctive formal characteristics of modernist literature were incorporated by Faulkner into "A Rose for Emily" because he considered that modernist literary devices were necessary in order to portray his characters exactly the same way as he..."
Abstract This paper depicts the Southern History and social class system as shown in William Faulkner's imagery and prose in the short story "A Rose for Emily".
Abstract The paper examines literary techniques of symbolism and foreshadowing in William Faulkner's short story "A Rose For Emily." The paper explains the role of the narrator and its themes. The paper also discusses the values of the Old South and reasons for Emily's perversity.
From the Paper "The literary techniques of foreshadowing and symbolism are employed by William Faulkner in "A Rose for Emily" to further the themes and action of his gothic short story. Symbolism joins the story's external action to the theme while foreshadowing prepares the reader as well as the townspeople of the tale for the climax of the multi-layered story of Miss Emily. Another special element is the function of the narrator within the story."
Abstract In this article the writer reviews William Faulkner's short story 'A Rose for Emily' and discusses how Faulkner uses plot. The writer explains that this concerns specifically a plot that is slowly unraveled through the eyes of inquisitive local citizens to build a story that develops a dynamism and momentum that few other short stories possess. In particular the paper also notes the constant re-emergence of certain themes and how Faulkner's plot is compelling in large part because death bookends the story and serves as a grim undercurrent throughout.
From the Paper "A great plot most often makes for a great story. This is especially true of William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily' in light of the fact that the story builds towards a grim surprise that gives the tale a power and resonance that stays with the reader long after he or she has turned the final page. In the pages that follow, this paper will examine what plot does for 'A Rose for Emily' and how Faulkner's masterful use of plot allows him to take a tale about personal conflict and turn it into an American classic. The story begins with Emily Grierson's funeral. This is eerily appropriate, for death is something that hangs over the story in much as the "smell" hangs over Ms. Grierson's house in the opening pages of the story."
Abstract This paper examines how William Faulkner was an author who had exceptional themes and a similar style in all of his works. In particular, the paper examines three of Faulkner's short stories - "A Rose For Emily," "The Evening Sun," and "Barn Burning" , and explains how he combines the themes of revenge, social class defined by race, and the negative consequences of the difference in class and gender, in each of the stories.
From the Paper "In all three of Faulkner's stories mentioned, he describes a kind of social class that was present in the time the stories were written. This is most obvious when he discusses white supremacy in all stories. In "Barn Burning," this is seen when Abner disrespectfully talks to a black servant. Regardless of Abner's social status and poverty, it is evident that he feels he is superior to the black race. He exemplifies white superiority by saying " "Aint you going to even send a nigger?" He cried. "Atleast you sent a nigger before"" (Faulkner 89). The way that he talk about blacks in a condescending way shows that Abner thinks of blacks as subhuman. Faulkner also shows racial situations similar to this in "The Evening Sun." "
Abstract There are several different 'worlds of books' within 'The Name of the Rose'. The novel itself is a world of books, containing subtle and obvious references to scores of other literary works. Within that is the Medieval world the novel is set in, where books were a measure of wealth. Within this world is the monastery - another world filled with books, and within this is the library containing books from around the world. This paper attempts to unravel this bewildering array of books within books and worlds within worlds.
From the Paper "First, it is important to ascertain just what is meant by the phrase "world of books" with regards to the novel The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco. There are several ways in which The Name of the Rose could be seen to contain the theme "the world of books", and it is worth looking at all of them to see how cleverly Eco has incorporated this concept into the narrative at many different levels. The Name of the Rose itself could be seen as a "world of books" in its own right, as it is a novel written almost entirely from other books. Eco declared that The Name of the Rose was his attempt to write nothing original, but a book written entirely from texts already in existence. Another kind of "world of books" is the medieval world where the story is set. In this world, books were the treasured property of an elite few, mainly the rich and the clergy, the only people who could afford books (all being handwritten with exquisite care) or indeed, read them. The possession of books denoted wealth, intelligence and status. The more books a man owned the more respected he would be. Monasteries were the places where most books were produced, and although the novel is set in a monastery because Eco "felt like poisoning a monk" (Reflections on The Name of the Rose, p.13) this setting allowed Eco to present another kind of "world of books", a monastery, where books were of great importance. The monastery is a place where books are constantly spoken of, and sought for, read and reproduced. Within the monastery itself, is yet another world of books ? the library. Within its labyrinth of passages is held tremendous knowledge from all over the world. However, not only does the library contain answers to life in general, it also holds the key to all the mysterious happenings in the monastery itself."
Tags: adso, baskerville, monastery, monks, murder, mystery, umberto, william
Abstract This paper discusses the factors that contribute to the complexities in sibling relationships through an analysis of the siblings in Tennessee Williams' works, "A Streetcar Named Desire," and "A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof".
From the Paper "A great deal of literature deals with the impact of birth order, environment, parenting and other aspects related to sibling relationships. Both film versions of Tennessee Williams' dramas "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" feature intense sibling rivalries. In "Streetcar", the rivalry is between Blanche DuBois and her younger sister Stella Kowalski. In "Cat", the rivalry is between Gooper Pollitt and his younger brother Brick. The rivalry between Blanche and Stella is more one of attachment rivalry than is..."
Abstract The Wars of the Roses were central to 15th century English history. A quarrel between the families of York and Lancaster over the right to occupy the English throne brought on a series of harsh civil wars in England in the years 1455 to 1485. The emblem of the Yorkists was a white rose and that of the Lancastrians a red rose. Because of this the wars were called the Wars of the Roses.
Abstract Unbeknownst to many rose-buyers, fresh flowers have been flown in from the South American nation of Colombia, some 90% of them by some reports. Seen as a boon to an economy that would otherwise be dependent on its drug trade, the Colombian rose trade has many detractors and defenders. This paper looks at four different media outlets and their take on the Colombian rose trade, looking at not only what each medium has to say about the issue, but how it is said.
From the Paper "Each Valentine's Day, millions of fresh-cut roses are purchased for sweethearts, spouses, and lovers around the world. Unbeknownst to many rose-buyers, these fresh flowers have been flown in from the South American nation of Colombia, some 90% of them by some reports. Seen as a boon to an economy that would otherwise be dependent on its drug trade, the Colombian rose trade has many detractors and defenders. This paper shall look at four different media outlets and their take on the Colombian rose trade, looking at not only what each medium has to say about the issue, but how it is said. The first source providing information on the Colombian rose trade is a piece from National Public Radio's show "All Things Considered," circa October of 1997. This is a radio news clip. The personality of the outlet is one of American liberalism, yet unbiased information."
Abstract This paper studies the case of Roses Forever and determines that RF can use the information highway to exploit its intellectual assets. The paper explains that this mainly means using its strong technical understanding of how to grow, nurture and market roses for financial gain. The paper also suggests that the information highway can enable RF to cut down on business expenses while providing convenience to its clients.
From the Paper "Dealing with the challenges that confront Roses Forever, Inc. will not be easy, but they do need to be addressed. For one thing, Roses Forever is a felicitous position insofar as it sells all of the products it produces; many fledgling businesses would love to be in this position. Moreover, Roses Forever is fully exploiting the land available to it to make flowers, so it is not being inefficient in that respect."
Comparative essay of each of the main characters in the stories "Shiloh", "A&P", and "A Rose for Emily". Looks at how the characters confront their freedoms and their limitations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 35.95
Abstract Norma Jean confronts her mother directly as the story develops. Sammy in A&P confronts his limits as a young man. A Rose For Emily, is a tale of achieved freedom, but at a cost much different than that of Sammy or of Norma Jean. The stories build up to a gruesome revelation after Miss Emily's funeral.
Abstract This article analyzes each of the 'Brothers Karamazov' both individually and as an integral part of the very fabric of this classic Dostoyevsky tale. The paper discusses how each brother's personality and motivation are not only fascinating, but also play an indispensable role in the gradual development of the story's spiritual theme.
From the Paper "His high-strung, sensitive temperament causes such devastating events as his learning that Smerdyakov murdered his father, believing he had Ivan's own silent complicity in the crime, to drive him to a nervous breakdown. (Of course, after Smerdyakov commits suicide, Ivan is unable to prove his allegation and his own fragile mental state prevents him from making a convincing case in court on behalf of his innocent brother, Dimitry.) He has, however, by this time devised a plan for Dimitry's escape, though it will, of course, be necessary, under the circumstances, for others to carry it out.
At the end of the book, Ivan has basically hit bottom. During his strange nightmare of the devil--which he believes is real--he exhausts all his arguments against the existence of God and faith in Christ, pouring out all his doubt through the dream "devil," which is himself; and soon, a few positive spiritual signposts begin to emerge. He expresses (covertly, through the "devil" persona,) his intense desire to "join the (heavenly) chorus and shout 'hosanna' (to God,)" as well as to receive a "tiny grain of faith...(which) will grow into an oak tree...and save (his) soul." It appears that there is, indeed, hope for Ivan yet, which is one of the final spiritual messages of the book."
Abstract This is a book report based on Bargon's novel: "Temptations of St. Ed &Brother S And The Monastic Tradition". The three elements of medieval Christian monasticism that are evident in Bergon's novel are: the temptations of the flesh, conflict within the community of monks or between monks and Church hierarchy, and the choice that must be made between service and solitude.
