“The Seventh Man’s” Guilt How should the seventh man respond to losing somebody he was very close to? People respond to situations in many different ways. The choices you make determine whether or not you should feel guilty for your actions. There are two different types of guilt, subjective, and objective guilt. The seventh man is forced to deal with the guilt of losing his best friend K. When they were young boys they experienced a deadly typhoon. This situation...
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The main character of the short story 'The Sniper' was calm and brave, he stayed really calm when he was hiding on the roof, and he was brave, because when his arm was hit by the bullet, he tried to overcome his pain, and he wrapped the wound himself. He is smart and resourceful, he tricked another sniper which was from the enemy side, and he killed him successfully. He was also petty because the dead sniper he killed was...
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“Racism is the belief that a particular race is superior or inferior to another, that a person’s social and moral traits are predetermined by his or her inborn biological characteristics.” (adl.org) It is a problem that has long been prominent in our history and is something that sadly many Americans still experience today. Racism is depicted in many of the readings we have discussed as a class recently. Some examples of these works that will soon be discussed in this...
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The short stories can be comprehended as the modern-day written version of tales rendering the folktales that are mostly written with many moral insights and cultural values. Allan H. Pasco, a distinguished professor of Nineteenth-Century Literature, defines a short story as short, literary prose fiction, open to any topic or material, but the deciding factor is usually not the presence or absence of a saint or supernatural events, but rather the artistry in the creation of a reality whose existence...
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The story, “The Battle Royal” by Ralph Ellison was published in 1952 with the goal to show what America was like for African Americans after slavery. The Battle Royal is an event in the story where a group of black men are put into a boxing ring and are forced to fight against each other while blindfolded to gain dominance. Ellison uses symbolism throughout the story to show the ongoing struggle African Americans faced for equality. Ellison was born on...
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Introduction Ray Bradbury's short story, "All Summer in a Day," delves into the human experience through the lens of loss and its profound impact on individuals. Set on the rain-soaked planet of Venus, the narrative explores the theme of loss, specifically the loss of childhood innocence, the loss of happiness, and the loss of empathy. Through the story's vivid imagery and poignant characterizations, Bradbury captures the fragile nature of happiness and the devastating consequences of its absence. Loss of Childhood...
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Nevil Shute’s On The Beach is a thrilling story inspired by the possible outcome of nuclear war. Many changes are evident throughout the entire plot due to the situation; the end of the world. In addition to environmental changes, the lasting survivors go through profound mental, physical, and emotional changes. The character who goes through the most impactful change is Moira Davidson. From being a closed-minded victim of alcoholism to falling in love with a man she never thought she...
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Characters of this story by Thomas King include the strong-willed mother who feels as if she declares herself a “Canadian” she is denouncing her native roots. She sees the Blackfoot as a whole and refuses to acknowledge the “border” around it. She is loyal and stands her ground as a member of the Blackfoot tribe. Her son who is also the Narrator is about 13 years old and also the brother of Laetitia. He mostly observes the conflict although he...
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Literary analysis Married people having affairs is viewed as an immoral act in many cultures and societies. It’s viewed like that because it’s often something that can destroy families and relationships. However, in “The Storm” Kate Chopin demonstrates that an affair is not a very bad thing, perhaps it could even be a good thing depending on the circumstances. In “The Storm the main theme that sticks out is. That people get their fulfillment through the wrong means when they’re...
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What does the short story ‘Cat Person' (Roupenian, 2017) tell us about dating and hook-up culture from a sociological perspective? To start with, the story ‘Cat Person’, tells us about a 20-year-old woman Margot who meets a 34-year-old man, Robert, at the Artsy movie theater where Margot works at the concession stand. After some flirts and friendly banter, Robert gets her number. They proceed to text for a few weeks where she tried to keep the interest and excitement going....
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A personal understanding of one’s own identity begins to develop the moment we are born. Our identity is molded by our surroundings and the values that are present in our homes. Having an identity relates to the sense that we need to feel like we belong. Everyone in the world wants and almost needs to feel accepted and “at home” with a particular group. There are two short stories that express the major influences on how culture shapes one’s identity;...
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Have you ever wanted something or someone so bad you would do anything for it, even kill? “Some Dreamers of a Golden Dream” by Joan Didion is about a murder trial that captivated the town of Rancho Cucamonga, California, in October 1964. Didion focuses on a woman, Lucille Miller, who ends up burning her husband, Gordon Miller, to death in their 1964 Volkswagen chasing her golden dream. According to Joan Didion in “Some Dreamers of a Golden Dream”, Lucille Miller...
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Over the past decade, the rights of Indigenous people have improved. Unfortunately, some rights and freedoms have not yet seen any improvement at all, and some have even worsened. Thomas King's 'Borders' is a short story demonstrating self-identity and the national pride of Indigenous people. Throughout the story, readers realize the theme is set to showcase the self-identity of the Mother and her difficulties in portraying herself as a 'Blackfoot.' However, pride plays a vital role in Aboriginal nationality, provoking...
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