… those illusions that give such color to the world so that you don't care whether things are true or false as long as they partake of the magical glory -F. Scott Fitzgerald -1924 Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald fingered these thoughts into his typewrite…

… Day, which is a contrast between superstitious paganism and rational democracy. The sunny day and the blooming of flowers indicate a happy, festive occasion. The reader does not realize that “The Lottery” is not a happy occasion until its tragic…

… man is savage at heart, always ultimately reverting back to an evil and primitive nature. The cycle of man's rise to power, or righteousness, and his inevitable fall from grace is an important point that book proves again and again, often comparing…

… Rose Twice regarding the lives of the scientists involved with the nuclear bomb. Focusing on Szasz' portrayal of the scientific community's perspectives in the context of the international conflicts, security issues, and the science itself will show…

… as a symbol of good friendship in life? How many people would define friendship as taking the life of someone you love? Webster defines friendship as "a person whom one knows, likes and trusts. "Steinbeck shows us both through his…

… Quiet on the Western Front, Remarque depicts a transition in the nature of reality from idealism to realism and naturalism. This transition takes place at different parts of his novel, and to different degrees. At the beginning of the novel, on page…

… is obvious in the Iliad. Not only is the father the primary concern in the Iliad, but also the paternal expectations are the basis for the heroic code. However, women in the Iliad are a contradiction to the fathers in the beliefs that the heroic…

… physical appearances, age, and even personalities. In fact, very few objects in life remain consistent over time. Often age, maturity, or past experiences cause one to change oneself; no one dies the same person as he or she grows up as. However…

… purpose of accentuating a story, it also adds to its creativity and originality. There are numerous types of irony in the play A Doll's House by Henrik Isben. Throughout this work three types of irony are used, dramatic, situational, and verbal.…

… book is commonly referred to as "Benjy's section" because it is narrated by the retarded youngest son of the Compson family, Benjamin Compson. At this point in the story, Benjy is 33 years old - in fact, today is his birthday - but the story skips…