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A reading from Rossettis No, Thank you, John Literature Essay
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The narrator establishes both the format of the poem (i.e. the narrator addressing someone referred to as “John”) and the back story all within the first quatrain of the poem. “John” teases her daily, despite her disavowal of having ever indicated any affection for him. His actions “wax a weariness” (line 3) upon her, an alliterative description of her growing annoyance that makes a slight reference to the moon (and therefore the menstruation cycle).
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George Orwells 1984 Literature Essay
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The author states that Orwell’s vision of women was limited, thinking of Julia as the forbidden, fun and sexually active, pretty but not so smart girl; while only mothers were honorable and cause for admiration. Orwell’s famous line: “You’re Only a Rebel from the Waist Downwards” can be thoroughly discussed.
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Walking by Henry David Thoreau Literature Essay
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Thoreau lets us know that our instincts can be trusted. We can walk with no destination, armed only with a sense of direction to weigh us down. "Walking" is a celebration of the discovery of the life that resides in all the places we seldom look at. When we travel away from the buzz of the city and take the road less traveled, we are able to see the cathedral of the design.
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The Multiple Functions of Characters in a Story Such as The Use of Force Literature Essay
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Told from the perspective of the doctor, it is necessarily him that the reader is given the most complete understanding. Comprised of just over 1500 words, this very short story still manages to show us this individual as the professional doctor at work, the human man who can’t help but respond to the atmosphere in which he finds himself.
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Ehrenreich's novel Nickel and Dimed: On Getting By In America Literature Essay
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From this paper it is clear that as with any scientific experiment, there were a few rules: She refused to fall back on skills derived from her education or professional experience (claiming only a partial college education) and promised to accept both the highest paid job and the cheapest accommodations available.
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Role of Flatfish in the novel When I Whistle Literature Essay
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The essay talks that according to Durfee (1989) the subplot of the novel deals with Flatfish who is a Christ-like figure. It deals with the story of a Japanese youth, Flatfish, who is trapped in an unconditional love for someone throughout his life. Flatfish brings love in the life of everyone he knows and ended up bringing something good into his or her life.
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Major Allegorical Themes in Everyman Literature Essay
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These aspects encode as well as provide the means of decoding the subtext in such a way as to make the overall allegory impossible to misunderstand. By paying careful attention to the way in which the action takes place, the author has ensured that linguistic issues are correctly interpreted to mean what he intended for them to mean.
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Bioethics book report Literature Essay
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In the current age, with the rapid strides made in human reproductive technologies, cloning, organ transplants, contraceptive technologies, and abortifacients, it has become imperative to provide clear moral answers to these ethical questions that face medical science today.
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Rhetorical Analysis Literature Essay
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Throughout the beginning of the tale, Miller sets a tone harshly criticizing the society of The Darfstellar world for popularizing the art. Only a few references are given that might indicate acceptance of technological enhancements in man’s artistic endeavors.
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Macaroons: Noras Outlet for Freedom Literature Essay
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During the course of Henry Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, many symbols are used to further aide in the play’s story-telling. One of the most powerful is also perhaps one that could be easily overlooked: the macaroon.
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On the Morning of Christ's Nativity by John Milton Literature Book Report/Review
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Though the themes of each poem approach the spiritual concept of life from different angles, the incarnation, and the resurrection, both herald these occasions by drawing upon a wide array of resources. Milton uses scenes from nature and superimposes upon them spiritual and mythical ideas in order to infuse them with the majesty of the event of which he writes or to which he alludes.
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In Defense of Fat Acceptance by Mary Ray Worley Literature Essay
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The essay begins by exaggerating commonly mistaken notions on how and why being fat is a personal, social, and medical liability, then provides evidence and examples for each to show why society developed the perception that the body defines and reflects who a person is. Facts expose and dispel the logical fallacies underlying these notions.
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Prospero in The Tempest by William Shakespeare Literature Book Report/Review
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With the help of some friends, Prospero was able to escape with his life and the life of his infant daughter in a small boat that was also provisioned with some food, freshwater, clothing, and Prospero’s treasured books, which gave him the power he now wields over the elemental spirit Ariel and others. 
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Literature Essay
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This paper illustrates that though this story was written short in length, a few facts about the main character become clear.  Other facts are not mentioned or left to the reader’s imagination.  One thing is apparent from both the mentioned and unmentioned details.  Peyton Farquhar’s character does not like to face reality.  The fact is everyone has to face reality in the end. 
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The Nature of Imagination in British Poetry Literature Article
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Together, they published one of its most important works, Lyrical Ballads. Yet, despite this firm connection, it cannot be said that their vision of the 'Romantic' (and of one of the concepts at its heart: the imagination) were the same; in fact, the beliefs of each poet on what precisely Romantic poetry was are quite different.
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A Consideration of Plot and Character of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Literature Essay
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Macbeth, despite his elevated status as part of the nobility, still longs for a throne that is not his, while his wife is willing to twist that ambition to fulfil the bloody agreement.  In less than one hundred lines, Shakespeare captures a forceful moment that further develops two distinct and supremely flawed characters. 
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Pride Leading to the Protagonists Downfall Literature Essay
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Pride in itself can be seen as a positive attribute, but when it is expressed in arrogance and defiance of fate and the gods, it becomes a fatal flaw that leads to their downfall.  Aristotle stated, "the tragic hero falls into bad fortune because of some flaw in his character of the kind found in men of high reputation and good fortune such as Oedipus".
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The Adherence To Principles Shown by Oedipus and Antigone Literature Literature review
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Sophocles’s Oedipus the King and Anouilh’s Antigone are both tragedies in the Aristotelian sense; as such, the protagonists have character traits that precipitate their downfall: both demonstrate pride, and a certain stubbornness in their adherence to moral principles. Oedipus refuses to go back on the curse he issued at the start of the play, even though he discovers that he is the object of that curse.
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The Relationship between the Selves: A Consideration of Emily Dickensons Poem 670 Literature Essay
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According to the report This primary self, feeling like a haunted chamber, is the ‘poet self’, while the secondary self, relating to the spatiality of a house, is the ‘social self’. Although the first person is never employed, Dickenson seems to composes these lines in the guise of her ‘poet self’, wistfully contemplating the potential power of the past.
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Full Metal Jacket by Stanley Kubrick Literature Essay
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The author states that in the film we have young men who are experiencing release into the patriarchal society in which they will exist. The role of the maternal object of fear is supplanted by tough talking mentally and physically abusive drill sergeant who utilizes the fear of castration as a tool in assuring the success of his recruits.
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The Passion by Jeanette Winterson Literature Essay
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According to the paper the way in which Jeannette Winterson approaches her subject, through the experience of two main characters, Henri and Villanelle, gives this novel a unique perspective on the idea of passion as something “in between” everything else that nevertheless cannot be denied. Passion is a relatively unfamiliar emotion to the people with whom he grew up.
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Huck, Emma and Asher: A Critical Analysis Literature Essay
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According to the report literature can often provide helpful clues to the paths we all must take in life such as the dawning of self-awareness. Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jane Austen’s Emma and Chaim Potok’s My Name is Asher Lev all provide several key insights into this journey through each respective protagonist.
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The Seven Daughters of Eve by Bryan Sykes Literature Essay
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According to the paper Sykes presents this tale with the rambling, conversational style of a chum at the bar while presenting key concepts of the science and the evidence to back his claims. Although most of the book is a journalistic account of his progress in the field and the results of his inquiries.
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The Maturation of Emma in Jane Austens Emma Literature Essay
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This essay explores three major events – Mr. Elton’s proposal, publicly ridiculing Miss Bates, and Harriet’s focus on Mr. Knightly – shake loose the foundations of Emma’s childish self-deception and initiate her journey of self-discovery. Emma’s childlike attitudes and behaviours are the products of her upbringing and situation in life.
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Like An Eagle In The Sky Literature Essay
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Like Angelou, I was brought to the bottom of society and expected to be happy with my place there, but I proved stronger than that and fostered my own identity to emerge with a very strong sense of who I was and pride in my own accomplishments. As I stood at the portals of the Academy full of hope, I also had deep feelings of trepidation.
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Liberty and the State Literature Essay
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The author of the text provides the description of the events happened in "The Plague". Namely, the reader gets to know that the narrator of the writing, Dr. Rieux, and his colleague Castel, fight for some official action, but it is only when the reality of the plague is absolutely impossible to ignore does the city go into quarantine.
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The Metaphor of False Epiphany in Literature as Explored in Thomas Pynchon and Don DeLillo's Works Literature Assignment
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Early nineteenth-century literature saw the emergence of a modernist movement, which sought to up-end the staid norms of literature. Rebelling against the priorities placed upon the proper balance of linguistic form in relation to subject matter, the modernists aimed at probing deeper into the human psyche. 
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An Analysis and Interpretation of The Importance of Being Earnest and Dr. Faustus Literature Essay
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According to this article in “The Importance of Being Earnest”, more than one man is found playing at being someone else. “Dr. Faustus” on the other hand, deals with deception in an entirely different light, allowing the main character to carry off a series of mean tricks only to seal his own doom in the end. In both plays, deception may be the main theme, but each shows deception is not all it’s cracked up to be in their own unique way.
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Everyday Use by Alice Walker Analysis Literature Essay
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The Blacks wanted to discover their African roots and shun the American heritage. This conflict tore them apart. Dee had been fortunate enough to receive education at Augusta and she felt superior to her mother and sister. She gives up her roots and adopts the African culture. Maggie had been the oppressed one and represents the underclass that has been left behind by the Wangero’s .
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Nightjohn By Gary Paulsen Novel Analysis Literature Essay
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Slavery was a very discussed theme in the American society, but it was also an used topic in literature. It was controversial because that period was a very sad one, that limited the human being and that unchained him with some obstacles that a person should not have. Gary Paulsen wrote a short novel based on slavery: “Nightjohn”. The novel was appreciated.
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The Americans in Typical Americans Literature Essay
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From this essay, it is clear that Jen’s work has been acclaimed as an ironic piece of literature and most critics contend the irony exists in the title of Jen’s work. "Typical American" is about the lives of three Chinese immigrants in New York. The three immigrants are the characters that will be discussed in this paper, Ralph Chang, Theresa, and Helen.
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Summary of the Book Exit into History by Eva Hoffman Literature Essay
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For each country visited, Hoffman encountered a society reinventing itself, picking up the pieces of where they left off when they were interrupted in their progress by the Communist influence. Through these actions, one can begin to see how the citizenry has dealt with the sudden shifts in expected norms.
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Robert Frost and Edgar Allen Poes Poetry Analysis Paper Literature Essay
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To learn to really appreciate poetry, one must often learn how to analyze it appropriately by looking at aspects such as rhyme, rhythm, word choice, intent and style. By looking at these individual elements, the reader can often develop a greater understanding of the author’s skill and a finer appreciation of how these elements are constructed to contribute to the final impact of the poem.
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The Spirituality and Psychology of Nathaniel Hawthornes Short Stories Literature Essay
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Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) is one of the most well-known and prolific American writers of all-time. During his lifetime, he produced several novels and numerous short stories. His body of work fits into the Romantic period of American literature, and his writings exhibit the emphases of this style: symbolism, aestheticism, and moralism (Brown 149-150).
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The theme of Death in literature (Anna Karenina and One Hundred Years of Solitude) Literature Essay
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Shakespeare's famous lines in Macbeth have long summed up the human concept of death. To be sure, the question of the futility of human existence in the face of death has preoccupied writers of each era.
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House by Tracy Kidder Literature Essay
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The researcher of this essay states that by highlighting the conflicts between the characters in his story, Kidder actually provides a glimpse into many of the real problems that confront builders, architects and the clients. His digressions into factual material are illuminating and informative, offering a potted history of architecture.
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How Does Dickens Use Narrative to Explore the Idea of Great Expectations in His Novel Literature Assignment
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While this novel is an examination of Victorian society, it is timeless. The title of the book, Great Expectations, is a reflection of the time and place in which it was written. The disempowered society was alienated then but Dickens gave them a voice. He penetrates deep into the minds of the working class. 
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Women in Advertising wth Reference to John Bergers Book Ways of Seeing Literature Essay
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According to the report this book is not designed as solid textbook but presented in a way to provoke readers to think and observe about images, this book has always came under the hammer of critics. I will now analyze a contemporary topic of “WOMEN IN ADVERTISING” by taking into account of some of views expressed by JOHN BERGER in his book, “WAYS OF SEEING”.
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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf Literature Essay
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According to the report rape is undoubtedly the most heinous crime against women. There is an underlying feel of emotion of wronged black women all through the poem. Pain, strain and stress coupled with despair, despondency and rejection by family and society, all form a lethal combination that causes such desperation that suicide seems the only way out.
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Hamlet Character Analysis Literature Essay
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According to the report that Hamlet was an extremely sensitive person is evident from his reactions at the murder of his father. His mind was disturbed and he was determined to take revenge especially when he was convinced of the identity of the murderer. He was horrified at his mother having incestuous relations.
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A Rose for Miss Emily: How Emily Griersons Father Influenced Her Life Literature Essay
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According to the report learning who Mr. Grierson was is the first step to discovering the influence he had on Emily. Mr. Grierson was a member of one of the oldest families in Jefferson, an aristocratic man and authoritative father, who, like Emily, is afraid of losing the one person left who is close to him.
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Theatre of the Absurd Literature Essay
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The author states that in his book ‘Theatre and its double’, Artaud demonstrated his respect to Easternn types of theatre, and the Balinese Theatre in particular. He appreciated Eastern theatre due to the codified physicality of Balinese dance shows, which are full of rituals, and promoted what he named a "Theatre of Cruelty".
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Shakespeare Women - The Real Power Behind The Throne Literature Essay
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We see how something that has happened to a woman causes a change not only in the rulers who hold office but the very structure of governance itself.
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Interpretation of the story Rock Springs Literature Essay
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At the beginning of story, beginning of his life as a human being, man is adrift and uprooted with no permanent place or relationships; no responsibility towards each other or even to the self. Each one is a loser. They are uneducated (ignorant), un-ambitious and lack the sense of responsibility. Relationships are a matter of convenience.
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Comparison of The House on Mango Street and A Raisin in the Sun Literature Literature review
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truggles in life are nothing but tests that determine our ability to live our lives the best as we could and it molds our strength in character to stand firmer on a higher ground. Also, with these struggles in life, we come to realize valuable lessons. Whether we emerge victorious or turn out to become a failure, what matters is that we have done our best to overcome the struggles we face in our day to day lives.
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Odysseus on Calypsos Island Literature Essay
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Unlike the stereotypical epic hero, Odysseus is motivated by several distinguishing traits, and his personality experiences collapses and changes while the story goes. Odysseus is famous for his reason. He is an intellectual; he demonstrates the logic and curiosity, being ready to pay for the knowledge he obtains.
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Prejudice in Frankenstein Literature Essay
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According to the report prejudice is usually defined as an opinion formed without knowledge, but in fact prejudice is usually forged from fear of misconceived knowledge. Prejudice is borne from the fear not of the unknown, but of a misperception of how the unknown will affect society. Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein can be read as a tragedy.
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Appearance vs. reality in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus Literature Essay
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Yet this outwardly respectable man has plotted his rival’s death with fiendish cunning. Outwardly, it is Salieri who is successful and is able to earn a decent livelihood but the inner realization of his mediocrity torments him. Yet this outwardly respectable man has plotted his rival’s death with fiendish cunning.
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Lines of Acahti and Tomkins Literature Essay
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From this research, it is clear that the two writers Acahti and Tomkins are both haunted by voices, or at least the quest to find them. The voices that they hear or need to hear speak of the need for deep introspection that leads to existential transformation and/or psychological liberation.
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Summer in Algiers by Albert Camus Literature Essay
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According to the report what makes this an interesting read is the lyrical and imagistic quality of the essay. It demonstrates the simple awareness in the people of Algiers of what life is and what it means to them, without any attempt at creating ideas and ideals to shield themselves from its stark reality, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
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