Two men wearing overcoats and gloves enter a lunchroom and start antagonizing the staff. They become increasingly hostile, ordering people around and tying up two employees in the kitchen. The men reveal they are killers and are planning to murder someone named Ole Anderson at 7:00, but Ole never arrives and is not killed.
The document summarizes Ernest Hemingway's short story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place." It takes place in 1920s Chicago during Prohibition. Two hit men are sent to kill Ole Anderson for unknown reasons. The story reflects Hemingway's minimalist style with ordinary subject matter, little plot, and emotionally restrained writing. It was inspired by the themes of the Lost Generation and chaos of the time period.
Emily Dickinson was a renowned American poet born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts. She lived a reclusive life, rarely leaving her family's home after her mid-20s. During her lifetime, only a small number of her poems were published. After her death, over 1,700 of her poems were discovered and published. Her unconventional use of form, syntax, and white space had a significant influence on subsequent poets. Dickinson's poetry focused on themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. She left a legacy as one of the most important American poets of the 19th century.
The Elizabethan Era in England from 1560-1603 is considered the Golden Age, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I for 44 years. This was a period of growth in the arts and literature, including the works of William Shakespeare. Fashion in the Elizabethan era featured high collars and curly red wigs for women, while purple clothing signified royalty. Hygiene and medical practices were still primitive, with bathing uncommon and waste disposed directly into the streets, leading to outbreaks of plague. Entertainment during this time included plays at The Globe theater in London, where all-male casts performed for thousands of standing-room patrons.
Characteristics of Renaissance
Renaissance means “Rebirth”
It was a movement that began in Italy in the Middle Ages, which later spread to the rest of Europe.
Between 14th – 17th Centuries.
Before the Renaissance, Europeans lived a period we call the Middle Ages.
Reforms in the Institutions:
Literature was dominated by the spirit of religion and blind faith
Renaissance re-evaluated such type of things.
University Wits
Spenserian Sonnet
English Sonnet
Golden Era Of Drama
Puritan And Catholic Agenda
Globe Theatre
Queen Elizabeth
Printing Press
Philip Sidney's Criticism
Translation Of Bible And Other Books
Conclusion
Thank you
The document discusses the evolution of the modern essay and periodical journalism in 18th century England. It traces key developments like the expiry of censorship laws, the proliferation of political writings, and the popularity of factual reporting among Puritan readers. Important publications that advanced the form include The Tatler, The Spectator, and The Guardian by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, which were widely read and established the periodical essay as a prestigious format. Their works focused on infotainment and critiquing behaviors while praising virtue. Overall, the document outlines the growth of journalism through experimental writings and anonymously published pieces in this era.
This document provides information about African literature and two prominent African authors, Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka. It discusses Achebe's influential novel Things Fall Apart and other works that captured Nigerian society between traditions and changing modern influences. It also summarizes Soyinka's background and play A Dance of the Forests, which drew from Yoruba beliefs and allegorized modern Nigerian society.
This presentation is made as a part of classroom presentation based on Edmund Spencer and his famous works. It is presented at the Department of English,M.K.B.U.
This document summarizes the history of English literature from pre-historical times to the present day. It outlines five periods: 1) Pre-history to the Roman Empire from 400 BC to 400 AD, 2) Old English from 450-1066 AD, 3) Middle English from 1066-1500 AD, 4) Modern English from 1500 to present. Key events discussed include the Celtic occupation, Roman invasion in 55 BC, their withdrawal in 410 AD, and Anglo-Saxon and Viking invasions between the 5th-11th centuries. The document also examines themes and characteristics of poetry in Old English literature, including heroic, elegiac, riddle, Christian works, and important authors like Caedman, Cynew
The document summarizes Ernest Hemingway's short story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place." It takes place in 1920s Chicago during Prohibition. Two hit men are sent to kill Ole Anderson for unknown reasons. The story reflects Hemingway's minimalist style with ordinary subject matter, little plot, and emotionally restrained writing. It was inspired by the themes of the Lost Generation and chaos of the time period.
Emily Dickinson was a renowned American poet born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts. She lived a reclusive life, rarely leaving her family's home after her mid-20s. During her lifetime, only a small number of her poems were published. After her death, over 1,700 of her poems were discovered and published. Her unconventional use of form, syntax, and white space had a significant influence on subsequent poets. Dickinson's poetry focused on themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. She left a legacy as one of the most important American poets of the 19th century.
The Elizabethan Era in England from 1560-1603 is considered the Golden Age, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I for 44 years. This was a period of growth in the arts and literature, including the works of William Shakespeare. Fashion in the Elizabethan era featured high collars and curly red wigs for women, while purple clothing signified royalty. Hygiene and medical practices were still primitive, with bathing uncommon and waste disposed directly into the streets, leading to outbreaks of plague. Entertainment during this time included plays at The Globe theater in London, where all-male casts performed for thousands of standing-room patrons.
Characteristics of Renaissance
Renaissance means “Rebirth”
It was a movement that began in Italy in the Middle Ages, which later spread to the rest of Europe.
Between 14th – 17th Centuries.
Before the Renaissance, Europeans lived a period we call the Middle Ages.
Reforms in the Institutions:
Literature was dominated by the spirit of religion and blind faith
Renaissance re-evaluated such type of things.
University Wits
Spenserian Sonnet
English Sonnet
Golden Era Of Drama
Puritan And Catholic Agenda
Globe Theatre
Queen Elizabeth
Printing Press
Philip Sidney's Criticism
Translation Of Bible And Other Books
Conclusion
Thank you
The document discusses the evolution of the modern essay and periodical journalism in 18th century England. It traces key developments like the expiry of censorship laws, the proliferation of political writings, and the popularity of factual reporting among Puritan readers. Important publications that advanced the form include The Tatler, The Spectator, and The Guardian by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, which were widely read and established the periodical essay as a prestigious format. Their works focused on infotainment and critiquing behaviors while praising virtue. Overall, the document outlines the growth of journalism through experimental writings and anonymously published pieces in this era.
This document provides information about African literature and two prominent African authors, Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka. It discusses Achebe's influential novel Things Fall Apart and other works that captured Nigerian society between traditions and changing modern influences. It also summarizes Soyinka's background and play A Dance of the Forests, which drew from Yoruba beliefs and allegorized modern Nigerian society.
This presentation is made as a part of classroom presentation based on Edmund Spencer and his famous works. It is presented at the Department of English,M.K.B.U.
This document summarizes the history of English literature from pre-historical times to the present day. It outlines five periods: 1) Pre-history to the Roman Empire from 400 BC to 400 AD, 2) Old English from 450-1066 AD, 3) Middle English from 1066-1500 AD, 4) Modern English from 1500 to present. Key events discussed include the Celtic occupation, Roman invasion in 55 BC, their withdrawal in 410 AD, and Anglo-Saxon and Viking invasions between the 5th-11th centuries. The document also examines themes and characteristics of poetry in Old English literature, including heroic, elegiac, riddle, Christian works, and important authors like Caedman, Cynew
Rudyard Kipling was an English author born in 1865 in Bombay, India. He is known for works like The Jungle Book and Kim. Some of his most famous poems include "If—" and "Gunga Din." Kipling drew much inspiration from his time living in India as a child and working as a journalist there as a young adult. He went on to receive the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language recipient. Kipling lived most of his later life in Sussex, England, where his home is now a museum dedicated to his works. He had a prolific career writing short stories, poems, and novels, but died in 1936 at the age of 70 in London.
Philip Sidney was born in 1554 in England and served Queen Elizabeth I in diplomatic roles until falling out of favor. He left court and began writing poetry. In 1586, he accompanied his uncle to defend Protestants in the Lowlands and was fatally wounded in battle. Considered a national hero, Sidney was praised as one of the great Elizabethan writers.
As a critic, Sidney approached poetry as a responsive reader rather than pedantic rule-maker. He felt literature was a dynamic force that could uplift people emotionally and aesthetically. His definitions of poetry focused on its ability to teach and delight through notable images of virtue and vice. Sidney's criticism was constructive and contributed to understanding literary values. He appreciated older
The document provides historical context on the Elizabethan period from 1558-1603 in England. It discusses the Tudor dynasty beginning with Henry VII, the rise of the middle class, developments in religion and commerce, and influential figures like William Shakespeare. Specifically regarding literature in the Elizabethan era, it notes the flourishing of drama and poetry including sonnets and works by Edmund Spenser. Major playwrights of the time included Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and the "University Wits". Theatres grew more popular as tragedy and comedy developed from classical influences.
This document provides an overview of major American literature movements and authors from the 17th century to the modernism era of the early 20th century. It discusses Native American oral traditions, the religious works of early Puritan settlers, and the emergence of genres like histories, autobiographies and poems. Key eras covered include the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism and Modernism. Major modernist authors profiled briefly are Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. The document also mentions poets Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, and Carl Sandburg, as well as the Harlem Renaissance literary movement
The document provides background information on the English Revolution and Restoration period in multiple sections:
1) It outlines the social background of the weakening relationship between the monarchy and bourgeois, and clashes between the King and Parliament that led to the outbreak of the English Revolution.
2) It summarizes the reigns of English monarchs from James I to William III and the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
3) It describes how the English Revolution was carried out under a religious cloak of Puritanism, which aimed to reform manners and liberate man, condemning worldly pleasures.
4) It discusses the literature of the period, including works by John Milton, the Metaphys
This document summarizes African American literature from 1970 to the present. It highlights the influential works in film, television, music, and visual art during this period produced by artists like James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and Romare Beardon. It then focuses on prominent African American women writers like Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Alice Walker who published influential novels in the 1970s that explored themes of racism, oppression, and family violence. The period also saw a resurgence of memoirs and performance poetry that drew from African American storytelling traditions. Oprah Winfrey's book club in the 1990s greatly expanded the audience for these writers.
Henry James was an American-British author who lived from 1843 to 1916. He is known for writing novels and short stories that explored personal relationships and moral questions through his innovative use of stream-of-consciousness narration. Some of his most famous works include The Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw, and The Bostonians. He spent much of his life living and writing in Europe, providing insightful perspectives on Americans living abroad and the clashes between European and American cultures.
This document discusses postmodern literature and some of the key techniques used in postmodern works. It lists several prominent postmodern writers such as Thomas Pynchon, Don DeLillo, and Kurt Vonnegut. Some examples of postmodern works mentioned include Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon. The document then outlines several techniques commonly seen in postmodern literature, such as intertextuality, pastiche, metafiction, fabulation, and magic realism.
The civil war in Mozambique forced a young girl and her family to flee their village. They joined a group traveling to a refugee camp, facing dangers like lions and losing the girl's grandfather along the way. At the camp, the grandmother worked to provide for the children and send them to school. While the grandmother was resigned to not returning to Mozambique, the girl still hoped to reunite with her missing parents and grandfather in their homeland.
This document defines and discusses Modernism in literature. It began in the late 19th/early 20th century in France and spread to England and America. Modernist works were influenced by developments in fields like physics, psychology, anthropology and used techniques like stream of consciousness. Modernist literature features unconventional structures, a breakdown of conventions of time and space, and a focus on individual experiences over social values. It includes styles like Imagism, Symbolism, and Expressionism. Prominent Modernist writers mentioned include James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner and T.S. Eliot.
Emily Dickinson was a passionate American poet in the 19th century known for her unconventional style. She lived in seclusion but expressed herself through poems featuring unique elements like dashes instead of punctuation and irregular capitalization. Her inspiration came from nature, and her poems were heavily edited after her death to conform to standard conventions. Although unknown in her lifetime, Dickinson has since become recognized as a brilliant poet whose work is still discussed today.
This document provides background information on the modern poets Philip Larkin and Ted Hughes. It discusses several of Larkin's poems, including "Church Going" and "The Whitsun Weddings". It also briefly outlines Larkin's life and career as a librarian in England. The document analyzes Larkin's poetry as having a surface simplicity but deeper complexity in exploring themes of human hope versus reality.
This document provides an overview of several key themes and movements in contemporary world literature from the post-World War II era to today. It discusses periods of resistance and rebellion in the late 1960s, the effects of globalization and increased migration, epidemics like AIDS, the gay rights movement beginning with the Stonewall uprising, the growth of feminist activism and thought, characteristics of contemporary literature, diverse voices from different cultures and experiences, magical realism, and postmodernism. The document aims to give the reader a sense of some of the major social, political and cultural influences that have shaped world literatures in recent decades.
Major Periods in English and American LiteratureJesullyna Manuel
This document provides an overview of the major periods of English and American literature from Old English to the present day. It summarizes the key characteristics, influences, and notable authors of each period, including Old English, Middle English, the Renaissance, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. The periods reflect changing philosophical perspectives and styles over time as well as the influence of historical events like the World Wars.
The presentation highlights the major periods or the eras of English Literature dated from Anglo-Saxon till 20th century i.e. the Modern Era. It shows the political, social, economic background of the ages.
Feminist literary criticism examines how literature represents women and gender, and how patriarchal power structures influence literary works and their interpretation. It launched in the 20th century with works like Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own and Kate Millett's Sexual Politics. Key ideas include that patriarchy oppresses women economically, politically, socially and psychologically through ideology, and defines women in opposition to male norms. Feminist criticism aims to promote gender equality by raising awareness of these issues in literature and representation.
Richard Wright was an influential African American author born in 1908 in Mississippi. He had a fascination with literature from a young age. In his early adulthood, he moved to Chicago and supported himself with various jobs during the Great Depression. He joined the Communist Party and became a leader in the literary movement known as the "school for social protest." His novels Native Son and Black Boy brought him great acclaim and addressed issues of racism and oppression through Marxist themes. Wright later left the Communist Party and moved to France, where he died in 1960.
Thomas Paine was an influential pamphleteer during the American and French Revolutions. He wrote influential pamphlets like The Crisis, Common Sense, and Rights of Man to advocate for independence from Britain and support for the revolutionary causes. Though he played a key role in American independence, only a few people attended his funeral due to his criticism of Christianity.
Thomas Paine wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense" in 1776 to encourage American independence from Britain. The pamphlet was written in simple terms for common people to understand and helped shift public opinion towards accepting the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolutionary War, Paine traveled with the Continental Army and wrote the "American Crisis" papers between 1776-1783 to motivate the soldiers, especially those at Valley Forge. His writing skills were valuable for inspiring the colonists and troops despite his inability to serve as a soldier.
Imagism was a poetic movement established in 1912 by American and English poets including Ezra Pound, Hilda Doolittle, and Richard Aldington. It reacted against overly sentimental and emotionally dishonest "genteel" poetry of the time. Imagist poems aimed to present vivid, concise images and events with exact language and without excessive sentiment. They were influenced by Japanese haiku poems and sought to capture a single moment or image. Key aspects included direct treatment of the subject, precise word choice, and presentation of an intellectual and emotional complex within an instant. The movement published in journals and anthologies between 1914-1917.
Introduction to the short story Example: Hemingway’s The KillersVivi Giampaolo
Here are three potential symbols and images in "The Killers" and what they might suggest:
1. The nickel-plated .38: Violence, danger, the threat of death. As a weapon, it symbolizes the killers' mission.
2. The diner: A place of refuge and normalcy that is invaded by the killers, suggesting no one is safe. It also represents the mundane lives of the characters that are disrupted.
3. Nick Adams: His refusal to explain why he's a target builds mystery and suspense. He may symbolize an ordinary person swept into an extraordinary situation beyond his control.
Este documento resume la historia y discografía de la banda de rock alternativo The Killers. Comienza con una introducción sobre el origen y estilo de la banda en Las Vegas. Luego enumera los álbumes de estudio de la banda desde 2004 hasta 2013, resumiendo los sencillos más exitosos y detalles clave de cada uno. Los álbumes incluyen Hot Fuss, Sam's Town, Day & Age, Battle Born y su álbum de grandes éxitos Direct Hits.
Rudyard Kipling was an English author born in 1865 in Bombay, India. He is known for works like The Jungle Book and Kim. Some of his most famous poems include "If—" and "Gunga Din." Kipling drew much inspiration from his time living in India as a child and working as a journalist there as a young adult. He went on to receive the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language recipient. Kipling lived most of his later life in Sussex, England, where his home is now a museum dedicated to his works. He had a prolific career writing short stories, poems, and novels, but died in 1936 at the age of 70 in London.
Philip Sidney was born in 1554 in England and served Queen Elizabeth I in diplomatic roles until falling out of favor. He left court and began writing poetry. In 1586, he accompanied his uncle to defend Protestants in the Lowlands and was fatally wounded in battle. Considered a national hero, Sidney was praised as one of the great Elizabethan writers.
As a critic, Sidney approached poetry as a responsive reader rather than pedantic rule-maker. He felt literature was a dynamic force that could uplift people emotionally and aesthetically. His definitions of poetry focused on its ability to teach and delight through notable images of virtue and vice. Sidney's criticism was constructive and contributed to understanding literary values. He appreciated older
The document provides historical context on the Elizabethan period from 1558-1603 in England. It discusses the Tudor dynasty beginning with Henry VII, the rise of the middle class, developments in religion and commerce, and influential figures like William Shakespeare. Specifically regarding literature in the Elizabethan era, it notes the flourishing of drama and poetry including sonnets and works by Edmund Spenser. Major playwrights of the time included Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and the "University Wits". Theatres grew more popular as tragedy and comedy developed from classical influences.
This document provides an overview of major American literature movements and authors from the 17th century to the modernism era of the early 20th century. It discusses Native American oral traditions, the religious works of early Puritan settlers, and the emergence of genres like histories, autobiographies and poems. Key eras covered include the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism and Modernism. Major modernist authors profiled briefly are Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. The document also mentions poets Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, and Carl Sandburg, as well as the Harlem Renaissance literary movement
The document provides background information on the English Revolution and Restoration period in multiple sections:
1) It outlines the social background of the weakening relationship between the monarchy and bourgeois, and clashes between the King and Parliament that led to the outbreak of the English Revolution.
2) It summarizes the reigns of English monarchs from James I to William III and the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
3) It describes how the English Revolution was carried out under a religious cloak of Puritanism, which aimed to reform manners and liberate man, condemning worldly pleasures.
4) It discusses the literature of the period, including works by John Milton, the Metaphys
This document summarizes African American literature from 1970 to the present. It highlights the influential works in film, television, music, and visual art during this period produced by artists like James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and Romare Beardon. It then focuses on prominent African American women writers like Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Alice Walker who published influential novels in the 1970s that explored themes of racism, oppression, and family violence. The period also saw a resurgence of memoirs and performance poetry that drew from African American storytelling traditions. Oprah Winfrey's book club in the 1990s greatly expanded the audience for these writers.
Henry James was an American-British author who lived from 1843 to 1916. He is known for writing novels and short stories that explored personal relationships and moral questions through his innovative use of stream-of-consciousness narration. Some of his most famous works include The Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw, and The Bostonians. He spent much of his life living and writing in Europe, providing insightful perspectives on Americans living abroad and the clashes between European and American cultures.
This document discusses postmodern literature and some of the key techniques used in postmodern works. It lists several prominent postmodern writers such as Thomas Pynchon, Don DeLillo, and Kurt Vonnegut. Some examples of postmodern works mentioned include Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon. The document then outlines several techniques commonly seen in postmodern literature, such as intertextuality, pastiche, metafiction, fabulation, and magic realism.
The civil war in Mozambique forced a young girl and her family to flee their village. They joined a group traveling to a refugee camp, facing dangers like lions and losing the girl's grandfather along the way. At the camp, the grandmother worked to provide for the children and send them to school. While the grandmother was resigned to not returning to Mozambique, the girl still hoped to reunite with her missing parents and grandfather in their homeland.
This document defines and discusses Modernism in literature. It began in the late 19th/early 20th century in France and spread to England and America. Modernist works were influenced by developments in fields like physics, psychology, anthropology and used techniques like stream of consciousness. Modernist literature features unconventional structures, a breakdown of conventions of time and space, and a focus on individual experiences over social values. It includes styles like Imagism, Symbolism, and Expressionism. Prominent Modernist writers mentioned include James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner and T.S. Eliot.
Emily Dickinson was a passionate American poet in the 19th century known for her unconventional style. She lived in seclusion but expressed herself through poems featuring unique elements like dashes instead of punctuation and irregular capitalization. Her inspiration came from nature, and her poems were heavily edited after her death to conform to standard conventions. Although unknown in her lifetime, Dickinson has since become recognized as a brilliant poet whose work is still discussed today.
This document provides background information on the modern poets Philip Larkin and Ted Hughes. It discusses several of Larkin's poems, including "Church Going" and "The Whitsun Weddings". It also briefly outlines Larkin's life and career as a librarian in England. The document analyzes Larkin's poetry as having a surface simplicity but deeper complexity in exploring themes of human hope versus reality.
This document provides an overview of several key themes and movements in contemporary world literature from the post-World War II era to today. It discusses periods of resistance and rebellion in the late 1960s, the effects of globalization and increased migration, epidemics like AIDS, the gay rights movement beginning with the Stonewall uprising, the growth of feminist activism and thought, characteristics of contemporary literature, diverse voices from different cultures and experiences, magical realism, and postmodernism. The document aims to give the reader a sense of some of the major social, political and cultural influences that have shaped world literatures in recent decades.
Major Periods in English and American LiteratureJesullyna Manuel
This document provides an overview of the major periods of English and American literature from Old English to the present day. It summarizes the key characteristics, influences, and notable authors of each period, including Old English, Middle English, the Renaissance, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. The periods reflect changing philosophical perspectives and styles over time as well as the influence of historical events like the World Wars.
The presentation highlights the major periods or the eras of English Literature dated from Anglo-Saxon till 20th century i.e. the Modern Era. It shows the political, social, economic background of the ages.
Feminist literary criticism examines how literature represents women and gender, and how patriarchal power structures influence literary works and their interpretation. It launched in the 20th century with works like Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own and Kate Millett's Sexual Politics. Key ideas include that patriarchy oppresses women economically, politically, socially and psychologically through ideology, and defines women in opposition to male norms. Feminist criticism aims to promote gender equality by raising awareness of these issues in literature and representation.
Richard Wright was an influential African American author born in 1908 in Mississippi. He had a fascination with literature from a young age. In his early adulthood, he moved to Chicago and supported himself with various jobs during the Great Depression. He joined the Communist Party and became a leader in the literary movement known as the "school for social protest." His novels Native Son and Black Boy brought him great acclaim and addressed issues of racism and oppression through Marxist themes. Wright later left the Communist Party and moved to France, where he died in 1960.
Thomas Paine was an influential pamphleteer during the American and French Revolutions. He wrote influential pamphlets like The Crisis, Common Sense, and Rights of Man to advocate for independence from Britain and support for the revolutionary causes. Though he played a key role in American independence, only a few people attended his funeral due to his criticism of Christianity.
Thomas Paine wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense" in 1776 to encourage American independence from Britain. The pamphlet was written in simple terms for common people to understand and helped shift public opinion towards accepting the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolutionary War, Paine traveled with the Continental Army and wrote the "American Crisis" papers between 1776-1783 to motivate the soldiers, especially those at Valley Forge. His writing skills were valuable for inspiring the colonists and troops despite his inability to serve as a soldier.
Imagism was a poetic movement established in 1912 by American and English poets including Ezra Pound, Hilda Doolittle, and Richard Aldington. It reacted against overly sentimental and emotionally dishonest "genteel" poetry of the time. Imagist poems aimed to present vivid, concise images and events with exact language and without excessive sentiment. They were influenced by Japanese haiku poems and sought to capture a single moment or image. Key aspects included direct treatment of the subject, precise word choice, and presentation of an intellectual and emotional complex within an instant. The movement published in journals and anthologies between 1914-1917.
Introduction to the short story Example: Hemingway’s The KillersVivi Giampaolo
Here are three potential symbols and images in "The Killers" and what they might suggest:
1. The nickel-plated .38: Violence, danger, the threat of death. As a weapon, it symbolizes the killers' mission.
2. The diner: A place of refuge and normalcy that is invaded by the killers, suggesting no one is safe. It also represents the mundane lives of the characters that are disrupted.
3. Nick Adams: His refusal to explain why he's a target builds mystery and suspense. He may symbolize an ordinary person swept into an extraordinary situation beyond his control.
Este documento resume la historia y discografía de la banda de rock alternativo The Killers. Comienza con una introducción sobre el origen y estilo de la banda en Las Vegas. Luego enumera los álbumes de estudio de la banda desde 2004 hasta 2013, resumiendo los sencillos más exitosos y detalles clave de cada uno. Los álbumes incluyen Hot Fuss, Sam's Town, Day & Age, Battle Born y su álbum de grandes éxitos Direct Hits.
The narrator recollects his romance with an Italian nurse, Luz, while he was wounded and hospitalized in Padua, Italy during an unspecified war. Luz took night duty for three months so she could be with him. They hoped to marry after the war but did not have the right paperwork. After the war, they quarreled about her not going to New York with him. Later, Luz wrote that their love had just been "boy-girl" but she had found "adult love" with a major in Italy. The American never wrote back and later contracted gonorrhea while riding in a cab in Chicago.
The document provides an analysis of Ernest Hemingway's short story "Hills Like White Elephants". It discusses how the title is symbolic of the relationship between the unnamed young woman and American man. It also analyzes how their differing views on her pregnancy and whether to have an abortion reveals disparities in their characters. The setting of the railroad station represents a choice between continuing the relationship or leaving on different paths. Overall, the story depicts the couple at an impasse over her decision to have the baby or acquiesce to his wishes.
The document discusses the key elements in the mechanics of a plot, including:
1) The exposition, where the background of the story is established at the beginning.
2) The inciting incident, which causes conflict and escalates events toward the climax.
3) The climax, which is the most intense and turning point where there is no going back.
4) The resolution, also called the denouement, reveals how things are resolved and loose ends are tied up.
Software projects are rarely on-spec, on-time and on-budget, and the primary cause is miscommunication. As Martin Fowler says, there is a "yawning crevasse of doom" between stakeholders and developers, full of misunderstanding. How do you make sure that you're building something that adds value? How do you know you're building the thing that was asked for? How does your bottom line affect user experience?
Into the fray leaps Cucumber, a business-readable DSL combined with an awesome Ruby library that lets domain experts express business requirements as executable user stories. We'll cover outside-in, story-driven development with Cucumber, how to write effective stories, and how to make Cucumber work for your project.
(as given to CharlotteRuby on Jan 6, 2010)
Barn Burning by William Faulkner plot analysisRikki Carr
Abner Snopes is accused of burning down a barn. His son Sarty is caught between protecting his father and telling the truth about what happened. When Sarty chooses to warn the landlord instead of lying for his father, it changes his life forever. In the end, Sarty runs away from home in the middle of the night to forge his own path without his father.
The Killers are an American rock band formed in 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada consisting of Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Ronnie Vannucci Jr., and Mark Stoermer. They have released 4 studio albums between 2004-2012 that have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, including their debut Hot Fuss which was certified 6x platinum in the UK. The band is known for hit singles like "Mr. Brightside," "Somebody Told Me," and "Human" and has toured extensively in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. In 2013 they performed to 78,000 fans at London's Wembley Stadium, which the band considered the peak of their career so far.
The document provides an overview of the different points of view (POV) that can be used in writing fiction: first person, second person, third person omniscient, third person limited omniscient, and third person objective. For each POV, the summary discusses potential advantages and disadvantages. The first person POV provides intimacy but limits omniscience. The second person is experimental but can pull readers into the story. The third person omniscient allows flexibility but may lack focus. The limited omniscient creates empathy but restricts head-hopping. The objective POV challenges writers through dialogue and action alone.
The narrator will die the next day and wants to confess a story. He loves animals, as does his wife, who has a cat named Pluto. The narrator starts drinking and abusing Pluto. He eventually kills Pluto by hanging him from a tree and cutting out his eye. Their house later burns down, impoverishing them. A cat appears that looks like Pluto but with a white mark on its chest resembling a gallows. The narrator tries to kill this cat but his wife intervenes. He hides the cat's body in the cellar wall but the murder is discovered thanks to the cat.
The document summarizes mummies found in Ürümqi, China. It describes Ürümqi's location along the Silk Road and its history as a hub during China's Tang dynasty. Due to the dry climate, migrations along the Silk Road, and cultural exchanges, naturally mummified bodies from over 3,000 years ago have been discovered in the Zaghunluq cemetery. Notable mummies discussed include a 6-foot-6 Caucasian male around 50 years old, the 3,800 year old beauty of Loulan, and a mummified infant known as the "Blue Baby".
This document provides guidance on writing short stories. It discusses developing characters, settings, plots and conflicts. It recommends listing ideas, daydreaming and recalling experiences to find story inspiration. It also outlines how to plan a story by imagining characters and settings, thinking through events and conflicts, choosing a narrator and mood. The document then gives tips for drafting such as fleshing out characters with description, dialogue and action. It suggests using description over telling and considering chronological or flashback order. Finally, it discusses revising, using dialogue, and editing.
Elements of a short story with cinderella examplesXena Rodriguez
The document discusses the key elements of short stories using the classic tale "Cinderella" as an example. It defines elements like setting, characters, point of view, theme, plot, conflict, and the five stages of plot. The setting of "Cinderella" is a kingdom long ago ruled by a king and queen. The main characters are Cinderella, her stepsisters, and the prince. The story is told from a third-person omniscient point of view. The theme is that good things come to those who are patient. The conflict is between Cinderella and her cruel stepsisters, and the five stages of plot in the story are introduced.
This document summarizes the story "Rappaccini's Daughter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It introduces the main characters Giovanni and Beatrice, who fall in love, but Beatrice lives in her father Rappaccini's poisonous garden and has been poisoned. Giovanni also becomes poisoned after visiting the garden. Beatrice and Giovanni try to find an antidote so they can be together, but Beatrice dies after drinking the antidote in front of Giovanni and her father.
The document summarizes a story about Miss Emily, an eccentric woman in her town. After her father's funeral, Miss Emily gets a boyfriend named Homer but buys poison out of fear he will leave her. Homer then disappears. The town suspects Miss Emily poisoned Homer since his body is found in her house many years later. The story explores the town's gossiping about Miss Emily and interference in her life, as well as symbols of death and taxes.
Short answers are commonly used in spoken English to respond to yes/no questions by using a pronoun with an auxiliary verb or the verb "be". You usually place "yes" or "no" before the short answer. Short answers are also used to agree or disagree with statements, and can be formed with a question to ask for more information or show surprise. Various structures like "so", "neither", and "nor" can be used to indicate when a statement applies to another person.
The document discusses three main points of view in writing: first person, second person, and third person. First person uses "I" and sees the story through the protagonist's eyes, giving their thoughts but only their perspective. Second person uses "you" and puts the reader in the story as a character, which can be confusing. Third person can be omniscient, where the narrator knows everything about all characters, or limited, where the narrator only provides insight into one or two characters' thoughts and feelings.
The document provides an overview of key elements in short stories, including exposition, rising action, climax, resolution, and how these elements relate to the structure of a plot. It also discusses sequencing of events like chronology and flashbacks, types of conflicts like internal and external struggles, and literary devices like sensory details, imagery, setting, and characterization. The summary defines some basic building blocks for understanding short stories at a high level.
The document provides background information on author William Faulkner and analyzes his short story "A Rose for Emily". It discusses Faulkner's life and literary works, then analyzes the story's themes of death, community vs isolation, main characters like Emily Grierson and Homer Barron, and plot which involves Emily's reclusive nature and the discovery of a body in her home after her death.
1) The poem discusses how master artists like Breughel understood that suffering often takes place as an unnoticed part of everyday life, as people go about normal activities.
2) It references Breughel's painting of Icarus, where despite Icarus drowning after his wings melt, a ploughman continues working and a ship sails on, indifferent to his suffering.
3) The poem's tone suggests that we often fail to notice extraordinary or awful events happening around us, while caught up in our ordinary lives, and we should work to open our eyes to these things.
The document outlines the key elements of a short story, including setting, characters, conflict, point of view, and plot. It discusses setting the time and location. The main characters are the protagonist and antagonist. Conflicts can include man vs. man, nature, animals, circumstances, society, or oneself. Point of view can be from a child, the protagonist's mind, first person, or an omniscient narrator. The plot follows an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
This document outlines the key elements of a short story, including setting, characters, conflict, point of view, and plot. It defines setting as the time and location to set the mood. It identifies the protagonist and antagonist as main characters. It describes different types of conflicts as man vs. man, nature, animals, circumstances, society, or oneself. It lists point of views such as innocent eye, stream of consciousness, first person, and omniscient narrator. Finally, it defines plot as the structure and sequence of events in a story.
This document provides background information on Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It discusses the geography, population, history, and political ties of the region. It also summarizes the First Indochina War from 1950-1954 between Vietnam and France, as well as America's increasing involvement in supporting South Vietnam from 1954-1960 under President Diem. Finally, it outlines key events in 1961-1963 as the Vietnam War escalated under President Kennedy's administration.
The document discusses discrimination and its harmful effects. It describes discrimination against minorities and the rejection and pain it causes. It advocates for equal treatment of all people regardless of attributes like race, religion or ethnicity. Several poems express opposition to discrimination and call for ending it.
The document summarizes key elements of Shakespearean sonnets. It explains that sonnets have 14 lines organized in three quatrains and a rhyming couplet. The first eight lines establish an idea, while the final six lines challenge or twist that idea in an unexpected way. The first word of the ninth line often signals this change in direction. It provides examples of Sonnet 18 and Sonnet 29 to illustrate these structures.
This document outlines 15 steps of the hero's journey monomyth structure that can be used to help write an essay. It provides questions for each step to help flesh out the character's story and journey. The steps include the call to adventure, refusal of the call, meeting a mentor, crossing the first threshold, trials and challenges, temptations, atonement, apotheosis, obtaining the ultimate boon, reluctance to return, obstacles in returning, rescue and assistance, and reintegration into normal life bringing wisdom from the journey.
The document outlines the typical 15 steps of Joseph Campbell's monomyth model known as the "Hero's Journey". These steps include the hero receiving a call to adventure, initially refusing the call, receiving supernatural help, crossing the first threshold to begin their journey, facing trials and transformations, finding love, being tempted to stray from their path, confronting their father figure, taking a rest after completing their transformation, achieving the ultimate boon by completing their quest, not wanting to return from their journey, needing to flee or get rescued, and finally crossing back over the threshold to return to their normal world. The steps are not always linear and a hero may experience them in a different order or skip some steps.
The document lists various tools used in agriculture, construction, electrical work, and metal/wood working. It provides the name of over 100 tools and a 1-2 word description of their basic function, such as "turning nuts and bolts" or "cutting bushes".
Some of my classes created board games that the Franks and the other refugees could have played silently in the Secret Annex. The games had to be historically accurate and designed for three or more players.
This document provides an overview of Vietnam and Southeast Asia, covering geography, population, history, and the escalating US involvement in Vietnam from the 1950s-1960s. Some key points:
1. Vietnam is a long, narrow country exposed to the South China Sea, with diverse terrain including northern highlands, central highlands, coastal lowlands, and the fertile Mekong Delta.
2. The population of Vietnam was divided after the Geneva Accords of 1954, with around 20 million in North Vietnam and 22 million in South Vietnam.
3. After French colonial rule ended in the 1950s, the US increasingly backed South Vietnam to prevent the spread of communism in the region. However, opposition grew
This document provides a timeline of key events in Germany and Europe from 1918 to 1945, including the rise of the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler's appointment as Chancellor, the establishment of concentration camps and the enactment of anti-Semitic laws, Germany's invasion of neighboring countries and outbreak of World War II, the implementation of the Final Solution and operation of death camps, Anne Frank and her family going into hiding in 1942, and the end of WWII in 1945.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience
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